This Guy Folio and 15,000 Subscriber Giveaway

Check out this video to see my new Folio. If you want to purchase the Folio please leave me a message on my Facebook page. Details to enter giveaway in description of video.

I hope you enjoy and good luck!!

Paper bag/Envelope Mini Album- Part 1

Here is part one of this tutorial. The pages made from recollections paper bags which can be purchased at Michaels.

Paper Bag/ Envelope Mini Album Share | Garden Party Walkthrough of this album. I suggest you watch this first then the tutorial.


LG Paper bag
4 1/2 x 7 3/4
7  7/8 x 11 Score on 11 at 4 1/4, 8 1/2
8 x 9 score on 9 side at 4 1/2
2 cut at 8 x 5 1/4 score on 5 1/4 side at 1/2
2 cut ta 8 3/8 x 4 1/4 score on 4 1/4 side at 1/2
9 x 2 1/2 score on 9 side at 1/2 and 8 1/2 and 2  1/2 at 1/2

Small Paper bag
2 cut at 4 x 6 1/2 score on 4 at 1/2
9 3/4 x 6 1/2 score on 9 3/4 at 3 1/4, 6 1/2
7 1/2 x 2 1/4 score on   7 1/2 at 1/2 & 7 nd 2 1/4 side at 1/2

Part 1 of the mini which are the pages made from paperbags. In my album I made 2 of each size.

I will try to remember to put part 2 here. If I don't you can look on my YouTube channel for it. Should be after this video.

Rugged Mini Album

Here is an album I made using the Rugged paper from Authentique. I don't often do "manly" albums so this was fun. It's perfect for fathers day!

Covers – Cut out of medium weight chipboard

2 -5 ½ x 7 ½     Spine 2 x 7 ½

Base Pages – Cut out of 65 pound cardstock
4 – 8 x 5 Score on 8” side at ½ & 7 ½
4 – 7 x 5

Page 1

11 x 7 Score on 11” side at ½, 5 ½ & 9 ½

2 – 1 ½ x 1 Score on 1” side at ½

Page 2 and 3

7 x 5 ½  Score on 5 ½ side at ½
5 – 5 ½ x 5 Score on 5 ½ side at ½
4 x 1 ½ Score on 4” side at ½ & ¾

Page 4

6 ½ x 5 Score on 6 ½ side at ½ & 5

4 ½ x 5 Score on 4 ½ side at ½
6 x 3 Score on 6” side at ½ & 5 ½ and 3” side at ½
2 – 1 x 1 ½ Score on 1” side at ½

Page 5

11 x 7 Score on 11” side at ½, 5 & 9
2 – 2 x1 Score on 1” side t ½

Page 6 and 7

7 x 5 ½ Score on 5 ½ side at 1/2
7 x 5 Score on 5” Side at 1/2
7 x 4 ½  Score on 4 1/2 side at 1/2
7 x 4 Score on 4” side at ½

Page 8

11 x 7 Score on 11” Side at ½ , 5 ½ & 9
2 – 1 ½ x 1 Score on 1” side at ½

Here is a tutorial on how I make my covers and attach the pages. Keep in mind the measurements ae not the same as this album but you can use the measurements listed above and follow the same steps to make the covers.

Making covers and attaching pages’ tutorial  https://youtu.be/pJihuBczqx8

Bo Bunny | Calendar Girl Mini Album

Well here is the tutorial on how I made the pages and inserts for this mini album.

You will need card stock cut to:
8 1/4 X 6 1/4
9 1/4 X 6 1/4 Score on 9 1/4 side at 1/2 and 8 3/4
This is the page of the album

2 cut at 2 1/4 X 2 3/4 score on 2 3/4 side at 1/2
2 cut at 3 1/4 X 3 3/4 score on 3 3/4 side at 1/2
2 cut at 3 /4 X 4 3/4 score on 4 3/4 side at 1/2
These are the flaps for the album page. You will put one of each on each side of the page.

1 cut at 8 X 6 1/4 this is for the page insert

2 cut at 4  1/4 X 4 3/4 score on 4 3/4 side at 1/2
2 cut at 6 3/4 X 4 1/4 score on 6 3/4 side at 1/2
These are for the Page insert. You will put one on each side.

#pawgustart baby little safari mini album

Hello all.

This months art festival by the Creative Arts Collaboration is animal themed.  Be sure to search #pawgustart on YouTube to find hundreds of other videos from talented artist in every medium. 

The measurements for my album is 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 the spine is 2 1/2 x 8 1/2. 

I created 6 pages. 
The base pages are 9 x 8 and 8 x 8- score on the 9" side at 1/2 and 7 1/2 . 
The left flap is cut to 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 - score on the 4 1/2 side at 1/2 
The right flap is cut to 8 x 6 1/2 - score on the 6 1/2 side at 1/2
the flap on the back page is 8 1/2 x 8 - score on the 8 1/2 side at 1/2

The video will be posted here once it's finished uploading to YouTube.  Feel free to check out my YouTube Channel for Baby mini album tutorial part 1 - Little Safari- #pawugstart

if not uploaded when reading this

Summer Vibes Folio

Here is the latest folio I've made using the kit from ARTrageous Necessities.  Check out her site to order your kit now. WWW.artrageousnecessities.com


and the measurements
1 cut at 6 x 8
2 cut at 5 1/2 x 8
     Score on 5 1/2 side at 1/2 and 1 1/2
2 cut at  9 x 4 1/2
     Score on  9" side at 1/2 & 8 1/2 and on the 4 1/4 side at 1/2
2 cut at 6 1/4 x 8
     Score on 6 1/4" side at 1/2
2 cut at  4 3/4 x 8
     Score on 4 3/4" side at 1/2
2 cut at 5 1/4 x 4 1/4
     Score on 5 1/4" side at 1/2 & 4 3/4 and on the 4 1/4 side at 1/2

Simple Stories Summer Vibes folio

I have teamed up with Suzanne at ARTrageous Necessities again to bring you this awesome kit.  I have designed a 6 x 8 folio that goes great with this paper collection. What a fun way to capture your summer vacation memories.

#lovesummerart 2015- Folio

If you haven't heard of #lovesummerart check out this video first. 

I plan on making a folio and wanted to give my blog readers the measurements first so if you wanted to craft along the video's you will have everything cut and ready to go. 

8 x 10

2 cut at 8 1/2 x 10 Score on 8 1/2 side at 1/2 & 1 1/2

7 x 10 score on 7 side at 1/2

2 cut at 7 x 6 score on 7 side at 1/2 and 6 side at 1/2 & 5 1/2

2 cut at 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 score on 7 1/2 side at 1/2 & 7 and on 5 1/2 side at 1/2

2 cut at 7 x 5 1/2 score on 5 1/2 side at 1/2

9 x 5 1/2 score on 9 side at 1/2 & 8 1/2 and 5 1/2 side at 1/2

11 x 6 score on 11 side at 1/2 & 10 1/2 and 6 side at 1/2

4 cut at 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 score on 4 1/2 side at 1/2 and 4 and on the 5 1/2 side at 1/2

**Updated 4 x 11 score on 4 side at 1/2 ad 11 side at 1/2 and 10 1/2

Remember to check back July 17-20 for tutorials. 

Scrapbook Folio Style 5- Stars and Stripes

Here is the tutorial for the Stars and Stripes Folio I made

Base  Folio
7 1/2 x 10  Score on 7 1/2 side at 1/2 and 1 1/2
8 1/2 x 10  Score on 8 1/2 side at 1/2 and 1 1/2
8 x 10

Pockets on left inside
2 cut at 7 x 5 1/2 score on 7" side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and 5 1/2" side at 1/2

Pockets on right outside
4 1/2 x 4 1/2 score 4 1/2" side at 1/2 and 4, rotate the sheet 1 time and  score at 1/2

Page flaps to create the waterfall on the right insdie
12 cut at 7 x 5 score on 5" side at 1/2

2 pockets for center of folio
9 x 4 1/2 score on 9" side at 1/2 and 8 1/2 and 4 1/2" side at 1/2
9 x 7 1/2 score on 9" side at 1/2 and 8 1/2 and 7 1/2 " side at 1/2

Linen Closet mini album tutorial.

Here is a written tutorial on how I made this mini album I showed in my Tresors De Luxe more projects video

.

Covers re 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 and I use medium Graphix brand weight chipboard that I get from Joanns.com or Walmart.com

There are 6 pages in this album.

The base pages:  7 x 9 and 7 x 10

Score the 7 x 10 sheet on the 10" side at 1/2 and 9 1/2  The score marks are indicated by the solid red lines.  

Fold on your score marks and attach the 7 x 9 sheet on top to create the base page. You will make 6 of these.

 The next step is to make the flap that I attached to the right side of the front of the base page. You will need a 7 1/2 x 9 sheet of card stock. Score on the 7 1/2 side at 1/2 and 6 1/2.

You will fold on both score lines and miter the corners on the 1/2 side. This is where you will attach this flap to the base page. The Right side of the flap is where I used a border punch and punched out a design.

  I then folded that to the back of the base page and applied score tape next to the fold to create a tension style pocket. 

Next you will create the criss cross pocket style page. Which looks difficult but really isn't.  First you will score the 8 x 10 sheet at 1/2 on all sides as see below.  Again indicated by the solid red lines. You will then cut out the squares that are formed i all 4 corners mitering each as you cut out.  

Next you will need to cut the sheet in half diagonal. You can do this with ruler or your paper cutter. 

You will need to cut out the square on all 4 corners. Mitering each one as seen below. 

You will need to cut off 1 inch of the 1/2 flap on the left bottom side. 

Then fold the flaps on the sheet you cut to the front and the other sheet to the back.  

Attach the sheet that is on the top right in the above picture to the left side of the base page as seen in the below picture. 

Attach the other sheet (the one you cut 1" off on the right side of the page as seen below. 

Next take the 10 x  4 sheet and score on the 10" side at 1/2 and 9 1/2 and on the 4" side at 1/2. You can use  border punch on side that is not scored if you wish.  Cut out the squares that are formed after scoring the pages and fold back. Attach the pocket you just made to the back of the base page. 

Now do this to the next 5  pages. I have a tutorial on my YouTube channel on how to make the hidden hinge binding, covers and attach the pages to the album.  

ARTrageous Necessities Kits --

Hello all,

I am now working with Suazanne at ARTrageous Necessities to put together kits for scrapbook albums. About one time a month I will make an album using her kit. You can purchase the kit from her at her site.  Also she has supplies you can buy for your crafting needs along with other kits she has put together. I hope you find this as exciting as I do and love the price as much as I do!  Such a great value and everything is included to decorate your very own mini album just like I will.  I will be posting the video on this album sometime next week.
So why don't you head on over to her site and check her out on Facebook as well you can link to her Blog, and Facebook via her website.   

I posted a walk through of the kit already. Just click above to watch the video

 

Happy Crafting,

 

Chandra

 

 

Tresors de Luze design team package - Month 1

Ok so you know I said I had some exciting news to share.  Well I've been asked to join the design team for 3 months.  If I do well maybe it will be longer and I have no doubt that I will be able to create beautiful things with these goodies! 

Here is the video where I show you what I got.  Stay tuned for what I make!

Tresors de Luxe Etsy Store

Live Ustream Class Sunday, May 3rd at 3 pm Central time

Ok join me for a fun time. I will make a mini album from start to finish.  Here a few things you will need to create your mini album.  I'm not sure if there will be enough time to actually decorate the ablum so I'll just list the supplies needed to make the actual album.  If there is enough time to mat the pages then that's a bonus.

Paper cutter
Score board, scoring tool
8 1/2 x 11 card stock I use recollections brand from Michael's
2 pieces 12 x 12 chipboard for covers and spine
tyvek or duck tape for the binding.
Kraftex for outside cover. If you don't have this don't worry you can use card stock
double sided tape like score tape or red line tape.
ATG or tombo type tape runner.
Patterned paper and embellishments.

 Base pages

6x6 and 7x6 score on 7" sude at 1/2 and  6 1/2

Page flap

6x5 score on 6" side at 1/2 

Cross pocket

7x7 score all sides at 1/2

Hope to see you Sunday if you can't make it the class will be recorded.

Here is the link to my ustream channel
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/superhappyscrapper

Good Day Sunshine Tutorial.

Hello all. 

Finally here are the 2 tutorials on how to assemble the pages.  

Part 1

Part 2 

Scoring the cut pages. 

Good Day Sunshine Mini album

Hello all.

Here is my latest mini album I created. Normally my pages are all the same but in this album each page is different. Check out my video walk through.

Now... As I type this the video of me cutting the pages is uploading to You Tube but i wanted to give you the measurements of each page.

First you will need 6 sheets cut at 8 x 8 and 6 sheets cut at  9 x 8. These will create the base pages. You will score on the 9 inch side at 1/2 and 8 1/2

Page 1
8 x 7 scored on 7" side at 1/2
10 1/2 by 8 score on 10 1/2" side at 4 1/2 and 10

Page 2
9 x 4- score on 9 " side at 1/2 and 8 1/2 and 4" side at 1/2
9 x 4 1/2 score on 9" side at 1/2 and 8 1/2  and 4 1/2" side at 1/2
2 pieces cut at 5x5 score both at 1/2" on one side

Page 3
5x8  score on 5" side at 1/2
10 1/2 x 7 score on 10 1/2" side at 1/2 and 5 score on 7" side at 1/2 and 6 1/2*** When putting this together in the video I did this wrong so I recut pages to make my mistake right.  So cut 6 x  6 1/2 sheet score on the 6 1/2 side at 1/2 and another piece cut at 7 x 4 1/2 score on the 7" side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and on the 4 1/2 side at 1/2 to create a pocket 
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Page 4
6 1/2 x 9 score on 6 1/2" side at 1/2 and on the 9" side at  1/2 and 8 1/2
11 x 6 score on 11" side at 1/2 and 5 1/4
4 1/2 x6 score on 4 1/2" side at 1/2

Page 5
7 1/2 x 7 score on 7 1/2 side at 1/2
1 1/2 x 8 score on 8" side at 1/2 and 7 1/2
1 1/2 x 8 score on 8" side at 1/2 and 7 1/2 and 1 1/2" side at 1/2

Page 6
8 x 5 1/2 score on 5 1/2" side at 1/2
5 x 6 1/2 score 5" side at 1/2 and on the 6 1/2" side at 1/2 and 6
8 x 6 score on 6" side at 1/2

Page 7
2 cut at 8 1/2 x 8 score on 8 1/2 side at 1/2 and 4 1/2
2 cut at 4 x 3 1/2" score on 3 1/2 " side at 1/2


Page 8
3x8 score on 3" side at 1/2
6 x7 score on 7" side a 1/2

Page 9
7 x 9 score on 7" side at 1/2 and on the 9" side at 1/2 and 8 1/2
8 1/2 x 8 score on 8 1/2" side at 1/2 and 4 1/2

Page 10
9 1/2 x 9 score on 9 1/2" side at 1/2 and 5 1/2 ** When putting together the album I noticed I said score at 5 when it should be 5 1/2 you don't need a new sheet just re-score at 5 1/2
5 x 8 score on 5" side at 1/2

Page 11
8 x 11 score on 11" side at 1/2 and 7
8 1/2 x 5 score on 8 1/2" side at 1/2 and on the 5" side at 1/2 and 4 1/2

Page 12
6 x 8 score on 6" side at 1/2
4 x 9 score on 4" side at 1/2 and 9" side at 1/2 and 8

Stay tuned for the next video where I show you how to score each page. The 3rd video will be on constructing the pages.

New Posting schedule.

With the new year brings new goals.  It's easy to set goals but harder to keep them. 

I would like to post videos on a schedule. So now I will be trying to post certain videos on certain days. 

Sundays 1st & 3rd of the month. Will be Sunday Share. Typically I'll share an album that I have created. It could be another project I made if I haven't made any album recently. 

Mondays 2nd & 4th of the month. Will be mixed media Monday. this is where I will show you how I made a mixed media project. Maybe a tag, a canvas or a page. 

Tuesdays  1st & 3rd of the month. Pinterest Tuesdays. I will show you something I created that I saw on Tuesday. Not only will I show you what I created but I will show you how to create it as well.  

Thursday 1st & 3rd of the month. Will be Tutorial Thursday. This is where I will show you how to make what I showed you on Sunday Share. 

Friday 2nd & 4th. This will be Card Friday. I will make a card and show you how to make one too. 



If you have requests on making something please let me know. I would love to make something for you. 

January - Valentines Day . 
February  -  St. Patrick's day 
March - Easter. 
April - Mothers Day 
May - Fathers Day 
June - Independence Day
July - Back to school. 
August - Labor Day
September - Halloween 
October  -  Thanksgiving
November - Christmas
December- New Years

Merry Christmas

Scrapbook folio style 4 - Tutorial

Ok. First off here is the video where I did a look see of the folio style 4 that I created. 

Now here are the measurements for all the paper to make this folio. Yep that's right you too can make this awesome folio! LOL

These are all cut from card stock. Normally I get my cardstock from Michael's I use the recollections brand 8 1/2 by 11 size. 

2 cut at 8 1/4 x 7

score on the  8 1/4 side at  7  and  7 3/4

4 cut at 7 1/2 x 7

score on the 7 1/2 side at 1/2

8 cut at 7 1/2 x 4 1/2

Score on the  7 1/2 side at 1/2

Score on the 4 1/2 side at 1/2 and 3 1/2

8 cut at 4 1/2 x 4

Score on the  4 1/2 side at 1/2 and 3 1/2

Score on the 4 side at 1/2

2 cut at  8 x 3 1/2

score on the 8 side at 1/2 and 7 1/2

score on the  3 1/2 side at 1/2

1 sheet at  7x7

Tags for pockets 

8 cut at 6 3/4 (or 7 if you want tag to stick out a tiny bit) x 3 1/4

8 cut at  3 1/4 x 3 1/4

2 cut at 6 1/2 x 6 1/2

All measurements are in inchs. 

When I say "score on the 4 1/2 side" I mean the 4 1/2 side is at the top of your score board

As always if you make one I would love to see it. You can post on my facebook page , pinterest, instgram. 

Thanks 

https://www.facebook.com/Superhappyscrapper

New simple binding.

Simple yes.. a little time consuming..not really.  But this hinge you can use on anything you want. And if you want to teach a class go for it. If you want to add it to your albums you sell go for it. There is nothing holding you back and you don't even have to pay for it 

See a few weeks ago I got a message on YouTube from someone claiming I'm teaching their techniques. While I have never claimed that I "created" any way to make albums this really irritated me.  

I have learned so many techniques from so many talented ladies throughout my years of crafting.  On YouTube, in store classes and at crops and in books. (I'm not talking about her book either as I didn't waste my money on it)

13 years ago I used to sell Stampin' up and learned most of my techniques through them. Then I sold Close to my heart. I have been to many crops and have picked up tricks here and there. 

We often duplicate what we see. That's called "Casing". We all do it in one form or another. For someone to send me a message telling me to stop making tutorials is crazy. 

This person never did answer me in what I supposedly copied and in the mean time I've been researching these "techniques" online, YouTube and through books. I found many examples of the same things I'm doing and teaching  all the way back to 2002. So for this person to claim she created these technique is totally bull hockey!

See I first saw a hinge binding system on a blog back in 2009 by Kathy Black at www.bublyfunk.typepad.com. Then I saw on YouTube by one crafter, how ever slightly different, then on yet another site which shall remain nameless. Who originally created it you say... Who freaking knows. All I know is it's been out there for long time, in one way or another.  

So with out further ado.. here is my version!

Scrapbook Folio style 3

Here is the 3rd style folio I made. Check out this video for a walk through. 

Now I made a tutorial.  

To create the base of the folio you will need 

1 - 8 1/2 x 9 Score on 8 1/2 side at 1/2, 1 1/4, 7 1/4 & 8

4 - 6 1/2 x 9 Score on  6 1/2 side at 1/2

2- 6 x 9

Attach 2 of the 6 1/2 x 9 and 1 6 x 9 on each side of the  8 1/2 x 9 sheet. 

The first panel on the left and right of the main page will contain 3 pockets

2 - 7 x4 - score 7 at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and 1/2 on 4  side

2- 7 x 5 1/2 - score on 7 inch side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and 5 1/2 side at 1/2

2- 7 x7 score on 7 inch side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and 7 inch side at 1/2

Attach the 7x7 pocket down first then the 7 x 5 1/2 pocket then the 7 x 4 pocket

The 2nd panels will contain 1 pocket. 

2 - 10 x 4 1/4 score on the 10 inch side at 1/2 and 9 1/2 and the 4 1/4 side at 1/2. 

Attach this pocket on the right side of the page with the folded edge of the pocket just a tiny bit away from the fold of the page.

The 3rd panels will contain  the multi pocket page which looks harder than it is to do. And many sligtly harder to explain in words. LOl 

2- 7 x 9 1/2 score on the 7 in side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and 1/2 on the 9 1/2 side. 

Next you will LIGHTLY make a score mark 1 inch from the left and right side on the 7 inch side. now make a dot every 1 1/2 inches on both sides all the way down the 9 1/2 side. Now cut a line hhorizontaly across the page to the next dot. Creating a slit across the paper. You will do this for all 5 dots.  

The little reinforced sheet i made is cut at 1 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches you will measure 3/4 from the top and make a line across the paper. then a line 1/4 from both the left and right side. Do not cut past the 1/4 line. Now this piece can be attached to the pocket page.

Now flip the folio over. The first panel from the middle will be left blake. This will be the covers of the folio.

The 2nd panel will contain a pocket. 

2 - 5 x7 score on 7 inch side at 1/2 and 6 1/2 and the 5 inch side at 1/2

attach to the bottom of the page. 

The 3rd panel will contain a full pocket. 

2- 10 x 6 1/2 score 10 inch side at 1/2 and 9 1/2 and the 6 1/2 side at 1/2 

attach to the page. creating  full pocket

The tags measure

2 @ 4 1/2 x 5 1/2

2 @ 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

2 @ 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

2 @ 2 1/2 x 4 3/4

2 @ 4 x 4 3/4

2 @ 5 1/2 x 4 3/4

2 @ 7 x 4 3/4

2 @ 8 1/2 x 4 3/4

2 @ 8 1/2 x 5 3/4

2 @ 8 3/4 x 5 3/4

2 @ 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 or 1 8 1/2 x 11 folded in half