Monthly Journal Album Book by Cheri Piles using "Hello My Name Is" collection

Hey everyone, Today I wanted to share this fun journal book! On the cover of this pre-made chipboard album I stamped along the top and bottom using the damask stamp and just repeating it. Using the new Basically Essential Modeling Paste and alpha stencil I created the words "GOALS, DREAMS" The "&" is a the new Decorative Wood Pieces and I just colored it with ink to make it black. I layered the red and black sequins in the center of the damask stamped borders, added the chipboard "journal" sticker. The red word strips are from the 6 x 6 paper pad and I cut the page apart using the words in my book. 

Each of the months I cut out from the months paper in the 6x6 paper pad, then I added words into each of the open spaces on them using the new Basically Essential Alpha's. You will be shocked how many words you can create from just one sheet (there are 6 sheets per package!!) On this page I used one of the new tags from the package of Basically Essential envelope and tag package. I have loved playing with the new modeling paste and here you can see I only covered part of the tag then I stamped on it. The typewriters on the top of the tag is one of the four rolls of washi tape. 

I created all of my non chipboard pages with white cardstock then cut apart the 6x6 paper pad into 4x6 sheets. All of the red word strips in this book are from one of the sheets of the paper pad - it really gives the book some POP and is so inspirational and quite perfect for my journal book! I also added the new "TAGS" throughout the book. I love that there are places to journal but are also quite decorative too!

This is another chipboard page that is just decorative. I loved the stamped border and quotes!

I layered the sticker quote right over the top of the journal tag, it makes it look like the "This is me" is a separate piece but it's part of the tag.

I love LOTS of layers!!

You might not consider this but it's going to be ok with me to write all over the "LUCKY" card, you will still see it when I journal over it in black ink. 

I loved playing with the new library card - it comes in the "envelope and tag package". I added the vine stencil and modeling paste image to the front.

The "life" is another tag. I am LOVING them, can you tell??

This is probably my MOST FAVORITE!!! I love the STAMP and matching STENCIL on the tag together. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of it!!

One thing I love about using the modeling paste and stencils is that there really are not RULES, just play with them and use as little or much as you want!!

I love this circle tag - I think I'm just going to write one word in each of the circles!

And last but not least - a good quote. I LOVED being so inspired to create this journal album. I hope you have been inspired to create one too!!

~Cheri

Be sure to check out my {NEW} blog post today using the new alpha stickers and how many inspirational words I was able to make: http://cherinspirations.com/blog/

Calendar mini album tutorial by Cheri Piles using Memories collection by Teresa Collins Designs

I am a big fan of this collection MEMORIES! This is my third mini album I have created using it. This time I created a calendar mini album using mainly the 6x6 paper pad. I have listed all of the supplies and directions for you to recreate this same little book.

To start: This part is optional but I LOVE paint and I paint almost all of my edges of my books unless I know I'll be teaching it for a class. So, it's up to you but I like the finished look it gives so I painted all my edges of my book and pages in bright white paint.

Then cut out all of the months from the calendar paper and adhere them onto chipboard then set aside - **TIP** easiest way is to lay and adhere the calendar sheet onto a 12x12 chipboard then cut them all at once. Then corner round each corner of each month.

For your cover: Cut two sheets of your doily paper 4 3/8"h x 4 1/2"w and adhere to front and back from your edges. Cut one sheet of your subway calendar paper for your spine 4 3/8"h x 4 1/2"w and adhere to your spine. **TIP** - I don't put adhesive on my spine just on the part that wraps around on the front and back so when it opens and closes it won't rip the spine. :)

Inside Cover Pages (not shown) cut two sheets of the yellow dots paper 4 3/8"h x 4 3/4"w and adhere.

All of your inside pages: cut them 4" x 4"
adhere the front side first, flip it over, punch your holes, adhere the back side, punch your holes then corner round each out side edge.
Papers are all from your 6 x 6 paper pad: Jan - blue flowers, Feb - yellow dots, March - Red Hexagons, April - blue diagonal stripe, May - blue dots, June & July - Ledger, August - blue dots, Sept - Blue diagonal stripe, Oct - red hexagons, Nov - yellow dots, Dec - blue flowers.

Months - READ this whole sentence before you start gluing or you will be sad sad sad when it's over. The front of each page (every other month) is a pocket page. Each calendar page will hang over the edge - do not put glue or tape where it will hang over. So, adhere each month Jan, March, May, July, September, and November as a pocket to the right of the holes you don't want to cover them up. If you look closely at my pages I staggered them. Then flip them over and adhere the other months accordingly and lining them up to the back of the front calendar. Now, set your book aside for a minute.

Lets create your pull out tags, I used the 12 x 12 ledger paper and if you scroll down you can see I used both sides, I mainly used the white side but it's up to you. You are going to cut 6 strips - 8"w x 2 1/4"h (the last strip will be cut sideways on your paper), then fold them in half, adhere them together, the fold side will go in your pocket so you don't need to corner round that side, just the outside edge. Then use your chipboard elements with the months and adhere them to the edge of each tag creating "tabs". You can put them in your book. ;)

So for the rest of your book you can decorate it up as I did or embellish how ever you like. When I wrote my dates in the calendar I started at the top left so this can be used over and over again just for birthdays, anniversaries not a yearly calendar that is only used once, but used for many years to come! 

Supplies:

Maya Road 4x4 album you will only need 6 of the pages.

Teresa Collins Designs Memories Collection:
12 x 12 papers: Words (side b- Yellow dots), Calendar, Ledger

6 x 6 paper pad comes with two sheets of each and you will use both sheets in this project: Doily, subway calendar, blue flowers, yellow dots, red hexagons, blue diagonal stripe, blue dots, ledger.

Embellishements: Stickers, Chipboard elements, buttons, enamel dots, die cut borders, washi tape, stitched garland, die cut sheet.

Other: 1/8" red line tape for pockets, other adhesives for pages and embellishments, corner chomper, 1/4" hole punch, thin chipboard for calendar pages, white acrylic paint.

I hope you are inspired to create one of your own and I hope you enjoyed the project!! 

My Blog:  http://cherinspirations.blogspot.com

6x6 Paper Pad Challenge with Stacy Rodriguez

Hey there everyone Stacy Rodriguez here with you today.  This month has been a super fun month full of challenges for us!  This week my challenge was to create something using a 6x6 paper pad!  After thinking about it for it for awhile, and of course changing my mind on what I was going to create not once, not twice, but three times....here is what  I came up with.

This project started as a fun photo holder insert for one of my mini albums, but the more I played and added to it, well it became a little bulky to fit into the pocket inside of my mini album.  This project is super easy to create, doesn't use alot of paper, and you can disply this on your desk at the office, or simply place it inside of your purse to share photos with everyone!

My finished project is a tri-fold photo holder using the new Far & Away line.

Inside I created pockets where you can insert tags or photo mats whichever you would like.  I created four tags to insert into my pockets.  On this first tag I used some of the fabulous decorative tape and twine.  There are two excellent sheets in this 6x6 paper pad that you can cut apart and use them for journaling spot on any creation.

Of course you see the decorative tape on the tag below, and a couple of fun die cuts from this line!

The tag already had a hole in the top of it which was a perfect place to put a brad!  I also added one of the sticky notes to this one!

And my last tag leaves lots of room for journaling!

Would you like to learn how to create this photo holder????  Well I have created a video walking you through it so you cane make one of your own.  Make sure you share with us on the Teresa Collins Designs facebook page so we can see you creations!  Below is a link to the video.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today, hope you have a wonderful day! Don't forget we have a fun giveaway going on and all you have to do is leave a comment each day this week to be entered!

6x6 challenge...by Sesil Cratin

Sesil here to share my creation using the 6x6 pad.  I used the SHE Said line for this mini album.

I have to tell you the truth.  I did use cardstock to create the base pages of my mini and then I added the 6x6 patter paper to the entire album.  I did not have a single sheet left when I completed this mini.  There are so many pockets and tags I loved creating this mini.

There are so many flaps and tags and pockets throughout this mini.  Here are a couple of some of my favorite pages.

This is just a simple pocket page with a sticker and a tag with a border strip on the tag.

 Here on this page I used the washi tape and layered some stickers to create my own embellishment.

 Here I layered up some of the flowers and added a gem to the center. I used the washi tape to attach the flap to the page.  I was inspired to do this by our very own Cheri Piles.

 Here is an insert that I created in the album using a tag.  I love tags and so I had to add them to the album.

 This is another flap that opens up. I loved using the border strips and brad to create the top element.

 Another pocket with tags stuffed in the pocket.   Have I told you that I love tags? Can you tell?

 Here I created a small waterfall flip. I love adding more space to the page and the waterfall flip is so fun to add on any page.

My final page I ended with a pocket that holds a TAG!!!

I hope you enjoyed my little action packed mini album.

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He Said or She Said??? Stitched Mini album by Cheri Piles

This is a fun mini book where the pages are stitched to the spine of the mini file folder! Yes, directions are included on how I created the pages for this cutie!

I love this Photo of Dan and I as children. Neither of us have changed much and those that know us will love this! Danny loves his riding mower and that's where you will find him most weekends in the summer. I still love big fun hats and large hand bags! I thought it would be fun to do a "He Said" ~ "She Said" mini album using the 6x6 paper pad from the "She Said" collection and one on the NEW mini folders from the "He Said" collection.

These are what truly inspired this mini book:

These are the strips you cut off of the bottom of the 12 x 12 pages - did you know there are 2 per strip, one on each side?? This is the PERFECT collection to make a fun He Said vs. She Said mini book. It will be a great little book to keep on the coffee table, a great conversation piece for company that may not know these fun facts about you!

To prepare I just came up with fun little quirky facts about the two of us and typed them up in word (font used: "typist") then printed and cut them to fit on the pages.  I used the arrow stamps from the Vintage Finds stamps.

I love the washi tape and the layered flowers, I put pop dots between the flowers to give them more depth. 

This is one of the pages that is stitched together.

Ha, yes that is true, even with GPS I manage to still get lost!

Yes, so true! Neither of us have moved or lived out of state.

And you thought I was the party girl???

Supplies used to create this fun little book: He Said mini file folder. She said 6 x 6 paper pad. She said banners. She said Stickers. He Said She Said - Die Cuts, flowers & buttons.

To create the mini book cover and pages: 

Trim the medium file folder to 6" high. 

6x6 She Said papers for your inside pages: 

Cut colored dots paper 3 1/2

Fold Yellow dots paper 1 1/4 from left side

Fold large blue flowers in half. 

Fold Doilies 4 3/4 you will have a strip left over

Cut banners 3 1/2

Sew pages with zig zag stitch: 

Yellow dots small strip side to left side of colored dots

Colored words paper (back of doilies paper) small strip to banners.

Lay your folded papers onto fold of mini folder with front of folder face down.

Dots face down, large blue flowers face down, doilies face down then sew with a straight stitch on the fold. This will give you 6 pages and your mini file album cover. Corner round the pages. Decorate all pages as desired using the matching embellishments from the collection He Said She Said.