We've a lot of things on this week here at High In The Sky. Mostly appointments of the medical kind - just check ups all round, nothing to fret over. But, wow, they don't half blow a hole in the day. I'm close to blowing into a brown paper bag instead of creating with one.
Or two. Or three. I'm guessing I'm a bit late to the crafting table with paper bag albums. Years ago I asked Uncle Dave to bring me back some lunch sacks from the States. I have a stack - hold on while I measure - 7 inches high. So it's a good job I enjoyed making one, really. I have enough for a few more.
This one came about becasue I was trying to think of a way to showcase all the patterns on both sides of the MME Lost and Found papers Sandra from Gotta Craft sent me. Lots of the sheets had a special "bit" printed in one corner, so I decided that if I made a 6x6 mini album, I would be able to quarter each sheet and make use of the feature pattern. So, I made the front and back covers from half a sheet of paper.
I've been pulling out a few photos of my Grandparents to go inside and thinking about the journaling and if you would like to see more - check out the Gotta Craft shop blog this week. Or have a look today at the sneak peek for this month's kit which goes on sale tonight. I think you'll like it.
32 comments:
Love the colours and the detail on this Sian, stunning. I look forward to seeing more
tutorial please on how to make it xxxxx
jo x
Lovely colours - might be tempted by those papers!
Ooo that is really lovely and I think this might inspire me to create with paper again.
Oh it looks great! I've never heard of paper bag albums. Guess I must have been totally out of the loop at the time. I'm with Jo can you do a tutorial on them. Good luck with all the appts. I can never understand when your appt is at a set time how come you don't get in there till about an hour later. That's why I always like the first appt of the day or afternoon. :)
This is gorgeous! I have been seriously thinking about doing a paper bag album for my December Daily this year-yours is gorgeous!
I did make a few of these several years ago, but none of them were as wonderful as the one here. I love the way you've punched the edges of the bags.
such a pretty album. it is hard to tell there are plain old lunch bags inside! i chuckled at your description of medical appointments "blowing a whole in the day"! so true.
It looks gorgeous Sian. I love the way you've punched the edges of the bags. Lace and brown paper, what more could you want?!
I'd appreciate a tutorial too, Sian...it's fab!
Alison xx
Sian this is just stunning! You have used this collection so wonderfully!! I always struggle with mini albums and really need to give it more of a chance. Thanks for your sweet comments on Lady's sweater. I am sure that as you are a knitter you can see the mistakes! hee hee Good thing she is a girl because the ruffle edge is so wrong. I used a larger size of circular needles and didn't realize that I had to cast off in a ribbing manner. I think I have learned to do it right on the first doggie sleeve I have knit up. How on earth is a knitter supposed to pick up 56 stitches in a very tiny area where I can visually see picking up about 30? Is it okay to pick one up and increase so it counts as two? What a learning curve! I have a huge respect for all of you real knitters out there! :) As for the future, I think I should refrain from knitting sweaters for any of my future grandchildren for fear they will get beat up in the schoolyard! ;)
I so love mini albums. And I smiled to see the paper you used, same as we had for our crop last weekend. Would not have thought to use it for a mini album but you are quite right, there are some lovely details to be used. I have a stash of paper bags too... I love the way you have reinvented the idea with the border cut. It's just perfect for photos of your grandparents. I used the sheet with a photo of my Nan. Look forward to seeing it finished, and hope the appointments went well. I hate interruptions in my day too!
I just love these papers,Sian....and love how you've used them. They make gorgeous mini albums....and I think I may have to invest in some 12 x 12....as all mine are 6 x 6.
I'm not really a great lover of companies making double sided papers....because so often you end up having to choose between 2 wonderful sides....and I hate smearing glue on beautiful papers!!!
beautiful papers Sian...and i'd love to see it when its finished with your grandparents photos x
I haven't made one of these in a while, but I always love them when I do. What a great use for all the terrific border punches they make now too. Love the color palette you chose.
Rinda
Oooh this is lovely Sian, looking forward to seeing it finished :) I tried to make a paperbag album once taking the idea from Scrapbook Inspirations, and mine didn't work at all! Hope the medical appointments and things all go ok :)
Glad you were able to stop hyperventilating enough to take photos of this lovely album. :) I tend not to be aware very much of patterned paper but I've seen MME around these last few months and find their patterns and buttons/brads very attractive - and you've totally converted me! Have you used a border punch on the edge? Has a lovely vintage feel, just right for grandparents .. (And hoping all is well with the appointments.)
how I need these papers.... pinned this gorgeous album
Such a clever idea and so beautifully done. I too would like a tutorial please.
You're not late as paper bag albums are making a big comeback (at least here in the States, I have seen several popping up on blogs and galleries)~ I LOVE how classy yours look though and the colors/papers are fabulous!!! Great work Sian!!!
I've never made a paper bag album but I have certainly used plenty of MME over the years, and, after seeing so much over at Jacky's and here I really have to duck out and buy some - it is lovely ... though, as a converted digi scrapper I am not sure what I will do with it ... but I've just got to have some!
We don't have paper bags here, or if we have I have never seen them. I love yours the pages are just fab and I am looking forward to seeing much more x
Cheryl, my bags came from the States; but there was a question about this on UKS recently and someone suggested Homebase or a shop called Home Bargains. Stay tuned though because I'm thinking of doing a tutorial/giveaway thing now.
Alexa, yes it is a Martha Stewart border punch
This is lovely Sian, love the papers. I got paper bags from Homebase, they are such a good size for this project.
Such a gorgeous book and beautiful papers
This is beautiful - I love how warm the colours are.
Gorgeous! But you be careful... those paper bag minis ar addictive little blighters :)
These papers really are gorgeous and I love what you have done with them.Gorgeous warm colours - I can see me using these again x
I recognise those papers from the crop I went to on Saturday! Aren't they lovely (and glittery!)
Love what you have done with them, I may have to now buy some more ....!
Sian this is absolutely gorgeous!! Really gorgeous! vintage photos will look so lovely in here :)
This is so lovely! These papers are just gorgeous. Can't get enough MME. Heading over to the shop blog to have a look.
SOOOOO pretty, Sian. I love the way you have used the edge punch on the sides of the bags.
I went through a phase a few years ago where I made a bunch of paper bag mini-books. I should have Carrie bring them over so I can photograph them for my blog.
Recently, while cleaning out craft stuff I came across some blank paper bag books that I'd assembled and never embellished. Thanks for the inspiration!
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