Tuesday, September 27, 2011

My First Mini Album

Hi!
I tried something new over the weekend. I made my first mini album. I have been wanting to do something like this for a while to showcase our kiddos school pics. I decided to start with Bethany's first since hers was shorter (she's in the 2nd grade :) to get a feel for what I was doing. Aaron's will come next with lots more pages!


I started with a 12x12 cardboard insert from my CM page packs. I cut the cardboard into 4x4 pieces. This size holds decorations and a wallet size pic nicely. I used the Jasmine Cricut cartridge for her name, punched the circles and used the SU! Play Date rub ons over them.

I picked a pack of SU! patterned paper called Play Date for my color scheme. I liked the bright, primary colors.

I had to include her first cheerleading pic. She loves cheering! I got to use my pennant punch, love that thing. Also on this and the cover I used my Verve notebook paper stamp, so cute!

I finally got to use my SU! owl punch. I just haven't had a project to use it on until now. I also tried to use my baker's twine in a fun new way on each of these pages.

Finally, the back cover....simple but cutsie :) Those SU! Play Date rub ons were a little tricky but came out good. I punched holes in each page with my crop-a-dile (large hole) and then tied baker's twine, tempting turquoise and choc. chip ribbon to finish the book.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments :)

Until next time...
Blessings...

Melina

5 comments:

:: BlueInks :: said...

Melina, your project turned out just perfect. Bethany, will love this to look back on. Great job!!!

AnnMarie said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! You did a beautiful job!! :)

Carol W said...

Great job Melina...how fun is this...I am sure your DD is going to love having this keepsake especially as she gets a bit older...well done...

Barb said...

Cute Project Melina! Love the pages and the colors are so fun!

MiamiKel said...

Bravo!! Melina, this is just dreamy! What a creative and fun book! I'm sure she'll look back on this in the years to come and be so grateful for your thoughtfulness to put it together :) Bless you! x0x0