It's the Spellbinders Summer Road Trip Partner Hop with Tutorials from Graphic 45!
Welcome to the Spellbinders Summer Road Trip Partner Hop! We are so excited you're here. We are going to jump right into the fun because Annette Green and Gloria Stengel have 2 excellent projects for this amazing hop. There's also a fabulous giveaway! Enjoy hopping along.
First, Annette shares a fabulous mini album and Mixed Media Box using Spellbinders dies!
"This Summer my husband and I will be traveling with friends to South Carolina and I thought it would be fun to create them a mini album and Mixed Media Box to store it in as a little “Thank You” gift for joining us. I used Home Sweet Home in particular because I also plan to collect recipes and make note of places we eat, as well as places we visit. The Spellbinders dies were fun to layer and play around with, and with my new Sapphire machine it sure made easy work of embellishing my project. Hope you enjoy!" ~Annette
Supply List
Graphic 45:
Home Sweet Home 8 x 8 papers
Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 Patterns & Solids
Home Sweet Home Cardstock Stickers
Ivory 5 x 5 Mixed Media Box
Kraft ATC Tag
Antique Brass Label Pull
Spellbinders:
Basics Set A
Mini Flower One
Sapphire Die-Cutting Machine
Other
Core’dinations Signature Series Cardstock for Graphic 45
May Arts green wrinkle ribbon
May Arts jute twine
Misc. buttons and pearls
Burlap fabric
Now, let Gloria show you how to make a brilliant Raining Cats & Dogs mini album!
"Good morning, Graphic 45 Fans! I have the amazing honor to be one of the featured Graphic 45 Designers in the Spellbinders' Partner Blog Hop!
I was given the Spellbinders Sapphire Numbers and Letters One die templates set and the Fancy Corner set to work with, plus I am using the Graphic 45 Raining Cats and Dogs Collection for my project.
I decided to create a little mini album from two paper bags...and to make it a brag book about my cats! This album is approximately 3 1/2" x 7" and is adorable in a black, red, and teal color scheme!
Here is a another view, with the cover "untucked." I just adore how this turned out. It is perfect for adding a few photos and some journaling. This is the sort of project that you can customize by changing the theme and using alternate papers or color schemes. I love the Spellbinders Sapphire letters that I used to spell out my album title. (The capital "M" is approximately 1/2" tall.)
The gorgeous Graphic 45 papers, paired with black accents and the black die cut shapes make for a stunning project!
I bet you want to know how I made this little mini, right? Well, here goes!
You need two black treat bags, approximately 3 1/2" x 6 3/4" each. You can purchase these treat bags at your local chain craft store in the gift wrap section.
Lay Bag #1 so that the bottom fold is to the left. Place Bag #2 so that the bottom fold is on the right. Score Bag #2 at 1 1/2" and 2" from the bag opening. Score lightly, as you will GENTLY fold the bag to make the right-hand "spine."
Place some double-stick tape on the back of the opening of Bag #2. Slide Bag #2 into the opening of Bag #1, up to the first score line. Use a circle die or punch to create a cut out tab into Bag #1 as shown.) I actually went back with a Spellbinders Circle Die and cut a larger opening, as you can see below.)
Gently fold the bag on the score lines. The end of Bag #2 will tuck under the left flap to form a closure.
I wanted to add a bit more to my bag book, so I created a flip page from some black cardstock. Cut black cardstock to 3 3/8" x 5". Score on the short edge at 1". Place double-stick tape on the small flap. Tuck the cardstock flap into the opening of Bag #1 to form a flip page.
Cover all surfaces with Raining Cats and Dogs papers. I used the 8x8 paper pad for my project. The open mini measures approximately 3 1/2" x 12 1/2".
I decorated the "flap" of the cover with Spellbinders corner dies, flowers, and Raining Cats and Dots chipboard and a sticker. I topped the chipboard tag with a twine bow.
I decorated the cover with more flowers and chipboard, plus a few items from the Raining Cats and Dogs Banners. I spelled out "My Cats" with the Spellbinders Numbers and Letters One die cuts.
With the cover open, Bag #1 becomes the fist page, and it is also a pocket page. You can see that I used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles Small Dies to cut out the opening on the bag to make it easier to slip in some tags. I used the Sapphire Fancy Corner Set to create corners for the journaling tag.
I tucked a few Graphic 45 Black Artist Trading Tags into my bag pocket. I covered the tags with paper. I had a little fun by trimming out the word "cats" to cover the word "dogs" so that my second tag reads "raining cats and cats"! {giggle} You can tuck some photos into the bag pocket as well.
The next page is the cardstock flap that I made. The chipboard accent holds some tags, or it could hold a photo. Place adhesive on the left side of the chipboard, then slide your tags and photos under the right edge of the tag.
I used foam squares to pop the cat chipboard tag off and act as a holder.
I created another tag holder by popping the mini tag with foam squares. I tied another twine bow to decorate the tag. I used another of the fancy corner die cut shapes under the mini tag.
The last page is actually Bag #2. The bag bottom creates a flap, which I used as a journaling spot and photo holder. I "crowned" the chipboard piece with one of the Spellbinders fancy corners.
This paper is just beautiful! I love the red and teal flowers, and the black accents. There is a lot of paper in this collection that can be used for projects not about pets! I love how versatile Graphic 45 papers are!
The back of the album is covered with more of the Raining Cats and Dogs paper.
Make sure to trim a small strip of paper to cover the spine, as shown above.
I hope you enjoyed this little project. Thanks for looking!" ~Gloria
Graphic 45 Products:
Raining Cats and Dogs 6x6 Patterns and Solids Pad
Raining Cats and Dogs Tags and Pockets
Raining Cats and Dogs Decorative Chipboard
Raining Cats and Dogs Journaling Chipboard
Raining Cats and Dogs Stickers
Raining Cats and Dogs Alphabet Stickers
Spellbinders Products:
Sapphire Dies: Numbers and Letters One, Fancy Corner Set
Nestabilites Dies: Standard Circles Small
Other Products:
Paper treat bags: craft store
Flowers: Petaloo, Wild Orchid Crafts
Leaves: Prima
Twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon red and black jute string
Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbon 1/4" black grosgrain
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Scotch 3M ATG tape, Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue, hot glue
Enter the giveaway below to enter to win this great $90 prize pack of Graphic 45 Deluxe Collector's Editions Once Upon a Springtime and An ABC Primer.
ENTER SPELLBINDERS GIVEAWAY HERE!
Keep the fun going by hopping along with Day One of this great blog hop!
Make sure to read the Spellbinders giveaway rules.
Thanks for joining us today, G45ers and enjoy hopping along!
Your Pals in Paper,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
I loved these projects, especially the mixed media box and the mini album.
Posted by: Ruth McCurry | June 29, 2015 at 07:22 AM
Your projects are always so unique and beautiful! Thanks for sharing.....totally awesome travel album/storage box, too!
Posted by: Kathy P | June 29, 2015 at 07:25 AM
What great projects.
Posted by: Marie Frederick | June 29, 2015 at 07:30 AM
Shout out from SC!! Love the box & the cat album (have 2 cats myself). I plan on making both of these cute items soon!!
Jackie from SC
Posted by: Jackie Edwards | June 29, 2015 at 07:32 AM
Love these tutorials. Gave me much inspiration!
Posted by: Victoria Dent | June 29, 2015 at 07:38 AM
Darn cute projects and soooooo adorable with your wonderful tutorials, so fun! Love it!!!!
Posted by: Vinita Jain | June 29, 2015 at 07:38 AM
These albums are just wonderful. I've never seen one made with a paper bag before. That is totally cool. Thank you for sharing these great ideas.
Posted by: Sara Tann | June 29, 2015 at 07:39 AM
Awesome box and album, plus those cards are so cute! Thank you for the tips and instructions~
Posted by: Roberta Morin | June 29, 2015 at 07:39 AM
Love Love, Love your paper and products, I am working on an album now with your paper only. thank you for a chance to win.
Posted by: Tricia Skinner | June 29, 2015 at 07:42 AM
Wow! Simply Beautiful! I have yet to Make and album but after seeing yourself, I want to so badly now! Love the use of the bag. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! :-)
Posted by: Lynn Petersen | June 29, 2015 at 07:42 AM
Thankyou for the wonderful video and tutorials for the box and raining cats album which since I have 2 cats this is Fab!
Posted by: Ina Good | June 29, 2015 at 07:44 AM
Amazing artwork! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Karen Schroeder | June 29, 2015 at 07:44 AM
Wow as always another lovely project!
Posted by: Lee Ann | June 29, 2015 at 07:48 AM
I make and love books and boxes!
These are right up my alley! A must for my wish list!
Posted by: Joanne | June 29, 2015 at 07:49 AM
Awesome and beautiful projects! Wonderful inspiration!
Thanks!
Posted by: Linda Kleman | June 29, 2015 at 07:49 AM
I love mini albums. I am going to make the My Cats album this weekend. Thanks for the tutorials.
Posted by: Gigi White | June 29, 2015 at 07:51 AM
Wonderful projects!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan Castle | June 29, 2015 at 07:54 AM
I love Graphic 45 paper & products and these projects are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them with all of us.
Posted by: Penny Yoder | June 29, 2015 at 07:58 AM
I just love these mini albums. You ladies are very talented.
Posted by: Robin Goens | June 29, 2015 at 07:59 AM
I really, really love this two projects. Excellent photo's will make it easy to follow.
Posted by: Rina van Heerden | June 29, 2015 at 08:00 AM
They are pretty. Like the old fashion look with them
Posted by: Rose Brady | June 29, 2015 at 08:03 AM
Let me just say"WOW"!!! Someone has been VERY busy. I LOVE every project shared today. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | June 29, 2015 at 08:04 AM
I love love the kitty book!! Super sweet!
Posted by: Anna Violette | June 29, 2015 at 08:05 AM
Only Graphic 45 can pull it all out, the gals have done wonderful projects and I think I want to try them!
Posted by: Gretchen Wilson | June 29, 2015 at 08:05 AM
I love mini albums and these two are so cute!
Posted by: Eileen Barton | June 29, 2015 at 08:13 AM
These are beautiful! I have never seen anything like these projects. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Joanne O'Brien | June 29, 2015 at 08:14 AM
Lovely projects! Thanks for the tutorials and for being part of this fabulous road trip!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Liz O. | June 29, 2015 at 08:14 AM
Thank you thank you thank you for the chance to win such an amazing prize package. I so love these paper lines! Happy Monday!
Posted by: Wendy W. | June 29, 2015 at 08:18 AM
Beautiful product to work with and fabulous ideas!
Posted by: Peg Klitch | June 29, 2015 at 08:19 AM
Fantastic projects. Thank you for the tutorial. Graphic45 always has amazing projects.
Posted by: Ann w | June 29, 2015 at 08:22 AM
WOW! Fantastic! These will make great Christmas Gifts!!
Posted by: Janet Vine | June 29, 2015 at 08:24 AM
Oh, so gorgeous on both of the projects. I just want to sit down and make them both. Oh, love the letters from Spellbinders. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joan VanCourt | June 29, 2015 at 08:26 AM
I love all the projects. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
Posted by: Laura de Garza | June 29, 2015 at 08:28 AM
I always expect great things from Graphics 45 and, once again, you've exceeded expectations.
Posted by: Billie Dee | June 29, 2015 at 08:33 AM
Awesome projects! I'm always amazes at the creativity! Paper bags--wow!
Posted by: Carol H. | June 29, 2015 at 08:35 AM
I love mini albums and both of these have me drooling and itching to recreate! I have gift ideas in mind and I love the inspiration. Thank you!
Posted by: Cheri Weston | June 29, 2015 at 08:36 AM
Gorgeous projects as usual. I am never disappointed when I visit. Unfortunately, I feel rather redundant because every time I visit I only have wonderful praise for the great designers and papers. Well done.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | June 29, 2015 at 08:43 AM
graphic 45 papers make all types of projects looks fabulous...just love them all!
Posted by: colette | June 29, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Clever gal, using the paper bag for the album and Graphic 45 colors an images make it come alive with love an color. thanks for the tutorials.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | June 29, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Love the projects. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Noemi Barajas | June 29, 2015 at 08:50 AM