Friday, August 26, 2016

Friday Focus on Spellbinders

Hello again! A warm welcome to all of my crafty friends! I've been busy in my craft room the last couple of weeks. I'm back on this lovely Friday with some fun tips and tricks for creating this portfolio mini album using Spellbinders dies. I have a photo of the finished project here. For the full post and tutorial just click on the link and hop on over to The Frilly and Funkie Blog!



Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a day of amazing adventures!

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19 comments:

  1. chrissieAugust 26, 2016 at 3:09 AM

    Really beautiful and thank you for sharing how you made it on Frilly and Funkie

    Love Chrissie xx

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  2. SewPaperPaintAugust 26, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    Nancy, this is just wonderful! Really sets my mind toward fall and I needed that inspiration! I still want summer and blues, but have fall projects due. LOL! Do you have a video or pic tutorial on your flower making? I just love every last one of your handmade flowers and would love to try more with my patterned papers. Thanks! Autumn teamclark@rocketmail.com

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    1. Nancy DynesAugust 30, 2016 at 7:20 AM

      Thank you so much, Autumn!

      I saw at Frilly and Funkie you already noticed the flowers are Prima-lol! I love making flowers, but sometimes I see all the Prima gorgeousness and just have to buy a few:-))

      I know what you mean about the summer blues. It's REALLY been a long, hot summer in South Carolina. We were down to 90 degrees on Sunday, but the heat index was still 99. The humidity was so high you could see mist in the air. I am definitely ready for fall.

      Hugs,

      Nancy

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  3. LuvcreatincardsAugust 27, 2016 at 2:29 AM

    Hi Nancy,
    What a beautiful mini album you have created here, it is adorable and I really love the colours you have choosen for the pages, especially the front cover. Thank you for sharing the tutorial on how to cut the pages and put them all together to,make this charming keepsake.
    Warmest best wishes across the miles to you my sweet friend.
    Hugs
    Su
    -x-x-

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    1. Nancy DynesAugust 30, 2016 at 7:25 AM

      Thank you so much, my dearest friend!

      I was beyond thrilled we finally got to chat last week. Are you home from your holiday yet? How wonderful to have a lovely week with your friends. I miss you bunches!! I'm going to email you right now to see if you can skype later!!

      Hugs,

      Nancy

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  4. DodieAugust 28, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    Nancy, this is just gorgeous. The directions were so easy, and I was able to put one together (just the basic album with no embellishments yet) in under an hour. I do have some questions:

    1. Does yours have openings between the pages for a hidden tag? Or do you use adhesive all around?
    2. Why don't you add the adhesive to the pages all in one step instead of one edge and then the other?
    3. Is the dimension for the spine supposed to be 6.5" instead of 6"? Mine didn't fit, but maybe I'm missing something.

    Again, thanks for the easy tutorial!

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    1. Nancy DynesAugust 30, 2016 at 7:13 AM

      Thank you so much, Dodie!

      Yes, the openings are for the addition of journaling tags, which is why I didn't adhere the center of the page. I meant to show that as a step, then forgot. I was really down to the wire with the photos of this one because my computer was acting up. I finished the post at 1:45 am and it went live at 2:00 am!

      It is 6.5x6. I started out to make it 6x6, but something about the pocket going halfway up the page didn't look quite right, so I changed it. The extra half inch gave just enough height for the pocket.

      I'm so happy you enjoyed the tutorial and that you've already created your first album! I thank you for your kind words!

      Hugs,

      Nancy

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  5. Patty O'MalleyAugust 28, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful project, Nancy!

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  6. RedanneAugust 30, 2016 at 5:02 AM

    I seem to have missed this tutorial over at F&F - your little album is exquisite Nancy, your attention to detail is second to none and I love the gorgeous flowers you added - and of course, the wonderful bow just finishes it off beautifully. Your tutorial is excellent - thanks so much for sharing it, I have bookmarked it for future reference. xx

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  7. Nancy DynesAugust 30, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    I meant to say THANK you so much- Lol!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  8. Mona PendletonAugust 30, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    Gorgeous Nancy! Love the pretty layered doilies and blossoms! Hope you have a great day!

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  9. Monia - Monika JakubowskaAugust 30, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    Oh wow! What a gorgeous card, love it :)

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  10. Kathy/NorthCarolinaAugust 31, 2016 at 6:55 AM

    Such gorgeous details and layering, Nancy! You really made these Spellbinder products shine!

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