As promised, here is the Mini Album we made in last month's project class. I thought this would make a nice gift at special birthday party, so all the guests could sign it, or a gift for someone in hospital, and visitors could write get well messages inside. It's also 6 card-front ideas - I've made these pages in a book, but each one could be turned into a card front by using a folded scallop circle instead of a flat one. I used the gorgeous Cottage Wall DSP from the Autumn/Winter Mini.
Here is the cover:
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The layered frame for the sentiment is made using the Tags Die, Ovals Die and Wide Oval Punch.
Page 1:
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I used the 5 Petal Flower punch (2 layered on top of eachother) and the Bird punch (the leaf is a bird wing). The sentiment is from Asian Artistry (level 2 Hostess set)
Page 3:
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I used some white cotton thread for the butterfly's body and antennae.
Page 4:
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A pansy made using the Butterfly punch, and 5 petal flower for the leaves
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Little Leaves Die and Trio Flower punch
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A simple one using the Heart to Heart punch
I typed this post this morning, and just as I was ready to hit send, we lost power! (thank goodness Blogger saves automatically!) A car accident knocked down a major power pole and the whole Valley had no power all day. So, all the things I was going to get done, didn't happen. Instead I used the time to sort through the spare room...which I'm embarrassed to say was still full of boxes since the Renovation. Now, you can see carpet...very exciting!
This is a stunning project, Marelle! Thanks for sharing the pages in detail, each one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarelle, this is FABULOUS! And the perfect gift for a lady on my netball team who has just celebrated her 60th birthday, thank you so much for sharing, I cant wait to get cracking on one!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful Marelle. Love, Chris B xo
ReplyDeleteMarelle, this is stunning, and so effective. You amaze me.....Manda
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little album. I love the way you've used the punchies in different ways, and the cotton for the butterfly body is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! This little album is awesome! Marelle, I am very inspired to create my own. Thank you for such a fabulous description.
ReplyDeleteWow, Marelle, this is a gorgeous project. I am very inspired by this!!! Love the colours you have used as well, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteKaren G.
Such a fabulous little album Marelle, love everything about it.
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