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
Great projects! Thanks for sharing all of your talents!
Posted by: Jane R | June 29, 2015 at 05:28 AM
Sweet projects! I love Graphic 45 papers and making albums with the papers!
Posted by: Pat Ford | June 29, 2015 at 05:33 AM
Beautiful projects, beautiful papers, talented craters!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | June 29, 2015 at 05:50 AM
That should have been crafters!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | June 29, 2015 at 05:51 AM
The 'Home Sweet Home' papers are destined to be an all time classic. Awesome projects; awesome give away!
Posted by: Jan E | June 29, 2015 at 05:58 AM
I Love, love love your albums. The Graphic 45 paper is just do darn adorable. Thanks for the tutorials.
Posted by: Tracie C. | June 29, 2015 at 06:24 AM
I'm sure I can use these great ideas for a doggy mini album, tfs Kina
Posted by: Jojo Cruz | June 29, 2015 at 06:24 AM
Wow, just awesome!
Posted by: Elizabeth Harrison | June 29, 2015 at 06:26 AM
Lovely projects . Graphic 45 paper is awesome.
Posted by: Lynn G. | June 29, 2015 at 06:28 AM
Great projects
Posted by: steph ackerman | June 29, 2015 at 06:29 AM
Great idea with the paper bag. have to try
Posted by: Su K | June 29, 2015 at 06:31 AM
Such great ideas. Love the paper bag album.
Posted by: Kathy | June 29, 2015 at 06:31 AM
I LOVE these albums! Just amazing! Thanks for the tutorials and the lovely inspiration.
Posted by: Lora Dalton | June 29, 2015 at 06:33 AM
Two awesome albums! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: lisa808 | June 29, 2015 at 06:35 AM
Wonderful projects--love these collections.
Posted by: Sue D | June 29, 2015 at 06:36 AM
Love this. Beautiful and useful! TFS.
Posted by: Renee Collier | June 29, 2015 at 06:37 AM
What beautiful examples of how to use your products! Florida
Posted by: Pam B | June 29, 2015 at 06:37 AM
O WOW so much talent. Love the box and the mini and the papers are gorgeous. The projects look fun. TFS
Posted by: Tammy J | June 29, 2015 at 06:37 AM
Oh my goodness!! What gorgeous projects! I just love Graphic 45 papers, not just the colors and designs, but also the rich quality of the paper itself. Thank you so much for all of the detailed instructions and photos! It will be so easy to follow along with the photos as a guide. All of your time in putting this together is very much appreciated!
Posted by: Laura P | June 29, 2015 at 06:41 AM
I love all your projects, and this one is a must to do! thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: joyse Interiano | June 29, 2015 at 06:41 AM
Awesome tutorials Love both projects the papers are super would love to win the set tfs will have to request my local stamp store to order the papers.
Posted by: Sharon L-S | June 29, 2015 at 06:41 AM
Love the minis... Definitely will be putting these ideas to use. Thanks Graphic 45!
Posted by: F Bond | June 29, 2015 at 06:42 AM
Loved today's post! The video was awesome and the projects were amazing
Posted by: Cheryl W | June 29, 2015 at 06:46 AM
Oh my Scrappy Goodness!!! These albums are so amazing!!! Thank you both for sharing and I love the papers you used.
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | June 29, 2015 at 06:46 AM
These are awesome projects with these spectacular collections and Graphic 45´s products!!!Thanks for this chance to participate in this great activity and sharing the talent of your DT´s members!!!
Posted by: Patry Ro | June 29, 2015 at 06:46 AM
Love the mini book on the cats. Very clever using paper bags
Posted by: karen goodwin | June 29, 2015 at 06:48 AM
What a wonderful gift for your friend, you can come vacation with me anytime you'd like.. :)
Love the cat book too. Wonderful job! love the ideas. Love Graphic 45!
Thank you.
Posted by: kathy dowbenko | June 29, 2015 at 06:49 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | June 29, 2015 at 06:50 AM
These are both amazing mini albums with great tutorials. Love the sweet little mini in the box for the trip by Annette. She has put a lot of thought into this lovely gift for her friends.
And I have never seen a paper bag mini album done in this style. Great design Gloria.
Thank you for sharing these creative ideas. :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | June 29, 2015 at 06:54 AM
No matter what you do, just the cardstock along alone is breathtaking. beautiful projects and thank you for the tutorials.
Posted by: Victoria Luna | June 29, 2015 at 06:55 AM
Wow, these are brilliant! Love them. Graphic 45 aregreat!
Posted by: jen Barnett | June 29, 2015 at 06:57 AM
What gorgeous projects! Beautiful images beautifully coordinated! I would not have thought about paper bags for an album.
Posted by: Johanna Goldenberg | June 29, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Beautiful products and inspiration.
Posted by: Judy Grant | June 29, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Amazing...I love it! Wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Pamela Cole | June 29, 2015 at 07:03 AM
Great projects and tutorials from Annette and Gloria. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Carlene | June 29, 2015 at 07:07 AM
This look really pretty I really like it
Posted by: Noemy | June 29, 2015 at 07:07 AM
What amazing projects!!! Thanks for sharing :o)
Posted by: Terry | June 29, 2015 at 07:08 AM
This is a great little album.
Posted by: Barbara Wilson | June 29, 2015 at 07:15 AM
Wonderful, colorful projects! Love all the fab details!
Posted by: Julie - justwritedesigns | June 29, 2015 at 07:18 AM
What wonderful tutorials. Very inspiring and you make it look so easy.
Posted by: Anne S | June 29, 2015 at 07:19 AM