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
Wow - I can't decide which album is more gorgeous! I love the Mini with Box, so neat and such lovely pages! The Bag-Album is equally fantastic and has such a cunning design with the bags!
Posted by: Charlotte | June 29, 2015 at 12:44 PM
Wow Annette and Gloria you've sold me on Graphic 45. Both of your projects are totally amazing! I loved the small vintage designs and colour combinations. Made me think of my grandma's house and old post cards she had. Thanks for making my day!
Posted by: Penny Hanuszak | June 29, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Fabulous projects. TFS
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | June 29, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Gorgeous projects! Loving all the inspiration!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | June 29, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Amazing projects! Gorgeous colors and fun embellishments.
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | June 29, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Such a cute album
Posted by: Diane | June 29, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Love these beautiful creations!
Posted by: joy meadows | June 29, 2015 at 01:06 PM
Wow! wonderful projects.
Posted by: Laura R. | June 29, 2015 at 01:06 PM
I truly love the Graphic 45 papers. They name wonderful projects.
Posted by: Debbie Jarvis | June 29, 2015 at 01:08 PM
WOW! Such lusciousness. LOVE the box and mini album!
Posted by: Jo Murray | June 29, 2015 at 01:15 PM
What awesome projects! What a great way to start the week.
Posted by: LaChelle Shown | June 29, 2015 at 01:17 PM
Lovely albums and storage box! So many beautiful details!
Posted by: Amy C. | June 29, 2015 at 01:17 PM
What wonderful creations, I love your papers, so classy.xxxx
Posted by: Wendy L | June 29, 2015 at 01:22 PM
I love graphic 45 paper an just bought 3 new pads from Joann;s on line....
Posted by: Jean Heming | June 29, 2015 at 01:24 PM
I love the tutorial on making a mini album out of paper sacks. I haven't made one these for awhile. Of course, the paper is gorgeous.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | June 29, 2015 at 01:32 PM
Wow! Two great projects ! Both so original and colourful !
My favourite is the "home sweet home - mini album" !
Posted by: Lieve | June 29, 2015 at 01:38 PM
What amazing projects! I can hardly wait until I can finally get to my craft room again so I can try the paper bag book. Super cool!!
Posted by: FibreJunky (Carole Chesser) | June 29, 2015 at 01:46 PM
I really liked both of the tutorials, but I have to say I was greatly inspired by the paperbag album. I love taking everyday items and turning them into something new... and that was a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: mariah walker | June 29, 2015 at 01:46 PM
I like that the mini album has its own cute box to hold it - very creative!
Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Lin M. | June 29, 2015 at 01:53 PM
Gorgeous projects- and I love that you used treat bags for the mini Cat album, clever!!!!
Posted by: Heather Ferguson | June 29, 2015 at 02:13 PM
These are some awesome projects - so creative!
Posted by: Becca Cruger | June 29, 2015 at 02:37 PM
Positively super projects.
Posted by: Jackie | June 29, 2015 at 03:00 PM
Great tutorial, thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Tanja S. | June 29, 2015 at 03:15 PM
Great projects, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jan Westcott | June 29, 2015 at 03:21 PM
What stunning creations Ladies!!!
Posted by: Jenny Swords | June 29, 2015 at 03:23 PM
lovely projects
Posted by: cathy e. | June 29, 2015 at 03:24 PM
I love the primer papers! I want to win! Love the bag album! I always say I am gonna make one but so far I haven't. I am gonna have to try it!
Posted by: Maxine B | June 29, 2015 at 03:25 PM
So fantastic! Loved it. I felt I should go immediately to my crafting table and begin at once! Thanks.
Posted by: Ann McCay | June 29, 2015 at 03:30 PM
Beautiful projects.....as always!
Love and light,
Michele
Posted by: Michele Emerson-Roberts | June 29, 2015 at 03:48 PM
Wow! Fabulous projects!!!
Posted by: Tona | June 29, 2015 at 04:12 PM
Cute and so imaginative!
Posted by: Beverly Ott | June 29, 2015 at 04:21 PM
Wish that Graphic 45 was available locally because I would buy it in a heart beat.
Posted by: Margaret | June 29, 2015 at 04:44 PM
Great tutorials. beautifully done. Thanks.
Posted by: Cathy | June 29, 2015 at 04:57 PM
Gorgeous projects! Awesome collaboration with Spellbinders!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | June 29, 2015 at 04:58 PM
These projects are both so awesome! Annette, you make it look so quick and easy. What a treasure. Gloria, as a cat person, what can I say but fabulous! I have that paper and you have given me a wonderful idea.
Posted by: Viki B | June 29, 2015 at 05:16 PM
Great projects. So colourful. Love the Raining Cats and Dogs paper.
Posted by: Barb Plummer | June 29, 2015 at 05:16 PM
Love all the details and all the flowery paper!
Posted by: Diana Rodriguez | June 29, 2015 at 05:43 PM
Love these great projects! The papers are awesome. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Patt H. | June 29, 2015 at 05:52 PM
What projects! What tutorials! Love Graphic 45 papers! I'm so excited about this blog hop. Thanks for participating!!!
Posted by: Sheila Bacon | June 29, 2015 at 06:05 PM
Love the pet paper...I need to make that Mimi album for my cats
Posted by: Louise Winters Lloyd | June 29, 2015 at 06:11 PM