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
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happy birthda
Posted by: mary peterson | September 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM
It has given me inspiration to complete the birthday card for my BFF as she is turning 60 years old soon.
Posted by: S Ferguson | September 14, 2015 at 12:29 PM
All are so pretty, love them all
Posted by: Malinda | September 14, 2015 at 12:33 PM
Happy birthday Diane !!! :D
Posted by: renske | September 14, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Happy birthday, Dianne, and thanks for the lovely Graphic 45 papers!
Posted by: Pat Ford | September 14, 2015 at 12:42 PM
This is quite possibly the only paper line I haven't purchased from G45 ever ... I LOVE it ... just promised myself I'd use up stash ... but .. but ... I'm weakening ... I must .. have it .. /sigh
Posted by: Lisa Leavitt | September 14, 2015 at 12:50 PM
graphic 45 did it again great projects great paper!
Posted by: Marie Frederick | September 14, 2015 at 12:59 PM
Gilded Lily has got to be one of the prettiest papers yet.
Posted by: Debbie | September 14, 2015 at 01:06 PM
Love all your designs..working with rare oddities today
Posted by: libby burrows | September 14, 2015 at 01:38 PM
FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS¡¡ ERES UN AÑO MAS SABIA¡¡
Posted by: MARYLUPITA GALINDO | September 14, 2015 at 01:45 PM
Wishing you a joyful birthday, Diane Schultz!
Posted by: Danielle | September 14, 2015 at 02:09 PM
Birthday wishes Diane. You make me so happy that you started G45.
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | September 14, 2015 at 02:17 PM
Happy birthday to a very talented designer and business woman. May you have many more creative and happy years ahead.
Posted by: Barbara Johnston | September 14, 2015 at 02:44 PM
Happy Birthday, Diane, wishing you all the best!!!
Wonderful projects, wonderful papers!!!
Love, love, love!!! :D
Posted by: Arlette Ventura | September 14, 2015 at 02:51 PM
Both of these ideas are amazing! So unique. Love the perfume bottle
!
Posted by: Lbmeer | September 14, 2015 at 02:53 PM
Happy birthday, have a very sweet day! Thank you for the beautiful designs that are always such an inspiration!
Posted by: Alina | September 14, 2015 at 02:56 PM
They are all so pretty. Which one do I try and make first!!!
Posted by: Dawn | September 14, 2015 at 03:07 PM
Love, love Graphic 45
Posted by: Diane Smith | September 14, 2015 at 03:15 PM
Happy birth-week Diane! Keep up the good work! 🎂
Posted by: Genevieve | September 14, 2015 at 04:11 PM
Just started stamping and card making. Love all of your paper. Can't wait to get started using them.
Posted by: Lisa Lounsbury | September 14, 2015 at 04:12 PM
Love home decor that has more to it than what you first see...... the perfume bottle/mini album is exquisite.
Posted by: Nancy O | September 14, 2015 at 04:25 PM
Happy birthday Diane! Your designs are awesome!
Posted by: lea | September 14, 2015 at 04:27 PM
What a fab projects!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | September 14, 2015 at 04:27 PM
I love everything about these books. They would make a great gratitude book to give to someone. Can't you just see someone turning each page to see another reason why you love them so much.
Posted by: Pamela Haskin | September 14, 2015 at 04:28 PM
A very Happy Birthday Diane! And many more! Great album projects!!
Posted by: MaggieM | September 14, 2015 at 04:35 PM
These minis are beautiful. Can't wait to make a new mini - I'm feeling so inspired!
Posted by: Sarah Luigi | September 14, 2015 at 04:37 PM
The World's Fair album by Gloria is awesome! All the tags & pockets - I love it all.
Posted by: Gail S. | September 14, 2015 at 04:47 PM
Happy happy birthday, Diane. Thanks for the wonderful products that we have so much fun with.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | September 14, 2015 at 05:10 PM
May your day be special and your be blessed with love and laughter! Good wishes on your birthday!
Posted by: Sarita Venter | September 14, 2015 at 05:17 PM
Great Mini's- Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Linda Haulsee | September 14, 2015 at 05:42 PM
Have a wonderful birthday Diane
Posted by: Patti | September 14, 2015 at 05:48 PM
Happy birthday Diane.
Today's projects are so creative. Gloria your paperbag mini is amazing - didn't look like a paperbag mini in the photo.
Belly's mini is dramatic and beautiful.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | September 14, 2015 at 06:38 PM
Happy Birthday Diane <3
Posted by: Jackie QH | September 14, 2015 at 06:48 PM
Happy Birthday Diane 🎂🎉 You gave us a gift when you created Graphic 45!!!
Posted by: sherry Anderson | September 14, 2015 at 06:53 PM
Happy Birthday to Diane!
Love these two beautiful projects! The album is absolutely gorgeous, and I would love to make one!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | September 14, 2015 at 07:29 PM
What a way to start my week! First Happy Happy Birthday Diane I hope this is your best year ever! What fantastic projects just stunning!
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | September 14, 2015 at 07:49 PM
Happy INSPIRATIONAL Birthday! I really love your World's Fair lunchbag mini! Very clever! The tutorial/instructiojs are excellent!
Posted by: Shellie Fontana | September 14, 2015 at 08:21 PM
Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your talent with us
Posted by: norma | September 14, 2015 at 08:38 PM
Happy Birthday Diane!
Wow! Amazing projects!!!! Cant wait to see more!!!
Posted by: Michell Pineda1 | September 14, 2015 at 08:57 PM
Happy Birthday Diane!! Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day!!
The Mini's are so beautifjul and ever so inspiring!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | September 14, 2015 at 08:59 PM