Here is what is in my studio today; a fun mini album that was recently shared on the Bind-It-All blog.
It is summer, and being from Florida, most expect beach themes from me. Unfortunately, I am not a beach girl. I burn in minutes and I hate sand. Give me trees and mountains any day.
I just returned home from CHA and I’ll have a few things to share soon. This time I worked quite a bit and didn’t get to take to many pictures. Unlike last year’s Summer CHA experience.
The day before CHA started last summer, I went into go into Chicago and experience THE CITY! And it was so very hot (as it was again this year), but it was exhilarating for me – the sights, the sounds, the smells, the people!
Summer in the City
I had so much fun listening to this song and building my own mini album using Spellbinder dies designed by Donna Salazar. I used Creative Book Pages One and Two as well as a few butterflies from her Wonderful Wings Grand Nestabilities collection. Hit play and you can listen along with me. I bought the song to enjoy when I want now.
I created this mixed media album using chipboard for the back page to give my book stability as well as a variety of papers, tags, time card, plastic baggy, envelopes, and a piece of raw canvas.
Before I show you the entire album, I thought I’d share some of the creation process.
I used Zutter Chipboard cover for the back page of my album. This provided structure and stability for my mixed album. However, 8×8 was larger than I wanted, so I used my Zutter Kutter to cut down the board to 7 x 7 and then I rounded two outer corners with the Zutter Corner Rounder. This Zutter Corner Rounder is great for heavy chipboard and clipboard wood.
I inked edges and embossed a few embellishments using various products from ClearSnap. I also colored and shaded with some with Faber-Castell Gelatos, even while using the die as a stencil.
I had so much fun putting this album together. It is bright and happy and very summery to me.
Want to peek inside my album? Click on pics for a closer view.
Just look at all that layered yumminess. What are your plans for this summer? Will you make a summer album? Make sure to share on the BIA Facebookpage if so. We love seeing your creations using Zutter products.
This is such a fun book and so full of detail! I have a zutter and I have never really used it to make a fun mini book. Thanks for sharing all the pages – I look forward to using this as inspiration to make a fun vacation book with my zutter.
Susan, you should definitely be playing with your Bind-It-All. If you need any help, just message me. I just completed the Zutter certification course too, so I’d be thrilled to help.
OOHH! So summery yummery! TFS.
Love this, Cheryl! I love all the yummy layers and the neat textures you’ve created here. Of course, I enjoyed the song and the pic of the 45 as well. Brings back memories for sure!
Glad you liked the project and the song, Theresa. I bought it and saved it to my Ipod too.
I love the colors. So bright and happy!
I love all the colors. This is such a lovely project! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Thanks, Peggy and Laura. I tried to use bright summer colors for this and it was so much fun to put together
Really, really pretty summer colors….
Thanks, Jacquelynne. It was out of my norm for colors, but I do have to admit I’m loving it.
OMG Cheryl! You always inspire me. This album is amazing in every way. I totally want that corner rounder now. very cool!
I am blushing, Holly. You are so sweet. The Zutter Corner Round-It-All is great for chipboard and heavier pieces, but remember that it does not work for regular paper unless you have a big stack of them. It is especially made for cutting thicker pieces.
I love all of the details in this project!
Thank you, Ann. This is one of my most favorite mini albums because of all the little pages I added.
Cheryl this is amazing — so much dimension and bright color — LOVE it!
Thank you, Cat. I’m usually not so bright, but am looking to grow and change.
This is so cute. I will definitely be doing this one!
Come over and make one with me. I’ll share my dies, LaWanda.