6.5 x 6.5 Mini Album full Tutorial

6.5 x 6.5 Mini Album full Tutorial - Beach Theme

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2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Crafty Friends!
I am happy to be sharing the first in a series of tutorials showing how to make 4 different sized album bases from 2 sheets of chipboard. This pretty beach themed is made using the 6 ½” x 6 ½” pieces cut from those 12 x 12 sheets of medium weight chipboard.
My intention is to bring you one tutorial every week for four weeks…hopefully posting on Thursday, but, as I have realized with this posting, sometimes life and technology aren’t as cooperative as I would like, LOL!
The next tutorial will be for the 5 ½” x 7 ½” mini album and I am so excited to see how that will turn out since I haven’t even begun working on it! 🤣
Thanks so much for embarking on this journey with me!
Videos referenced:
Tamra Merrill’s Lay Flat Tutorial
• Mini Album Wrap
My Album Construction Video using Tamra’s Lay Flat Method:
• Lay Flat Album Constru...
Here are some of the supplies I used for this album:
My Metal Ruler:
amzn.to/3r05Uoq
WRMK Corner Chomper (AKA Corner Rounder)
shrsl.com/3k9c3
Finger Blade
amzn.to/3FZzfUn
Large Bone Folder
amzn.to/35tu42F
WeRMemory Keepers small guillotine paper trimmer:
shrsl.com/3k9c8
½ inch Double Sided Tape
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Love From Lizi Peel Offs
shrsl.com/3lwc0
Heartfelt Creations Album Tags & Dies
www.heartfeltcreations.us/alb...
Grommet/ Eyelet Kits:
3/16” Grommet Kit
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Magnets:
12mm x 1mm
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
12mm x 2mm
www.amazon.com/TRYMAG-Magnets...
One correction: the magnets used were 12mm x 1mm and 12mm x 2mm. I misspoke in the tutorial and said they were 10mm.
You can find full cutting guides for this and my other tutorials as well as links to my videos on my website: craftingandcreatingwithcaroli...
You can find music for this and all of my other KZfaq Videos here: share.epidemicsound.com/8xt3f4
If you would like to buy me a coffee, I would be most grateful  paypal.me/carolinebhamm?count...
I love sharing with and learning from all of you, my crafty friends.
Thanks a bundle! -Caroline

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@xvxv711 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for taking time to film this and to explain everything in detail for us who want to learn but have no idea on how to start.

@marisarobertson5914 Жыл бұрын

Caroline, I came across your tutorial and your channel for the first time. I HAD to become a new subscriber. I have been crafting for more than 40 years and teaching for more than 30 years. You are a very talented individual. Honestly, your attention to detail is extraordinary - you can tell you have had experience in finish carpentry. I really appreciate that you explain your reasons why you would do a particular thing in a particular way, like the way you attach the pages to the spine - an elegant solution to ensure proper movement of your "signatures". I don't know why there are not 100,000 other subscribers! Well done, and I can't wait to watch and learn from your other videos.

@geraldryen2316 3 ай бұрын

Isn’t she amazing!

@crystal13l 2 ай бұрын

She’s the best!

@normajeanrahn9489 6 ай бұрын

Carolyn, you have made the best mini album videos that I have ever watched in the last three or four years that I’ve been working with paper. Your meticulous work is inspiring. Your designs are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing all of your talent.

@photoctr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in awe of how straight you apply a bead of glue so close to the edge.

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks. Keep in mind that I’ve had some practice. 😉 You can also spread the glue to the edge with your if that’s easier. Hope you are having a great day! ((hugs)) 🤣

@user-gw5kb4in6x 2 ай бұрын

the hot buy paper pads are so pretty!

@kellygunning8396 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to make this and looking forward to the other tutorials!!!!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Kelly! I’m so glad you like it. 😁 I hope you are having a great holiday weekend! ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@CM0211 Жыл бұрын

I love this! So many people who do mini albums go so overboard on stuff. Your albums are so my speed. Just right!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Aww…thanks so much, Stacey! I really appreciate your kind feedback. Hope you are having a great day! ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨

@GinaLovestocraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline great tutorial

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gina! 💖

@marilynredmond2600 7 ай бұрын

Loved the video. Your creations are awesome. I am a newbie and the detail is a little overwhelming on the hinges. I will keep watching till I get it. Thank you!

@debbiebea56 Жыл бұрын

I love your system and I appreciate how you share all your techniques. I love the way you cut your paper. I think you do an awesome job and you’re a very kind person. Thank you.

@hobbyangelcrafts2097 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline, I only watched your walktru and already loving this! I made a happy dance when I noticed how long your video is...so going to enjoy watching your tutorial tonight. Thank you for sharing your talent and looking forward to the other album sizes. Have a great 4th of July weekend. With kind regards and crafty greetings from the Netherlands. Elisabeth

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Aww..thank you so very much, Elizabeth! I’m truly grateful to meet you. ☺️ Wishing you a joyful weekend, too! ((hugs))

@cherylflorek153 Жыл бұрын

@geraldryen2316 3 ай бұрын

I so enjoyed this! I like how you do your covers and binding

@janeray1273 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited. I can’t wait to get the supplies to make this album. Thanks so much for sharing.

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks, Jane. I’m so glad you like it. ✨✨✨ ((hugs))

@sandegilbert 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great tutorial. Your instructions are so clear. I can’t wait to try this

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sande! ☺️I hope you are having a great day! ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@user-gw5kb4in6x 2 ай бұрын

lWdy so beautiful you make it sound so easy to do it's more than super cute!!!

@creativecards4u 6 күн бұрын

Excellent 👌🏼 I just subscribed! 🥰✨🙏🏼

@anitaholmes6824 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way you do your tutorials! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Aww…Thanks, Anita! I really appreciate your feedback. Hope you are having a great day! 🌻((hugs))

@anng2113 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain things. Thanks for the inspiration!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. ☺️

@scrappinsilly 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great Mini album! Love it! Great tip on the gold shimmer paper! I need that!!! Thank you for an awesome tutorial!❤️

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much! 🌻💖🌻💖🌻

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 4 ай бұрын

Just found you. Your ideas are beautiful!

@debbiebea56 Жыл бұрын

And your binding system is unbelievable it’s awesome great job way to go

@susieavedikian9741 10 ай бұрын

I love the way you instruct and also think you are adorable!! Love your personality

@ShawnaFigueroa4930 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited!! I have that same paper collection!!!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m glad you like it. Jamie’s papers are so fun to play with. Hope you are having an awesome day! ((hugs)) 🌻

@rheaa4186 2 жыл бұрын

love the proto-type, such pretty paper and great elements!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Aww…thank you. I’m still experimenting to find out how many albums I can make from a single hot buy paper pad so you’ll probably see more of that paper in the future, lol! Thank you so much, Rhea. You have been supportive and encouraging since my very first videos. I’m truly grateful for your kindness and most of all for your friendship. Big hugs, dear friend. ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@debbiebrewington7635 Жыл бұрын

Love this journal!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Tha is so much, Debbie! 🌻✨🌻✨🌻

@suemobus5906 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for teaching this. I make a lot of albums and I have done the covers different. I love this.💕

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sue! This makes me so happy. Hope you have a great day! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@JoLowden-oz9no Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your video, you are very engaging and you have a lovely smile.

@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын

I love this one, Caroline! Not just the seaside theme which is great, but all the interactive elements too. I've made several of those mechanical waterfall elements in the past but you've added some new features which are super-useful. Also I'm really keen to try the pop-up element you made on page 1. That's really cool and so much fun! You have so many useful tips, like extending the tag die, using tape to enable you to trim narrow strips (that's going to save me sooo much trouble!) and your little ribbon tabs etc. Such a professional finish, and the albums are always full of delightful surprises. Sooo much inspiration!

@marybarroso2325 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way that you are so precise! And the way you so thoroughly explain everything 😊😍

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Mary! ✨🌻💖🌻✨

@lauralathem8882 11 ай бұрын

wow, that was an amazing tutorial! I am just starting out and getting ready to start my first album and this is going to be so very helpful. I really love the way that your explanations were so clear and truly appreciate your time and effort to make this.

@junepeerman8826 Жыл бұрын

Love your tutorial and I have seen many because I am just beginning. Now I can do both methods of wrapping chipboard❤️❤️❤️

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so happy to meet you, June. ✨ Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m fairly new to papercrafting, too. You can do it! Just be patient with yourself, celebrate the mistakes and focus on your progress. This is a craft I will be learning and honing for the rest of my life. I hope you find as much joy in every step of the journey as I have. ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@RebelandRomanceOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing with us! This is such a creative project - you’re very talented 🎉 I’m excited to watch many more of your videos!!!! I cannot wait to get started on this project. I own almost 40 different full size paper pads by recollections, however, I somehow do not own the two you have just shared with us 😂 So…. now I am on a hunt for those 2 paper pads!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day XOXO 💕

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Awww! Yay! I’m so happy to meet you, too. Thank you so much for your very kind and encouraging comment. I’m truly grateful. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!!! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@margogoodman6297 Жыл бұрын

A very beautiful album. Lots of detail.

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Margo! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@rheaa4186 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! You are getting so good at this ;)

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sweet friend. 🌻((hugs))

@barbinlakeland 5 ай бұрын

Great instructional tutorial- you are so clear with how to do things.

@vividlyonpaper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline! Oh I'm loving the different camera angles it was so fun to see you. Beautiful albums. I love how you were able to use those 12x12 quote pages that we aren't ever sure what to do with! The waterfall does look fun😁. I'm going to take some time this coming Sunday to watch through. I think I should watch first before I dive in. I tried that last time with a super simple tutorial and ended up still messing up 😅🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. Hope you are having a fun busy Summer. 🤗🧡🧡🧡

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Krystal!!! Yay! You can do it. I mess up all the time…remember it’s just paper and making mistakes is the best way to learn. When I can’t fix something, I just modify it, lol! My projects are always sporting a “Bob Ross happy accident” or two. ☺️ Let your creativity shine, sweet friend! ✨ If you get stuck at any point, let me know and I’ll help in any way I can. I hope you are having a fantastic day. ((hugs))

@sandegilbert 2 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial. Your instructions are so clear. I can’t wait to try this

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Sande! I’m so happy you like it. I really appreciate your kind feedback. ☺️ ✨💖✨💖✨

@suemobus5906 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Can you get any better? So amazing. I just love your work! 💕

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. Sue you are so sweet! Thank you!!! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@judysenagomes1017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very clear instructions and your clean style! Can you tell/show us how you cut your chipboard for the covers of your albums?

@BeverlyLeeCreates 2 жыл бұрын

I love you friend 💛 spectacular!!!

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Awww…thank you, Beverly! I love you, too, sweet friend. ☺️ Hope you have an amazing day!🌻

@96Diane12 Жыл бұрын

A fantastic video. Where can I purchase the metal bar for the bevel. Cuts ? It is not listed below your video. This album is on my list to complete this month. I can’t wait to gather all supplies and “Get it Done”

@scottmadcreations Ай бұрын

That’s what I came to look for too

@renahurst4743 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rena! 🌻

@neusinhaFusco 4 ай бұрын

Brilhante, aprendi depois de muito tempo.

@lindalawrence5975 Жыл бұрын

This was such an awesome tutorial. I watched it from beginning to end. You are an excellent instructor. Your camera angles are absolutely outstanding. I will definitely follow your tutorial when I get ready to make a mini album.

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Linda. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Your kindness is truly appreciated. 🥰 ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@oheck5570 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching you work that paper. I learned a lot even though I have made a few albums, but the way you glue is exquisite. Thanks

@chatmarie8747 Жыл бұрын

Your channel was recommended by KZfaq. Your instructions are great. I have never tried this type of hinge because people use double sided tape and it looks so.complicated. thanks for sharing. Would you mind sharing what type of glue you use? Thanks. Have subscribed 💕

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Awww. Thanks for your kind feedback and great question! Is so nice to meet you. I use Reptile glue and Art Glitter Glue interchangeably. I feel they have nearly identical properties. Here’s an Amazon link to the Reptile glue: amzn.to/3MQ8G9h And art glitter glue: amzn.to/3Dg3WXq One word of caution, however. Both need to be stored in temperatures above freezing. I don’t recommend having them shipped when temps are at risk of falling below freezing. I prefer using liquid adhesive because it allows you a little more time to get it positioned just so and it also bonds the fibers of the paper in a way that I prefer. But it really just comes down to personal preference. Thanks, again, for the great question. Hope you are having a lovely day! ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@chatmarie8747 Жыл бұрын

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline thank you for giving me tips about the glue you are using. Really helpful for a new crafter like me. You have inspired me to try using liquid adhesive. Happy Friday from NZ 😊

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad I was able to help. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@CrisNY925 Жыл бұрын

Caroline - I LOVE your projects and your binding method. I'm still trying to figure out how to do the gusset attachment math for different size albums. Do you have a tutorial on that? Most of my albums are 6x9 or 4x6 with 4-6 pages

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Christina. Sorry for the delay…I just returned home from moving my eldest daughter to college. That’s a great question. I need to do a video about that asap. The height of the hinge and hinge attachment are always equal to the height of the pages you want to make. For the hinge width, I add the gussets, and 2x the hinge height for each page. For example if I want 3 pages with 5/8” gussets, a hinge height of 1/2”, and a 3/8” gusset between the front and back covers, I would add as follows: 3/8 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 5/8 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 5/8 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 3/8 = 5” From that I would determine my spine width by adding all of the gussets. For this example the spine would need to be 2”. 3/8 + 5/8 + 5/8 + 3/8 = 2” To determine the width of the hinge attachment, it is 2x the spine + 1/2 inch (2 1/8” gussets plus 1/2 the width of the hinges on each side of the hinges.) in this case: 1 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 2 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1 = 4 1/2” I hope that makes sense. It may be easier explained by showing than typing.

@caroleparsons-stampinupdem8300 Жыл бұрын

I love the page designs!! I'd planned on using this tutorial to make a masculine album for my son. However, The Simple Stories Lakeside stickers, ephmera and paper came yesterday (it's AWESOME!) and I find I'd really like to have a bigger album. Have you done an 8 x 8 lay flat album????

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

Hi, Carole! I have, but I don’t think I’ve done a tutorial for a full album. I think the stand alone lay flat album tutorial I did last year was 8x8?? But might have been 8 1/2? It’s definitely on my ever growing “to do” list, lol! Hope to have some relief from my crazy work schedule soon and I’ll try yo post one. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

@user-gw5kb4in6x 2 ай бұрын

she's great with the camera eye contact

@melissascoloringandmulti-taski Жыл бұрын

I subscribed to your channel.

@user-dt5tq2uu5y 9 ай бұрын

Is this beach paper currently available? I love this.

@maddiescreations Жыл бұрын

Caroline, is this the gold cardstock that you used... if not, would you please let me know the link where you found what you did use? Gold Metallic Shimmer Paper, Double Sided, Letter Sized for Arts and Crafts (8.5 x 11 In, 96 Sheets) from Amazon. I'm thinking this one is the wrong one because it's 110#'s

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Жыл бұрын

This is the paper I used: www.michaels.com/gold-shimmer-8.5x11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections/10624380.html But you should be able to use any 65lb shimmer you like. Thanks for the great question. ✨🌻✨🌻✨

@maddiescreations Жыл бұрын

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Thanks so much Caroline!!

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 4 ай бұрын

Gosh, you sound just like me!!!!!

@geraldryen2316 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get the large burnish tool

@lorrilehr9909 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of magnets doyou use and where do you get them. Thank you

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

I use three different sizes depending on the application. 12mm x 1mm amzn.to/3zaO6Kl 10mm x 1mm amzn.to/3oGRQy9 And sometimes I will use 12mm x 2mm amzn.to/3PUCzFy Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching. 🌻

@user-gw5kb4in6x 2 ай бұрын

is the shimmer Rdstock on sale???

@renahurst4743 2 жыл бұрын

What was the paper collections name ?

@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Recollections brand hot buy paper pad from Michael’s called “Neutral Coastal.” I believe it was out a year or two ago??

@donnacarter8672 Жыл бұрын

Are there written instructions for this?

@sweetdreams37 9 ай бұрын

I just discovered your page. So happy that I did. Could you share where you get gold your cardstock from? It's been hard to find a high-quality variety. Many Thanks!