I hope you are having a great time following our 12 days of Christmas Crafts blog hop. I know there are many blogs to follow, and we hope you are getting inspiration that helps with your holidays!
Today I want to share my favorite mini album. It is quick to make, but looks like a beautiful designer piece that took hours! It is just right for small photos, journaling, gift cards and other delights!
Begin with a double sided 12x12 sheet of cardstock. Score at 2, 6, and 10. Rotate and score at 3, 6, and 9. On the side with the 2 and 10, Cut the 6 inch line up to the last score cross line. Now it's time to fold!
Fold up the two 2 inch sides, creating pockets.
Fold the solid end up. Now create a mountain fold with the next section, and a valley fold with the last section.
The last fold will be to fold along the remaining part of the 6 inch line, folding the book in half.
Add dimensional adhesive to adhere the top part of the pages together, causing the book to have a uniform spine, as the pockets make it thicker at the bottom.
Use a thin line of liquid glue to adhere the pockets closed on pages 1, 4, all of the separation between 4 and 5, then the pockets on 5 and 8.
Add another piece cut 1 1/2 x 4, scored at 5/8 and 7/8 to make a cover for the binding. Glue only the front and back panels. That's all there is to it! Now create beautiful 2 1/4 inch wide tags and folders to place in the pockets. The pocket is also the perfect size to hold a gift card!
Fold up the two 2 inch sides, creating pockets.
Fold the solid end up. Now create a mountain fold with the next section, and a valley fold with the last section.
The last fold will be to fold along the remaining part of the 6 inch line, folding the book in half.
Add dimensional adhesive to adhere the top part of the pages together, causing the book to have a uniform spine, as the pockets make it thicker at the bottom.
Use a thin line of liquid glue to adhere the pockets closed on pages 1, 4, all of the separation between 4 and 5, then the pockets on 5 and 8.
Add another piece cut 1 1/2 x 4, scored at 5/8 and 7/8 to make a cover for the binding. Glue only the front and back panels. That's all there is to it! Now create beautiful 2 1/4 inch wide tags and folders to place in the pockets. The pocket is also the perfect size to hold a gift card!
I hope you enjoy making these great little albums!
3 comments:
Cute little album! Will give it a try. Thanks!
great little album thanks
Sweet albums!
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