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Memories of Summer Mini Album
Hello, Kristen Swain here with a summer memories album that will be sure to warm you up as you look through it during the cold winter months. I created this simple album focusing on keeping my die cut elements large, my photos about wallet sized and using bright colors. I used all cardstock so I kept costs down but was able to keep colors on each page.
Using a plain album, I decided that using spray mist would help me add background color, without the difficulty of trimming off paper at the edges of the cover. I used a lime and a jack frost color, then added in a spray and larger drops of turquoise across the front and back of the album. There is a touch of glitz as well. Then I cut some bright colorful letters for the title, adding in a bright sun as well, and I used brown for the rest of the title, so it would stand out, but not be the strongest color on the front.
I created the inside album pages by cutting 8.5 x 11 paper to fit, punching holes where I would thread the album together later. Next, I thought about which photos I wanted to use, printed them out and searched in Cricut Craft Room for images to go along with my page. Details on each page include banner pieces. These are easily cut from strips of paper that with a triangle shape notched out from the ends with scissors. Add bright coordinating buttons tied with twine bows. I kept my journaling simple, handwriting it with a journaling pen.
Simple, easy, and colorful. I hope you have enjoyed my summer album. I have left space to add more pages as we continue our summer activities.
Take care!
Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Gypsy Handheld Design Device, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Campin’ Critters, Carousel (Digital), Life is a Beach, Lite Crocs Rule, Art Deco, Something to Celebrate, Gypsy Font
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock (American Crafts), Buttons, Twine, Wiggle Eyes, Album (Creative Imaginations), Pen, Glitter, Spray Mist (Tattered Angels & Maya Road), Adhesives
Happy World Card-Making Day!
Happy World Card-Making Day to our crafty friends, everywhere! If you would like a chance to win a Cuttlebug machine, be sure to enter your Cricut cards into our WORLD CARD-MAKING CONTEST! (CLICK HERE to go to the contest post and to enter your card.) Today is the last day to enter, so be sure to get your cards entered!
Michele Kovack has created several cards to inspire you today! Check out her lovely creations below!
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COTTON CANDY CARD by Michele Kovack
Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression, Cuttlebug Machine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Carousel Lite, George & Basic Shapes
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Cardstock (cream, yellow, kraft), Patterned Paper (Imaginisce, The Girl’s Paperie), Dimensional Foam Circles, Rhinestones, Twine, Wool Felting, Glossy Accents, Glitter
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
- Cut 2 <CottonCndy> at 3 1/2″
George and Basic Shapes Cartridge:
- Use Center Point feature and Cut 1 <Circle> at 3″ and 2 1/2″
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FAIRY CARD by Michele Kovack
Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression
Cricut Cartridges Used: A Child’s Year, Elegant Edges, Mother’s Day Bouquet Seasonal
Other Supplies: Cardstock (cream, white, red, black), Polka Dot Designer Paper, Satin Ribbon, Twine, Glitter, Rhinestone Swirls, Rhinestones, Vintage Lace, Doily
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
- Cut 1 <TthFairy> at 3″
Mother’s Day Bouquet Seasonal Cartridge:
- Cut 1 <Flower26> at 3/4″ and 2 at 1″
- Select oblong feature and cut 1 <Scallop1> at 4″
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