I’m seeing a swing back towards a vintage feel in paper crafts for the holidays this year. I for one am thrilled, I love an old fashioned Christmas look! Jackie created this wonderful Christmas mini album with some papers and … Read More ...
Canvas Mini Album
By combining plastics sheets, canvas, paper and binder rings Leigh Ann created this wonderful mixed media mini album. I especially love the little shaker pocket page she created, so pretty!
Take a closer look over at the American Crafts blog.… Read More ...
Gratitude Journal Inspiration
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to take a minute and contemplate all the good things in life, all the things we are thankful for. You can create a journal or incorporate these ideas into your planner or scrapbook pages. The … Read More ...
Ribbon Bound Mini Book
These lovely little handmade books are perfect for a travelers notebook, journal or keeping notes. This simple book making is made with heavy rag paper and bound with ribbon. You could stamp the cover or decorate it with scrapbooking supplies.… Read More ...
File Folder Notebook Tutorial
This awesome file folder notebook is a great way to keep track of photos, tickets, notes, coupons and receipts and would also work great as a small planner.
You can find step by step directions on how to make one … Read More ...
Travel Tags Mini Album
This fun travel themed mini album was made with lots of tags bound together at the top with a large O ring. Using 12″ x 12″ coordinating pattern papers to cut her tags Lorilei kept things simple and her colors … Read More ...
Keepsake Book Die from Tonic
Looking for an easy way to make mini albums? The new Keepsake Book Maker dies from Tonic Studios are perfect. The Base Creator creates the cover and leaves and it’s open ended to be able to add the amount of … Read More ...
Mystery Themed Mini Folio Album
This amazing Mini Folio Album was made by Sandi Nagel using chipboard covered with pattern papers and added embellishments from Graphic 45. She’s got detailed step by step directions and measurements so you can make your own.
Mixed Media Journal
Using die cuts and Distress Oxide Ink Pads Vicky created the cover for this wonderful art journal. I love how she used torn corrugated cardboard for a hill. She’ll show you how to make the entire album using cardstock, a … Read More ...
2 Ring Binding Mini Album
Looking to make your own mini album or can’t find the right size for your project? Using book making techniques Nancy Wething made this lovely 2 Ring Binder Mini Album. She’ll show you how to make the reinforced cover with … Read More ...
Halloween Steampunk Pop Up Mini Album
Ginger Ropp created an amazing pop up mini album with a Halloween and Steampunk theme that’s got lots of cool features. With flaps and a pop up this album made with products from Graphic 45 is sure to be a … Read More ...
Cat and Dog Folios
Cats or dogs? I can’t decide, I love them both! You don’t have to choose either with these fun pet folios, there’s one for cats and one for dogs. Made with products from Authentique designer Kathy will show you start … Read More ...
One Sheet Mini Album
With just one sheet each of 12″ x 12″ pattern paper and cardstock you can make this fun mini album. Add embellishments and photos and you’ve got a quick and easy small album. Perfect for documenting a single occasion.… Read More ...
Garden Journal
This lovely small gardening journal is a great way to enjoy photos of your yard and garden as well as keep track of what you’ve planted each year. I love the use of small stamped images for embellishment and the … Read More ...
DIY Spiral Notebooks
Learn how to make your own DIY spiral bound notebooks. You can customize your covers and pages for your own personalized note taking. These would also make great scrapbooks or planners too! We-R-Memory-Keepers