How I Love You - Mini Album by Tonya Gibbs

Hi everyone! My husband and I will be celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary in a few weeks, and I wanted to create an album that shows how much I love him. 

 

 

I love the rich vibrant colors and smooth texture of the Canvas Corp basic papers and wanted to use them for my mini. 

 

 

 

 

On the cover - I dipped a heart shaped cookie cutter in white paint and stamped the heart pattern on clear book cover stock.   I used my Bind it all and a 1/2 inch ring to bind the book together. To camouflage the rings, I tied a loose loop bow and put it on the side of a Canvas Corp red canvas flower.

 

Here is a look at a few of my favorite pages from the mini.

 

 

 

To keep the book consistent with the theme, I printed all pictures in black and white. Most of the photos used in this book were taken from my Instagram library.   They are the perfect size for a mini album.

 

 

 

The Whimsical patterns from the Canvas Corp papers, make this mini fun, and romantic.   I cut a lot of Polaroid frames from solids to help break up the busy patterns from the papers. I encourage you to also use the solids to cut small accent pieces like this Tim Holtz Mini Vintage Camera die.

  

 

 

 

For a complete walk through of the album page by page, please watch this  YouTube video.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Supply List:

Canvas Corp Papers: Black & White Damask
Red & White Mini Dots Reversed
Count Down to Kisses
Red & White Big Stripes
Red & White Swirls
Lips & Stash

Canvas Corp Misc.
Chalk Stock Tags & Ties
Red Medium Clothes Pin
Red Canvas Flower
Mixed Media Glue

Tattered AngelsValentine Chips

Die Cuts with A View:
Black & White Rose

Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations
Movers and Shapers Vintage Camera Die
Movers and Shapers Mini Butterflies Die
Bigs Die Tiny Tags and Tabs

My Favorite Things StampsMini Doilee Dies

EK Succes
Scallop Punch
Zig Zag Chain Punch
Slim Edger Dotted Wave Punch

Martha Stewart
Butterfly Punch
Swirling Lace Around The Page Punch

Provo CraftCuttlebug Embossing Folder - Flourished Frame

We Are Memory KeepersEnvelope Punch Board
Rounded Corner Chomper

Spellbinders
Grand Calibur Labels 4 die

Silhouette AmericaCameo
3 bracket File Folders by Lori Whitlock

Bind - It - All
Bind - It - All 1/2 Inch Rings      

Other:
Crocheted Red Flower
Heart Paper Clip
Button
Rhinestones 16mm
Black Lace
White Lace
Grosgrain Black and White Stitch Ribbon
Black Seam Binding
Red/White Bakers Twine
White Acrylic Paint
Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter
Black Cardstock
Red Cardstock
White Cardstock
White Gel Pen
Black Gel Pen

December Daily - by Tonya Gibbs

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!  Today starts BLACK FRIDAY and the beginning of the Holiday Season.  Every year, I try to do a December Daily, and it seems that I get started then BOOM life gets crazy, and I totally drop the ball.  This year I want to try a different approach.  I'm going to share my weekly progress here, with you guys.  Each Friday, I will share with you my pages from the week! Hopefully, this will hold me accountable, and encourage me to finish mine, while  inspiring  you to finish yours!

This year I'm using Basic Grey's 25th & Pine.  I love the vintage feel of this collection, and thought the simple patterns allowed for a lot of layering options.  As you can see the collection has lots of Yummy embellies to bring the book to life.

I created the covers during my November Ustream. My December Ustream will be Monday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 pm est,  and I will created the first few days and couple of tags.  If you have time, I hope you join us!  My channel name is:  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

 

I love the ornaments in this collection, so I wanted to use them on the covers. 

 

Chalkboards are very popular this year, so I thought it would be fun to include some in my book. 

 

 

Aren't these ADORABLE and fun? I thought this would be a cute embellishment cluster for a few of the number sets.   I have a video in the playlist showing you how to make them. 

 

 

This was an "Uh Oh" from another project that ended up being an awesome addition to this project. (Never throw away the mistakes - you just never know when they will work for something else.  Basically this is a 6 inch x 9.5 inch  sheet of red cardstock.  With an on the edge die cut from the top and the bottom.  Then I folded the bottom up to form a 6x6 square sewed the edges to make the flap into a pocket.  Then trimmed the edge with washi tape.  Now this mistake will make a great pocket for one of my days.  I may trim it out with paper, when I decided to use it. 

 

 

Follow on YouTube as well as here.

There will be weekly videos with additional tutorials and helpful hints along the way.  I've created a YouTube Play list that includes all of my Ustreams, and individual tutorials that you need to create this project with me.    There are already 8 videos in the list for you to enjoy. 

1.  November Ustream (this was recorded in 3 parts for some strange reason). Part 1
2.  November Ustream. Part 2
3.  November Ustream. Part 3
4. Coffee Staining Small tags for the books
5. Organizing yourself, FAQ, and Page 1
6. Library Pockets
7. Poinsettia tutorial
8. Polaroid Shaker frame for a few of the number sets.  

I know several who have already started sharing photos of their projects.  If you create a project inspired by this one, please be sure to share it on the Artsy Addicts Facebook page and be sure to tag me in the post, so I can admire your work. 

 

Now - I must go see if I can find some good Black Friday deals. 

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

 

Vintage Telegram Mini Album

Marion just released a new Mini Album Printable called Vintage Telegram.  If you love her Romance Novel Line with Prima Marketing, you are going to love this printable.  It is a mini album that compliments that line. You can purchase the kit at MarionSmithDesigns.com.

I couldn't wait to play with it, and I think it is an all time record for me - From printing to decorating - I created this mini in 8 hours.  WOW - can you believe it. 

 

I used the Tim Holtz vintage typewriter die for the cover.  I used utee and gold ink to give it that brass look.   Then I used several of my Spellbinders Grand Caliber Labels dies to make pockets and die cut insert pages.  Love how they add a little interest to the book.  Below are some of my favorite pages in the book.  

 

Here is a video of a page by page walk through of the mini.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Grand Mini Album

 

I am having so much fun playing with Marion Smith's Grand Mini Album Printable.  A few weeks ago I shared a layout that I created. Today I would like to share a mini album.   Here is the link to the  Grand Mini Album collection for you to download.

 

 

 

For the cover I decided to keep the design simple. This journal is being given to one of my interns at work. She is going to Italy to finish up her degree in a few months. I thought this would make a perfect travel journal, so I didn't want a lot of things on the cover that would get in the way. The cover has a jewel from Fab Scraps in the center of the bow and some of Marion's Vintage Trinkets are dangling down the ribbon.  The ribbon and jewels can be removed and replaced once the book is complete. I also included a Tim Holtz word plate that says "Enjoy the Journey".  

 

Below I wanted to share of few of the pages that I decorated.   

In this photo I wanted to share that I used a Grand Nestability die to cut some edged pages.  This gives interest, and they make great pocket pages if you want to break up some of the lined pages.

 

 

I included several pocket pages in the book, so that she may tuck memorabilia in them. I also incorporated some of the envelopes from Marion's other collections.  Garett's Tranes, Planes, and Automobile collection works great with this theme and printable.

 

 

This is one of my favorite spreads.  I love the Polaroid and banner that I cut from scraps. The frame is left open for her to add a picture. There is plenty of journal pages for her to document her journey.

 



 

This is a pocket that was an add on to the kit.  I had this butterfly die cut that someone had sent me, and it fit perfect on the page.  I used my Tim Holtz file folder on the edge die to give the note card interest.   Then finished off the page with a few Prima flowers, and a butterfly.

 

Here is a video giving detailed page by page descriptions and views.

 

 

 

I can't wait for her to return home and show me the finished mini. 

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

ATC sized Primrose Mini

A few days ago I shared with you the Primrose Mini Album that I created using Marion's digi downloads.  I loved this mini so much that I decided to make one in ATC size and keep it next to my computer as a quote book.

On the cover I used ATC sized sticky backed canvas and painted it with Santa Baby and Creme de Chocolate Glimmer Mist.  I used Marion's Vintage Trinkets for decorations and one of the new Tim Holtz phrase plates.

REDUCING YOUR IMAGES
To print the image in ATC size - in the Printer Dialog box change the Page Sizing to: Multiple pages and Pages per sheet to 1x2. Make sure the orientation is also set to Portrait. This will reduce the size of the images to half the size and give you the ATC size.

Make sure you do this with all of your add-ons, covers, and embellishments in order for them to print to scale.

Here are the two box side by side to show the difference in sizes. 

I think I want to make one of these each time I do a monthly journal. Then at the end of the year, I can share them with my scrappy friends for Christmas presents.

Thanks for stopping in today.

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomoms.com

Giveaway Winners | Thank you for Stopping By!

Hi there. 

Our fearless leader, Marion Smith, graciously offered to giveaway some of her great digital designs to a few lucky ladies who take time out of their busy schedules to visit our blog. 

Ladies, here's a big THANK YOU to you for visiting and leaving your kind words of support. You're awesome and just to let you know please email me at artsyaddicts@yahoo.com to claim your mini-album.

That's right a mini-album designed just for our giveaway winners.
 And I must say it's gorgeous. 

Image Source 

Tina Campbell - www.tinascrapcorner.blogspot.com

Scrappin Girl - www.kinziekreations.blogspot.com

Traci Lord

Jordanna DiPietro - Vigliotta - https://www.facebook.com/jordanna.carroll

Lydbug - www.lydbug.blogspot.com

Congrats again ladies. 

Sweet Crafting. 

Angela B. Carter

Journey Book

I downloaded the Journey book that Marion has available and I love this book so much. There are TONS of embellishments and so many ways you can use these supplies for something other than a book. The download comes with six signature covers that you add around your own paper to complete the signature. Instead of plain cardstock - I decided to include some of the elements from the January 31 Day Challenge downloads.

I created my cover by using upcycled denim from some old jeans. Then I edged the book with crocheted lace, and layered it on the cover.

I love the way the book turned out.

here are two videos.
Part 1 is snippets - tips from when I put the book together.



Part 2 is the walk through of the book

thank you for stopping in today
Tonya Gibbs

2012 Calendar + Bookbinding

Hi there.

Angee Butler-Carter here with another project for you.

I'm a planner. Well, I often attempt to plan but usually I end up "going with the flow" whatever that means, however I love planners and I buy one every year. With the new year upon us I decided to make my own planner this year. A few months back I happened across Kyla Roma's tutorial on how she made her own planner. She even provided the pages she designed for download. Of course I promptly downloaded them and.........forgot about them. That is until today.

Today I was inspired, motivated, and moved to action.......crafty action!

I had the pages, I had 11x14" paper, chipboard, and loads of Studio Calico kits to draw from so.......I made a planner.

Let me back up for a moment. I actually started off by watching Kyla's assembly tutorial. It's a cute fun video and it got me started and showed me how I wanted to assemble my cover.

Next I remembered a ustream that Marion filmed where she showed a bookbinding technique. A quick google search took me to the right video. M, you rock! Seriously!
Marion's video taught me how to bind my pages and attach my cover.

Being the thorough researcher that I am, here's another bookbinding tutorial for you that I found on youtube.

Now after all of that was done and watched I, finally, made a planner.

Here is the cover. It's about 99.9% finished. I just need to add the year 2012 somewhere. Suggestions?

Here are a few more pics. 

 Here is the back cover showing another picture of the binding. 

I reinforced my top and bottom stitches with extra embroidery floss (As you can see in the pics the extra knots). I used an entire skein of embroidery floss to coptic stitch my planner. I also used a large needle with an extra large eye that could accommodate the embroidery floss. 

I didn't even have to go buy supplies. I happened to have everything I needed for this project already on-hand in my craft room. The only thing I added were the printed planner sheets. Score!

In total this project took me about 2 hours to complete. That included time to watch the videos (a couple of time) and time to stitch the album in front of my computer. I just paused the videos while I stitched. I'm a slow stitcher. My first try at coptic stitching. Will definitely do more of it in the future.

I would definitely say this was an easy project. I won't be buying my yearly planners anymore. I'll be making my own. 

*All papers and embellishments were from Studio Calico monthly kits. 

Sweet Hugs. 

ABC