Rosy chip board Mini Album

Hi friends,

Mini album is a perfect gift to friends and family. It takes a bit of planning. I figured out that if we decide few things before staring the mini it goes quite smooth and quick. These are the few things which can be planned in advance :

1.Binding style 

2.Pocket /inserts style

3.Patterned paper 

4.Embellishments 

5.Front Page

Step 1:

For my mini I decided to go for the binder rings option ( which is the easiest) and the album cover and pages were made with natural chipboard.

I trimmed all the chipboards with my scissors and then punched two holes with the crop a dile. Used two binder rings and my album was ready to get dressed...

Step 2:

The binder ring option does not allow a lot of thickness to be added on the pages as there is no extra space between them. I decided to create some pockets with Martha Stewart's punches which will just help to tuck in photo mats and tags, without adding much bulk. Here is a pic to explain it better..:)

Step 3:

I selected a gorgeous patterned paper by  kaiser craft called EXPRESSIONS which has the most amazing florals,roses mixed media type sheets and my fav butterflies... keeping a bit of relation between the pages I selected the pp and pasted them on the chipboard. Distressed with vintage photo and then added gesso all around the edges.

Step 4:

The embellishments had to be flat and so I picked some mini roses, fussy cut few butterflies from the same patterned papers stack and lots of tags from prima collection. 

Here are few close ups pics...

Step 5:

Finally the icing on the cake ...:)

It's so important to decorate and plan the front page of the mini. It should carry the  theme and also look fabulous. I went crazy and added so many yummy things which are available at our store... If u love charms there is an amazing collection of charms in the store ...do check it out.

So here is the front page of my mini ...

I hope u like it and do give it a try...

Thanks for the love you shower on me through your comments ... 

Take care 

Arjita 

List of supplies :

Natural chipboard 

Crop a dile

Corner chomper

Distress ink- Vintage photo

Micro roses-blue

Mulberry rises-pink

Mulberry leaves

Resin Frame 

Prima glass glitter -gold

Glitter Pollens

Journeling tags

Charms - butterfly, Eiffel Tower 

MS punch-daisy fan
MS punch-spiral Arches

Binder rings

Eyelets

Bonus post....!!!

Hi crafty people ....

I wanted to share an album I created few days back with the 12x12 chipboard which is available in so many colours in our store. I was initially very hesitant to work with chipboard but I have some adorable friends who helped me in this. 

Using Chipboard gives your project,which can be a box or an album much more strength as compared to thick cardstock.

I wanted my first attempt simple and so i created a simple box and a mini to be kept inside it. 

The output was lovely and was liked by so many people. Crafters corner is the place where I share my best creations and wish to inspire you to be open to experiments and challenges.

This kind of a box can be a ultimate gift for someone special and close .

Here are few of the picture ...

List of supplies:

Chipboard black 

Cerrylynn doily

Bone folder

Martha Stewart punch 

Crop a dile

Corner chomper

wonder tape

Matha Stewart scoring tool

Mulberry rose

Mulberry mini roses

Key charm

Vintage special effects sheet 

Doily flower

Pearls,ribbon,patterned Paper,Cameo (from Stash)

Hope u like them ..

Wish u all a very happy festive time ahead!!!!

Love

Arjita 

Tutorial for a Mini-Clip-Board with Pocket using Mod Podge! :-)

Hi Everyone,
Hussena here to share with you a very interesting tutorial for making a handy gift item /house-hold item using very limited supplies!.And Mod Podge of course :-)...Here's a look at the clipboard followed by the tutorial :-
                                                             

                                                               

  Isn't this so pretty!...And trust Me its very useful to have around your house too!..Put it near your telephone or hang it in your living room and it not only beautifies the space but will help you in storing all those important letters and notes which might other-wise get misplaced...And making this is soo easy and totally fun too! :-)

SUPPLIES required :-
Small Clip-Board (You can easily get this locally! )
Mod Podge Matte finish.
Martha Stewart Scoring Board.
Pattern Papers of your choice.
Crop-A-Dile.
Acrylic paints.
Self Adhesive decorative tapes.(Also available at Crafter's Corrner)

Now for the Tutorial :-
                                                           

Step 1. Take a clip-board and first detach the holder or the clip from the top  (This one is a bit tricky as the local Indian ones are very sturdy and will require quite a bit of manual strength to remove..But this is a necessary step so that you are able to adhere the pattern paper completely on the board! )

Step 2. (A) Cover the entire board evenly in the front with  Mod Podge  using a brush..Try not to leave gaps as this will cause the paper to bubble up...

B. Take a pattern paper of your choice and measure and cut it according to the size of your clip-board and using a small hole- punch..Punch out two circles on the top where your clip will attach so as not to tear your paper later on!

                                                       

C. - After punching out the holes place the pattern paper on the Mod Podged clip-board and smooth it out carefully....Keep pressing the paper down till you are satisfied that it has stuck evenly over the surface.And let the Modge Podge  dry completely ...give it 15 minutes maximum to dry

D. - Once the paper is stuck again Mod Podge over it and cover the entire paper thoroughly..This will act as a sealant and protect your paper from damage.Again I would advise you to give it a 10 -15 minutes to  let it dry completely

Then its time to attach the clip back on to the board ...I have used eyelets with the Crop-A-Dile to fix it back on the board....Using a Crop-A-Dile makes it much more easier to adhere the eyelets but if you Don't have a Crop-A-Dile any local eyelet setter would do!
                                                               

                                                       

                                                             

  For The Pocket :                                    
E. - To make the pocket of your clip-board measure the bottom half of your clip-board up to the level that you want to create the pocket...I made mine 6 1/4 inch by 4 1/2 inch...So first cut a cardstock using this measurement and then a pattern paper.
F. - To create the sides and the bottom of your pocket take 4 1/2 inch by 4 inch piece of cardstock and score it at 1 inch ,2 inch and 3 inch ( For the SIDES)
And for the bottom of your pocket take a 6 1/4 inch by 2 inch piece of cardstock and score it at 1 inch as shown in the picture ABOVE.
                                                       

G. and H. - Apply the glue on the rectangle piece of cardstock( 6 1/4 inch and 4 1/2 inch) that you have cut above and attach the two sides and the bottom piece as shown n the picture.
                                                 

J. K and L. - Once all the three sides are glued turn it over and adhere the pattern paper.
                                                           

M. and N. - Adhere your pocket on to the clip-bard and embellish it as desired...I have fussy-cut some flowers , leaves and  a scallop border from a pattern paper to decorate it.        
                                                                                         
And this is how the finish product looks like :-
                                                                   

And this is how it looks when you have put in your letters or notes in it :-
                                                               

Wasn't this so easy and fun ???...I hope you all like My tutorial ...And do give it a try!...Like I said  it would make a perfect gift item or a perfect home decor/ storage also :-)  

And do participate in our current Challenge #7 -BINGO!...You have a chance to win a Mod Podge bottle and Kaisercraft Pattern Paper pad for yourself! :-)

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