Bottle Bag Album

Yes - you read that right...a bottle bag! This is something I have been wanting to do for a while now and yes... I have finally done it...well sort of, it just isn't actually DONE yet! But here are some pictures and the basic how to so you too can try it out!

To start you will need 5 bottle bags; 10-12 sheets of 12x12 cardstock (I used Jillibean Soup Black Bean series & some black), crop a dile, large eyelets, scoring tool, circle punch, ATG Gun (or choice of adhesive), and some misc embellishments (I used more Jillibean Soup - Journaling Sprouts Round & Square, Alphabeans, Corrugated Alphas, Bean Stock Ribbon, and plain kraft paper).

Trim your five bags to 12" (save the tops if you wish for another project, or discard).

Trim one of the sheets to 6"x12" for use on the front and back covers. Use your ATG to adhere.
Clip the five bags together firmly with some sort of fastener then use your crop a dile to punch holes evenly along the edge (I did five). Then use your crop a dile again to secure the eyelets in place.
Score the front and back covers at 3/4" (I used my ruler and scoring tool).
Adhere a variety of coordinating papers to the inside of your altered bag album. Be sure to cut your papers to 5"x12" as this will allow ease of placement within the inside pages. Use your circle punch to create openings at the top for ease of pulling out the inside pages.
Here are some of the products I will be using to junk up the album! I will bling it up, ink it up, dress it up and probably even add a photo eventually too!

Once it is all done - I will be sure to post the final results! Either way - this album can be jam packed with photos, inserts and even some memorabilia...let your imagination do the creating!

Articles

If you haven't checked it out already - head over to W2 Scrapbooking and scope out the 'Articles' section! Here you will find links to several You Tube videos for some of my favorite lines/collections.

Many times you see something you like but simply just don't know what to do with it or even how to do it! Many of these links will solve that problem! You never know - you may even get inspired!

In the words of a very creative gentleman....Enjoy the Journey!

Spring Retreat!

Spring Scrapbook Retreat @ Tomahawk Ag Centre
April 30 (12 noon) – May 2, 5 pm 2010

Come join us for a weekend of creative fun! Camping is available (no hookup). Door prizes, goody bags, break out classes, on site store, and more!

Weekend includes: Friday night pizza and snacks; dinner Saturday night; Saturday & Sunday continental breakfast; Lunch Saturday and Sunday.
Register and pay before April 10, 2010 for $125.00. After April 10, price is $150.00. Registration only accepted until April 23, 2010.

Can’t make it for the entire weekend? Come Saturday only after 10 am and stay for the day for $85.00. Lunch and dinner included, as well as goody bags! (Note: same deadlines apply)!

Have a page, project, card or album you just love? Bring it along and display it on our “Inspirations” table. All participants will receive a free gift.

To register:

Call Judy at 780-339-2407 or by email: jshepel@telusplanet.net

Anita at 780-339-3761 or by email: berger.anita69@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Goodies Galore!

Finally - new product is once again arriving! After a long wait - new product has once again filled my shelves (and floor)!

My Mind's Eye newest release is the Lush Collection - I have brought in three of the top colors - Red, Brown and Green!

There are four double sided printed cardstocks and two single sided flocked papers per line. The album covers and chipboard stickers are also flocked! Can you say TEXTURE! You can combine it all and make a great altered album - but of course don't be limited by colors! Why not mix it up a bit and use a variety of colors of the same pattern, mix it up some more and use a totally different colors and patterns throughout! Want to see some inspiring work with this line - check out this blog she has done an amazing job !

What else you say? How about some more Graphic 45! G45 has come out with three new collections - On the Boardwalk, A Perfect Gentleman and Le' Romantique. What a way to bring the old in with the new!

The paper pads are available in two convenient sizes - 12x12 and 8x8

Need some inspiration on how to use this line or any other G45? Why not check out thier company blog - it is loaded with ideas and inspiration!

Tim Holtz has come out with yet again more inspiration with his amazing cling mount stamp sets! His collections never cease to inspire me and I am sure will do the same for you.

Be sure to check out the store for more of his new collection in stock now!

Teresa Collins - what can I say about here...how about WOW! She has released four new collections this winter and I have a wonderful selection! Kits, papers, ribbons, transparencies, chipboard - check it out!

Mr & Mrs

Chic Bebe Boy

Chic Bebe Girl

Welcome Home
Whether you want to do a kit album (or make your own altered album) or simply use the papers and products on your next layout or project - there is more inspiration here than you can even imagine. Have fun. Here are some blogs to get some more inspiration on these products Teresa Collins and SNR

Oh - and now comes good ol' Jenni Bowlin! This woman never leaves me uninspired! She too has a love for vintage products. This time around she has some great ones.

Buttons, Butterflies, Pins and of course more BINGO!

Check out Jenni Bowlin's Inspiration Blog for some amazing ideas (and inspiration of course)!

Be sure to head over to the store and check out the over 100 new items just added today!