What an ADORABLE mini album! Baby mini albums have always been my favorite, and this new Making Memories line is PERFECT for creating an adorable album for your little one. The new line is calledPitter Patter. We carry tons of brads, stickers, and other embellishments that coresspond with this line, but putting them all together is the fun part! I have the instructions typed below, or you can click on the picture below to see the orginals!! Heather made this album while at CHA, and ever since we’ve had this line in its been flying off the shelves. We thought that this mini album would be a good source of ideas, for those who might have been stumped!
Tools Needed: Adhesive- liquid or other
Bone Folder
Paper Piercer
Paper Trimmer
Poop Dots
Scissors
Slice Cordless Digital Designer
Slice Cutting Mat
Slice Embossing Kit
Slice MS+ Baby Design Card
Slice Animal Cracker Design Card
Slice-Cutting (Baby Card):
1. insert the Baby design card and cut a 3″ baby onesie on the right side of one of the 6″h x 9″w kraft pieces. Position the slice at the top of the page as shown above. the top edge of the cardstock should be in line with the blue/pink edge of the slice. The right edge of the cardstock shoul dbe in line with the right edge of the label on the back of the Slice.
2. Die-cut the word ‘baby’ at 3″ out of kraft cardstock.
3. die-cut a 3″ baby rattle out of kraf tcardstock and out of solid blue patterened paper preserving text block to use on front cover.
4. Die-cut two 1& 1/2″ hands out of orange newsprint patterned paper. Use the mirror function for one hand. Die cut on FAR left or right side of paper preserving center section.
5. Deboss a 2 1/2″ bow on white or silver metallic paper then use shawdow feature to cut out the bow.
-To do this, place metallic paper facing up on embossing mat. Lightly trace around Slice machine with pencil before debossing. After switchingto the cutting blade and selecting the shadow feature, place slice exactly where you traced. Remember to turn your mat over for the glass & embossing sides! 6.Die-cut a 2 1/2″ heart diaper pin out of kraft cardstock
7.Die-cut a pin using the shadow feature out of orange newsprint patterend paper.
Animal Crackers Card: 1. Insert Animal Crackers card and die cut a 2″ arrow out of blue check patterend paper cutting on FAR left or right side preserving the center section.
2.Die-cut a 2″ star button out of glittered trails patterened paper.
Die-cut a 3″ open scalloped circle out of stars patterned paper,
Embellish Your Die Cuts: 1. Create a shaker box out the baby rattle.
a. Trace circle part of kraft rattle on orange newsprint patterned paper then cut.
b. Cut off handle portion of blue baby rattle. Glue circle portion to rattle on transparency then cut and glue to the kraft side of the blue/kraft rattle.
c. Place thin strips of foam tape all around edge of orange circle.
d. Add white beads inside foam tape.
e. Place kraft/blue/transparency rattle on top of foam tape, making usre all the edges are sealed.
f. Wrap star brad around hangle, tucking prongs up so they are not seen.
2. Paper piece safety pin:
a. Cut heart portion from orange safety pin and adhere to kraft safety pin.
b. Add star brads, tucking prongs up so they are not seen
Assemble Album:
1. Fold six of the nine 6″h x 9″w kraft cardstocks in hald, then die-cut onesie piece.
2. Punch a 1″ hald circle in the top right side on one of the kraft blocks.
3. Adhere to a 6″h x 9″w unfolded kraft piece one hald of one folded block (#1) to the back left side. Repeat the same with the right side (#2) making sure uncreased edges meet in the middle. Reinforce the back section by adhering a 6″h x 9″w to the base creating a seamless black portion.
Left Side Pages of the Album: 1. Adhere a folded blakc (3#) on top of the first block (#1) that was glued to the left side.
2. glue the sides and bottom of the onesie die cut page (#4) to the top folded block (#3), creating a see-through poket page
Right Side Pages of the Album: 1. Take the folded block with the half circle punched out on the right side (#) and glue the LEFT side of the block on top of block #2.
2. Glue the sides and bottom of the half-circle side to another folded block creating a poket page.
The Left and Right Covers: 1. Cut the last 6″h x 9″w kraft block in half and adhere to the front of the book to reinforce.
Add Patterned Papers: -Cover of Album: 1. Adhere two 5 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w circle patterned papers to the front of the book, centered on each page.
2. Adhere a 2 1/4″h x 3 1/4″w text patterned paper block to the front left of the cover at an angle.
3. Adhere a 6″h x 12″w organge diagonal patterned paper to the back pf the album wrapping around the left and right sides of the book. -Left Side Pages of Album: 1. Page One: Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w text paper to the center of the page.
2. Page Two: adhere the two 1″h x 4 1/2″w strip deco papers to the page 1/4″ from the to pand 1/4″ from the bottom.
3. Page Three: adhere the 4 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w alpha block paper to the center of the page.”
4. Page Four” Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 2 1/4″w stripe paper to the center of the page. Cut the orange circle paper for the pocket. Glue the sides and bottom to page four, creating a pocket. -Right Side Pages of Album: 1. Page one: adhere the 5 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w animal paper to the center of the page.
2. Page Two: Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w growth chart patterned paper to the center of the page.
3. Page Three: Adhere tje 5″h x 4 1/4″w stripe patterned paper 1/4″ from the bottom.
4. Page Four: Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 4 1/4″w blue word paper to the center of the page. -Back Pages Of The Album: 1. cut off the edges of the 5 3/4″h x 12″w Sweet Baby Paper. Cut the right side between the T and E in “Gazette.” Cut the left side between the S and W in “sweet.” Save all the pieces.
2. Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 8 3/4″w Sweet Baby paper to the center of the page.
3. Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 3 1/2″w orange diagonal stripe patterned paper to the left and right pages.
4. Adhere the end pieces of the sweet baby patterned paper to the indise of the left and right pages.
Create Tags: 1. Adhere the 5 3/4″h x 3 1/2″w star patterned paper to a 6″h x 3 1/2″w kraft cardstock.
2. Adhere the 5 1/2″h x 3 1/2″w blue mini check paper to a 6″h x 3 1/2″w kraft cardstock.
3. Adhere the 4 3/4″h x 3 1/2″w orange diagonal paper to a 5″h x 3 1/2″w kraft cardstock.
4. Add a tab to the star tag y cutting two blokcs from the alphabet block apper. Adhere these back to back then adhere to the top of the star tag.
Decorate Your Album: 1.Select stickers and put on solid patterned paper or cardstock then cut out shape and adhere to album.
2. Adhere die-cuts to your album. Use foam tape on shapers for added dimension.
a. “Baby” letters on cover.
b. Baby Rattle on cover.
c. Hands on right page 2.
d. Bow on left page 4.
e. Arrow on right page 4.
f. Scalloped circle on left page 5.
g. Star on right page 5.
h.Heart pin on right page 5.
i. Adhere trim, flet embellishments, button, and photos.
While going through my everyday routines, I’ve come across a few very CLEVER and super cute Christmas ideas. They don’t even necessarily have to be used for the holiday, but could be made using a variety of different products from any company. Just a few fun and easy gift ideas to help us get through these last few days!
Glass Tile Charm Tutorial
1. Choose an image from either scrapbook paper, or one of your personal photos that fits your glass tile. 2. Apply Diamond glaze over the textured side of the glass, place image on the textured side of the glass so you can see the image through the non textured side of glass. Work out air bubbles by applying pressure. Let Dry.
3. Trim any excess paper off with scissors.
4. If your paper is not 2 sided or if you do not like the image on the reverse, use any metallic looking paper stock for the backing of the pendant by applying a thin layer of Diamond Glaze or Mod Podge over the back of the paper or photo you used for the pendant. Apply the metallic paper to the back of your pendant. Let Dry.
5. Apply diamond glaze to the back of the glass pendant to protect it and give it a glossy look. You may also use any sealant that dries clear (it does not have to be diamond glaze.)
6. Attach a stainless steel bail with crazy glue, to the back of pendant. Let dry.
7. Enjoy wearing and getting nice compliments on your unique creation.
Here is another gift idea for under $10 that will surely warm your heart. Today Laura Vegas shows us how to make this fun cocoa tin for the holidays.
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Cinnamon stick jar
1. Purchase a jar of cinnamon sticks and peel off the store label.
2. Cut a rectangle from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card and adhere to the jar.
3. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha letter stickers to label the jar “cinnamon sticks.”
4. Tie some string to the top of the jar.
 Cocoa powder pouches and marshmallow pouch
1. Purchase cocoa powder and mini marshmallows and add to clear baggies. Seal shut.
2. Cut a scalloped square from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Fold in half.
3. Wrap some string around one side of folded square and adhere over the top of the bags.
4. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha stickers to label what is inside of bag.  Metal tin box and tag 1. Cut two tag shapes of varying sizes from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Adhere to each other using pop dots.
2. Using Making Memories’ glitter letter stickers and tiny alpha stickers to put the recipient’s name on the tag.
3. Add a small Fa La La glitter foam tree sticker to the tag.
4. Tie a Fa La La trim around the tin and add the tag using a safety pin.
As you are preparing your holiday gifts, try this great idea. Make your holiday bows using double-sided paper.
Cut double-sided paper to 3″ x 12″.
Cut into 1/2″ x 12″ strips and punch small holes near ends as well as every 3 7/8″ increments.
Slip end hole of strip onto brad.
Take next hole on strip, loop up towards brad, twist outward 180 degrees and slip onto brad.
Repeat for remaining holes and strips, then open prongs of brad to securely hold paper.
Adjust loops for even spacing.
If additional loops are desired and first brad is at capacity, use second brad to create additional loops then glue to center of first loop arrangement.
Supplies: Brads, St. Nick paper, and Pebble Brads: Making Memories
I thought i might give a few more project ideas , as well as an FAQ video for those of you who already use Glimmer mists. I think these projects help show how versatile this product is and how you don’t only have to use it for scrapbooking. While making a Halloween wreath this year, Heather was having a difficult time finding fake black roses, so instead of doing with out, or spending way too much money on them, she bought some fake white roses and sprayed them with Raven Glimmer Mist and created her own black roses. This is just one idea of how glimmer mists can work for any project you might have!!
You may have read some of our tweets over the summer and seen that Heather had the opportunity to meet and take a class from Tim Holtz. Now, you lucky readers, we are giving you the instructions to this fabulous class. Heather said she has never taken such a fun class. She loved getting to work with all the Tim Holtz products, and learning tons of new skills. If you ever get the chance to, we recommend taking it! He’s a crafting genius, and i think you will be able to tell from this mini-album.
Supplies:
RANGER:
Craft Sheet
Distress Inks
Distress Crackle Paint
Glossy Accents
Multi-medium
Sticky Back Canvas
Perfect Pearls
Mini Mister
Heat-It Craft Tool
Cut N Dry Foam
Steps For Distress Stickled Grunge:
1.Remove Grungeboard pieces from sheet
2.Tap ink blending tool on to distress ink pad
3.Lightly rub ink over grungeboard pieces.
4.Apply a dab of distress stickles to inked grunge.
5.Wipe a thin layer over grunge with your finger.
6.Allow to dry completely. *Note: You may dry with heat tool.*
Steps for covering grungeboard:
1.Working on craft sheet, dip cut n dry foam into multi-medium.
2.Wipe a thin layer on to grungeboard cover.
3.Immediately place music paper over grunge cover to the right of the holes.
4.Repeat for back cover placing music paper upside down.
5.Tear off excess paper from around grunge covers.
6.Once pages are dry, sand excess paper off with sanding grip.
7.Remove backing from printed sticky back canvas and place on the left edge of grunge covering the holes.
8.Left outside edge of sticky back canvas and apply a thin layer of multi-medium to grunge and press canvas back down.
9.Tap ink blending tool into distress ink and ink grunge covers.
10.Apply rock candy distress stickles and spread with finger.
11.Repeat above steps for back cover.
Steps for rock candy distress crackle paint:
1.Stamp or print image onto cardstock.
2.Shake distress crackle paint,
3.Apply a medium coat of paint over paper.
4.Allow to dry and crackle.
5.Ink over cracks with distress ink using ink blending tool to work ink into the cracks.
Steps for dabber resist grunge:
1.Remove grungeboard from sheet.
2.shake adirondack paint dabber.
3. Remove clear cap and dab paint on to stamp.
4. Lightly swipe stamp with dabber to blend paint.
5.Stamp image onto grundeboard and dry with heat tool.
6.ink over grunge with distress ink using ink blending tool.
7.Mist paper towel with water from mini mister and wipe ink from grunge to bring paint color back to the surface.
Steps for pearlized grunge:
1.Dip brush into perfect pearls.
2.tap brush on craft sheet to remove excess pearls
3. Brush perfect pearls over inked grunge.
4.Lightly mist over grunge with water to set powders.
Steps for putting it all together!:
1.Attach numerals with long fasteners.
2.Adhere grungeboard pieces with glossy accents.
3.Secure crackled calendar with tiny attacher.
4.Attach flowers with long fasteners.
5.Assemble book and secure with included book rings.
 Hello Halloween Lovers! Imaginisce just sent me these few Halloween party favors and decorations. If you’re like me you love ANYTHING Halloween! I thought that these little projects were a great way to show off Imaginisce’s new Halloween line: Spooky Town. It also gives you the chance to decorate for the super fun holiday!
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 Caramel Apple Kit Bag Topper
Supplies
• 6†x 5 5/8†black cardstock
• 1″ x 5 5/8″ Bestitched strip #001766
• 3″ x 4″ Bestitched strip (backside)
• Spooky Town Chipboard Stickers #0001773
• Assorted Ribbon
 • Cello Bag
 • Popcicle Sticks & Caramels
Instructions
1. Fold black cardstock in half to create topper.
2. Adhere or sew orange side of paper to topper as shown.
3. Adhere or sew striped strip to topper.
4. Punch two holes to left side of header and string with ribbon (this will hold the sticks).
5. Print out phrase on white cardstock, trim and ink edges with black ink.
6. Place chipboard piece on topper.
7. Fill a cello bag with caramels and place topper on bag with adhesive or staples.
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Paper Bag Spooky Town Card
Supplies
• 4†x 4†Boo Whooo?! strip #001764
• 4″ x 4″ Bestitched strip #001766
• 3″ x 4″ Monster Mash strip #001763
• Any Spooky Town Snag ‘em Stamps (Bat #001769 and Spider #001770 shown here)
• Brown Lunch Bag
• Assorted Flower
• i-Top Large Brad
Instructions
1. Fold paper bag 4 1/2″ from open end.
2. Ink edges of all paper with black ink.
3. Adhere Bestitched paper strip to left side of front of card.
4. Adhere Boo Whooo?! paper to inside, center of the card.
5. Stamp inside of card.
6. Adhere Monster Mash paper strip to right flap of bag.
7. Create i-Top Brad with punched out image from Boo Whooo?! paper.
8. Place brad through flower and bag.
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Halloween Coffin Invitation/Card
Supplies
• 2- 5†x 9†Black Cardstock
• 5″ x 9″ Boo Whooo?! (backside) #001764
• 9″ x 12″ Monster Mash strip #001763
• 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ Bestitched strip #001766
• Spooky Town Chipboard Stickers #001773
• Witches’ Brew Rub-ons #001775
Instructions
1. Trim corners off of both pieces of black cardstock to create coffin shape.
2. Trim Monster Mash and Boo Whooo?! (backside) papers 1/8″ smaller then your card’s coffin shape and mount to black cardstock.
3. Attach coffin shapes together along top edge.
4. Adhere skeleton chipboard shape to scrap of yellow paper and mount to front of card.
5. Adhere striped paper strip to front of card & inside of card.
6. Place “Happy Halloween” rub-on on white strip and mount to front of card.
7. Place “Spooky Town” to scrap of orange paper.
8. Using chipboard shapes, create your message inside and embellish as desired.
Have you heard about Basic Grey’s lasted product? For all you card makers out there here is a product I know you are going to LOVE. Basic Grey has started to create greeting card kits to go with their paper lines. After a long, stressful day last week I was in dire need of some scrap time. I grabbed the June Bug card kit and sat down to watch Project Runway. My two favorite things; Scrapbooking and fashion! The cards took only about 30 minutes and I ran to grab another kit The results look like these cards took much longer to create than they did, and it was the perfect way to unwind!
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Aren’t these cards just adorable! They would be a perfect way to brighten a friends day J ENJOY SCRAPPERS!
I discovered a lady by the name of Marion, the other day. She has many different video tutorials for some of the most unique projects I’ve ever seen!! They are to die for cute, and super functional!! I showed one a few days ago, and had to show another one.Today the one I choose is called the paper bag album. As I was looking through her tutorials, this one definitely caught my eye. The name intrigued me so I decided to watch it! The album is super easy to make and the outcome is FABULOUS!!! I CANNOT wait to try this out for my self!! You wont have to go buy any materials! And you will not be disappointed!
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The results look like these cards took much longer to create than they did, and it was the perfect way to unwind! 
