3" x 3" Pocket Mini Album

Last night I made a few 3" x 3" mini albums and I thought I would showcase one of them in my post today :)

The first mini album I ever made was for my hubby on Valentine's Day (click here for the original post). I found a great video tutorial via google or pinterest (can't remember which one) and it was super easy to follow! These mini albums are so fun to make and it only takes one sheet of designer paper!

Here's one of my favourites from last night:

 

I used the new Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP (silly name, beautiful paper!), the coordinating stamp set, 'Rain or Shine', and the Melon Mambo organza ribbon. The inside of the album has pockets with tags in them. Here are a few more pictures of different angles:

 

 

I just love how bright and cheery this designer paper is! I think these mini albums would make perfect little brag books!

 

The Friday Mashup challenge this week is "Singing in the Rain".

 

 

1. Create a project using an "Umbrella Image"
2. Create a "Double Z Fold Card".
3. Or Mash it Up and create a "Double Z Fold Card with an Umbrella Image".

I am entering this challenge for a second time this week. While I usually 'mash it up' when I play along with Friday MashUp, this week I decided to opt out and create a project using an umbrella image.

Thanks for looking!

Mini Album Ingredients:
Stamps: Rain or Shine, Priceless (ret.)
Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Gray
Tools: 1-3/4" Circle punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Tag Die
Accessories: Melon Mambo organza ribbon, Regal Rose 1/4" taffeta ribbon

Happy Birthday to Sweet Zu-Zu!

Even though I am quite tired, today is going to be a good day. I have a fresh new haircut, it's nearing the end of the work week, and I get to see my hubby! It's been a long week and I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend!

Today is also a very special day! It's my adorable neice, Zulea's 3rd birthday! My brother & sister-in-law adopted Zulea from Uganda in June 2010. She is a funny, out-going, adorable little girl and I'm so proud to be her aunt! I wish I could be there to give her the biggest hug and kiss! Here's a few pictures of sweet Zu-Zu:

 

For Zulea's birthday, I made her a 6" x 6" mini accordion album and filled it with pictures of her and her Auntie Charissa and Uncle Kevin... something for her to remember us by while she lives so far away. Here's what it looks like:

 

 

To make the base of this album, you need 3 pieces of 6" x 12" cardstock, score them each at 6" and simply glue together, remembering to not put glue at the top of the album in order to create pockets. And then decorate! This is the fun part. The letters on the front were cut using my cricut machine. I then added designer paper, stamped images and embellishments. The pictures filled most of the album. I created a diagonal pocket on the last panel and slid a tag in the pocket with a written message on it. It folds like an accordion to a 6" x 6" square. I love these albums - so simple to make and fun to display!

 

Thanks for visiting! Make sure to stop by for tomorrow's new KCRR challenge!

A Valentine for my Sweety

I have to admit, I am a hopeless romantic when it comes to Valentine's Day. I love the conversation heart candies, the cinnamon hearts, the chocolate kisses, the red roses... and it's another occasion to make a fun papercraft project!

One year I made Kevin a tri-fold mini album/card filled with pictures of him and I. It looked something like this:

This year I made something a little different. Some may call it 'cheesy'... but I think it's fun!

 

 

I handmade the mailbox with More Amore designer paper from Stampin Up and filled it with chocolate kisses and...

 



 

...a mini 3x3 album.

 

I wrote 14 things that I love about Kevin on little tags that can be pulled out of the pockets on the top and sides of each page. I put pictures on some of the pages and stamped images on others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the little display I set up for him this morning...

 

 

I filled a bowl with a bag of chips, the best chick-flick movie "The Notebook" (which he has never seen!), 2 wine glasses, a lemon, lime, orange, and Grand Marnier (to make our own margaritas) and of course, chocolate almonds and a toblerone bar! Perfect for a date night sometime this weekend :)

 

Tonight we get to enjoy a delicious dinner out at a local restaurant called North 54. They have the best ceasar salad (according to my hubby)! Looking forward to dressing up and spending some good quality time with my one and only :)

 

Wishing all of you hopeless romantics out there a very Happy Valentine's Day!