Bella Blvd | Delight in His Day mini album...

Hey Everyone!

I'm just checking in here with a quick step by step mini album using one sheet of cardstock and the super cute Bella BLVD & Illustrated Faith | Delight in His Day collection!

This mini folds down to 4"x4". I will attach a copy of the Pinterest template I found on line as well as the instruction. The original blog post can be found here. This link is for the base mini album only.

Instructions are as follows:

First cut along all the lines (that are not dotted) and then fold:
A: fold top center to the right. apply adhesive to top and bottom edges of right square and attach to create a pocket.
B: fold down.
C: fold top left square down. Apply adhesive to right and bottom edges of center left square and attach to create a pocket. fold under center square.
D: fold to the right.
E: fold bottom right square to the left.
F: fold edge of square to the right on 1" mark. apply adhesive to flaps to create two pockets.
G: fold bottom left square to the right.
Fold up to close.

Once the base cardstock mini has been created, I have added 3.75" squares of patterned paper to each 4"x4" section. Keep in mind though as you fold the card, to line up the patterned papers so they don't appear upside down as the mini is opened.

Folding the mini back to the 4"x4" size can be a little tricky. It might take a few tries to get it to lay flat or find the right way to fold it in on itself. *grin* I had to this attempt several times!

Finally embellish using the gorgeous paper pieces from Delight in His Day and those fun puffy heart stickers!!

I have left room in this mini for several photos measuring 3"x2", but I am sure you can easily substitute a 4"x4" paper for a square Instagram photo.

Have fun putting your album together! Once you have all the supplies sitting in front of you, it takes next to no time to create.  Thanks for visiting..x

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products used:

Delight in His Day | Raise Me Up, Sprinkled with Bliss, Topnotch, Happy Heart, Believe It, Borders, 3x4s; Paper Pieces; Fundamental Stickers; Tip Ins; IF Enamel Hearts; BB Little Bits White Little Bits; Puffy Heart Stickers: Ice Mix; Snapshots | Pajama Day.

other - ink, foam dots.

Bella Blvd | Secrets of the Sea (BOY)...

Hey everyone! Bella Blvd have released some absolutely gorgeous collections lately. Have you had the chance to check them out???

This week I've been playing with SECRETS OF THE SEA. Heads up! There is both a boy version AND a girls one! How spoilt are we??! 

I am going to say this straight off the bat!! I love these collections. Especially the boy one. It is so bright and fresh and fun and all the good stuff! *grin* I just want to play with it all. of. the. time!!

The paper pieces are a standout feature. For my latest layout, I think I could have added the entire packet!

I restrained myself though....  *wink*

"You, Me & the Sea"

Head on over to the Bella blog to see the inspiration that has been shared this week...x

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supplies:

cardstock - Bazzill; patterned paper - Secrets of the Sea (Boy); alphabets - Bella BLVD Tiny Text, Wonky Alphabet; embellishments - Bella BLVD: paper pieces, enamel dots, puffy stickers, 6x8 paper pad; tools - IF watercolour, machine stitching, typewriter.

Big Picture Classes | Color Play...

Coming Soon to Big Picture Classes....

products used: Bella Blvd, Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper, Bazzill cardstock.

I'm so excited! Color Play will be available this Monday. Stay tuned..x

Big Picture Classes

Bella BLVD | Easter Thank You...

Hey Friends! I just wanted to share these 3x4 thank you cards I created last week. They're just in time for Easter! I want my friends to know how much I appreciate them. This was such a simple idea that I made them in less than an hour. 

I started with some base cardstock and grabbed the Illustrated Faith | Seed of Faith collection. I just adore the colours!

I was also drawn towards using the gorgeous Seeds of Faith paper pieces as well. Creating layers was easy by mounting them on foam dots!

Behind each cluster of paper pieces (die cuts) I added a simple 1.5" circle, punched from coordinating cardstock.

Add some twine and a few puffy heart stickers and these cards practically make themselves!! *grin*

Thanks for visiting today! I hope I've inspired you to pull out some supplies and play over the Easter weekend..x

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Supplies:

patterned paper - Illustrated Faith Seeds of Faith; cardstock - bazzill, American Crafts; embellishments - Bella Blvd Puffy Heart stickers, Illustrated Faith Seeds of Faith paper pieces; alphas - Bella Blvd Tiny Text Alphabets; other - twine, staple, foam dots.