Happy Days With Mini Albums!
Hello G45ers,
Do you love mini albums? We are huge fans of pretty minis! They are just perfect for housing your most precious photos, sentiments and memories. Sunny seasons like spring and summer are filled with joyful moments and photo opportunities! Today we're going to give you some wonderful ideas for vibrant mini albums! If you have some fabulous photos that are waiting to be commemorated in a cheerful mini, then today's blog is just what you need! You'll see a stunning Secret Garden mini and video tour by Olga Struk. Then Arlene Cuevas will share her elegant Bird Song mini and video tutorial! We are going to have so much fun today! Are you ready, G45ers? Lets get to it!
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We begin today's mini album party with this exquisite mini that Olga created! Our Secret Garden collection comes to life in this enchanting work of art! Just imagine how perfect this mini would be for springtime photos, wedding photos or any special occasion! Mini albums also make incredible gift ideas! We love Olga's elegant blend of flower embellishments and fussy cut flowers from Secret Garden! It gives this mini such a fresh, organic look! Here is a fun video tour of Olga's amazing creation!
Video Tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arhDt0Wv1uk&feature=youtu.be
Supplies:
- Secret Garden 8x8 Pads
- Secret Garden 6x6 Patterns & Solids Pad
- Secret Garden Banners
- Signature Series Lights
- Ornate Metal Keys
Next we have another flawless mini album creation to share with you! This is Arlene's awesome Bird Song mini that is overflowing with color and joy! This is another perfect example of combining floral embellishments with pretty fussy cut flowers. This fun technique helps to add so much beautiful dimension! The bright and beautiful colors and designs of Bird Song make it perfect for summertime mini albums! Graphic 45 Metal Staples also add fabulous vintage-inspired style and sophistication to this marvelous mini! Want to know how it was made? Follow along with Arlene's fun video tutorial! Here is what she had to say about this joyful work of art!
"I created this mini book using Graphic 45’s Bird Song paper collection. The papers are truly beautiful and unique to the Asian culture. The mini book contains pocket pages, created with six (6) 8 ½” x 11” card stock. Really fun and quite simple to pull off! I created a video tutorial that I hope will help get you on your way to creating one of these mini books to keepsake some of your most precious moments!" -Arlene
Video Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLmeM97lNM&feature=youtu.be
Supplies:
Bird Song paper collection
Staples: Metal Tag, Metal Button, Ornate Metal Key Hole, Ornate Metal Keys, Metal Butterfly, Ornate Metal Label Holder
Metal garden butterfly, metal butterfly charms from my stash
May Arts black lace
Petaloo Flowers
I Am Roses Flowers
Paper Studio Black Card stock
Recollections bling
Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot
Stampin’ Up Punches: Ticket punch, Round Label punch
Scor Tape
Glossy Accents
3M ATG adhesive
We want to thank you all so much for joining us today! We hope you'll take some time to create your own cheerful mini album for yourself or someone you love with your favorite Graphic 45 papers and Staples! Huge thanks to Olga and Arlene for their splendid work today. We had so much fun getting to share their gorgeous projects with all of you! We hope you'll come back and see us tomorrow as we bring you more inspiring crafts and fun! We wish you all a delightful day!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
So much to aspire to!!! Such beautiful projects!!!
Breath-taking!!!
Posted by: Kerri-Jo Sharp | August 13, 2013 at 05:12 AM
I realy just love these projects. :)
Posted by: Linda | August 13, 2013 at 05:13 AM
Love mini albums.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | August 13, 2013 at 05:14 AM
You know how much I love mini albums, and these are just sublime! That little picket fence album just melted me!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | August 13, 2013 at 05:17 AM
OLGA!!! How creative and so well done!!!! Arlene!! I need to go watch this on your Channel!!! Fantastic work everyone! Such great inspirations!!!
Posted by: Pam Zirbel | August 13, 2013 at 05:18 AM
Wow! These are all so fabulous!
Posted by: Ami M. | August 13, 2013 at 05:22 AM
Wow wow wow!! These are all amazing!!! That OZ one has my HEART!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | August 13, 2013 at 05:25 AM
Beautiful minis! Thanks for the inspiration today. And thanks for featuring the Oz project!
Posted by: Melissa | August 13, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Beautiful! My favorite today is the Bird Song .. I don't have this paper and hope I can find it when I am able to buy it :)
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | August 13, 2013 at 05:34 AM
I love both projects. Very inspiring. Beautiful papers.
Posted by: Johanne L. | August 13, 2013 at 05:42 AM
As always over the top! Great creations!! LOVE the Birdsong!!
Posted by: barbara f | August 13, 2013 at 05:55 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: Sue B. | August 13, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Hello!
I love the mini albums and this one is beautifully done! I have put it in my favorites for inspiration! Love it! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | August 13, 2013 at 06:13 AM
Absolutely lovely! G45 inspires creativity!
Posted by: Katie Steinmeier | August 13, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Love minis! They can be as simple or complex as you want. Thanks for sharing these!
Posted by: Sharon Young | August 13, 2013 at 06:20 AM
Wow! The Wizard of Oz tribute is beautiful. Great job! Love the albums. Thanks for the chance to win a great paper collection.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | August 13, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Such wonderful inspiration!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | August 13, 2013 at 06:27 AM
The Secret Garden mini is beautiful. I have a friend who would drool over that.
Posted by: Mary | August 13, 2013 at 06:28 AM
Romance and mystery, just lovely ! Just have to do a Bird Song project :)
Posted by: janet R | August 13, 2013 at 06:59 AM
Love them all. The Secret Garden mini and Bird Song album are beautiful. I am running out of the Oz paper because it is a favorite and is hard to find. Really love this Oz piece!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | August 13, 2013 at 07:51 AM
I think that these Graphic 45 papers are
so inspiring. As far as I know nobody does it better. It brings out so many new ways to create, just by fussy cutting, and putting things together in a new way. Good job everybody.
Posted by: Shirley Flowers | August 13, 2013 at 08:00 AM
Beautiful Minis!! Awesome tutorial!
Posted by: Mary | August 13, 2013 at 08:02 AM
Fantastic mini's, each one very unique!
Posted by: LindaB | August 13, 2013 at 08:02 AM
Fabulous Wizard of Oz project by the Facebooker! Love the mini albums...both are so great!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | August 13, 2013 at 08:04 AM
Those minis are gorgeous!! I love the Birdsong mini especially as Birdsong is one of my favorite collections. Oh who am I kidding, I say that about every collection, I love them all!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | August 13, 2013 at 08:04 AM
Good afternoon from "across the pond". WOW! These two mini books are absolutely stunning - thank you so much Olga and Arlene for sharing your amazing talent.
Posted by: Margaret in South Yorkshire, UK | August 13, 2013 at 08:16 AM
I love this minis, there are so delicated i want it!!!
Posted by: Katia | August 13, 2013 at 10:05 AM
WOW Gorgeous mini albums, both filled with so much inspiration!! Thanks to Olga and Arlene for sharing their amazing talent!!
Posted by: Jacki R | August 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Love your mini albums!
Posted by: Jenny | August 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM
The Secret Garden mini is just precious, what a gorgeous project. Love the Birdsong mini, Arlene did a great job as always :)
Posted by: Paula | August 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Fabulous minis - would love to make one... Cool project from g45er on fb too.. :)))
Posted by: Caroline | August 13, 2013 at 10:24 AM
This is one of my favorite collections and I love this mini album!
Posted by: Roberta Lollis | August 13, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Beautiful projects!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | August 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM
All three projects are just fabulous!
Each is inspiring and making me wish I had more time to be creative.
Posted by: Debbie A Smith | August 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM
very nice, I will try this soon. Came out wonderful.
Posted by: JOYCE | August 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Just got the Birdsong collection can't
wait to begin
Posted by: Anne Marie Fromm | August 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Gorgeous minis! And that Wizard of Oz project is amazing!
Posted by: liz russell | August 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Love the mini album with the fence as part of the cover. A clever idea
Posted by: marylouh | August 13, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Thank you for these lovely paper inspirations...Graphic 45 papers just beg to be used on projects like these. Looking forward to seeing my email as the winner of this product package!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | August 13, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Love these beautiful projects! Every line from Graphic 45 lends itself to mini books, altered items or scrapbook pages!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | August 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM