Category: Scrapbooking

Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, popping in on the blog to show you how to create the Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset (SVG, Silhouette)  I used one of  Lori’s newest collections from Echo Park Paper, All Boy, to make this mini-album.   This set is loaded with boyish graphics and sayings, along with a primary color pallet. I used the sports themed papers and stickers from the collection to create the mini-album.

To build the Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset, follow these steps…

Once you have all of the pieces cut, you are ready to assemble the mini-album.  I started with the cover since it was the most straightforward part of building the album. I used double-sided colored cardstock from the All Boy collection for the cover’s base, so I had to decide between orange and navy for the outside cover.  I decided to go with the navy and distressed the edges with a nail file to give the cover more boyish grit.  If you decide to distress the cover of your album, I suggest only sanding the outside edges and not the folds.  When applying the second layer of paper to the cover, be sure to check for the correct orientation, especially if you are using patterned paper.  When the cover is laid out flat, the cover’s flap (orange) should be on the left side as pictured.  Once you are sure you have the correct layout, go ahead and adhere the second layer to the cover.

Next, you are ready to start assembling the inside pieces.  I used three different double-sided patterned papers, so I wanted to make sure I had the correct orientation.  I did a preliminary fold of the pieces using the score lines.  Then I laid out the pieces to see how they would connect.  Of the three pieces, only one doesn’t have a tab and is shorter than the others.  I started with that piece, and connected the other two using the “provided” tabs.  To make sure I had everything connected the way I wanted it, I used paperclips to hold the pieces together.  This allowed me test the connection, layout, and orientation without making anything permanent.

Once I was certain I had the layout of the accordion pieces correctly placed, I used adhesive tape to connect the three pieces.  Next, I added adhesive tape to the bottom layer that would connect the accordion pages to the cover of the mini-album.  At this point, I didn’t actually tape the accordion pages to the cover, but I wanted to make sure I didn’t add pictures/decorate the section that would connect the entire album.  Also, this gave me a chance to make sure I had the right orientation for the inside pages before make the actual connection.  Then, I folded the pages back and forth using the score lines to create the up and down motion of the pages pictured.  I tucked everything inside the front cover and closed it to test the orientation once again.  At this step, I still didn’t connect the inside pages to the cover.  (If you are using solid colored paper, the orientation won’t really matter.  However, all of the patterned papers I used in the album had a specific top and bottom, and I didn’t want to mess up!)

I decided to go ahead and decorate the inside pages before connecting them to the album cover.  To do this, I laid out the accordion and decorated/added photos to each section on one side.  Then I flipped it over and repeated the process.  (Checking for orientation along the way!) Once I was done with the inside pages, I was ready to make the final connection and actually adhere the inside accordion pages to the cover.  This is what the pages look like when connected to the cover from both sides.

I love adding extra dimension to my projects, so I used pop-dots to give some of the elements a little more height.   Thankfully, the pages are designed to allow for extra height and still fold neatly inside the cover.  To hold the cover closed, you can tie a ribbon around the album or use velcro or another type of connector.  I hope that you’ve enjoyed this tutorial as much as I have.  The Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset (SVG, Silhouette) will make a great addition to your SVG library. Happy crafting!

Carriage Mini Album

Hello to all! Aimee here today with a mini album for that special little girl in your life! It’s fun for me to look at all of the different SVG files from Lori and get ideas on how to use those files by thinking out of the box. There are so many possibilities when you do a little altering with the files.

When I looked at the Princess Carriage Treat Box (Lori’s Shop, Silhouette) I could perfectly envision a mini album made with it. And it looks quite adorable made with the new All Girl collection! If you are interested in making one of these, grab your papers, stickers, embellies, and some thick white cardstock and check out my simple instructions down below.

Here is a closer look at the inside pages:

Instructions: Delete any of the pieces not needed. I did not need the box, the inside wheel pieces and the heart.

Cut out the pieces needed for the front cover of the mini album. I choose different shades of pink for the carriage and some wood print cardstock for the wheels. For the inside pages of the mini, cut out 2 of the full shapes for each page and glue them together for sturdy pages. I have 5 inside pages so I cut out 10 of the full shapes.

Using the Internal Offset, create a shape that fits inside the cuts that will be the pages. This will be for the pattern paper that fits just inside of the white pages. Assemble your album and then all that is left to do is have fun decorating each page!! You will have a blast decorating your mini with all of the fun elements of the new All Girl collection!

I hope you all have a great day.  Thanks for stopping by and stay safe and healthy!!

Aimee

Mini-Album with Band

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, popping in on the blog to share a cute mini-album I put together this weekend.  The mini-album features one of Lori’s newest collections from Echo Park Paper, All Girl.  This set is loaded with cute graphics and bright colors.

 

This adorable little mini-album was made using the Mini-Album with Band file available in Lori’s shop and at the Silhouette Design Store.  This mini-album can be made using a single sheet of paper.  I used one of the album itself and a few extras for the inside pages and band,  just to change up the patterns inside the album.     The original file includes a rectangle with rounded corners for the cover, but I duplicated that shape to create background pages inside the album.  I ended up cutting 8 rectangles from two different double-sided pieces of patterned paper and alternated these inside the album.  I know that pictures will eventually fill the mini-album, but I still wanted to add a little bit of flair to the pages.  I used small stickers to accent the inside pages of the mini-album.

 

Lori has a lot of mini-albums available in her SVG Shop and the Silhouette Store, so be sure to check them out!

Until next time,

Michelle

 

Happy Valentine’s Day Layout

Happy Wednesday crafty friends! Aimee here with you today sharing a new layout that I’ve created using one of Lori’s new Valentine SVG files but really this file is good all year round.

It is the Love Words Heart file (SVG, Silhouette) that is great for creating any kind of project to let someone know that you love them in any language.

To get started on this layout, I opened the file up in Silhouette Design Studio.  I resized the file to 10″ tall so that I could have a couple of inches on the top and on the bottom. The width of this cut file is 6.8″…that will leave plenty of room to the left and to the right for your strips of patterned paper and some embellishments.

Once you have run your white cardstock through your die cutting machine you will want to back it with a solid color cardstock. I chose a red cardstock to back mine. Then all that is left to do is decorate the surrounding areas.

I used the fabulous Echo Park Little Lumber Jack collection for my layout. It was really easy to pull  some of the pieces to create this Valentine layout. And I did sneak a red Valentine’s Day sticker from one of Lori’s older Valentine’s Day collection.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Hoping this gives you some ideas of how to use some of Lori’s new SVG files to create a layout.

Tuesday New SVGs and a Free File!

ALL WEEK, this SVG file is FREE with any $1.99 purchase!

We have a FREE file with purchase all this week! Simply add this Layered Heart file  to your shopping cart along with ANY $1.99+ purchase from the SVG Shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: HEARTU (case sensitive) at checkout. This offer is good through next Sunday.

(Your cart must reach at least $3.48 before the coupon will be applied and then $1.49 will be subtracted from your total at checkout. The files will be available for immediate download after you pay for your order by visiting MY ACCOUNT>COMPLETED ORDERS>ORDER DETAILS inside of your account. Only one discount code per order allowed.)

 

In addition, don’t forget about this special ! You can get this Free Kit of the Month with any $20 purchase (Purchase must be in one transaction.) Simply add the 2020 January Kit of the Month to your shopping cart along with ANY $20.00+ purchase from the SVG Shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: JAN20KOTM (case sensitive) at checkout. This offer is good through January 31st, 2020.

(Your cart must reach at least $27.95 before the coupon will be applied and then $7.95 will be subtracted from your total at checkout. The files will be available for immediate download after you pay for your order by visiting MY ACCOUNT>COMPLETED ORDERS>ORDER DETAILS inside of your account. Only one discount code per order allowed.)

Check out the new SVG files releasing this week!  Just like always, the NEW SVG files will be ON SALE 25% OFF through the weekend in the SVG Shop! These downloads include SVG files that may be used with Cricut Explore, Silhouette (DE upgrade required), Eclips, Brother Scan and Cut, and any other software that will open SVG files. No coupon code necessary, the newly released files are all discounted in the shop! Be sure to go get them while they are on SALE this week.

I have a new collection of Birthday Themed Sliding Shadow Box Cards.  We also have files from Jillibean Soup and Pebbles in My Pocket.

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Please let us know if you need any help with your files. We want to make sure everyone is happy with their purchase. Have a great week! SHOP HERE