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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Quick and Easy Christmas Gift Ideas…

Do you have a long list of gifts to make yet you are short on time? Create mini albums using the Bind-It-All and DreamKuts Innovative Tools. Cut chipboard out and cover it with your favorite pattern papers and embellishments. The page inserts were created using a single sheet of cardstock cut with the DreamKuts tool. I love the look and texture of ribbons; they look great tied to the Zutter OWires. Now you are ready for the holidays!

A tip to making these mini albums so quickly: choose coordinating colors and embellishments. By choosing similar product colors and working with one theme, the work flows faster.

I would love to hear your comments and tips for creating mini album gifts with the Zutter Bind-It-All.



Tools:
Zutter Innovative Bind-it-All, DreamKuts and Zutter Wire Cutters- Fiskars – Paper Trimmer
EK Success – Scissors
Materials:
Zutter Innovative ¾” Antique Brass O-Wires
Brads, Paint & Min-tags – Making Memories
Cardstock – Bazzill
Chipboard Title – Lil’ Davis Design
Flowers - Prima
Patterned Paper – K&Company, My Mind’s Eye, Ribbon – Making Memories, May Arts and Close to my Heart
Stockings – Hobby Lobby and Jolees by You

12 comments:

  1. This is beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. GO TRISHA!! I love the vintage mini-book. I always love to see what you come up with : )

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  3. I always enjoy seeing your projects. You are so creative and talented. The mini-books are great.

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  4. ive been meaning to make a few for my sisters this christmas.. especially ones with babies on the way.. but im always stuck at whether to leave the pages bare or at least leave a matte for the pictures they'll put.. they're all clueless with scrapbooking.. :)

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  5. Sheene,

    I left the pages blank on the mini albums pictured. A 4 x 4 size is easy for any individual; a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker to fill with photos and journaling.

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  6. Hey Tish! Your BIA projects look great! I hope you have a great holiday!

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  7. you've been a busy girl! love the vintage santa!

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  8. I just got my bind it all yesterday and I already tried my hand at 4 books which I am in love with. I think I am ready to step into the world of full fledged cover design. These are really inspirational. As everyone else said THANKS!!

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  9. Thanks so much for these ideas! :) I tend to forget when I am under the gun during the holidays to get things done. :P But these mini books are perfect and cute! :)

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