Welcome to the September Craft Hoarders Anonymous Hop! You should be coming from Donna’s Blog. After visiting me, hop on over to Nancy’s Blog next. To start at the beginning of the hop, and for the full list of Bloggers, go to Gloria’s Blog.
I’m so glad to be part of this group because ‘craft hoarder’ is such a good description of me!
You would NOT believe how much stuff I have! And in true hoarder fashion, much of my stash is from many years ago. I pulled out an old paper pad from Authentique and dusted off my Bind-it-All Tool for this project.
I went with a pretty basic and repeating layout for the pages and photo inserts. I let the design paper do the work and the photos will be the focal point once they are added to this fun autumn themed album.
The pages are constructed simply from 12 x 12 double sided paper. I followed the directions on the YouTube tutorial HERE.
My photo mat inserts are made with several different Spellbinder Grand Dies and embellished with ribbon snippets from the August and September Ribbon Club assortments from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
I resisted the urge to go overboard with the embellishments because I wanted the album to close nicely. I think the ribbon ties add the perfect touch.
The beautiful bi-color double-loop bow on the cover was made on my Bow-it-All V2.0. You can view a video tutorial on how I made this bow HERE.
I also embellished below the sentiment with some gorgeous Mulberry Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts available at Really Reasonable Ribbon.
Really Reasonable Ribbon offers a fun Monthly Ribbon Club for ribbon lovers. Below you will see the August and September assortments pictured below. Both assortments contain 9 styles and a total of 17 yards of ribbon and trim. August is Autumn themed and September is a Halloween theme. What a fun way to build your ribbon stash and try new styles. I used 3 styles from the August assortment and one from the September assortment on my album today.
Not a member yet? Enroll today and take advantage of the special offer and begin with the August and September assortments.
Thanks so much for visiting today. Your next stop on the hop is Nancy’s Blog.
I’d love for you to leave a comment before you go. If you are visiting for the first time and you like what you see, I would love to have you follow my blog. Happy crafting!
Supplies:
Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Digital Sentiment: Create with TLC
Design Paper: Authentique Gathering Collection
Dies: Spellbinder Grand Ovals, Grand Scalloped Ovals, Grand Large Labels, Grand Labels 11, Standard Circles small and large, Labels 18
EK Success 1-1/2″ hole punch
Zutter Bind-it-All
Adhesives: Scotch ATG, E6000
Other: Mulberry Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts, Natural Mulberry paper
This is so awesome! I love all the pockets and tags…and you used one of my fave paper collections, too. Great project, Bonnie!
Wow, wow, wow!!! I love this album. Thank you for the links to the tutorials!!!
So adorable and lovable album! love all the pockets and tags in all gorgeous papers, so refreshing and classy look! Love it!
Bonnie, your book is great. My basement has been taken over by my craft supplies and my husband would tell me why doesn't the craft store get it's inventory from you since you can't use all that stuff. The funny thing is I'm trying to down size, but I can't seem to part with much and then I see you have a sale….and there we go.
this is such a beautiful album! no one would know to look at it that you were using products from days gone by. 😉 it truly is stunning.
I spent all day yesterday going through my craft room (can't call it cleaning because there is still SO much to do!) and was also surprised at the things I had forgotten I had. it was almost like Christmas Day! sure was inspiring me to get crafty and NOT clean, that is for certain! ha!
sorry I haven't been by in a while. just getting back to blogging again after a bit of a break.
your projects are always lovely and so inspiring! 🙂 enjoy your weekend!
I am mad for plaid, so you can imagine how much I enjoyed this album. Beautifully made!
Beautiful project, so carefully done! Your bows and ribbons are just gorgeous!
Thank you Bonnie for sharing your lovely project and for reminding me of my "Bind It " Tool which I have not used in ages!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
I totally agree with everyone that your project is very eye appealing! I love the papers you chose and those gorgeous ribbons just make my mouth water!
I love this proyect
ohhhh love your fall colors here on your project!!! love it!!
Beautiful Mini Album Bonnie, love the video share on the album and it is a fabulous way to get rid of some of the pretty pattern paper we all hoard. Love your ribbon and flowers you used on the cover, they are prefect.
this is a beautiful mini, so fun for fall!
bonnie, love the sound of "dusting of " the bind it tool…. love the texture feel to the project and of course ribbon is always good. ps: got pub'd again with RRR in the supply list….smile
Beautiful job and lovely papers. You did a great job!
This is so beautiful! I just love this paper and the sentiment you've used with it!
I love this. I mean…a bound tag book?! What's not to love. Then, you add that bow and flowers to the front! Genius to use the Grand dies for your tags! Wish I'd have thought of that! 😉
What a beautiful altered tag book! Wow! Love that amazing, gorgeous double bow!!!
Wow, what a fabulous book to hold those gorgeous tags. The ribbons used are awesome, and each page is perfectly ready for use!
What a gorgeous autumn mini album, Bonnie!! You've given new life to lots of your stash here so beautifully! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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