Designer Melissa Inman demonstrates her technique for creating a special album that pays tribute to dear old dad. Materials: Kolo mini-album
7 wallet-sized photos
die-cut letters
craft knife
adhesive
ruler
pencil
journaling pen
two sheets of cardstock
- Starting at the back of the mini-album — on the very last page. Begin by measuring 1/2" from edge, and use pencil and ruler to lightly draw a line at the measurement (figure A).
- Then, on the next page, mark at the 1/2" and 1" intervals. Continue measuring and marking (adding a 1/2" from each previous guideline) throughout the book until all pages have been measured and marked with guides. To double-check your measurements , take a look at the first page of the album: lines should be positioned at 3" and 2-1/2" from the right edge.
- Once all guidelines have been drawn, begin adhering letters (figure B). Place the "R" at 1/2" inch guide on the last page, "E" at 1" guide on the next page, and so on. Stagger letters up from bottom (moving up 3/4" for each placement ), carefully checking placement on the previous page before adhering. Continue until all letters have been positioned and adhered. The final letter — "F" — placed on the first page, should be placed approximately 3" from the bottom.
- Once all letters have been adhered, use craft knife to cut away excess page around the letter. Cut along guideline first -- taking care to cut just up to the letter, but not through it (figure C). Then, cut around outer edge of letter . Repeat technique for all letters. Erase any errant pencil marks
- Next, begin mounting small photos on coordinating mats. Add clear plastic photo corners to edges of mat and mount to page (figure D).
- Finally, journal below each picture. Begin with pencil, then go over writing in ink. Erase any errant pencil marks.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary Next: Creating a Baby Brag Book
RESOURCES :
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
GUESTS :
Melissa Inman
Editor
Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbooks, Etc.
Website: www.bhgscrapbooksetc.com
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