Graduation Mini Album for Leah

Hi there!  I'm here to share a mini album I made for my niece Leah who graduated high school this year.  I thought the Teresa Collins Memorabilia collection is perfect for this album.  I used the pattern papers as well as the file folders, chipboard, and embellishments that are part of the collection.

 

The cover is clear acrylic.  All the pages in the album are of different sizes. 

 



The first page has a photo mat and a place to add a title or journaling.

Behind the first page is a photo mat made into a pocket with some shipping tags tucked inside.

The next page is interactive.  I made a video which I'll post below so you can see how it looks.
The mini booklet is held together by a brad and a Tim Holtz metal tag.  The "memories" is made with a die by Papertrey Ink.

Here is a  photo mat on the outside of one of the file folders in the collection with a Tim Holtz metal word band.

A pocket made with an Accucut die to store pictures or other keepsakes.

One of the bigger file folders in the collection.  Added the cut out banner and twine.  Perfect for a large group picture or many small pictures.

Another interactive page.  The cutout is attached to the photo mat with washi tape which allows it to open from the side.  The washi tape is from the Summer Stories collection.  Love the cameras on it.

Created a pocket and added more photo mats for her to use.  Prima flowers, bling, and a Tim Holtz filmstrip finish off this page.

Created some mini file folders using a Papertrey Ink die and inserted them in a pocket.  The back page is made of black chipboard.

 

On the back cover I attached an eyelet and ribbon from which hangs a metal flower embellishment which I put together.

 



 

 

Here is the video if you're interested in seeing more of the album:

 

 



Thanks for stopping by!
                                                         Hugs, Mimi

Prima Time Traveler Mini Album

I had so much fun creating this.  I was inspired by the educators of the Prima design team.  I love the colors and images in this collection, and it's become one of my favorites.

If you're interested in seeing the interactive elements of the mini album, you can watch my video:



Thanks for stopping by!
                                             Hugs, Mimi

White Wedding Card

We have our friends getting married this weekend, so I set out to make a card for them.

I made this card using Cardabilities sketch #102 and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge to use white.  The background is made using an embossing folder.  The stamp set is by Inkadinkado.  Added some I Am Roses flowers, ribbon, and pearl stamen and spray.

Thanks for stopping by!
                                             Hugs, Mimi

PTI June 2014 Blog Hop

Hello!  I love this month's inspiration photo and the sketch and colors schemes.  Here is my card:

The background is stamped with Background Basics Text Style and Fancy Flourishes.  The main images come from the Iconic Images stamp set.  Here are some close up shots:

Here is the sketch:

I created a video in making this card and will upload later today.  Papers by Graphic 45.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

                                                          Hugs, Mimi

Edit to add video:

Stationer's Desk Mini Book

I had many visions in my head when I got hold of one of Prima's latest collection.  I wanted to create a mini book with lots of folds and surprises.  It measures 6x6 and is held together with seam binding.

Here is the cover with the ribbon untied:

On the side I added my favorite find:  Ingvild Bolme's tassels.  They are so beautiful, and this burgundy color coordinates with the papers of the collection.

If you would like to see the inside of the book, please watch my video below:



Thanks so much for stopping by!
                                                      Hugs, Mimi

Birthday Card for a Young Boy

Last month was my nephew's birthday, and I made a card for him.

The paper collection is Prima's All Star Collection.  I also used the Tags and Tickets, stickers, and flair button.  Here is a close up look:

Thanks for stopping by!
                                              Hugs, Mimi

Papertrey Ink May 2014 Blog Hop

I made a card for my niece who turned 1 this month.

The papers and stickers to spell out her name are from Prima.  The stamp set is from Papertrey Ink:  Birthday Style and Big Birthday Wishes.  Added flowers, satin ribbon, and some crochet trim to complete the card.  The inspiration from the Papertrey Ink blog is to use Aqua and Melon:

Thanks so much for stopping by!
                                                        Hugs, Mimi