Photo wheels are still fun!

Tim Holtz is so creative. But you probably already know that. 

Once of his newer dies is of a photo wheel. As soon as I saw it I knew it would be lots of fun to make my own photo wheels. I am currently making one using real images for a lady who is turning 90- for a photo album I am making for her. Her daughter sent me photos to use of her and people in her life. I'll post that one after the party.

The two here are going to be used for different albums or tags. One is seaside themed and one is using the beautiful papers from Kaisercraft called Curiosity. 

I love detail...so for me, I find this type of crafting sort of a Zen experience. Others may not like the fussiness of this one. I am showing my age with this post. Those of you who remember these are most likely 'of a certain age'. I loved them when I was a kid and still do!
 

hearts out of hearts...

 

...so let me explain...

 

a few years ago my granddaughter was spending time at my house. She loves to play in my studio when here, and on this day, she painted several large hearts on a piece of paper. Me being Grandma, I saved the hearts. Today while going thru my papers to see what I could die cut using my new Heartfelt Creations die set, I found those hearts...and here they are. I think they are so pretty! So I am going to put them in a card and mail them to her...I think she will be pleasantly surprised!

 

 

Mariposa mini photo album

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a litte peek...

Here is a shot of a page from my newest mini using the cute onesies I made and last posted. A photo can be slid into the frame as I left the top of the frame unglued.

The overall size of each page is about 7" x 5". More to come...

starting a new photo album

Recognize some of the paper below? It's the Graphic 45 Little Darlings paper. I am mixing it up this time, using more than just that line. I've added coordinating papers I have in my stash to the mix.

Today I did the actual construction of the book: building the pages, covering them with paper, the binding and so on. Next comes the fun part- embellishing! I love the whole process, but I especially love the embellishing stage!!

mixed media - with a scrap twist

 I started with an old 8x10 canvas that I once painted with acrylics. To that I started collaging on torn book pages and tissue paper. I let it dry.

 The I added different pieces of lace, fabrics and stings I had in my stash. I also added some fabric I made to give it lots of texture and depth.

And from there I forgot to take more pictures! I got so involved with the process, I forgot...ah well. I am sort of happy with the result- it's a little over the top... I glued on the flowers, hearts, cherub, shells, bird of happiness, etc and then painted them all with white gesso.I added the photo then of my sweet granddaughter.  Once it dried, I then sprayed with different glimmer mists to create a pastel rainbow effect. I gave it to my daughter yesterday to hang in Gracie's room and she loved it, so that's all that mattered!

I like the technique and might do a second one of my other granddaughter...have to think on that- my other granddaughter is 12 and has definite decorating tastes for her bedroom.

new mini photo album

This is my latest mini photo album. It's called "The Garden". The base of the book is a Michaels 5 page scalloped chipboard book with a ring binder. I used the Butterfly Collection paper line from Pink Paislee.

paper snippets

 little pocket envelope to keep a lock of hair or ribbon, or what have you

 a paper flower i made using vintage paper

a paper butterfly I cut out of a gift card (dollar bin at Michael's!)

I completed a baby shower gift. Because it's a gift and I don't know if the person for whom it is intended looks at this blog, I am just putting in little snippets for you to see. Once I give the gift, I'll post a full set of pictures. I am even thinking about trying my hand at a YouTube video...exploring it now...

pages from an evelope

Using a letter sized plain white envelope, I created this interactive page that I will be able to tip-in to a journal, scrapbook or what have you. The top image shows that there are three pockets for tags- two on the right side and one on the top. The back side (adventure) doesn't have any pockets. The front is various collaged papers. The back is cut from 7-Gypsies 8x8 paper.

mini album 2

This is my newest granddaughter, Gracie. She is now 4 months old and she stole my heart for sure.  I made this little book for my daughter. I believe she was very happy with it. It's about 5" x 5" over all.

I've just finished a much larger baby book, but I can't upload any images until after the baby shower! I am not sure if the mom-to-be reads my blog and I don't want to give anything away.

mini album 1

Now that I've given this gift, I can post some pictures! I made this for my daughter and I really had fun making it. It was to be for Mother's Day, but I couldn't wait and gave it to her on Easter instead. The book is filled with pictures of my oldest granddaughter. I've always said "I am not a scrapper and I will never do scrap booking"...well, make a liar out of me...I decided to try it and I actually loved the process! So...never say never...

It's 5"x5" and each page is chipboard covered with papers and then embellished. I used my zutter binding machine to put it all together.

more flowers

look closely to see large mica flakes- gives a nice subtle shine

I am on a flower making kick. In my new found love of scrapbooking, I need to have a stash of flowers on hand to decorate. I have purchased some Prima flowers, but I really enjoy making them. These are all made from scraps of paper run through my Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers die. I also used Distress Ink on the edges and backsides.