CHRISTMAS MINI ALBUM

Christmas Mini Albums made for my swaps
Each Mini Album came in its own box
Added paper tassel
Inside waterfall pages
Mini Album in the Gift box

Hello crafters, its been a long time since I visited and updated my blog, after the most horrible year for the whole world, I decided that there is no time like the present to enjoy and share with others, whatever your passionate about.

On Sunday 19th September 2021, the PINKIES a STAMPIN UP group that I belong to had a team meet up. It was so lovely to see crafty friends and catch up with everyone, as the last time we saw each other in person was 2019.

I joined a swap group as a way of getting my craft groove back, I had been doing some crafting during the lockdowns, not much though, so I was glad of the opportunity to meet up with fellow crafters for inspiration,

We all received a craft kit to make up during the day, instead I chose to update my blog. For my swap I decided to make a small mini album, in a box for stocking fillers, you can get 20 small 2”x 2” photos in the album, great as little brag books to carry in your purse, not just for Christmas but for any occasion.

What I found out by accident was that the Stampin Up Linen Speciality paper is ideal for mini album spines and an added bonus is that you can colour the linen paper in any colour, you can also stamp on it. Make sure it doesn’t get too wet, as this interferes with the glue on the back, the spines are very strong and durable, I have just ordered more and will encourage friends and customers who love mini albums to give it a try. I have put some photos of how I used it.

Colour or stamp your Linen the colour of your choice, and cut it to size of the spine

Add the spine chipboard to the linen paper
Add the other two pieces of front and back chipboard, leave about an inch overlap top and bottom, and at least 1/4” spacing between chipboard pieces
Make sure to use your bone folder to smooth in between the grooves, either side of the spine.
cut another piece of linen paper and cover over the back side of the spine and use your bone folder to smooth in between the chipboard pieces. This will give your spine good adherance.
add the paper of your choice, and you will have a lovely durable mini album, without worrying if the spine will crack, hope this has been helpful

6 thoughts on “CHRISTMAS MINI ALBUM”

  2. These are awesome! The boxes are so cute. It looks like you had a lot of fun. I agree it has been so good to gather again, at least a bit. Thanks for sharing.

  5. What a fantastic job you did on those albums and boxes! You are very talented! I’m sure your group will be beyond excited to receive one!

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