Thursday, November 12, 2009

Another mini!

I know, I know.  The last two posts I had here were about mini albums. What can I say? I'm addicted to making these little cuties, especially when I have lots and lots of photos.


I started with a Russell and Hazel business card holder I purchased for $2 on clearance at OfficeMax. (I love to shop office supply store clearance sections!) I created the title on the cover using white contact paper, SCAL and my Cricut machine.


To make the pages, I  printed my favorite photos at 2x3. I picked through my box of paper scraps and cut those to 2x3 as well.

To keep the album quick and simple, I decided not to use expensive embellishments. Using clip art and symbols off of the internet, I created icons and journaling that I printed off in black on white cardstock. The symbols were punched with a circle punch and matted in black cardstock with a small scallop Martha Stewart punch.The journaling strips were punched with a Stampin Up punch and again matted with black cardstock.

The entire album cost about $5 to make and took about 8 hours to assemble including printing time.

7 comments:

  1. that is just adorable. i am loving the size. good for you. you show off those mini's, laina. they are always so helpful and inspiring.

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  2. You are my IDOL. You have no idea...

    I only wish I could have gotten my hands on one of those beauties!!

    Looking forward to spending time with you this weekend, too...:)

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  3. I LOVE the look of you mini!!!! Love it, and you make it look so simple! Great inspiration!

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  4. that's absolutely the cutest thing! I honestly would've never thought of it!

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  5. Yes I agree! These mini's are always so inspiring! Love it! Looking forward to the weekend!

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