Garden Themed Mini Album

 Hi Crafters, Thank you for stopping by to see my latest Garden-themed Mini Album! This is a mini-mini, jam packed with lots of little details, all inspired by the adorable paper collection from Craft Consortium, and dies from Tonic Studios. It just so happens that I love to grow my own fresh herbs. To commemorate this garden venture, I decided to make an adorable mini album with a special twist. 

What is unique about this mini album is its Spine! I have used a beading-slash-Coptic binding technique to add some flair to this mini album. It allowed me to make a gorgeous spine that allows this little book to stand out. Enjoy the pictures!

On each page you can see that I have chosen different elements you can easily find in a garden, and focused on the colors or the delicate textures you can find. This is what I love about paper arts. Each creation can be made in the way we interpret beauty. For me, it is fun to incorporate shapes, textures, and color. The combination of elements allow for a cohesive result that the viewer, or recipient, can enjoy. In this case, I will selfishly be keeping this little masterpiece in my studio. I cannot bear to part with it!

 

  If you are curious about what I used to create the pages…this mini album was created using Tonic Studios Designer Series dies. These are made available once a month from my favorite retailer. The dies are easy to use, and I provide numerous FREE tutorials on my YouTube channel for your inspiration. Although these were limited-edition dies, you can still get your hands on numerous mini-album dies from Tonic Studios and make a similar book. All you need is a little ingenuity and a dash of tenacity to get all the little details to work. If you run into a snag-contact me! I am happy to give you pointers. Be sure to watch my linked video where I share all the little details not listed here. It's also a place where I have shared countless tutorials where you are sure to learn new crafting techniques! Finally, I hope that you enjoy this and all other posts on my blog, that you use the links available for ease of shopping (at no further cost to you!), and that you can <br>Be inspired, Be Blessed!

Moments In Time Mini Album using Tonic Studios dies for my 3K Giveaway Challenge!! (official rules included)

Hi Crafty friends! 

This is a special post sharing a Mini Album I have made using Tonic Studios Moments in Time Designer's Choice Dies #10. laces and Beautiful Board pieces from Reneabouquets, and papers from DCWV.

I am so excited to be hosting a Giveaway Challenge on my Youtube channel and am including this in the giveaway as my way of thanking you, my subscribers, for supporting my channel and crafty ventures! 

(*This Mini album and items given away on my channel are from my own personal purchases, not sponsored by any social media channel or company.)

As you can see, this mini album has a lovely soft-muted palette. I refrained from using darker colors, and only used the green and peach tones included in the paper collection I selected. To finish the cover, I used a Tree of Live ATC card piece. I cut off the small handle that comes with this piece, and used it as a small frame. The cover also includes Peach colored Wide lace from Reneabouquets, and a golden trim from Michael's. The bow is antique seam binding, and the edge of the page sparkles with added Nuvo drops. I topped the bow with a mini handmade three-layered butterfly. 

The first page also has more lace from Reneabouquets, and each page is multi layered with hidden pockets. This one is adorned with another seam binding bow, as well as an intricate inlay cut-out backed with heart print vellum and a small scroll. The pocket on the left also has a small tag. 

This mini album consists of four page spreads that close with magnets. When you pull the small tabs, you can see there is plenty of room for journaling and a picture frame made with Tonic Studios Keepsake Filmstrip dies. Each page contains this hidden compartment!

The second signature it topped with hanndmade flowers, as well as an ivy leaf beautiful board piece from Reneabouquets. I used Nuvo Glitter Accents in Harvest Moon for added shine, as well as small pearls and gems to match. 

The following page is adorned with small flowers that I cut into the page. You can see a glimmer of gold behind each flower, and I've also included a small white butterfly lace piece from Reneabouquets. The ivory Photo corners on the left page keep the layout cohesive, and there is also a small hidden tag that reads "pull me". There are a total of six small tags included in this book.

The last page of the mini album also includes more Beautiful Board ivy, which surrounds the elaborate paper piecing I included by cutting into the paper with the Rose and Daffodil Stained Glass Window die set from Tonic Studios. I added the gold paper pieces for a touch of elegance in the book and finished the opposing page with an ivory double bow. 

This is the back of the last signature, topped with a large lace flower from Reneabouquets. I also added small gears topped with moonstone beads and gems, and another decorative scroll from Tonic Studios. This back page also has a large lace piece decorating the back of the mini album, and yet another tuck spot for a small tag. All tags were cut using the Mythical Glade Collection dies from Tonic Studios.

Here is a picture of all the tags you will find inside the book, as well as the back of the book, adorned with the wide peach lace, which nicely complements the spine, made with soft peach velvety fabric, and Wide Ivory Lace from Reneabouquets. 

Below is a closeup of the Nuvo drops that add a little shine to the front page as well as the Beautiful Board frame.  Affiliate links are available for all products in the margin of this blog, and my Youtube channel. 

I hope this post gets you excited about this challenge, and that you enter to win!

This challenge is super easy. The rules are as follows:

CHALLENGE RULES 

1.You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of this giveaway.

2. You must be a visible subscriber of my youtube channel : www.youtube.com/paintsandglitter

3. You must share my Challenge Video, Challenge Instagram Post, Pinterest share, or Challenge Blog Post on social Media. (It must me traceable, so you'll have to come back and leave me a link of the social media post or VR you have made on any video where I mention the challenge. Please use #paintsandglitter3kchallenge on your post to make it easier to trace). Please do not email me or Private message the link. I will only accept entries of links left on my Youtube channel.

4. You must leave your comment no later than September 30th to be eligible. 

5. You must have a U.S. or U.S. territory address (my apologies to International Subscribers, but please come back for more details throughout September!)

6. Winner will be selected using Random Number generator.

6. Once you are selected as a winner, you will have 24 hrs to respond to the Video selecting the winner. You will contact me at paintsandglitter@gmail.com with your name, mailing address, and your social media handle, as well as the link where you have shared my challenge on your social media platform. No screenshots will be accepted. This will ensure I can verify your winnings. 

*The winnings will be mailed using USPS tackable package. Any damages or loss of items once sent in the mail will be the sole responsibility of the USPS and not of PaintsandGlitter.com.

Items are NOT for Children, and all contents will be solely recommended for adult use.

*Please leave any questions on this blog post, and be sure to come back to see if you are the winner! 

Thank you for your support of Paints and Glitter. com!

Best wishes to everyone, and as always, I hope that you can 

Be inspired, Be Blessed!

~Raquel

 

Scalloped Embrace Fall Mini Album with Reneabouquets

Hi Crafters, 

I am so happy to be able to share this special project with you! I have incorporated the beautiful Fall themed Beautiful Board, laces, and butterflies from Reneabouquets, as well as some of my favorite Tonic Studios dies and Cardstock. All links for products shown, as well as coupon code, will be available for you at the bottom of this post. My linktree is available to make your selections easy. 

Now lets get to this project!

This is my mini album, encased in its own box, and made with the Scalloped Embrace die set from Tonic Studios. I LOVE the end results, as it is elegant, and can be used for more than one type of occasion. The cover reads simply : ALWAYS.

You can see that I have adorned this cover with a gorgeous display of Beautiful Board pieces, The 

Fancy Fall Tuck Ins were my favorite elements in this mini album.  On the top left, you can see how I altered one of them using my Nuvo products to match the cover of my book. On the right, is one of Renea's In to the Mystic Premium paper butterflies. The colors are just perfect for fall!

Below, is a gathering of  Beautiful Board Medium Pumpkin Patch Set Laser Cut Chipboard. I altered these as well, and added papers to match the collection...

You can see that there is also a delicate shaker element behind the title of this book. I layered die cut pieces, and then filled the pocket with Hexagon Lilypad sequins from Tonic studios among others for a bit of shine...

I also topped off the gorgeous box that houses this mini album with a Sweet Dreams Dusty Peach Premium Paper Butterfly, and an Into the Mystic Butterfly. To make this box special, I also layered a gorgeous Wide Gold Embroidered Lace between the inlay panels that I cut out of Tonic Studios cardstock, as well as altered papers that I colored using Nuvo Embellishment mousse in Mint Tea. The result is absolutely elegant!!

Here is a closer look at the gorgeous lace as well as the tiny acorns I used to make a dangle for the spine of my album.

Below are the interior pages of this mini album. I alternated simple pages with interactive ones. All have been adorned with different Beautiful board pieces that I altered using Nuvo Glitter drops, pens, and Crystal drops. I also included pockets in each page, with plenty of room for pictures. 

 

On this particular page, I also added the Itty Bitty Peach mulberry flowers altered with Gaudy Girl Glass Glitter. This always creates such a lovely shine and texture on my projects. It is a perfect combination! The swirly ornate pumpkin shines with small drops of Nuvo iridescent drops. The tabs on the pages allow you to place a small hidden picture, and protect it from the decorative elements. 

The back page also has a small flower, skeleton leaf, and Premium Paper Lissie Glitter Glass Dragonfly. It has the perfect touch of glimmer with a copper body and small pearl. I love all of these beautiful products and am grateful to have the opportunity to showcase them in my projects. I think you will like them too. Please feel free to peruse the links below, take advantage of this month's coupon, and as always I hope that you can 

Be inspired, Be Blessed!

~Raquel

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Alice In Wonderland Mini Album

Happy May!
This post is a continuation of my Alice in Wonderland mini envelope swap. I decided to make a mini album to accompany the swap, and also made embellishments to go along with the other goodies. I used Santoro Gorguss stamps, as well as several dies and my Cricut Explore Air 2 to make the mini album. I used high quality Watercolor paper to ensure the images were clear, and used Prismacolor pencils and Sennelier Watercolors, as well as paper piecing.

I added a handmade flower I made with pearls. tulle, and ribbon. I also added gesso and glitter throughout

 To finish the pages, I embellished with Tim Holtz idea-ology Small Talk sentiments, and several small dies, washi tape, stamps, and trims. I hope you have enjoyed this mini album! I had so much fun making it, and soon plan to make one for keeps!

Mini Album : Bluebird's Proposal

Hi friends!

Today I am sharing my latest mini album using Tonic Studios Memory Book Maker dies, Santoro London Gorguss Stamp: Bluebird's Proposal, Frames, and Doily Dreams Digital paper line.

This is an absolutely beaitiful and endearing little book full of goodies!

I also made a coordinating gift bag to go with this mini album. Read my Altered Butterfly post to learn how I made it!

For my cover, I used the Gorguss Girl image stamped onto Digital Paper of my own design. I colored the image with coordinating inks and pencils, fussy cut the paper, and made a pocket to house a tag with a scripture message To complete the cover, I also added dragonflies, pink pearls, flowers, an altered birdcage, and little wings for the small girl image. I finished it with a small sprig of greenery with tiny silver butterflies, and altered the background with gloss and glitter. 

                                               

The tag is also embellished with a bow, pearl, and smaller tag that has the tiniest silver butterfly. All papers are distressed with Ranger Oxide Inks. 

The spine is complete with a vintage trim layered atop an embossed silver cardstock. The matching doily is threaded with a cream ribbon, and topped with a beautiful heart-shaped gem.

I made a total of 6 pages for this book, alternating with pocket, and singular pages. Each pocket contains a tag embellished with a seam-binding bow, a cute little button, and it is wrapped with beautiful trims and laces for the recipient.

The back of each tag is made complete with additional stamped and colored images from the Frames collection.These images are darling, and complemented the paper line perfectly, as the frames also look like little doilies. 

Here are close-ups of some of the pages, as well as the inside cover. 

For an added surprise, upon opening the book you will see a matching shaker tag that contains sparkly sequins, butterflies. and blue seam binding that echoes the colors on the little Blue Bird, the beautiful papers, and the altered wooden butterfly. This shaker is also magnetic, and stays put on the inside cover!!

I finished the back with a layered grouping of pinks and silver. The top-most layer is embossed with doilies and distressed with pink ink to help it stand out. 

I had so much fun making this mini album, and it was had to part with !

Please watch my video for more details and inspiration!

Be inspired, Be Blessed!

-Raquel 

Tree of Life Loaded Wedding Frame: Reneabouquets Design Team Project

Hi Crafters,

Today I bring you this loaded Tree of Life Frame Chipboard Kit and Mini Album made with Tonic Studios Keepsake Book Maker Dies. I knew the moment I saw this gorgeous Beautiful Board piece, that I would enjoy working with all of its intricate detail! It was a perfect opportunity to play with my acrylic paints and Nuvo drops also!

I thought of this as a great bridal gift, and to give an example, inserted a picture of my wedding as a sample. To match the picture, I painted the Beautiful board pieces with white acrylic paint, followed by several other acrylic paints in blues, greens, pink, lavender, and yellow. Using a small brush, I added detail to the small ivy, and using dry-brush and splatter techniques, I was able to give the frame a speckled look incorporating all the mentioned colors. 

It was the perfect touch to add Reneabouquet mulberry flowers to adorn this frame in soft pink and seafoam. This allowed the flowers to stand out. A small Tiny Treasure Lissie Glitter Glass dragonfly was the perfect addition. It has a subtle copper sparkle and a small pearl center. Just lovely among the other elements that top the frame. The itty bitty blossoms, skeleton leaves and mulberry roses also got a touch of Nuvo drops for added sparkle. 

Here is a closer look of the hand-painted details and the lovely flowers Renea has to offer in her store. They are delicate and adorable on any project!

The best part about this frame, is that it also has a pocket in the back. Genius!! I decided to make a small mini album to fit the theme. The board is also hand painted, and this time I added a Precious Moments premium paper glitter glass butterfly to accompany the mulberry flowers. 

Here you see a closer look at the Beautiful Board piece that is also the focal point of this mini album. It makes such a big impact! I wanted it to also be soft on the eyes, so I colored it with a Nuvo marker in a soft pink, and also added shine with pink nuvo drops. This also has an added butterfly, gears, small hearts, and lace, all from Reneabouquets. 

As you can see here, there is also a gorgeous piece of Garden Bouquet lace, very fitting for this embellishment. I just love ho soft everything turned out once it was assembled!

Here is another view at the mini album, made with Tonic Studios dies and Blue Fern Studios papers, sold at Reneabouquets. It is gorgeous paper, so you need not add too much to it for it to have impact. I added delicate photo corners from Tonic Studios Designer Series dies and a seam binding bow to close it off.

The delicate gears are backed with vellum, topper with Nuvo drops, and nestled atop a snippet of Ivory wide floral embroidered lace. A Precious Moment Butterfly was the perfect complement to the cover of my book!

 The first page is adorned with a piece of Ivory wide floral embroidered lace and an itty bitty flower. 

As you can see, the inside is quite simple. I only added two signatures to ensure it would fit inside the frame. I also made some pages out of vellum and thin paper. Small tags also give a bit of whimsy to the pages. 

I hope you have enjoyed this proyect. I certainly loved working with all the supplies Renea has to offer, and each month she has a great coupon to go along with your purchase! More details in the store, and below, a list of supplies for you to make your own! 

If you like to see the video, feel free to stop by my youtube channel. All links take you directly to the products mentioned in my post and video. 

Thank you for your support, and as always. I hope that you can 

Be inspired, Be Blessed !

~Raquel

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