When I first started scrapbooking, 8.5 x 11 was my choice... The only 12 x 12 album I really did was my daughter Terra's album! Then I discovered mini albums - and by far, they are the funnest albums to make! For the next few weeks - mini albums will be what we are working on...so get your photos, your supplies - and lets get to work!
One of my favorite mini albums to make is my 6 x 6 albums! This is one of the best ways to take 5 sheets of cardstock, add other basic supplies - take a set of photos from one event - and create an album out of it all! But there are other styles of albums we will be showcasing during the next few weeks, not just the 6 x 6 albums! For this style of album, you will need the following supplies:
5 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock/paper (cut into 4 sheets)
Coordinating cardstock/paper to match
Ribbon/floss
Stickers, die cuts, stamps, punches, etc.
Basic directions:
Step one: Cut each of the 5 sheets of cardstock in to 4 sheets 6 x 6
Step two: Arrange the 5 sheets in a pleasing manor - such as a pattern, then a solid, and so on.
Step three: Take two from each pile until they are all done. One from the top will go to the bottom to create your album.
Step four: Take your front cover - and page 2, put them together back to back. On the left side of the page, punch 3-6 holes in the side for your ribbon to go through.
Step five: Create your front and back covers - using the coordinating papers and embellishments.
Step six: Take the next two pages - and keep on creating using the coordinating papers and embellishments. Repeat until you are all done.
Step six: Take your front cover - and page 2, put them back to back using your hot glue gun (or favorite adhesive). Repeat until you have 10 pages put together.
Step seven: Take the ribbon/floss you have chose to use, and add it to the holes - making a knot at the end and enough "tails" for your liking!
Albums like these can be done for so many different themes, pictures - just by the supplies you end up using and the pictures you put in the album! Make it special - customize something with pictures you have taken - for special people! A handmade gift can be given anytime of the year, so make it special! See you another day, with another fun album - mini style!
5 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock/paper (cut into 4 sheets)
Coordinating cardstock/paper to match
Ribbon/floss
Stickers, die cuts, stamps, punches, etc.
Basic directions:
Step one: Cut each of the 5 sheets of cardstock in to 4 sheets 6 x 6
Step two: Arrange the 5 sheets in a pleasing manor - such as a pattern, then a solid, and so on.
Step three: Take two from each pile until they are all done. One from the top will go to the bottom to create your album.
Step four: Take your front cover - and page 2, put them together back to back. On the left side of the page, punch 3-6 holes in the side for your ribbon to go through.
Step five: Create your front and back covers - using the coordinating papers and embellishments.Step six: Take the next two pages - and keep on creating using the coordinating papers and embellishments. Repeat until you are all done.
Step six: Take your front cover - and page 2, put them back to back using your hot glue gun (or favorite adhesive). Repeat until you have 10 pages put together.
Step seven: Take the ribbon/floss you have chose to use, and add it to the holes - making a knot at the end and enough "tails" for your liking!
Albums like these can be done for so many different themes, pictures - just by the supplies you end up using and the pictures you put in the album! Make it special - customize something with pictures you have taken - for special people! A handmade gift can be given anytime of the year, so make it special! See you another day, with another fun album - mini style!
Lynda Jeffs
Memories in Tyme
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Thanks for the comment!!! I always like it when people take the time to look at what I create! Have a great day!!
Lynda