Shimelle Laine is here to show you in a step-by-step photo tutorial how to make this mini album using Shoreline products:
HAWAII by Shimelle Laine
Supplies: Sand Dollar Die Cuts (85585) - Bits, 6x6 Paper Pad (35743) - Shoreline, Pelican Letter Stickers (42248) - Remarks, Amy Tangerine Ribbons (58718) - Premium Ribbon, Daydream Buttons (85573) - Elements, Chap Buttons (85569) - Elements, Super Sticky Tape (61755) - This to That, Foam Tab Circles (61709) - This to That
1. Start by selecting a variety of papers from the 6x6 paper pad, trimming them to 4x6 for each page. Then start dividing up the die cut accents to create a group of embellishments for each page of the mini book.
2. Using additional sheets from the 6x6 paper pad, cut a variety of basic shapes. I used plain and pinked circles in sizes that layered easily.
3. With the die cut papers, the printed die cut shapes and the 2x6 off-cuts from the patterned papers, layer the pieces to create a different design on each page. I added black ink to the edges of all the pieces to give them definition. Pick one or two elements on each piece to attach with This to That foam tabs for dimension.
4. Choose two or three buttons and a scrap of ribbon for each page. The ribbons from the Amy Tangerine collection look great with Shoreline!
5. Stitch the buttons and ribbon in place, sprinkle with a few dots of ink or paint, and use a set of American Crafts stamps to add a finishing detail to each design.
6. Select a 4x6 photo for each page and adhere it to the back. Hold it in place securely with This to That Super Sticky double-sided tape. Then add your writing to each card to coordinate with the photo opposite. Use a simple binding with a hole punch and ribbon to keep it all together!
This would be a great mini album to design before a trip and then all you have to do is add your photos!
That is such a cool idea ! I've held off from making minibooks because I couldn't figure out how to do each page and add pics and journal and decorate ! Thanks so much for sharing this !
Posted by: Elizabeth Parham | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 08:32 AM
Gorgeous Shimelle love the papers and the album is delicious :)
Posted by: Katherine | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 08:47 AM
This is amazing as always Shimelle, you are the master of all things papercraft! :D Thanks for the great ideas of how to use 6x6 pads.
Posted by: Jessie Marie | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Hi!! Do we need to adhere each page to chipboards?
I've always procrastinated about doing a mini album too but never started as I didn't know how to or where to start! Now I get the technique. Thanks for this useful tutorial! =)
Posted by: Choco Shakespeare (Traci P.) | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 09:44 AM
How cute! I really love it, especially all the layering! The collection is gorgeous and already on my list! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
Posted by: Daphne | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Love this album. What a great idea to pre-embelish your pages.
Posted by: zgagi | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM
This is totally mind blowing! It is so full of color and lovely layers.
Posted by: Brenda B | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Love your album! Thanks for sharing the process!
Posted by: Melinda T | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM
ROCKIN as always Shimelle! I'm actually making me another mini right now LOVE this :)
Posted by: Ellie A. | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:43 AM
love this cause then I can really see and commit to where I want the embellishents to be before gluing!
Posted by: kate blue | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Wonderful album. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Carol Mc | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 04:48 PM
thanks for sharing this. love your mini album
Posted by: luanne | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 06:10 PM
thanks for sharing this love mini!
Posted by: Dulcinea Silva | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:50 AM
Love using the matching before starting, I use this and it sure has helped. Love your album
Posted by: sherry | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Awesome mini, love this collection :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:43 PM
This is A-Dorable!!!
Posted by: Nancy McMahon | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 04:16 AM
Awesome idea, with a great collection. Shimelle is great!
Posted by: Gypsygirl | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Absolutely adorable! Love the colors. Thanx so much for sharing this!
Posted by: KimMJ | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Such a super simple mini!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Posted by: Marie | Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 03:30 PM
Super cute, Shimelle! You are so talented. :)
Posted by: Kim Thomas | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 12:00 PM
How beautiful!
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