Hello again! It's Gail here to share a Sn@p mini album I've created dedicated to recording all the little moments of our life.
I think I've said this before, but I LOVE decorating mini album covers! And the Sn@p binders' bare cover is perfect for a bit of misting, to add some subtle interest. I then went ahead and layered up some patterned papers from the 6"x6" paper pads and the final (fun) step is adding lots of bits and pieces.
The focus on the cover is the coin holder type accent. I die cut it from some Sn@p patterned paper and then added some bits and pieces cut from papers to each circular window.
I've included a quick peek at my first few pages below. They're not terribly interesting, I've kept them quite simple using the Sn@p 3"x4" and 4"x6" journaling and quote cards mixed with some everyday photos. My aim with this album is to have a place to record lots of little snippets of our life that may not need a full scrapbook layout!
I'm hopeless at keeping up with projects like these so that's why I've gone for the smaller format (6"x8") and I'm not keeping to a set layout. Quite simply, I'll add to the album whenever and whatever I like!
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I've got one last tip for you today. I just love adding dimension to Simple Stories stickers by raising them up on pop dots and I've discovered this nifty little tool that adds powder to the back of stickers so they don't "stick" anymore! If you haven't discovered this yet, go check it out! It's the perfect companion to you if you like to play around with your stickers!
Thanks for visiting Simple Stories today! If you need more inspiration, I've been playing with the Take A Hike collection and you can see on my blog here.
Sn@p Products Used:
#4002 Sn@p Binder - Orange
#4007 3x4 Sn@p Cards - Snappy Thoughts
#4009 4x6 Sn@p Cards - Snappy Sayings
#4018 Sn@p Stickers - Icons
#4019 Sn@p Stickers - Labels
#4020 Sn@p Stickers - Letters
#2801 Sn@p Life 6x6 Paper Pad
#2823 Sn@p Life Basics 6x6 Paper Pad
It looks amazing Gail!!! TFS :).
Posted by: Kerryn | January 31, 2013 at 03:31 AM
Beautiful!! LOVING the colors!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | January 31, 2013 at 04:19 AM
Totally awesome!!
Posted by: Chantalle McDaniel | January 31, 2013 at 05:04 AM
Who makes it or what is the name of the tool you used to apply the powder?
Posted by: Susan Reid | January 31, 2013 at 05:38 AM
I would love to see more of the inside pages! Love Sn@p!
Posted by: scrappychick | January 31, 2013 at 06:02 AM
Very nice Gail...love it!
Posted by: Guiseppa Gubler | January 31, 2013 at 06:30 AM
there you go! I have always hated popping up stickers because I could imagine all the pet hair and dust clinging to it and ruining the project. I sometimes put paper on the back and cut it out, but sometimes that feels like too much work LOL! Your book is amazing!
Posted by: Su Gould | January 31, 2013 at 08:35 AM
I love this album! I've been working on one for my kids, but I may have to buy some more albums! The one I have is almost too full and I haven't even added the pictures! ;) Thanks for mentioning the cool tool for stickers. I may have to find that!
Posted by: Tammi V | January 31, 2013 at 09:30 AM
So, where do we get the chalk/sticker tool????? I needed that in a class the other day. Asked if someone had baby powder and NOPE.
Posted by: Larell Strickland | January 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM
what is the tool in last picture
Posted by: susan | January 31, 2013 at 02:09 PM
Nice book. The cover looks great.
Posted by: Karen L K | January 31, 2013 at 02:57 PM
Thanks for all the lovely comments! The tool is by EK Success and I found it online at Simon Says Stamp.
Posted by: Gail L | January 31, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Nobody might see anyone to mug you in the basement. It's ACCEPTABLE. You can be a metacafe star =)
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That's a nice post.
Posted by: 爱宠 | April 18, 2013 at 10:35 PM