Season of Change…
I have a new mini album to share with you today. Well, just the cover actually as I’ve just started it last night. Not sure this one will go public once it’s finished, but we’ll see. I’m excited that I finally have started using my Mariposa papers.
I’ve been hoarding since my friend Claudia sent the Mariposa papers to me last Winter/Spring. Come on, admit it…you do that too sometimes! :c) With some things you have to just work up to actually using them. This has been one of those collections for me. I love it so much. It just seemed the appropriate paper for this album as the Mariposa is a great representation of change. No, this won’t turn into a Science lesson, my kiddos keep me busy enough with that, but you all probably know the cycle of the butterfly/moth. So having said that, I’ll tell you a little bit of what I’ve done here with the cover.
It measures 8″x8″ and has chipboard covers. The inside pages are all the cardstock papers that I’ve adhered back-to-back. It has enough inside pages for me to use a page each day starting with today and going through to American Thanksgiving day; which is the last Thursday in November. I’m using it like the Ali Edwards December Daily. (Such a great concept; which I will be doing this year as well). I’ve added some true vintage bridal trim, Prima lace, Say it in Pearls, and the large Prima flower (it was white but I GM, and painted it). The smaller 5 flowers came from Wild Orchid Crafts. I’ve added a cameo, stick pin, and TH Trinket pin and token. The chipboard frame has been Glimmer Misted (GM), painted, sanded, and embossed to give it a rather rustic look. I printed the title off using Microsoft Word and distressed it a bit. I’ve added an acetate window to the frame to protect the title. I don’t plan on adding a photo so I’ve adhered the frame down on all sides. I’m thinking the album is going to get pretty thick, so I’m planning to use 3″ rings or jute rope to bind it once it’s filled. As the days progress, I’m going to be adding envelopes, pockets, and transparencies throughout so I’ll decide on the binding later. I’ve used my Binderie to punch the holes. I don’t use it nearly as much as I should, it’s such a useful, quick little tool.
Here’s a bit of a close-up:
Challenges Entered:
Cute Card Thursday: What’s Buggin’ You (Butterflies)
Stamptacular Sunday: No cards allowed
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything but a card
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC89): Focus on the Sentiment
I also got some gorgeous new rubbah from I Brake for Stamps! Whoop! If you’d like to see my goodies, you can watch this video: (It’s a bit darker because I pulled my desk away from the window as the sun was gorgeous but blinding!) lol
Thank you so much for poppin’ in, I hope you have time to say, “hi” and let me know what you think. Have a wonderful week. xx
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Oct 20, 2010 - 01:10:01OH, WOW! Talk about so much gorgeousness all worked in together so well! Totally BEAUTIFUL!!!
So Gorgeous agree with Sharon x
I’m so excited about your Mini Album! It’s simply delicious! The title is wonderful & perfect! It will be amazing! Good for you for finally taking the leap and using that wonderful collection!
:)
Hi Robyn,
Great Rubber!!!
The BEST part though is the MINI!!
I love the cover, what a great idea for a project. :-)
I fully understand about not wanting to cut into paper, I have a lot like that!! :-)
Some people would think we are Crazy, but hey what do they know!! LOL!!
Inky Hugs,
Michelle xx
This is Gorgeous! So elegant. I love all the beautiful elements. Thank you for joining us at Cute Card Thursday!
Julie
Thats so pretty Robyn!
I also have the mariposa papers they are so gaorgeous!
Mine are 6 x 4 so I am still wondering how I am going to use them as yet!
Beautiful. I really have to stop everything and try another mini album. You do such gorgeous things with paper. Love it!!
Oh wow! I love your Style!! Perfection :)
I love the look of this album! It’s my style :) I hope you continue and publish how it goes. Thanks so much for sharing your work and ideas – they help me when I get stuck and don’t know what to do! You’re terrific!!
Wow, this is a stunner! Just gorgeous work! Love, Love, Love it! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!
Robyn, this is sooo elegant and beautiful! WOW!
Wow!! So gorgeous!! I love the vintage & shabby chic album you created! Fabulous design to showcase the title too!
Thank you for playing along the FTTC with us.
waouhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh magnifique
bise MD
I think this is a wonderful album. Is it 8X8 or 6X6? Is that Mariposa paper on the front? Would love to see pix of the inside pages, or is it just a journal? Congrats on top 3. You would have got top 1 from me. TFS. Your work is so wonderful.
Hi Robyn,
I always stop to enjoy your videos. I have been a scrapper since 1996, but am currently in college online and there is no time for scrapping. I have given up my groups that I received mail from, but you are my “scrapshine”. Thank you for always thinking uf us. Your albums thrill me and I hope to be able to make such grand albums when I resume scrapping.
Sincerely Rita
I love the technique you used on your chipboard frame. Do you recall where you got this frame or did you die cut it? thanks, sylvia
Hi Robyn,
I just love the cover of the mini, soooo pretty! I have the Mariposa paper I have been saving for months, it’s so pretty I did’nt want to cut it up. Well, you have inspired me to use it. I have just cut some 8×8 chipboard and have to get stared. Thank you for all your wonderful projects and ideas!
Evelyn