Memories Of A Lifetime - Mini-Album

I made this mini-album for a dear friend of my younger DD's, who was going overseas for further studies. They've known each other since they were in Primary 5, and have been very close friends ever since.

I used S.E.I.'s One-Hour Album Kit, but added liberally to the embellishments.

 

The back cover ...

... and the inside pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here's a look at the individual pages. The hidden tag on the left of the photo on the inside front cover can be pulled out to reveal a personal message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials used:

Album – S.E.I. Scrapbook Album Kit – ‘The Green Line’ 8”x8” Photo Memory Album

Patterned Paper – Pink Paislee – Butterfly Garden Collection (Butterfly Wings)

Cardstock – Bazzill Basics

Flowers and Leaves – Prima Marketing - Symphony Blend Collection (Cappella Blue), Vinetta (Nature Garden Collection), Bella Notte Collection (Aberdeem), Tatiana Collection (Oceana), French Riviera Collection, Perle Bebe (Nature Garden, Sun Kiss, Fairy Belle Collections), Melisse (Nature Garden, Meadow Lark Collections), Athena Flowers (Blue Belle), Solid Coordinates (Annalee), Innoscence Collection, Gallery Roses (Quillen), Marri Collection (Madeline), Pinata Petals (Baja Mix), Something Blue Collection (Tie The Knot), Tiny Tots (Brownie Mix), Florella Collection; 49 And Market – Vintage Shades (Yellow Bouquet), Shimmer and Shine (Amber Fleurs)

Chipboard Stickers – Echo Park Paper Co. (Reflections Chipboard Accents); K and Company (Classic K Margo Adhesive Chipboard Words); Creative Imaginations (Marah Johnson Paint It! Chipboard Sticker Sheet); We R Memory Keepers (White Out Layered Chipboard – Nonsense-Tags); My Mind’s Eye (Laundry Line – Coastal “Celebrate” Chipboard Accessories); Me and My Big Ideas (Soft Spoken – Friends)

Other Stickers and Journaling – K and Company (Brenda Walton – Maison Word Strips Embossed Stickers); EK Success (Sticko Dimensional Stickers); DCWV (La Crème Epoxy Stickers); Jenni Bowlin Studio (Vintage Black Stickers); S.E.I. (Album Kit)

Metal Embellishments – Prima Marketing – Vintage Trinkets (Tea-Thyme Collection)

Crystal Embellishments – Prima Marketing – Say It In Crystals (Lyric Collection, various crystal flourishes); Zva Creative

Butterfly – Prima Marketing – Natural Bark Shapes Wood Embellishments

Tickets – Tim Holtz – Idea-ology Collection (Adage Tickets)

Tags – Prima Marketing – Stationer’s Desk Collection (Tag Me)

Die-Cut Shapes – KaiserCraft – Collectables (Miss Empire Collection, Magnolia Grove Collection); Making Memories – Glitter Die-Cuts (Just Chillin’ - Girl)

Lace and Ribbon Trims – Prima Marketing; Daiso; S.E.I. (Album Kit); from stash

Washi Tape – Film Strip Washi Tape

Fabric Patch – Basic Grey – Vintage Canvas Patches

Buttons – Prima Marketing – IOD Everyday Vintage Flair Buttons

Brads – Making Memories – Badge Brads (Just Chillin’ – Girl); S.E.I. (Album Kit)

Ink – Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Frayed Burlap

Cheesecloth – From stash

Adhesives – Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, E K Tools 3D-Dots Foam Dot Squares

Born To Sing

I just realised I hadn't posted this yet. As of last month, the My Creative Sketches blog had been discontinued and the monthly sketch moved to the My Creative Scrapbook blog, so this layout was my last DT submission to My Creative Sketches, inspired by this lovely sketch by Liz Chidester.

The photos are of my younger DD and her choir mates, taken after their final concert performance together, as they will be stepping down from the choir to concentrate on their 'O' level examinations this year, and will eventually be moving on to different schools next year. I am certain, though, that they will continue to express their amazing vocal talents whichever paths they choose, as these girls are "born to sing"!

For my layout, I used papers from Little Yellow Bicycle's Love Letters collection, embellished with flowers, wood accents and chipboard pieces from a combination of manufacturers.

Here are some close-ups.

It's been a blast designing for My Creative Sketches these past almost 5 years, and I'd like to thank Pam Rangel for having given me this wonderful opportunity! Please do hop on over to the My Creative Scrapbook blog, and check out all the wonderful projects that are being featured there!

Thanks so much for dropping by! :)

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Little Yellow Bicycle - Love Letters Collection - Decorative Edge Solid, Love Dots, Kiss Lace

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics - Dotted Swiss Collection

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Boxed Flowers (Rose Gold Kiss), French Riviera, Love Clippings Collection (Flower Clippings - Lovely Notes Art, 2 The Moon and Back), Florella Collection; 49 And Market - Vintage Shades Collection (Yellow Bouquet)

Butterfly - Prima Marketing - Love Clippings Collection (Flower Clippings - Lovely Notes Art)

Wood Embellishments - KaiserCraft - Wooden Flourishes (Roman Clock Face); Prima Marketing - Wood Tickets (Sun-Kiss Collection)

Chipboards - BoBunny Press - Layered Chipboard (Rose Café Collection); Creative Imaginations - Marah Johnson Chipboard Sticker Sheet

Title Alphas - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collection - Alpha Parts (Signmaker)

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot

Paper Doily

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, E K Tools 3D-Dots Foam Dot Squares

Babes

Check out this lovely sketch by Liz Chidester for this month's sketch challenge at My Creative Sketches.

I used papers from Webster's Pages' In Love collection for my layout, with floral embellishments from Prima Marketing, and 49 And Market.

The photos are layered using 3D foam dots of different thickness, to add dimension to the layout.

Here's a close-up of the floral cluster.

Now hop on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, and come join in the fun! Also check out the amazing prize that's been put together for this month's winner!

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Webster's Pages - In Love Collection - The Dress, Engaging, I Do, Our Song, Heartbeats, Cut The Cake
Cardstock - American Crafts

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Boxed Flowers (Rose Gold Kiss), Love Clippings Collection (Flower Clippings), Florella Collection; 49 And Market - Vintage Shades (Carise Bouquet)

Butterfly - Prima Marketing - Love Clippings Collection (Flower Clippings)

Die-Cut Border - K and Company - Que Sera Sera Collection - Adhesive Borders

Alphas - American Crafts - Thickers - 'Salutations' Fabric Letter Stickers

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots