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.
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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
Very cool stuff!
Posted by: yvonne | June 29, 2015 at 06:12 PM
Oh my both projects are just gorgeous, such lovely details and the papers are just wonderful!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | June 29, 2015 at 06:14 PM
I love G45 and I love Spellbinders. What a great combination. Very nice projects.
Posted by: virginia | June 29, 2015 at 06:21 PM
Wow, what beautiful projects! I love the layering and pretty patterned papers. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | June 29, 2015 at 06:37 PM
wow that's really beautiful! I just made my first paper bag album last year - it's a fun process.
Posted by: Linda Westy | June 29, 2015 at 06:44 PM
Stunning projects as always!
Posted by: Sheena B | June 29, 2015 at 06:47 PM
Your papers are the best ever! Love both projects. Thanks for the tutorials!
Posted by: Loly Borda | June 29, 2015 at 06:49 PM
what fun projects! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | June 29, 2015 at 07:04 PM
More my style. Very nice work
Posted by: pam | June 29, 2015 at 07:11 PM
Annette and Gloria, you both put in a lot of thought and effort into your amazing projects. Outstanding!
Posted by: Sue D. | June 29, 2015 at 07:27 PM
Great mini albums by Gloria and Annette. Great inspiration as always
Posted by: Kimberly Cobb | June 29, 2015 at 07:28 PM
Fabulous inspiration. Have to make the cat album for one of my sons for Christmas-he will love it. Thank you for the great tutorials.
Posted by: Beth Williams | June 29, 2015 at 07:38 PM
Would love to have your new products.
Posted by: kathy a. | June 29, 2015 at 07:38 PM
I really need to do the little cat project!! sO CUTE!!
Mstgane
Ann Robbins
Posted by: ANN ROBBINS | June 29, 2015 at 07:42 PM
I just love, love, love your papers. The projects are just beautiful!
Posted by: Suzi Yerkes | June 29, 2015 at 07:46 PM
:My Cats" is adorable...of course having my own cats makes me prejudiced! Thanks for the fun project info.
Posted by: Linda Lawler | June 29, 2015 at 08:12 PM
Love both papers and both of the projects, G45 is my fav,,
Posted by: Lori Manicho | June 29, 2015 at 08:52 PM
s usual, very elegant ideas and ones I certainly want to try - thanks for the great tutorials and ways of using the new dies.
Posted by: Anne L | June 29, 2015 at 09:22 PM
So much goodness! I love it all!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | June 29, 2015 at 09:48 PM
Absolutely love the raining cats and dogs album. I just purchased this line a few months back and you just provided me the perfect ideas on how to make a mini album for my dog. It's also the perfect size to slip into a pocket I can make in my 12x12 album to give a more hands on experience when my family pulls it or to look closer. Thank you!
Posted by: Cynthia Rodriguez | June 29, 2015 at 09:50 PM
Loved seeing both projects. Amazing creativity. Love the paper bag album. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Sandi B | June 29, 2015 at 10:02 PM
What great projects. I love the papers you have used, so vibrant
Posted by: Elaina M Friend | June 29, 2015 at 10:03 PM
First time blogger here. Hope it works. I just love, love, love this artwork you did. I want to make the album. Thank you for posting the detailed list of products used and the video.
Posted by: Suzanne | June 29, 2015 at 10:08 PM
Amazing, fantastic projects. Thanks for the great tutorials.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | June 29, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: theCook | June 29, 2015 at 10:42 PM
Wonderful and inspiring papers and projects!!
Blessings
Maxine
Posted by: Maxine D | June 29, 2015 at 10:45 PM
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS projects - LOVE the DELIGHTFUL detail & dimension!!!
THANK YOU for sharing the tutorials and CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | June 30, 2015 at 12:05 AM
Utterly Gorgeous on both counts.
Elaine H X
Posted by: Elaine | June 30, 2015 at 12:09 AM
Wonderful projects. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Kaye McGrath | June 30, 2015 at 12:45 AM
awesome projects, and Spellbinders are great for the embellies on our mini album projects x
Posted by: Sandie | June 30, 2015 at 01:09 AM
Fab projects can't wait to try.
Posted by: Jan paget | June 30, 2015 at 01:27 AM
I love these projects. Thank you for sharing all your ideas.
Posted by: Diane Jennings | June 30, 2015 at 02:38 AM
Thank you for sharing! I will be book marking this page for future reference.
Posted by: Christine Winslow | June 30, 2015 at 03:05 AM
Graphic 45 brings such joy with the papers they create and the projects that can be created using them!!!
Posted by: Dot Griffin | June 30, 2015 at 03:42 AM
Beautiful projects! Such gorgeous paper!
Posted by: Dawn Skene | June 30, 2015 at 04:42 AM
these are awesome. want to try one of the bag albums.
Posted by: Barb | June 30, 2015 at 04:55 AM
Wow! These projects are absolutely AMAZING! I can't believe that it is created with a paper bag! Just BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Michele H. | June 30, 2015 at 05:50 AM
Gorgeous projects!!!
Posted by: Keysha Sain | June 30, 2015 at 06:16 AM
We have ordered or have just about everything listed in supplies except the antique brass label holders. HELP - who makes them or where are they sold? love the projects both of us in the office are going to make them with different Graphic45 paper. thanks for sharing
Posted by: Sharon L-S | June 30, 2015 at 06:16 AM
OMG! Just love Annette ' s album and box! Beautiful! And the cats and dogs album...beautiful as well! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Chris Calabrese | June 30, 2015 at 06:18 AM