Supplies Needed:
Embroidery thread and needle or sewing machine
Cardstock 4 pieces cut at 3"x5"
Patterned paper 4 pieces cut at 2 1/2" height x 3" width
Step 1
Cut out 4 of the larger rectangles (2 1/2"x 3" width) from the cosmo cricket paper.
***If you don't have this paper you can easily improvise with any paper measuring 2 1/2" height x 3" width (4 total)
Step 2
Then cut your cardstock into 4 3x5 pieces.
Step 3
Add a tiny bit of adhesive to the corners. *Remember to apply the adhesive slightly inside from where you are going to be sewing. It is difficult for the sewing machine needle to sew through adhesive.
Step 4
Sewing time!!
I set my tension to a 3
Straight stitch
Stitch length at a 3
but do whatever your most comfortable with.
Then you simply start in one corner sew down the side, the bottom and up the other side-leaving a pocket at the top.
When you get to a corner I stop sewing with the needle in the project then I lift the presser foot and turn my project, lower presser foot and continue sewing.
Step 5
When I am done sewing I will turn project around and give a slight tug to the bobbin thread and that loosens the top thread then I will pull the top thread to the back of the project and tie it to the the bobbin thread.
Step 6: Chalk the edges of the cardstock and pockets with your favorite chalk ink or distressing ink...
Part 2: Mini Album Cover
Supplies Needed:
Patterned Paper cut at 3"x5"
Tag dyed turquoise or color of choice.
Ticket
Bird punch out
Flower
Flower center
decorative trim/edge
Let's make the cover to the awesome mini album!
Step 1
Start by adding a trim to the bottom of your tag.
Step 2
Add the flower and flower center to the ticket and attach to the tag
Step 3
Add a bird or any other details you wish
Step 4
Add tag and layered embellishments to patterned paper.
EXTRA CREDIT:
If you are feeling motivated today--let's get some of our other elements ready for the album.
Start getting your photos together, they will measure around 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" but you can use any size to fit in our 3"x5" mini album.
Cut 2 chipboard or acrylic pieces into 3x5 pieces. For the front and back cover of mini album.
Cut your felt into four 3x5 pieces.
