Pretty in Pink Girlie Mini Album

Ready for pink and some bling?!?!?! Hi everyone! This is Elizabeth from 217 Creations. I am here today as your Guest Designer.  I am so honored that Monique and Wendy have invited me over to play! This mini is so chocked full that it took over 26 pictures just be able to show you all the details. Thank you Monique and Wendy! 

 

This album was a request from my sister Gracie.  She want a mini album that she could write down memories and love notes to her husband.  She also want to be able to add photos and mementos. I just love how this turned out!

I started by creating this file on my Gypsy.  The base of the album is actually the border feature on Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art.  If you do not own this cartridge- BUY IT!  I love all the Martha Stewart cartridges.  They are so full of yummy content- several fonts, borders galore, frames, bases, shapes- I could go on and on.  I sized all the borders with Real Size On to 7.75 inches. Each page is cut with a base, mat, top layer- for both front and back.  This method of building takes more time but makes the album look fuller and more complete. I also inked all the edges of my chipboard with Ranger Paint Dabbers in Shell Pink. All the patterned paper is from DCWV All Dressed Up Stack.

I adhered all the pages together and drilled the holes for the rings with a 7Gypsies Binderie. Then I began to do all my detail and embellishment cuts.

"Time" from Graphically Speaking at 1.0 inches- Real Size Off

"Remember" from Graphically Speaking at 3.24 inches- Real Size Off

"Everyday Love" welded with Gypsy from Graphically Speaking and Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art at 1.81 inches- Real Size Off

"You and Me" Lyrical Letters at 2.29 inches- Real Size Off

All these cuts are from Home Decor. Real Size Off

Chandelier at 2.65 inches

Swirl 1 at 2.18 inches

Bracket 3.82 inches

The pockets are from Tags Bags Boxes and More at 6.18 inches

These journaling tags are from Fabulous Finds at 2.41 inches. I sized them to fit into the pockets. They will be perfect for writing those moments that my sister will not want to forget.

I folded the pockets and added some stretchy fishnet over the red cardstock for 3 of the pockets and sequin stitched pink paper to the other 3.

I used binder rings to string the pages together.  I clamped the rings closed and added ribbon. I then went to town with all sorts of goodies. Here are all the finished pages of the album. If you'd rather look at the album with a video I have added it below:

The cover has the large swirl on it.  I added lots of metal embellishments.  

 I used Stickles and stringed bead to detail out the edges.  Of course there is blingage all over. I added a metal tab from Making Memories to the top that says "Strong". The flowers are handmade from melted satin fabric.  Want to know how to make 'em? Watch this video:

So here are the inside pages.  I hope they give you lots of inspiration to make your own version! I left her plenty of room to add her own photos and journaling.  I think I will include a white Signo Pen for her to be able to write on the dark paper.

 The back cover is so pretty! I used spray adhesive to adhere the lace to the paper.  I prefer spray adhesive for delicate ribbons and cuts.

I love the cover the best! I hope she makes this album she will treasure and share with her husband.

If you would like to download this Gypsy file for free, please visit my blog at 217 Creations.

 I really appreciate all the support and thank you as always for leaving comments, following and subscribing here at Monique Griffith Designs and on my personal blog at 217 Creations.