Hello Crafty Peeps!
This past Thursday, I demonstrated how to make a SQUARE mini album using the "Stack the Deck" system. You can use this method to make hinges for mini books, OR for the pages themselves as I did here. Check out my post from a few months ago where I made my first mini album with this method. The difference is my most recent creation is a SQUARE Mini Album. I love it!
This album is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" with a 1" spine, finished. Pages are all 5" x 5". Nice! This is a very easy book for beginner's to make.
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I am streaming to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.
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Notice that I have not decorated my album or added pictures yet. This video was about the process of MAKING the book, so you can learn that part. I did show how to add two different styles of pockets - flat vs. gusset. to the inside covers.
I'm not adding any flips outs, tucks, belly bands, anything fancy like that. The gussets (space between pages) are 1/8", so decorations should be kept flat-ish. Using Stampin' Dimensionals will be fine, but not double layering. Again, I wanted this to be a straight-forward learn how to make the book project. My intent is to add pictures with minimal doo-dads later.
You will definitely have to watch the video for assembly of this book, but I am providing all of the measurements here. I covered my spine and made all pages with Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. Added some Berry Burst to the Front/Back/Spine, and used Bright & Beautiful Designer series papers throughout.
Base Covers and Spine (chipboard AND Adhesive Sheets):
- (2) 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
- (1) 1" x 5 1/2"
CS to wrap cover:
- (2) 7 1/2" x 8 1/2"
CS to cover INSIDE of spine: 3" x 5 1/4"
CS (pages to stack the deck) - score ALL of these on the long side at 5" from each end.
- (1) 5" X 10 1/8"
- (1) 5" X 10 3/8"
- (1) 5" X 10 5/8"
DSP - to add to each page:
- (12) 4 3/4" X 4 3/4"
CS or DSP to cover inside covers:
- (2) 5 1/4" X 5 1/4"
DSP to make flat pocket on inside front cover:
- (1) 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" - No scoring. Glue down on 3 sides
CS to make gusseted pocket on inside back cover:
- (1) 2 1/2" x 5 3/4" - Scored at 1/4" on (3) sides.
Covers/Spine decorative layers:
- (2) CS: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
- (2) DSP: 5" x 5"
- (1) CS/Spine: 3/4" x 5 1/4"
- (1) DSP/Spine: 1/2" x 5"
You'll also need 2 pieces of ribbon if you want to add ribbon closures like I did, and whatever you want to doll your cover up with.
I'll make a separate post later after I've added pictures and dolled up the cover. Here it is for now - see my Denim Ribbon closures on the right side.
Open the cover to see my first page and flat pocket on the left. Notice my notes - it took me (6) pieces of 8 1/2" x 11" Lemon Lime Twist , (1) piece of Berry Burst, and (14) pieces of 6" x 6" designer series paper to make this book. As far as paper goes, that's not really a lot - and a good way to use up those papers!
I made this picture really large, so you can see how the "deck" of pages stacks together, and then the whole thing is taped/glued to the inside spine.
Inside back cover pocket, trying to show how much roomier it is. I've got a very bulky card tucked in there.
Last picture to show the mini book open and face-down. You can see that I decorated both covers and the spine the same.
As soon as I have this mini book filled with pictures and decorated, I'll share that. I REALLY hope you are feeling confident enough to try to make one of these little albums. It's only paper, chipboard (or cereal box), and some glue/tape. Give it a try!
Join me this Thursday - I finally have the chance to do some Christmas in July projects! Yay!!! I don't have a ton of new holiday stuff yet, but I have enough.
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Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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