Challenge 9/2025

G45 Steampunk Spells. I made this not a purse but used a purse magnet to close. Those things are strong but bulky! Here are highlights

The August challenge (mostly) completed. I started this theme b/c pretty paper by Graphic 45, of course. I was working on it while staying with a friend post shoulder replacement - nurse Christine. She is going on a Hawaiian cruise this winter, so I'm leaving a lot of the design like the cover and stickers for when she makes this her own. I took a lot of risks using a die for the waterfalls and flaps. Still figuring out which dies will work best with what.

Photos not taken by a pro photographer.

Well, the pinwheel folio *slightly* altered to make it portrait style photos and more pockets. I have made the pinwheel folio many times and find they are perfect for grandma brag books. This is the 2nd for the same client! First I have re- engineered. Thanks Frances!

Christmas in July? Sure! I have Christmas paper and nowhere to put it. This is G45 "Let It Snow" and all from leftovers. The closure on the front pouch is magnetic. I really took some creative risks with this, using different colored cardstock for the pages and construction. Instead of magnets holding the tag on, it's a hidden paper clip. Enjoy!

Challenge complete. The front magnet closure belly band is the cover deco. Couldn't resist a cluster! I realized as I was photographing that I put a card in upside down! Lol. "Once Upon a Springtime" by G45.

This isn't a project, except it's Frances's! How many vendors send their package with a hand written note inside!

Easy mini slightly modified. G45's "The Beach is Calling". I added a flap to the FIC and made 2 photo frame flap pockets 2 sided. I added pockets to 2 of the inside pages (mostly because I inadvertently put them in the wrong place 🙄).

Challenge book done with G45's "Couture". Something different: I used elastic and hanger paper clips for closures on large pocket and put a waterfall on it. Made a hidden paper clip for the book.

Here's the Memory Box for an "everything before the wedding" album. The mom of the bride is going to do a traditional scrapbook for the wedding photos. I've left some things blank for her to customize. Please forgive the poor photography, but if I don't take the photos now, they won't get taken.

When you get distracted while making an album! I'm leaving it. Building the memory box album for someone.