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Stamperia Winter Tales Upcycled Mini Album for Throwback Thursday

Hello, Friends! This Throwback Thursday post is a little behind schedule, but I think you will forgive me once you see this Stamperia Winter Tales Upcycled Mini Album Tutorial. I’ve been burning the early dawn hours (because I can’t seem to stay awake past 9PM anymore) getting the videos and photos edited. Better late than never, right?

Last week, I shared a Stamperia Classic Christmas project with you all. I mentioned how I had altered the Graphic 45 Rectangle and Tag pocket by cutting out two signatures to make the album more manageable. Many of you asked me, “What will you do with the signatures you cut out?” So I thought it would be fun to upcycle them into a whole new album. And that is how this Throwback Thursday project came into being.

The end result is this 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2 album that celebrates winter blues, snow fairies, and the beauty of the last season of the year. My mind always goes to snow globes when I think of winter, so I had to feature this Reneabouquets Snow Globe shaker element on the front cover.

TIP: Add sparkle to the fussy cut fairy’s wings with a bit of Dries Clear Adhesive and Glitter. Brush flowers and paper edges with Stamperia Bright White Glamour Gel for a frosty finish.

Leave the spine uncovered, but paint it silver. It gives the album a hand-sewn binding look, which I happen to like. Add a ribbon closure to tie everything together neatly.

Interactive Pages

The tutorial and album tour show all the interactive features, so I won’t add a lot of commentary here. You can just enjoy the photos and refer to them as you make your album.

Basic Cutting Guide

For your convenience, here are the basic measurements I used to make my album.

Blue Solid Liner Pages: 5 3/8″ x 7 3/8″
Grey Liner Pages: 5 1/8″ x 7 1/8″
Patterned Paper Page Liners: 5 1/4″ x 7 1/4″
12×12 double page spreads: First, determine the portion of the image that you want to use. Then trim it to a height of 7 1/4″. Cut one side to a width of 5 1/8″. Then score the wider section of the page at 5 1/8″ and fold to form a flap.
Pocket Pages: Cut the pocket to 5 3/8″ x 2 7/8″. Then score 1/2″ on sides and bottom. Fold and trim to make the pocket. The blue solid liner is 5 1/8″ x 2 7/8″. Cut the panel for the top of the page to measure 5 1/8″ x 4 3/8″. (The measurement given in the video is incorrect.)
Hidden Pocket Page: First, create the pull out page with 4 1/4″ x 11″ grey solid paper. Score this at 4″ and fold. The liners are 4″ x 6 3/4″ and 4″ x 3 3/4″.
Slash Pocket: 5 3/4″ x 5 1/8″ grey solid. Score 1/2″ on sides and bottom. Then cut the liner to measure 5 1/8″ x 5 1/8″.

Stamperia Winter Tales Upcycled Mini Album Tutorial on YouTube

So that’s my Merry Christmas gift to all of you fabulous people! I hope you have as much fun with it as I did. You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Stamperia Winter Tales Collection
Stamperia Blue Land 12×12 Pad
New England 12×12 pad from Stamperia
Reneabouquets
December Dream Sparkletz
Ribbon
Mixed Earth Tone Magnolias
Mixed Earth Tone Roses
Stampendous Shabby White Embossing Enamel
1/8″ foam strips
4 signatures cut from Graphic 45 Rectangle Tag and Pocket Album
Graphic 45 Regular Tag Die

Stamperia New England Snowflake Shaker Cards: The Square Frame

Hello, Friends! Just a quick share today, as I am still playing catch up from the holidays. I have a couple of lovely Stamperia New England Snowflake Shaker Cards that were made as a special order in my ETSY shop. They turned out so nicely, I though I would let you take a peek, too.

These wintry blues are so dreamy paired up a snowflake frame from Renea Bouquets. HEre’s how the front of this card came together.

First, create a 5 1/2″ square card base.
Next mat a panel of New England paper on two different panels of blue cardstock.
Next prepare the frame. Tap the frames with Versamark Embossing ink. Be generous.
Now, heat emboss them with WOW Vintage Champagne Glitter Powder. The powder has little flecks of gold in it that creates a beautiful shabby chic finish on the frame
Then, select a focal image that fits the inside dimensions of the shaker frame.
Back the frame with clear cardstock and foam tape.
Fill the cavity with a shaker mix of buttons, pearls, beads and sequins.
Carefully line up the focal image over the foam tape and press in place to seal.
Adhere in the center of the card.
Attach small pearls to the center of each snowflake.
Add ribbons and flowers.

Stamperia New England Snowflake Shaker Cards: The Round Frame

Here’s the round frame. Isn’t it lovely? I found a strip of chipboard snowflakes in my stash, so I added them to the mix along with a little tag and key, vintage buttons and beautiful bows and flowers.

The inside is simple, as requested in the special order. But I still managed to sneak a tea bag inside! You know me!

Winter has its own special beauty, and this paper collection really captures it so well. I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas you can use in your next crafty adventure. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy