I Love You A Bushel and a Peck

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a mini folio album/journal designed using stamps, lace and other supplies from Stamp Simply!

I wanted to create a small journal/album that could be used as a prayer journal and decided to use up the rest of the Cupid & Co 6x6 paper that I had on hand from last year.

I found a wonderful tutorial online for the mini folio album construction and modified the instructions to create a 4x4 album- see the YouTube video at Polly’s Paper Studio: Accordion Fold Pocket Folio Crash Your Stash January Polly’s Paper Studio Tutorial   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAA7MEBeJAM

I followed the basic instructions that Polly had in the video but modified the instructions to create a 4x4 finished album with inserts, pockets and flaps. 

Front Cover and Page 1 with Insert, verse sentiment layers/journaling cards

Page 2 Insert, Journaling Cards 

Page 4 and 5/Back Cover

I used lightweight chipboard for the front and back cover and the black twill ribbon was added to the front and back before layering with the designer paper.

Once the album was completed with the designer paper, white Raschel Lace was layered over the edge of the spine (adhering to the front and back covers only) and added the Valentina Venise Lace over the edges of the Raschel Lace to finish off the spine. 

    Isn’t this lace gorgeous!  Raschel is on the left, Venise Valentina on the right 

The black twill ribbon was added to the chipboard front and back before layering with the designer paper.

The inserts have white cardstock layered onto the back so you could journal or add a photo.

The smaller rectangles for each page were designed to layer over each of the fold out flaps (or you could use to journal on the back and add photos, etc. to the fold outs).

The envelope punch board was used to create the tabs on each of the page inserts and a corner rounder for the journal cards that tuck behind each pocket.

As many of you who follow my blog know, I enjoy participating in online challenges and will be linking this card to the Festive Friday #FF0102 “St Valentine’s Day” Challenge (Red, Pink, Ribbon, Romantic Sentiment), the Simon Says Monday “Love is in the Air” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #529-#530 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to visit the challenge sites yet or the Stamp Simply Blog, I hope you find time to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

Stamp Sets:  Words of Encouragement,   Fear Not, Get Well Tulip   and    Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes (Stamp Simply)    

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper:  Black, White; Cupid & Co 6x6 Paper Pad (Echo Park)  

Accessories/Tools: Corner Rounder, 1 ½” Raschel Lace-3 yards White, 1.75” Venise Lace Valentina- 1 yard White, May Arts 5/8” Twill Ribbon- Black- 10 yard bundle, Envelope Punch Board, Scoring Tool 

This was a fun project that I hope has inspired you to be creative this week!

Thanks again for taking the time to visit and don’t forget the fabulous February sale at Stamp Simply- use code LOVE15.   

Charm is Deceptive

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a feminine card featuring the Thinking of You Rose stamp set along with the Echo Park Cupid & Co 6x6 paper pad and other  Stamp Simply lace, ribbon, dies, etc.

This card will either be a Valentine or possibly a birthday card for one of the ladies in our Bible Study.

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and used the Splitcoaststampers SC853 Sketch for the layout on this card. 

I will also be linking this card to the following challenge galleries-  Watercooler Wednesday #332 Tristan's “All Things Feminine” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #525-#526 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will visit the Stamp Simply blog along with the other challenge sites- fabulous inspiration from all!

This card was fairly simple to create- the stamped images were heat embossed with clear embossing powder. 

The rose was colored with water-based markers and die cut with the coordinating die.

The Cupid & Co paper was layered onto white cardstock, trimmed and layered again onto black cardstock.  The beautiful Venise lace was added along with two layers of the black twill ribbon.

The sentiment was die cut with the Hemstitch Rectangle Dies (medium die) and mounted onto black cardstock and the card was finished off with a few black rhinestones.

Stamp Sets and Coordinating Dies: Stamp Simply Clear Stamps- Thinking of You Rose , Stamp Simply Dies- Rose, Stamp Simply Clear Stamps- Thinking of You Rose Bundle

Ink/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black, Arteza Fine Line Markers- various reds, greens

Cardstock/Paper:  White, Black; Echo Park Cupid & Co 6x6 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace- Hemstitch Rectangles, May Arts 5/8” Twill- 10 Yard Bundle- Black, Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Rhinestones- Black, VeniseLace 1.75” Gabriella- 1 yard- White, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Don't forget the January sale on all May Art ribbon and Graphic 45 products at Stamp Simply!  Use code JAN20 at checkout. 

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope all of you have a wonderful week and stop back again soon!