Today I have a very quick mini book that I made using the Artiste cartridge. I have never even made a mini book before because it seems like a ridiculous amount of work, but this one was super quick and easy.
Included in the bundle is a sheet of coordinating chipboard. This stuff is so awesome! All you have to do is cut the paper the same size and adhere to the chipboard. Add a little bit of decoration and voila! I wanted this to be a super easy project, so for the decoration I used stickers that coordinate with the paper pack I used (here is the link for the stickers: http://melaniebrown.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6524&CatalogID=1751). Seriously, this could not have been easier! Now you can dress this album up ever more if you like, by adding dimentional things to the cover like flowers or rosettes!
Here is the chipboard that I used:
I just popped out the chipboard and read the size on the packaging (that way I would know what size to cut the paper to fit). However, I made it even easier for you because here are the files:
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/961cd8b91fb19936c0a9
Gypsy file: https://www.box.com/s/c8fcd98db65abf21881e
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| I used the Florentine paper pack from Close To My Heart. |
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| I used twine to hold it all together. |
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| This is the back of the book. |
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| This is a border sticker that I added to the spine. |
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Now if you are interested in the fantastic Artiste cartridge and/or the current Close To My Heart promotions you have come to the right place!
To break it all down...
Between August 15-31, get your Cricut Artiste cartridge for $99.00. The Cricut Artiste bundle includes:
* Cricut Artiste (suggested retail price of $ 59.99), Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each). That is a total recommended retail price of $128.69 for the much lower price of $99!
- Because you spent over $50, you can now purchase the August Stamp of the Month for $5.00 a value of $17.95!
YOU SAVE ==> $42.64
Also, if you order from me this month I will put you in a drawing to win a brand new Cricut E2 machine with purple endcaps!
To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website
Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
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107 comments:
wow this is so cool, i love mini albums, thanks for sharing you rock :)
Evelin
Very cute and very cool!! Love to actually see this one done. Gives me all kinds of ideas!! You are so creative!!
Tianna
Cute mini album! I love quick and easy!!!
Awesome mini album my friend you ROCKED it totally!! I can't wait to make it too! I am a scrapbooker at heart I've tried them all so like I mentioned can't wait for my kit to arrive....& that's to B the 9th so excited.
Great mini! I want that cart and set SO badly. I would love it, unfortunatly I don't have the extra cash at this time (five kids and school clothes) srhswney78@yahoo.com
Cute little mini album. TFS!!
Carol
Love how this turned out! I've been debating how to use mine, and this has given me a few ideas.
Cricut just keeps getting better and better!
This mini album is fabulous. I love it!
What a wonderful little mini. You did a great job on it.
Very nice mini, love how you enclosed it.
how great that you also posted the ccr files along with it... now it really seems an easy project! but the result looks like million bugs...
What a great project very well done TFS
later tater,
laney
Wow! That is beautiful! thanks again for a great idea.
This is so adorable!! I can't wait to try making my own!!
So pretty!! Lee-Ann :)
wow this is beautiful, love it
rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com
What a great idea for a quick "summer memories" mini album! Love your mini album!
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. Sounds like something even I could make.
Very cute mini album!!
Gorgeous album, and how quick and easy! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Nice memory book. Like the chipboard used.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Very nice mini album. TFS!
Oh my I love, love, love his!
Love the mini album.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
Awe, this is so cute. I love this mini album.
Love the vintage feel and cover! Definitely stealing this idea to bind all of my wedding/shower cards!
What a great album! It is the best that I have seen! Thanks for the chance to win!
mb6464@hotmail.com
maricasmemories.blogspot.com
So Cute! I am doing a mini album for a trip we are taking our daughter on soon. This way it will be her own special little book to show all her friends.
Great inspiration to all of us!
Mstgane
Ann
Love it, so cute.
Wow that album is Beautiful. You make it look so easy. I have tried one yet. TFS, Smooches...
What a cool idea. I was wondering what to do with the chip board I'll be receiving with my new Artiste cart. Thanks for the idea, you've started the creativity flowing. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.
LST in Colorado
I think the simple and clean mini albums are the best and you made this one easy and super cute. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
This is such an adorable mini album, with so many possibilities!
Thank you for sharing.
Very nice mini album! I've never made one before, either, because I was worried it would take too much time. Maybe yours will help to get me moving in that direction. TFS!
What a cute mini album and I just love the paper that you used on it. Thanks for sharing it.
OH, I just can't wait till my Artiste set arrives! It was shipped on Aug. 2nd, and it's now sitting at a FedEx facility about 2 1/2 hours from me ~ hoping it's delivered tomorrow.
Love your little mini album!
Oh Wow! I love Mini Albums! This is going to be so fun! Yours is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Tanya T
Very cute mini album! Maybe velcro dot closures?.
pamdanner1973@gmail.com
I've never done a mini album before and this makes me want to get one started. TFS --C
christinescreativecards@gmail.com
Awesome album! Love the colors!
Thanks for all of the great directions. Love the album.
Great mini album! Love the cart and accessories!
what an adorable project, I love those little albums
Love the mini album, it's so cute! Thanks for the idea!!!
this is adorable!!!
The mini album is just too cute.
It would be a perfect craft for my 9 year old daughter and her friend to do together on one of their sleepovers. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for showing this today Melanie - now I need to add this to my list of things to do before my Idea Book Kick off Party on August 18th! I just made up some sample Chistmas cards from the WOTG and some sample board of paper plus a 2 page LO. My next was going to be samples from the new book, but you may have changed my mind - I have the new cartridge, but have left it in packaging until I get some other things done. I was going to open either Friday night or Saturday. I think now it may be tonight. Joy converted me to Gypsy - or at least ignited my interest when I met her at CU this year. This will be the first time I will use a file off of your site. Wish me luck!
This is an adorable mini! Seems so quick and easy, thanks for sharing such great projects! Would love to try out the cartridge too.
Love, love, love the mini book. I can see myself making several. One for each grandchild to start... and then the uses are endless. You guys never cease to amaze me with your creative talents.
SiouxMRN@aol.com
OMG......that's all I can say!!!!!
I love mini albums, although I have yet to make one, but I love seeing them. This one was great! Thank you for sharing the cut files.
Love, love, love this mini album! The way the cover flip over and ties in the front...brilliant! What a fun project. :)
This is adorable! Love it!
What can I . SUPER CUTE !!!
Judy from Claremore
Love it! You rock as always- this cart is no. 1 on my want list!
What a cute album! Always find the best projects with you guys!
Never thought a mini album was worth the time to make. You make it look so easy. Might think about making one in the future if I can get over the feeling it will take longer to make than a few greeting cards.
Love this mini album. I'm inspired to try one. Thanks
I, too, have never made a mini album, thinking it was a lot of work for such a small thing. But you made this little album almost work-free! Beautiful job!
Wonderful! I love how you used the stickers! What great colors in this collection, too! Thanks for showing what's possible!!
Neat idea. Could use that as a baby gift for new Mom, graduation for kids with all the graduation pictures in there of them and their friends, and the list goes on. Can think of lots of great ideas for that. TFS
Wow, it couldn't get any easier to make a mini.
Wow, I had no idea the cartridge had that design. That is really awesome. I going to save up for this cart. Great mini album!!!!
Neat idea. Would never have thought of something like this.
What a great mini chipboard album. I not yet dared to try to cut chipboard on my Cricut. I guess now I will need to get that cartridge and brave a new adventure with my Cricut Expression. Thanks again for such great projects.
What a cute mini album. It does seem easy,
Love the mini album. Have made a few from scratch but really like the design on this. Will have to save for the cart. Thanks for sharing. Regina
I love the mini album! I think I also assume these projects will take a ton of time but perhaps I'll just have to give one a try as yours turned out so well!!!
That is adorable!! It's wonderful to have the chipboard match the cuts!
I don't use chipboard, tho, because I hate dealing with the raw edges - so here's my 'tip for the day': I use my colored cardstock (the heavier ones work the best) and I'll cut out maybe 4 - 6 of my page shape and use LIQUID glue [I love the Scotch Quick-Dry for this] to glue them together!! Because the glue dries stiff, it gets rid of the raw edge as well as being a perfect match for the project!! ;-)
Super adorable mini album!
What a beautiful mini-album! Thanks for sharing!
Darling book and so easy!
Lovely inside and out!
super nice mini. tfs.
Love that mini book and how it folds away.
I love the mini and your paper choice.
Gorgeous mini album. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Velma
wow this mini album is gorgeous and would be a fab gift idea xx
what an adorable mini!
Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
Thank you sharing your Mini Album...now to ask a question...what does CCR stand for? Apologize for my ignorance but it's a different term from what I am use to working with. cmsmith46580@gmail.com
Love the mini-album! TFS :D
Your mini album is great!! Artiste cart looks amazing!
sueot33@yahoo.com
Cute mini album. Thanks for the ideas.
WOW you did a great job. I have been making a lot of mini book lately. TFS
dmcardmaker (at AOL dot com)
(email follower)
You should make mini albums more often! Love the cover.
Jan B.
Oh this is just wonderful. Totally love it! TFS.
That is so cool. I have never made a mini album although I have a pinterest board of all the ones I want to make!
Great little mini-album. I can't wait to get my Artiste package!
Awesome mini Album! Thanks for sharing!!
Such a great little album. I love making mini-albums and I must say that seeing those chipboard pieces was part of what swayed me to buy this cartridge!
Greaet box and mini album.
I've wanted to make mini albums...and you make it look SO EASY. Thank you for sharing :) You have SO many wonderful and creative ideas. And last of all, thanks for the chance to win.
Very cute mini album. Love the box too!
Great mini album, i love the colors and paper used.
Love this little album!
Wow! I did a double take when I saw "mini album"! I don't know why, but I am just as intimidated by a mini album, as I am by it's full-size counterpart. All that fear just evaporated. What a charming little album this is!
What a neat mini album, thanks for showing how easy they can be!
Super cute mini album. TFS!
Super cute! Melanie- you should have made a video!!!
I am thinking I need to get this cartridge. Beautiful album.
I am thinking I need to get this cartridge. Beautiful album.
Very nice mini thanks for sharing!
Love the mini album...this project made me want to buy this cartridge even more..
60 This album looks effortless and well thought out, but I'm sure a lot of work went into it. Perfect Gift!
cute mini album
What a cute gift idea!
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