even more pages . . .

Ok, the last few pages of my latest mini album.  

We left off, at the start of the last interactive page.  So, let's continue . . . 

The page with the large typewriter and faux pocket holding a tag and coin envelope, is pulled forward . . .  this page(s) are revealed.  Here is the perfect place to hide either very special photos or journalling.

The opposite page, is another place for journalling or posting a photo.  The paper has lines to make writing a breeze.  But also, the little tag in the corner, is only attached at the top, so it is another faux photo corner.  That means, you can tuck something flat under it.  Or simply keep it as decoration. 

Turn the page  . . .   

Ahh, this is our last page in this mini album.  But, there are more treasures!  The page with the alphabets on it, has another faux pocket at the bottom left corner.  And look!  more goodies!  

Another journalling tag and coin envelope tucked into the corner.  All the coin envelopes were fussy cut, the edges inked, and a small (ok, tiny) journalling tag is tucked inside {smile}.  I know, how super sweet is that?  But this page will surely hold another photo, or simply these/other little memorabilia.  

The inside of the back cover is just as precious.  I created a simple belly band to hold a little photo album.  {smile}  I added two sentiments that were fussy cut from the pattern paper:  Beautiful Memories, and a little date tag.  Simply slide this little photo jacket out of the belly band and open it to reveal a sweet place to hold two wallet size photos!

And we are done with the inside of this mini album.  So, lets see the outside!

and with the covers opened:

I used a mix of 12" x 12" and 6" x 6" pattern papers from the same collection.  I just love how the two flip pages look with a larger image pattern paper cut to fit.  Also, the middle folio page is stunning with large images.  But, actually, any size will work.

I used heavy weight solid card stock for main/grounding pieces.  I love Stampin' Up! and Paper Trey Ink card stock for those pieces.  If you need to purchase your solid card stock from Stampin' Up! I do have a shop 24-7 button on the side bar.  Please make your selection there {smile}.

Thank you for joining me, for this little 'tour' so to speak.  And I will have this mini album, along with the fairy mini album for sale in my Etsy shop soon.  Look for those and others during the long Labor Day weekend.  Take care, and happy crafting!

Our Love Story Mini Album

~ photo heavy post ~

I made another flip flop mini album.  I used crafting supplies that I had on hand.  (It's a New Year's Resolution, to use what I have.)  This pattern paper collection is from Prima, Romance Novel.  {smile}  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  There are a lot of photos for this album, so I am posting the photos over a few days.   I added text to each photo, so my write up will be short.  Grab a cup of coffee, or tea, and settle in for a journey down this creative road.

Here is a photo of the cover and spine.  We'll work left to right.  So, starting with the spine, I added burlap banner from Maya Road.  I added a metal 'W' coin (wonderful), a multi-loop kraft seam binding bow with a pink button.  The cover was fun to decorate.  I added a Recollection door knob plate.  I added a clear plastic door knob.  I added a collection of paper blossoms.  I sponged linen ink on the blossom petals and glitter.  I cut the leaves with a die, using a textured green card stock.  I added a double strand of pearls between the leaves and blossoms.  I fussy cut the letters out 'OUR' and 'STORY'.  I stamped 'Love' in basic black classic ink.  I die cut a swallow from silver glitter paper and adhered it with foam tape.  There is a trio of iridescent sequins, too.

The inside cover has some hand-stamping.  I did add a date tag to the bottom of the inside cover.  Page one has a few folds that provide layers to this interactive page.

Three journalling cards have been removed from the photo corner.  Use this photo corner to hold a wallet size photo and/or the journalling cards.

Opening the flap, exposes a whole page with a journal block (photo corner) at the upper right corner.  The inside of the flap, holds another wallet-size photo matt (with an 'unforgettable' label), tucked behind the ' perfect day' label.

Tags in the glassine envelope allow you to document '10 things you never want to forget'.

The pages were made with Basic Black card stock by Paper Trey Ink.  The lining of the album is made with Blushing Bride card stock by Stampin' Up!   All edges were sponged with Old Paper distress ink by Ranger. Thank you for stopping by.  I'll post page two and three soon.  I hope you have been inspired to create your now mini album.  This album will be added to my Etsy Shop later this week.