Saturday, November 13, 2010

Several Types of Handmade Mini Albums


TOILET PAPER ROLL MINI ALBUMS:





For the 2 Toilet Paper Roll Albums above, I took 4 empty toilet paper rolls and flattened them.  I used pattern paper to wrap around the rolls.  On one end I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch holes and then insert eyelets.  Two binding rings were then inserted through the eyelets to hold the mini album together.  The other end of the roll was left open so you could insert a tag.  I used Cricut cartridge PLANTIN SCHOOLBOOK to cut the tags and added some ribbon to the top of each one.  These tags can be used for photos or journaling.  My sister picked these up when she came over the other day and "ooooo-ed" and "ahhhhh-ed" over them.  She couldn't believe it when I told her they were made from empty toilet paper rolls. LOL

POCKET PAGES LET IT SNOW MINI ALBUM:








This Mini Album was so fun to make!  Each page is actually one sheet of 12"x12" pattern paper folded creatively to create 3 pockets per page - 1 on front, 1 on back, and 1 at the top.  No, this is NOT my idea.  

PAPER BAG MINI ALBUM:











This is my FAVORITE Paper Bag Mini Album I've ever made!!!   All the papers and embellishments in the mini album are from K & Company.  Awesomeness!  We plan on using this one to hold all our memorabilia from our Texas life while we are here for the next several months.

Whew!  That was a lot of pictures!  

Thanks for stopping by!  I'm having fun!  Aren't you?!!??

217 comments:

  1. I've got to go see how your giveaway mini is made! Too cute! Thanks for sharing! :)Jessica
    jessica-and-eric at hotmail dot com
    redmonkeyscrapper.blogspot.com

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  2. Love your mini albums they are sooo cute! TFS

    mlenclade at gmail dot com

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  3. thanks for the great ideas! I would love to win you mini album! Thanks for sharing!

    forpahl5atgmaildotcom

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  4. Great minis. Love the TP mini! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  5. Hello Janis,
    I enjoyed your video with all the minis you've made. These are so cute! Thanks for also sharing the links for tutorials. I'm so ready to make one myself ... just need to sit down and do it now!
    Thanks again,
    SouthernMrs
    at verizon dot net

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  6. Wow all your albums are just so nice! I'm going to have to find time to make some of these. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

    stacy at mycraftingtime dot com

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  7. I love all of your mini albums. They are all so beautiful. TFS!!

    amandaremus at gmail dot com

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  8. I bookmarked links to instructions for ALL of these albums! I LOVE them! Thanks for your wonderful inspirations!

    --tre
    rushta@gmail.com

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  9. OMGOSH, you are so talented & busy. Thank you for all the insperation & a chance to win such a fab prize. ;0)

    Traci Lord
    3team3lord3@comcast.net

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  10. Thanks for a chance to win!!!

    mperez010 at yahoo dot com

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  11. Hi Janis! I can't remember if I already commented, I love all of your minis! You are so talented I cant believe how many you made, great job!

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  12. Wow you was one busy lady making all those great albums. I love them all. I started a paperbag album in memory of our cat but have to finish it yet.
    Thanks for the chance at the wonderful album.
    angel hugs
    Debby

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  13. When in doubt-do it all!! I like your style. Welcome to Texas!!

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  14. You are so talented. I love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win one of your creations.
    Megan H.
    mhcards at embarqmail dot com

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  15. Loving all your albums. Thanks so much for the youtube links. I will have to try a few of these.

    vwilson577 at yahoo dot com

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  16. Love the let it snow mini album. A special Thanks to your Husband for his service in the military.

    Thanks, Joan

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  17. WOW! I missed the blog hop but am so happy to see this post. The fall mini is my FAVORITE! Adorable!!

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