American Crafts Studio Blog: Gardenia Mini Album Tutorial by Lilith Eeckels

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Gardenia Mini Album Tutorial by Lilith Eeckels

Lilith Eeckels is here today to show you how to create a cute little mini album using the Gardenia line!

The Garden by Lilith Eeckels

Supplies: Powder (71064) – Cardstock, Grass (71053) – Cardstock, Butter (71040) - Cardstock, Apricot (71031) – Cardstock, Breezy Garden Paper (35613) – Gardenia, Sprout Greenhouse Paper (35614) – Gardenia, Botanical Conservatory Paper (35620) – Gardenia, Annual Terrace Paper (35617) – Gardenia, Thyme Dimensional Stickers (42231) – Remarks, Large Assorted Decorative Tags (77264) – Bits; Other: Cameo, Silhouette files (3d layered flower, file folder, library pocket, in the garden)

Step 1: Gather your supplies. I also cut out some library pockets and tags using a Cameo but you could create these using the template provided.

Step 2: Trim four 3 x 8" sections from the four different coloured cardstocks as well as eight sheets of patterned paper measuring 3 x 4". Glue the patterned papers onto the cardstock, alternating top and bottom.

Step 3: Add borders to separate patterned paper and cardstock.

Step 4 : To keep the pages together I used some packaging I had kept and decorated it using a decorative tag, patterned paper cuts made with the Cameo, and a dimensional sticker.

Step 5: Decorate and add pictures to the pages of the mini book. I kept it really simple as I wanted to focus on the bright colours.

All I have to do is fill in the tags with all the information about my plants! Thanks for taking a look!