Oh Happy Day Folio

 

Another winning tutorial from France Long over at Your Book Of Memories!

I used the Oh Happy Day! collection by Simple Stories for this folio. 

This paper collection is so bright and cheerful, I love it!

On the cover I used some of the chipboard pieces and one of the cut-parts. 

 

On the back cover I used another cut-apart from the collection and some of the chipboard hearts. 

 

For my tie closure, I took some white seam binding and dyed it with some evergreen bough distress ink from Tim Holtz. 

 

On the front and back cover I used some black washi tape from Tim Holtz.

It has a little sparkle to it. 

 

This book measures around 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches tall.

On the right side there's a flap that opens to the right and to the left.

 

When the right flap opens there are two smaller flaps that open to show a small pocket with a journaling tag. There's also a waterfall that holds eight photos. 

 

 

The left side opens to reveal a pocket.

 

This pocket holds a booklet that has eight pages for journaling or photos can be added.

 

 

The next section has a small pocket with a photo mat.

 

There's also a large pocket that houses a larger photo mat.

The next page has another pocket that holds another photo mat. 

 

When this page is opened to the left it reveals another waterfall that will hold five photos.

There's also a page for two small photos. 

Even though I've make larger books, I much prefer creating smaller ones. It's not that they're easier, I just love how you can pack so much into such a small book. 

This book would be perfect for just random photos of everyday life. There are so many fun sentiments in this collection that will look great added on top of photos once they are adhered to the photo mats. 

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Travel Gatefold Folio

I've finally finished this Gatefold Folio that I started working on the end of April.

I'm so happy with how it turned out! This book for my daughter. I told her I would make a book for her and had planned to make it as Christmas gift. Well, that didn't work out. I knew what paper collection I wanted to use, but I didn't know what type of book I wanted to create. 

I purchased this paper collection from Paper Phenomenon called Flight 2715 quite a while before I decided on a project. I finally settled on the Gatefold Folio that Frances Long from Your Book of Memories created. 

It probably wouldn't take a normal crafter as long to finish it as it did for me. Working full-time and only maybe getting an hour or so each evening if that to craft isn't much time. I try to get as much done on the weekends as I can, but that doesn't always pan out either. The good news is that I'm not working anymore so hopefully I will have more time for crafting!

I followed the tutorial pretty much exactly as Frances created it, but there were a few things I did a little differently. After making this, I know that next time I may change up a few other things. That's the beauty of her tutorials. You're mind is always thinking of different ways to either add or take away something. 

I decided to add a collaged piece to the front. I added magnets so that the whole piece just lifts off. 

This is the patterned paper I used of both sides of the spine.



On the back cover I adhered some words I cut apart from the collection.



When you open the folio you see each side and the center.

The left side opens to show a vertical waterfall with a pocket on each side that holds a photo mat.

There are two flaps that open to reveal another pocket with a mat and places for journaling. 

On the right side there's a pocket that opens to reveal a booklet for journaling. 

The first flap opens to the right and reveals two expandable pockets that will hold photos or memorabilia.

The next flap opens to reveal a page that opens to hold more photos.

The flaps with the arrows hold the photo mat in place to keep the page closed.





The next flap opens up to reveal more photo spaces.

There are also two stacked pockets with photo mats inside.

The next flap opens to the right and another one to the left. There is a pocket on each side.

Each pocket holds more photo mats. 

The final page holds a horizontal waterfall.

There's also another pocket to the side that holds a photo mat.

I cut apart one of the sentences on one of the ephemera sheets and adhered it to the back of the waterfall. 

I loved making this Gatefold Folio and will definitely make another one. I love Frances Long's tutorials!

I didn't have a lot of ephemera to decorate with. I spent time looking for stickers and other items prior to and while I was working on this. The paper collection didn't come with any stickers or chipboard pieces. I used the few items I fussy cut out of the paper sheets. The rest of the items I used dies that I had in my stash and a few odds and ends that I picked up either at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Once may daughter adds photos more stickers and ephemera can be added. 

I know this post was a little photo heavy but it's the only way to show each page in detail.

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Double Waterfall Folio

 

It's been awhile since I've posted!

That's because I broke my wrist February 8th. It was my right wrist and of course I'm right handed!

I was off work for 4 weeks, which in hindsight wasn't enough time. I should have been off at least another two weeks. I started taking the cast off last week and now am just wearing something around my wrist to keep it stable. I still wear the cast overnight. 

I still have some pain and I don't have full mobility yet. I still struggle with some every day things. 

I'm dying to start crafting again! Friday night I thought I would try to cut some chipboard to see if it bothered my wrist. Low and behold it didn't so I made this book! 

The moral of my story is....if you dog shits and it's icy out.....don't pick it up!

Now on to my book.....

This isn't my own design. I just want to get that out there right from the start.

This Folio design is by Frances Long from Your Book Of Memories. 

She is awesome! If you've ever wanted to make a book from scratch and haven't I encourage you to check out her site and see if she has something that you would love to create. I've made tons of books, some my own design and some I've followed tutorials. I've followed Frances for a long time and just recently bought some of her tutorials. She is an excellent teacher. If you've never made a book before she will guide you through the process. You can also find her on YouTube and watch her walk-through's of her books. She links you to her site if you're interested in the tutorial.

For this book I used the paper collection Fetch by Photo Play.

On the cover I used one of the cut-apart's from the collection. 

For my ribbon closure I used seam binding. I took faded jeans distress ink and dyed it. 

 

On the back cover I used two stickers from the sticker sheet. 

 

This Folio measures 6 - 9/16th inches wide by 9 - 1/2 inches tall.

 

The double waterfall will hold 26 photos. All photo mats are made for 4 x 6 photos.

I cut out the two dog photos above from one of the cardstock sheets and mounted them on black cardstock. On the first two photo mats on the waterfall I used cut-parts so those spots wouldn't be used for photos.

 

 

There are five tags that can be used for journaling. Both sides are white. 

 

I added two booklets that will each hold an additional four 4 x 6 photos. 

That brings the total of photos that this folio holds to 34!

 

After I took this photo I noticed that I have the bones on the photo on the left going in a different direction. I thought about fixing it, but the bones can go in either direction!

 

That's it! 

I love making Folios! They are my favorite. I will be making more of these in all kinds of themes!

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Travel Folio

 

I finished a travel folio I started this past Sunday. These are so fast to put together! 

I couldn't finish it all at once so I've worked on it in the evening the last few days. 

These are addicting to make! This paper collection is called Getaway by Echo Park.

I don't have any dimensional items  because I wanted to keep everything pretty flat. 

I did use some foam tape on the cover to create a pocket for the tag. 

The tag is one of the cut-a-parts from the collection. 

 

I added some of the stickers from the collection to the back.

In the pocket I added cut-a-parts from the collection.

I didn't mount them on cardstock this time.

Photos or journaling can be added to the backs of the cut-a-parts.

 

I love the papers in this collection

 

I used one sheet of patterned paper and cut it apart for the larger waterfall.

 

Two large areas for photos.

Another large area for photos.

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