A Monday Full of Graphic 45 Albums!
It's another beautiful Monday and we have mini albums, tutorials, and awesome ideas in spades today! Gloria Stengel shares an awesome paper bag mini album. Belly Lau then shares how to make a perfume bottle mini album. Two absolutely incredible ideas from 2 amazing artists!
Before we begin, we have a very special birthday to celebrate today! The one and only Diane Schultz, our amazing leader, fabulous mother, and incredible designers of the amazing Graphic 45 papers. Thank you for your beautiful spirit and your amazing talent that you share with us every day. Join us in wishing Diane a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
First, follow along as Gloria gives a tour of her brilliant World's Fair paper bag mini album!
The World's Fair Collection is the perfect collection to use for creating a mini album. This collection has many images and sentiments that make decorating a mini album fun and easy! Paper bag mini albums are always popular, and the addition of Graphic 45 Tag Staples makes this one the star of the fair!
Project Instructions:
This mini is approximately 5 3/8" x 5 1/8" with a 1/2" spine. A bit of cord keeps the book together for display purposes.
The style of the album is a "fan mini" meaning that it has a small binding, allowing the album to "fan out" when it is sitting on a desk or table.
Each of the paper bag pockets contains one Graphic 45 Regular Kraft Tag.
Each of the tags is decorated with images cut from the paper. Some of the tags contain pockets and journaling spots. The backs of the tags are suitable for adding photos.
To create the album base, select four paper lunch bags. Fold each bag in half to create a surface approximately 5 3/8" x 5 1/4". Trim two pieces of medium weight chipboard to 5" x 5 1/4" to act as the front and back covers. Create a spine from kraft cardstock 16" x 5 1/4", score at every inch and accordion fold.
Stack the folded lunch bags together, one atop the other. Glue one piece of chipboard to the top of the first bag. Glue the second piece of chipboard to the back of the fourth bag.
Glue the lunch bags to the accordion fold spine, skipping every other "valley." Glue a piece of cardstock, cut to 5 1/4" x 4", to cover the spine.
Decorate the cover as shown. For more details, see the video slideshow below.
Use flowers and metal items to create interest on the cover.
The back cover is plain. Add a jump ring to the back cover, and then tie some cord to it.
Slip the cord around to the front of the album and loop over the tiny "handle" on the front cover.
See the slideshow HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfzLrVABCyA&feature=youtu.be) to view the full mini.
Supply List
World's Fair Paper Collection (12" x 12" pad)
Staples: Ornate Metal Keys, Ornate Metal Key Holes, Artist Trading Tags - Kraft, Regular Tags - Kraft
Other Supplies:
Standard lunch bags: food supply
Chipboard: WorldWin Papers medium weight
Cardstock: WorldWin Papers
Ink: Ranger Distress Vintage Photo
Flowers and Leaves: Wild Orchid Crafts, Petaloo, Prima
Mini clothespins: Canvas Corp
Clock: SkyBluePink
Wire pin, jump ring, clip: Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Ribbon and twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Cord: Canvas Corp
Die cuts: Memory Box Vintage Bicycle, My Favorite Things Eiffel Tower, Reel
Magnetic discs: Basic Grey
Tools: Prima paper distressing tool, corner rounder
Adhesive: Scotch 3M ATG tape, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares, Scor-tape, Aleene's Tacky Glue, hot glue
Now, Belly wows with Mon Amour with a handmade perfume bottle mini album. We love this fun idea and her great video below!
"I love to display perfume bottles rather than use them, how about turn it to a decorative mini album set. I made the bottle shape as the cover, you won’t see the mini album which is hidden inside. You may try to be inspired and change it to a gift box for friends, they will love it." ~Belly
Supply List
Mon Amour Tags & Pockets - 4501214
Mon Amour Decorative Chipboard - 4501215
Mon Amour Ephemera Cards - 4501218
Others
Chipboard
Kraft Cardstock for connecting stripes
Toilet Tissue Roll
Paper Doilies
Decorative edge punch
Pearl color cardstock
Black cardstock
Assorted Ribbons
Assorted Beads
Charms
White Feather
Assorted colors paper flowers
Rose resins
Assorted buttons
Lace Trim
Self-adhesive pearl embellishment
How about a Gilded Lily giveaway this week? Just enter below to win this great set of goodies! We'll announce the winner here on the blog on Friday. How fun!
It's another great week of awesome ideas here on the Graphic 45 blog! We're so glad you joined us today. Enjoy your Monday, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Happy, happy Birthday to you!!!!
thanks for the great papers!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | September 14, 2015 at 05:21 AM
First Happy Birthday Diane. I really don.t know which project I like Better. The perfume bottle took my breath a way for sure but I also thought the mini was great too. keep up the great work.
Posted by: Orlie Severson | September 14, 2015 at 05:29 AM
Happy birthday, have a good one !
Posted by: Elaine | September 14, 2015 at 05:34 AM
Happy Birthday week!
Posted by: Alyssa | September 14, 2015 at 05:35 AM
Lucky G45 to have a terriffic DT to showcase your products
Posted by: Ava Gavloski | September 14, 2015 at 05:39 AM
Happy Birthday to a very creative lady!
Posted by: Shelly Holt | September 14, 2015 at 05:39 AM
Gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | September 14, 2015 at 05:39 AM
LINDO, LINDO!
Posted by: Bia Nunes | September 14, 2015 at 05:45 AM
I love your collections!!!
Posted by: Judy Lewis | September 14, 2015 at 05:46 AM
Beautiful projects. Cannot wait to get these two lines.
Posted by: Vicki Morris | September 14, 2015 at 05:50 AM
Happy Birthday, Diane. Your work is much appreciated! These projects are inspirational!
Posted by: Linda | September 14, 2015 at 05:53 AM
Beautiful minis! Happy Birthday to Diane!
Posted by: Kathi Lee | September 14, 2015 at 05:55 AM
Happy birthday to the world's best scrapbooking paper designer. Amazing mini albums!
Posted by: Mariella | September 14, 2015 at 05:57 AM
A very happy and blessed birthday to you!!!
Posted by: kath white | September 14, 2015 at 05:58 AM
I love the albums :)
Posted by: Linda H | September 14, 2015 at 06:08 AM
I love the mini album and the Worlds Fair paper line. Beautiful perfume project. Can't wait to give them a try.
Posted by: Michelle | September 14, 2015 at 06:13 AM
A very Happy Birthday and many blessings.
Posted by: Michelle | September 14, 2015 at 06:13 AM
A very Happy Birthday wish going out to Dianne! Hope your day is as beautiful as the products you create!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | September 14, 2015 at 06:20 AM
I love the Mon Amore collection!
Posted by: Nicolette | September 14, 2015 at 06:27 AM
Happy Birthday Diane
Posted by: Bethany | September 14, 2015 at 06:36 AM
Beautiful albums. The perfume bottle album is so unique.
Posted by: marianne-g | September 14, 2015 at 06:40 AM
Both projects are great. Thanks for the lovely ideas.
Posted by: Ruth-Anne Cain | September 14, 2015 at 06:44 AM
Both of these projects are so unique and beautiful! Thank you for the great inspiration.
Now....I'd like to give Diane my vrty best wishes for a wonderful birthday! May your day bring much joy and happiness, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. :)
Posted by: Linda Mayer | September 14, 2015 at 06:48 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Diane!
Posted by: Laura C - Michigan | September 14, 2015 at 06:48 AM
Happy Birthday Diane!!
Love the paper bag album!! I think I need to make one now :)
Posted by: Kathy Kipfstuhl | September 14, 2015 at 06:51 AM
Wishing you all the best for a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | September 14, 2015 at 06:55 AM
Another group of beautiful projects!
Posted by: Erica H | September 14, 2015 at 07:13 AM
I love the perfume bottle album.. so inspiring!
Posted by: Anna Violette | September 14, 2015 at 07:24 AM
Congrats! As always, another batch of gorgeous eye candy!
Posted by: D.AnnC | September 14, 2015 at 07:46 AM
The first project looks so bright, so cheerful and that bottle of perfume is so elegant anda Happy Birthday Diane I hope you have a great day!
Grettings from Mexico!
Posted by: Chel Ayala | September 14, 2015 at 07:50 AM
The perfume bottle album is SO unique! And Happy Birthday Diane!
Posted by: Dianne M. | September 14, 2015 at 07:51 AM
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY WISHES TO YOU!!!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | September 14, 2015 at 08:15 AM
have a happy birthday
Posted by: asmaa farooq | September 14, 2015 at 08:22 AM
Sending Happy Birthday
wishes to Diane Schultz!
Have a wonderful one.
Great albums here,
love the first one.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | September 14, 2015 at 08:29 AM
Talk about inspiring! There colors have me ready to leave work and go home and craft!!!
Posted by: Cristy | September 14, 2015 at 08:34 AM
Beautiful projects! Thanks for the inspiration.
Happy birthday, Diane! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Vanessa L | September 14, 2015 at 08:37 AM
~ Both these albums are a great, wonderful display ~ from nothing there to these ~ just luv ~ thank you
Posted by: corbin downing | September 14, 2015 at 08:40 AM
Wow, such gorgeous mini albums! You rocked these papers.
Posted by: Romy | September 14, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Happy Birthday Diane..
The minis are wonderful. Fabulous projects
Posted by: Maureen Larner | September 14, 2015 at 08:54 AM
Lovely projects. Always inspiring!
Posted by: Val Cook | September 14, 2015 at 09:14 AM