Saturday, March 29, 2014

*Hairpin* Mini Album

Hello everyone!
Today I have another mini album to show you.  I have named this my *hairpin* album.  That's because the pages are held in with hairpins.  
I used Graphic45 *Typography* papers.  I just had an 8x8 pad, so I needed to use some of my Recollections *Memories Documented* as well.
The album measures approximately 4.5 x 6.25 inches.  There are 4 separate sections, each held in place with 2 hairpins. With belly bands, pockets, flip outs & photo mats, there's lots of room for pictures.
This is not my idea, it is another of Anne Rostad's awesome creations.  There's a video tutorial here, if you would like to make one.
There's a lot of pictures to see, so get comfy and I would love to know what you think if you care to leave a comment.

I made the rose from ivory card stock.  Annes album is fastened with a ribbon, but I chose to make a different magnetic closure for mine.



Here you can see the hairpins.

 Inside front cover & beginning of section 1
All the narrow flaps in the album are held in place with magnets.


Here is one section opened up fully, the two centre pieces are flip ups.

The end of section one (left) and beginning of section 2


end of section 2, beginning of section 3 on right

On the left is a small accordion fold insert (below)


end of section 2 on the left, beginning of section 3






Here you can see the hairpins, I managed to find longer ones at Walmart, and they are just perfect.

end of section 3, beginning of section 4
This is the *Memories Documented* paper






End of section 4 & back inside cover

Hope you have enjoyed looking at my latest creation.
Have a lovely day & come back soon.





8 comments :

Pearl said...

This is amazing Babs! You have put in a lot of effort and love in this and its beautiful :)
Pearl x

annes papercreations said...

I am so happy you could use my tutorial to create such beautiful albums. The papers are so nice put together and they both looks so gorgeous! Well done :-)
Hugs, Anne

tilly said...

what a gorgeous project and perfect papers, thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz
Tilly

Unknown said...

You have made a very beautiful card and I really love the idea of this project.
Thank you for joining our 'Anything Goes' challenge at Crafty Catz and don't forget to come back on Friday for our new challenge.
Anna xxx

deb said...

Amazing!! I'm in AWE every time mum!!
love it!!

Debi
xoxox

lotta joy said...

I believe that is perfectly beautiful, but please forgive my stupidity for asking: What do you do with these when they are finished? Is it for inserting photos?

Babs said...

Hi Lotta joy, yes, its for photos. They can be stuck down to the photo mats, and inserted in the pockets. This particular album has room for lots of 4 x 6 photo's.
Thanks for looking at my blog & leaving a comment.
Have a lovely day,
Babs

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

WOW, what a wonderful minialbum - looks like several hours of work?!
Your projects look always so very "perfect" - admirable!
Have a nice day, Babs!
Uli

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