I used the Kindful Mini -as is, no alterations to size - to complete my May challenge. I used the Secret Garden paper collection from Carta Bella. Though I love the collection, I wish it had more options in the darker prints and more options aside from floral patterns, the doors and keys were cute. I didn't go as shabby chic as I could have since I have gaps in my materials that need filling (Amazon here I come...) I think this will be an album tutorial that I return to often. #maychallenge #kindfulminichallenge
Shannon Hutchinson
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I wasn't able to find the time to do a 4th bee book but I'm a step ahead on the May challenge. I've made my daughter a wedding book - her colors are black, dark burgundy and ecru with hints of gold and silver. Very hard combo to find scrapbook paper in this combo so I fabricobbled it together. I used the Kindful Mini pattern but took it from 8x8 to 8x10. I had to make adjustments inside and some worked well and some did not.
This is my 3rd try to make a book for her and I'm still critical. If anyone knows of a wedding pack that would fit better with this colors, I'd appreciate a heads up!
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My first attempt at the #mariamementobox ! I will definitely try this again. It was challenging but I love the endless ideas for this. I used the graphic45 Life is Abundant collection.
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I totally forgot that I had ordered a Valentine's bundle from Carta Bella (one of my fav. design paper creators). So I used the Mighty Mini tutorial rather than do a second challenge album. I really love this album and will use it again.
One issue, no matter the weight of the cardstock that I use and the amount of gentle pre folding - when I bend it around the chipboard for the cover, it frays and sometimes breaks in spots. If anyone has suggestions, I'd love the help.
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I completed the Flutter Folio challenge! I didn't have enough of any one style of Valentine's paper so I chose to go with another "love" of mine...reading. This was fun paper to use from Echo Park's "Bookish" line.
I'm never completely happy with my designs and am my own worst critic but never the less, I love doing these challenges.
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I spent a ton of time making the "Insert Idea #1" as my Christmas Card this year so I decided to go in a different direction for the Veleeta Album. Yes, I may be obsessed with bees but I couldn't resist this beautiful, thick cut paper from Carta Bella. I took a few creative licenses throughout but I'm pretty happy with it overall.
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I had 2 packs of "Bee Happy" from Echo Park. I know I did a Bee book for another challenge but I thought this pack would be great for the Clutch Purse Challenge. I didn't realize, until after I looked at the photos, that i used the same cut apart twice but I love the sentiment of it. This was a lot of fun! #clutchfolio #clutchpursechallenge #septemberchallenge
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I bought the kitchen/recipe pack when it was first offered (and bought a second one for the class) and waited patiently for the class to drop. I had a lot of fun with this one! I used mushrooms instead of my usual camera stamp for the picture spots since it was a food themed design. I rolled with it and here is my creation.
PS - I totally second Francės' recommendation to watch the whole series ahead of time. Confession - I did not. I found myself 1) short on paper toward the end and 2) added a major element backward and was too far in to start over. I can't wait to try this one with a different theme as well!
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I didn't like my purple fairy book so tried the challenge again. I like this one more and had a fun time with the new base color (I don't think I've don't craft paper color before). I love these challenges! I can use some of the papers on the back shelf.