Sunday, July 25, 2010

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

It's that time of the month again...time for another Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. I loved the challenge this month - using office supplies!! In early June, I went to a workshop at my LSS given by the fabulous Margie Romney-Aslett. In that class, she showed us how to take an ordinary file folder and turn it into a mini album. I have been addicted to doing this ever since! This is the third of these little albums I have made, including the one I made at the workshop.


This is a good shot of the hybrid part...the patterned paper I used for the Balloons is from the July Color Couture Download. How have I not used these downloads before?? Love the patterns and for $5 I have an endless supply as long as I have some good white cardstock on hand!!!

Love the Crepe Paper!! I didn't have the right color, so I just took some white and sprayed it with my glimmer mist...pretty good match if you ask me!


Yep, this is one file folder...folded a few times. This one is still a work in progress. I basically have only finished the front cover and the bones of it. It's still waiting to be filled with photos, notes, embellies, and other fun stuff. This is what the bare bones of the inside looks like. I used pattern paper on the bottom fold portion, then just solid cardstock on the upper portion. Also, I should note that I only used enough of the cardstock to go behind where the bottom portion is folded up. This way you're not using paper that no one will see anyway. You can see where my pattern paper wasn't quite the right size, but I didn't want to use another sheet...so I just cut a scrap piece, added some stamping, and I've got the perfect little embellishment on that last page. Oh, and this is also my first Hybrid project (Color Couture Download).

This is what the back of the book looks like. It's not going to have too much more added (no one will really look back there), but I may add a few more flat items. Again, the ticket strip was added because my patterned paper was a little short. Just needed to be a little creative a few time...nothing new for us paper crafters is it??
Here's a better shot of the ticket strip! Love that I could use Just the Ticket and It's Official on this strip!! I left the lines blank figured I can add a date when I actually put things in the little mini album.



















And finally back of the mini book with the spiral note die, library card die, and stamps from It's Official. Added my name as well.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the Blog Hop tonight! If you're headed to CHA, have a safe journey!!
Deb

Supplies: (all Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Office Supply: File Folder
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores
Pattern Paper: Library Ledger, Color Couture July Volume 6 Download
Stamps: It's Official, Just the Ticket, Up Up & Away, Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs, Take Note, Fillable Frames #5
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Chocolate Chip (Stampin Up!)
Dies: Up Up & Away, Cloud Collection, Large Scallop Border, Library Pocket, Spiral Notebook Page, Just the Ticket Border, Scalloped Circle (Nestabilities)
Other: 1 3/4 ince Circle Punch (Stampin Up!); Electric Blue and Patina Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angles); Crepe Paper

26 comments:

  1. This is so great! I wish you would do a tutorial on how to make it. I love it. I love the papers you chose and the cute balloons, From the desk of, I love it all. Please do a tutorial and post it on the forum. Really!

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  2. Looks terrific and the concept is such a great idea.

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  3. Very creative idea. Great way to satisfy the challenge.

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  4. Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful. I love the color scheme.

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  5. this is so awesome!! i love the front, but tha fact that it is a cute little mini album makes it even cooler!:)

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  6. WOW -- FABULOUS!!! I too just used the downloads for the FIRST time -- grabbed them ALL!!! Great fun!!!

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  7. This is really cute, and I love how you combined the different sets here!

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  8. Super, super cute, Deb! Love everything about it!

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  9. Cute Deb! Love your creation! Great job!

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  10. Oh, amazing idea!!!! Everything's perfect.

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  11. This is so fun! What a cute little mini!

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  12. This is a great project, I agree, we need a tutorial!

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  13. OMG! This is beautiful! I love all the details you have added to this.

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  14. Very nice and creative. Love it. Thanks for the info on the digital patterns too.

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  15. This is super fun, love the colors too! So soft and sweet!

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  16. This is so cool--great colors, and just so clever!

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  17. Great project--love the great details and the colors you chose!

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  18. What a fabulous project! I love the concept - and you've executed this brilliantly! Your colours, pattern mix - it's all beautiful!

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  19. This is wonderful! Love the mix of patterns and colors. I've marked this for a return visit. I need more time to study this great project.

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  20. These are awesome! I love the folder! Might have to get that one too!

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  21. What a fabulous project! Love the colors!

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  22. Great project! I am loving those digi downloads too!

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