My Book of Special Memories Mini Album with Tonic Studios Dies

Hi friends, 
I am here with a brand new set of dies from Tonic Studios and yet another adorable mini album! This one is perfect for a little girl, a mother of a little girl, or a cat lover, or all of the above!
I am thrilled with this collection of dies, and how easily I am able to put paper on pages to assemble the perfect little personalized gift!


On the cover, and throughout, I have used the  CUTE GIRL collection from Crate Paper. As a cat-lover, I could not resist, and the floral designs were easy to repeat with the layered Tonic die-cut that I assembled and colored using Nuvo Pens and Nuvo Glitter pen. The little roses all have some sparkle!


 The cluster of flowers is all handmade by yours truly, and I used Sizzix Dies by Tim Holtz, felt, and small pearls that I stitched together. 
The cat, butterfly, and flower buttons helped me complete the look. Adorable!!


The spine of a book is equally as important as the front. So for this, I used all the little strips left over from my favorite papers in this collection, and I created a striped collage. To top it off, I used a gorgeous bow topped with a flower and a pink pearl. The scalloped edge of this bow is perfect with its dainty details!

This is the front page, where I used dies from the Memorable Moments collection, as well as Nicole Silhouette for frames. Layering frames throughout this little book allowed me to extend the page sizes without compromising the pretty shaped pages. I also used the dies intended for the spine to weave a pretty ribbon for an added pop of color!
I just adore the kitten faces and the hand-written sentiments of the papers!


This is the second page layout, and here I kept the papers and frames simple, to allow the recipient to add the larger pictures, and the small sentiment is a Bucket list perfect for a little girl. It reads:

Swim with Mermaids
Dance with Fairies
Play in the Stars
Ride a Unicorn
Perfect list if you ask me!!



This page layout begins on the left with a pocket page, with an added tag & envelope that will hide sentiments,or hold small pictures. The pocket is lined with handmade trim that I cut into an adorable fringe, and a pom-pom ribbon in soft pink and grays. 
On the right, I used a cute pink kitten from the paper collection to make an adorable embellishment on the bottom half of the page, but left room for another photo.

This page had a tuck-spot right behind the photo frame, where I slipped a tag embellished with pink rope, washi tapes, and the sentiment: JOY
The opposite page is more playful. I used another image from the collection and topped it with a cute heart glass nose. The page also has added texture with the soft pink fibers I threaded through the design. The frame is double matted for extra depth.
The sentiment reads: DREAM


Here I created a whimsical page layout with a kitten from Santoro London Gorguss Girls, and the sentiment: Best Friends. The kitten sits next to a flower and shiny gems. Opposite, there is a pocket lined with pink delicate pom-pom trim, a small flower, and a cute insert with the elusive Unicorn with a glimmery blue eye. It reads: I am 50 percent Unicorn.
The smaller sentiment reads: 
The Happiest Girl in the Whole Wide World.


This adorable page layout shows the simple monogram G for Girl. Opposing this page, the two little birds sing with swirls and gems, and the pocket page reads: So Fun!The tags all have small flags I attached with my Tim Holtz tiny attacher and adorable Washi tapes from my stash!


This is our last page!! I made this one extra dreamy with a tuck spot that shows of the lattice cut of the book die, and layered it with the floral inlay cut die. This is all trimmed with Nuvo Glimmer marker in Graphite, as well as Blue Pearls for a super girly finish. The back cover page has the same cut, only here I made a pocket out of it, and topped it with a Gorguss Girl image, as well as a Dragonfly from Magnolia Doohickey and the word: WONDERFUL
The pocket contains extra tags as well as photo mats that serve as templates .This book is adorable, and complete!!



Here are all the goodies included in this tiny but adorable book!
Can you believe all of that was in there??



On the back, I used a floral paper to match the front, and small brad holds the loop closure. The silver string allows you to tie this little beauty closed. 
I hope you've enjoyed reading about this gorgeous little book, and that you can 
Be inspired, Be blessed!
~Raquel
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Memorable Moments Mini Album for Spring!

Hi friends, 
I am so thrilled to be able to bring you a mini album perfect for Spring!
I just finished this little beauty, full of little details and whimsy, in lovely shaped pages that will keep your eyes entertained! 
I used Tonic Studios new Memorable Moments Keepsake Insert Creator dies for this stunning little beauty that contains 11 opportunities for photos in five interior pages, as well as both front and back covers. The front reads:
Memorable Moments, and is embellished with a gathering of small glittered pink and white flowers, a sparkly bird cage, and a golden butterfly among other textures created with a small doily, rose gold trim, gauze, and shiny bling and pearls.

For the interior pages I also used dies from the Memory Book Maker Layered Cascade Die set. This is a lovely space to either write a small sentiment, or the name of the owner of this little book.
I think any grandmother or mom would love to receive this on Mother's day as a little brag book, or mementos of special times in her life.
 
I began decorating pages with flowers backed in vellum, centered with sequins, and overlapping stitched border frames.
                                     
I also added golden borders to some of the frames, Nuvo Drops for shine, and used the Keepsake Book Maker Tabs and paperclip dies to give this little book the appearance of small items attached to the lovely pages. 

The recipient will also be able to open a tab to reveal another spot for pictures on the page above!
The paperclip...it's made with golden paper!  

For this page I even created a dangle using gold thread, tulle, a dainty rose bead, as well as others, 
Here you see a very delicate page I created using Vellum. All the little dots were placed by yours truly on the vellum using Nuvo Drops. These little details are what I love to add to my pages!


I could not resist adding a little bird and birdcage to this page! I colored the little bird using Nuvo Alcohol pens, and added sparkly tulle behind him, to resemble the texture of a nest.
I then stamped a label image using  a Lia Griffith design stamp from Fiskars. This will easily serve as a journaling spot. On the opposite page, I made a doily stitched with gold ribbon, and it also hides a top-loading pocket for even more room to write!
The page is also decorated with matching antique lace. 

 The last page was not left behind, as I added a frame topped with a flower and golden clip, then also made a tuck spot by making the lattice die cut out of vellum and pretty flowered paper. On the last page, the little polaroid style frame states: adore...
I simply loved adding all the little details to this book, and hope you have enjoyed looking through it.
As always, I hope you can Be Inspired, Be Blessed!
Raquel 

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P.S.
I am entering this beauty into the  #CreandoBellezas challenge over on the Facebook group: Creando Con Ellas, and the Crafter's Castle  Crafter's Castle March 2019 Challenge.

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Mini album in Carrying Case!

 Hi friends!
If you know anything about me, it's that I LOVE MINI ALBUMS!! Having recently watched Nicole release a set of Dies that made a 5" mini album with fabulous little pages, I decided I had to make one!! She also designed the dies that make the frames you will see throughout this pot.

On the cover I knew I wanted to make a SHAKER and these dies made it so easy to incorporate one into my book. The other circle doilies added to the delicate look of this book, and I topped them off with miniature flowers and Tonic Nuvo Drops in Lemoncello.

Here is a Top view of the small album, which will easily house twelve pictures. The perfect first gift for a new mom, or grandmother of a new baby girl!

 Each page in this book also has twelve opportunities for either more pictures, or journaling, as each page is a top-loading pocket housing a tag with matching mint-colored twine. The cardstock is nice and heavy, so there is no fear of this paper not holding up to use.

Inside, there is only one sentiment: "Enjoy the Little Things", suitable for the book, and all right-facing pages also have a Gorguss Girl image in a matted frame. These are all hand-colored!


Can you just feel the whimsy?? I love the colors of the Maggie Holmes paper I incorporated in this book, and the images! 


As most of my books are gifts, I like to incorporate a template so the user can easily cut pictures down to size. To add this to my book, I altered a pink clothespin with a small green bow. Perfect! 

Speaking of bows, there is one more on the back page of the book. It tops off a gift tag that reads: 
WITH LOVE.
This will allow the purchaser to write a small note to the recipient, or perhaps mom can note the date of the pictures included.

Did you notice the BOX?

I added this GORGEOUS bow to the spine of my book, so not every box could fit this little album. This led me to design my own!!
I am so happy with the results!!!

Your little book can be set atop a table to enjoy, or gifted inside the little box that surrounds it for safety, but also give a sneak-peek of what's inside!
I just HAD to make sure the box was simple but cute, so I added another shaker! This time, it's a small camera, so the recipient can be reminded that this little gift is to house very special pictures. 
I am happy to make such special items, and hope that you can enjoy them too!
Most of all, I hope that you can 
Be inspired, Be Blessed!
Raquel 
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Tonic Studios Craft Kit #19

Hi friends,
Today I am sharing an absolutely adorable card I made with Tonic Studios Craft Kit #19 as well as other products in my crafty stash of goodies. 
I received the kit in the mail, and wanted to try out the size of the sentiments right away, so I decided to go with a square card for my project.

I knew I wanted to use the "Always Believe" sentiments. They were so easy to cut, and I decided to layer the "Believe" as a pink cardstock on top of white. 
The sentiment cuts out with what looks like a sunbeam pattern. To make it fit my design, I colored it using Nuvo Markers that matched the colors of my papers. 

I also used Ranger Distress inks and heat embossed the butterflies that I stamped using BoBunny's Butterfly Kisses stamps. This allowed me to add more sparkle to the card, and a place for it to land when it opens, as it reveals a blue butterfly on the inside, topped with small pearls. 

I used an embossing folder to add texture to the background, and distressed the edges of the paper by tearing it, and then coloring it with Distress Inks and a Nuvo Glitter marker.
The inside of the card also has additional texture with corners cut out with Surprise Bouquet from Tonic Studios, and finished with Nuvo Drops.

Products Used:
Polkadoodle image
Tonic Studios: Nuvo Markers, various
Nuvo Glitter Marker
Nuvo Drops
Dies: Surprise Bouquet, Kit #19, others
Ranger Distress Inks, various
Bo Bunny Stamps: Butterfly Kiss
Embossing Folder:
Provocraft
Embossing Powders:
Recollections

I hope that you have enjoyed this post, and as always, I hope that you can 
Be inspired, Be Blessed~
Raquel 

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Little Jam Jars and Tag Embellishments with Video Tutorial!

Hi friends, I recently shared a tutorial on my Youtube channel on how I made some adorable tags and jar embellishments. These were tons of fun to make, and work perfectly as either happy mail or gift toppers for many occasions!

First, I received some adorable stamps as a swap gift, and you can see one pictured here to the right. I had also recently purchased some stamps from BoBunny I wanted to play with, and decided to combine both. I added the little girl image to a tag, colored her with Spectrum Noir and Nuvo Markers, and  stamped the sentiment and Hot Air Balloon using Ranger Distress Oxide Inks
To distress the papers I also used Ranger Distress Crayons, and finished them off with Ivory Seashell Nuvo Crystal Drops.

Here you can see several items I was inspired to create and share also in my video...


Above is a close-up of the Jar embellishments I created with Crafter's Companion Jam Jar dies, and Sizzix Funky Floral #1 die set. The little flowers were the perfect addition to my acryilic shimmery jars. I cut them out of felt, and hand-stitched them adding small pearls to their centers. They are delicate and pretty!

I also added twine, little acrylic hearts, and stamped mages to make each jar unique. To "fill" them with jam, I used BoBunny glitter paste in Tutu, as well as Martha Stewart fine glitter, and an embossing folder left little bows in the blue jar, topped with a vellum and mulberry flower. 
I love adding unique touches to my embellishments. Not only do they add a hint of glimmer, but they also add gorgeous texture to all my handmade projects. 
I hope that you have enjoyed this post, and that you can
 Be inspired, Be Blessed~ Raquel
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Fabulous 1950's Mini Album with Authentique and Tonic Studios

Hi friends,
In this post I am sharing my latest Mini Album. I used a 1950's witty paper collection from Authentique, and several dies from my stash, as well as old and new pieces to make this album unique and absolutely lovely!
The front cover starts off with a cut out that I layered four times with papers from this collection. It reads: "Remember You Are Fabulous"
Need I say more? 
I fell in love with this paper line, and made it my own by adding little details that would highlight the laissez-faire attitude of this paper.
To add to this, I made a flamingo using felt instead of paper. The top corner has antique buttons, a pink bow, and an enameled polka-dot heart.


By incorporating paper flowers  made and colored using Ranger Oxide Inks, as well as embellishing with a gifted doily and antique buttons and trims, I was able to complete the cover with texture, style, and feminine details that are reminiscent of a bygone era.

The spine also got lots of attention, and I made a layered charm piece with beads, flowers, and even little stars in a globe. These are attached to a red bow made with vintage Seam Binding of the 1950's!

This is the inside front cover. On this layout I created a lacy bottom pocket on the left, and tucked photo mats and a tag for later journaling. On the right, I also made a layered tag, this time using vellum, and the pocket also contains more photo mats.
The sentiment on the left reads: Classy and Fabulous

To keep this lighthearted I used the sticker from the collection on the photo mat envelope:
Kiss My Grits...
On my second page layout, "Stay Sassy" is the sentiment that stands out with a lovely lady wearing a polka-dotted dress. So 50's! There is a taller pocket with additional photo mat. On the right, a fold out page with a teacup as a handle...

This is topped with a doily, flowers, sequins, a feather, and a sticker that reads:
"Bless your Heart"...


This page opens, and another sentiment with 
BE You Tiful is topped with glittery roses. It's shiny, and fabulous!

This is the rest of that layout, which opens to reveal more room for pictures. This page reminds me of a dance floor! I added hearts and shiny cherries here for a playful vibe.

The third layout includes another photo mat with a Grace Kelly Quote, and the pocket on the right reads:
Life's a Bowl of Cherries. 
I loved the floral paper and wanted it to be prominent on these pages.
I finished it with more cherries and made sure to frame the card for a finished touch.


Page four brings us to another witty sentiment:
Heavens to Betsy
This is on the cover of a flip-page, with a stunned girl who is keen on listening in.
I used Washi tape to embellish the edge of the matting on this page, and break up the pattern of the papers used.
On the opposing page there's another pocket, a typewriter I embellished with inks and an Oh So Dapper image framed in circles. 

The small page opens to reveal a larger photo layout, and tuck spots I made with ephemera and stickers from the collection. 

This layout was one of my favorites! I added texture with dry embossing, sequins, pearl trim, lacy die cutting, embellished Sunglasses, a Vintage Camera, and a soft ribbon to open the flaps on the left.
I also created a clip making a black bow topped with a vintage style brad. The sentiment reads:
"It's all part of my mystique"...

The pocket reveals Audrey Hepburn wearing pink glittery sunglasses, and decked out in her pearl necklace, complete with bow!


Page six reveals a waterfall, and it will hold small pictures and thoughts. The opposing page holds two small pictures, and I added the film strip dies backed in acetate to ensure there is still room for even smaller snippets of pictures that will "float" on the page. This page also reveals a side pocket with a secret!!
The secret to the previous page...it's pocket reveals the picture that can be seen on the last page!!!
It's also a SHAKER!!!
The sentiment reads : "Live life with a Little Spice"
Woo hoo!! The couple kissing is a little bonus **wink**
I added shiny bits, flowers, and lots of love to this album.
I hope you have enjoyed this post, and as always I hope you can 
Be Inspired, Be Blessed!
Raquel

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