Hello American Crafts fans! It’s Sandra welcoming you to the American Crafts Studio Blog with a new creation! The new year has just started and if you're like me, you have set goals for 2020. Today, I’m sharing a few tips on how to display your goals and resolutions in a creative way with Vicki Boutin’s Let’s Wander Collection.
The Let’s Wander Tag Journal Pieces Set is a wonderful addition to creating a mini album like this one. The journaling tags and embellishments come with a pre-punched hole at the top. Just add a ring binder and you’ve got the base for the mini album.
Tip 1- Use stencils for decoration! For my title page, I used one of the journal tags and added a star pattern with the Starstruck Stencil Pack and embossing paste. I also die-cut the word ‘Goals’ from patterned paper and attached it with liquid glue.
Tip 2- Die-cut stars (or other elements). I die-cut some stars with the Stamp and Die Set and noted down my goal with a black pen along the edges of the stars. The essence of this goal is to be in the moment.
Tip 3- Write your goal onto the small tag with the heart and back it with patterned paper. You can also add some sewing lines with your sewing machine.
Tip 4- Integrate a cute accordion fold mini into the main mini album. I used some of the polaroid strips from the Let’s Wander paper ‘Picture Perfect’. I cut the polaroid strips and scored them with a bone folder. Then I wrote down my goals by adding a few words with a black pen. I also added one of the cute envelopes from Let’s Wander. The envelopes come with mini cards. These are perfect for small messages and notes.
Tip 5- Create smaller pages with journaling tags, pre-made embellishments, and polaroid frames to make the mini album more interesting. Add little details like handmade florals, envelopes, or a die-cut kite.
Tip 6- Write your goals onto small pieces of white cardstock and glue them onto a journaling tag. Add some stitching and small embellishments. I went for a whimsical look with this mini album page.
Tip 7- Write your goals onto small strips of white paper and thread them onto a string. You can also add some sequins and die-cut stars to decorate your mini album page.
Tip 8- Create a handmade tag with patterned paper and transparent paper. Write your goal onto the transparent paper with a black pen. Sew along the edges of the tag with your sewing machine to add a nice eye-catcher.
I hope you like my mini album inspiration and my tips! Wishing you a lovely day.
Supplies: American Crafts - Vicky Boutin Let’s Wander Day Tripping (355302), Beach Vibe (355303), Picture Perfect (355304), Around Here (355306), Fly Away With Me (355309), Mini Cards and Envelopes (355332), Embellishments (355340), Tag Journal Pieces (355341), Stamp and Die Set (352261), Starstruck Stencil Pack (354112)
Comments