Hi everyone, here is a cute little mini album using the new
Simple Stories Summer Lovin’ collection. I fell in love with this collection
the moment I saw it because it resonates so perfectly with my life. With young
children, we spend a lot of time in our garden in the summer months and on
those super hot days, they like nothing better than to get the sprinkler,
paddling pool and hose out and have a water fight! The Summer Lovin’ collection
is so perfect for those memories.
I decided to make a mini album today in the shape of a
watermelon slice. This shape was inspired by the collection but also we eat a
lot of watermelon in the summer so that worked well. I settled on a slice
rather than a semi-circle and bound it altogether with wire binding.
I made the pages using the Summer Lovin’ 6x8 paper pad. First
I made a slice shaped template out of white card and I used that to draw around
all the patterned papers. I drew around the shape twice on each paper so that I
had two joined together. I could then fold these in half to make a double-sided
slice shape. I added machine stitching around each of the mini album pages.
For the front and back covers I cut a piece of acetate to
the same size and sewed cute watermelon sequins inside to make shaker pages. I
also added the green and white watermelon details on the curved edge of each of
the covers.
For one page I didn’t add machine stitching on the curved edge.
This make a pocket page so I made a smaller slice-shaped page to slot in and
out of that pocket.
For two pages I cut off the top edge where the binding would
be on the folded-over piece, to make pages that folded down to reveal more
content. Perfect for adding more photos and gorgeous embellishments.
I embellished the album with ALL the things! I absolutely
love the foam title stickers so used a lot of these throughout the album. On
the front cover I added two of the foam titles, plus some foam flowers. I also
added puffy stickers and label stickers from the Cardstock Stickers.
I don’t mind a chucky mini album so have used chipboard
stickers, foam stickers, decorative brads and I’ve also popped up my photos and
cardstock stickers on foam pads too! I love how the album has turned out, it’s
super cute and I love all the fun memories that are captured within! I could
make another 10 layouts with this collection I think too!
Thank you so much for joining me today and happy scrapping
Niki xx
@nikiclairecreates
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