Hello, it’s July and we have another Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month we are bringing you crafting tools. My must have favourite tool is the Paper Trimmer. I use this for every project I create from cards to a mini album and more.

The trimmer not only cuts but also scores, allowing you to create card bases and more with one tool. The extra-wide 7-3/4″ (19.7 cm) cutting base and extendable 17″ (43 cm) ruler accommodate large paper projects. The base of the paper trimmer includes both imperial and metric measurements, and the base has a midpoint ruler for small paper projects. The ruler and paper restraint snap into place for easy transport. A durable plastic cover protects the ruler and grid so measurements won’t wear off. It comes with 1 paper cutting blade and 1 paper scoring blade. Replacement cutting blades are available (sold separately).

My Mini Album

I created this mini album by accident. I was creating a landscape album and put the covers together the wrong way. Rather than waste them, I decided to create an new album and use it for my recent trip to Rotterdam with Stampin’ Up!

The album contains six base pages, and each base page is created the same and then has flaps and pockets added separately, using different techniques that I have learnt over time. I wanted plenty of space for photos, so added lots of flaps and pockets. The album will hold at least 100 photos.

The front of page one is a lefthand flap with a gate fold that opens to a stacked pocket, containing photomats . The reverse has two side on pockets, containing photomats. When opens reveals a right sided flap, with a side on pocket containing photomats and a blank space to the reverse. Opening the flap reveals a large pocket containing a photomat. The back of page one has two corner tuck spots holding a photomat.

The front of page two has a diagonal pocket containing a photomat. The back of page two has a stacked pocket containing photomats.

The front of page three has a faux waterfall. The back of page three has a top flap with two side on pockets, containing photomats, and a blank space to the reverse. Open the top flap and you reveal two righthand flaps which have side on tuck spots and contain photomats. These two flaps have blank space on the reverse. This reveals a blank space.

The front of page four has a two-thirds righthand flap, which is blank and opens to reveal a left side on pocket containing photomats. The back of page four has a pyramid stacked pocket, each containing photomats.

The front of page five has a top flap with a belly band and pocket, each containing photomats. The reverse is a blank space. Opening this reveals a bottom flap with two side on pockets, containing photomats. The reverse is a blank space. Opening this reveals a small bottom pocket containing a photomat. The back of page five has double righthand and lefthand flaps. Each has pockets with photomats and blank space. When both are opened, this reveals a belly band with photomat.

Watch a Video of my Thoughtful Journey Mini Album

I hope I have inspired you to try creating a mini album, all the products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online store.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration. I can’t wait to see what the other demos have chosen to share with you.

Happy Crafting

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Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Paper Snips [103579] £11.25	Thoughtful Journey Memories & More [163318] £10.75	Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio [163319] £7.00	Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303] £11.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English) [163314] £53.00	Thoughtful Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [163317] £10.25	Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English) [163320] £82.00	Alphabet à La Mode Dies [160750] £40.00	Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [150886] £10.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £13.00	Petunia Pop A4 Cardstock [163802] £10.75	Wild Wheat A4 Cardstock [161734] £10.75	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] £10.75	Boho Blue A4 Cardstock [161733] £10.75
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] £10.75	Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad [161651] £8.50	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811] £8.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] £8.50	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] £8.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] £8.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £62.00

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Hello. On my Facebook live, 15.02.24, I shared my Accordion Mini Album with you. I did say I would blog the measurements and photos, sorry it has taken me a while to do this. But here it is.

The base pages for the album are a Cal Summers design and I have added pockets and flaps, plus the decoration as I desired.

I just can’t get enough of the Bee Mine Suite and have used a pack of DSP (designer series paper) already. The bright and bold images are great fun and are perfect for so many occasions. The suite includes a stamp set and punch bundle, 12 x 12 DSP, ribbon, embellishments, and some super cute square pillow boxes.

The products I used to create my Accordion Mini Album are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop, with the exception on the ‘Place Photo Here’ stamp and a couple pieces of DSP which were from the Sunny Days DSP pack available during Sale-a-bration.

You can see a full video run through of my album here.

Measurements for your Accordion Mini Album

Front and back cover – Greyboard 7″ x 5″.

Base pages – 7 5/8″ x 5″. Score at 7″ & 7 1/8″

Landscape pocket – 8″ x 2 1/2″. Score at 1/2″ & 7 1/2″ on long side and 1/2″ on short side.

Portrait pocket – 2 1/2″ x 6″. Score at 1/2 ” on short side and 1/2″ & 5 1/2″ on long side.

Portrait flap – 6 3/4″ x 5″. Score at 1/2″ & 5/8″ on short side.

Landscape flap – 7″ x 5″. Score at 1/2″ & 5/8″ on long side.

Faux waterfall – 5 off 4 1/2″ x 5″. Score at 1/2″ on short side.

Putting it together

If you would like to see a video tutorial on how to put the Accordion Mini Album together, you can watch Cal Summers class here. There are three parts as she shows you how to decorate aswell. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

I do hope I have inspired you to create your own album. Cal has lots of other tutorials available on her Facebook page, Paper Scissors, Story.

Happy Crafting

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Bee Mine Suite Collection (English) [162560] £71.00	Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162546] £11.75	Bee My Valentine Bundle (English) [162554] £36.75	Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers [162557] £7.50	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00
Mini Alphabet Dies [162934] £29.00	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] £8.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £6.25	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] £8.50	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] £7.50
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [162481] £3.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] £25.00	Simply Scored [122334] £34.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £62.00

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Have you ever thought about making a Mini Album? Have lots of photos that you not sure what to do with or wanted to attend an album making class, but leaving the house is not easy? I have you covered! My first online, Mini Album class could be just what you need.

This beautiful mini album has lots of space for those precious photos and fun pull outs, flaps, and pockets. Give it as a gift or keep for yourself, I am sure that once you have finished, it will be hard to part with.

Online Mini Album Class

The class will run for approximately 2 hours Saturday 11th February, 11 am. I will stick around for anyone that needs extra time.

We will create together via Zoom, which you will receive the link to. The class is suitable for all, and you can adapt as you wish.

There are two options to join.

1. Buy a kit and receive all you need to create the album, excluding adhesive. Access to the zoom class, recorded class so you can rewatch, plus cutting guide.
2. Buy the class only. As above but you use your own supplies.

Full details are available here.

Happy Crafting

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