8×8 Mini Album Tutorial with Designs by Shellie Tranquil Gardens Paper Collection
This 8×8 Mini Album Tutorial is made with the beautiful Tranquil Gardens Paper Collection by paper crafting artist Shellie Geigle. Watch as Shellie guides you through each phase of her mini album creation.
This 8×8 mini album is tailored for paper crafters of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, you’ll get an easy, down to earth learning experience from Shellie’s tutorials.
Be sure to visit and follow her on her YouTube channel and at www.designsbyshellie.blogspot.com for more fun tutorials and projects.
Video Tutorial
Shellie has put together a detailed video tutorial for you. She breaks it down into 4 easy-to-follow parts, where she teaches you techniques and offers tips in the mini album making process.
Supply List
Check to see if you have some of these materials on hand before buying to save you money. Or if you have something close to it. Use it.
• (2) DESIGNS BY SHELLIE TRANQUIL GARDENS 12 X 12 PAPER PAD
• (2) PIECES OF BLACK MED WEIGHT 12 X 12 CHIPBOARD (THEY WILL BE CUT DOWN TO SIZE)
• 1 PACKAGE OF COREDINATIONS 8-1/2 X 11 BLACK CAT SMOOTH CARDSTOCK VALUE PACK
• (1) DESIGNS BY SHELLIE RESIN OVAL FRAME: DUSTY DAWN
• (1) OR (2) PACKAGE OF SCOR-TAPE ¼” X 27 YARDS (You will use a lot in this tutorial)
• SCOR-PAL – OR ANY OTHER SCORING BOARD/TOOL
• PAPER CUTTER
• CRAFTERS KNIFE, PENCIL, AND RULER
• ART GLITTER DESIGNER GLUE AND METAL TIP
• HOT GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICKS
• TIM HOLTZ ORNATE PLATES
• BLING ON A ROLL – SINGLE STRAND
• WHITE or IVORY RIBBON FOR TAGS & MAKING BOWS
• (1) SHEET CROCODILE BROWN SPECIALTY 8.5 X 11 PAPER
• (1) 20 PACK OF FLAT BACK PEARLS.
• 2 STRIPS OF TYVEK (TYVEK ENVELOPE)
• MAGNETS – A 10 PACK WILL DO, LEAVING YOU THE OPTION TO INSTALL MORE OR LESS.
• LIQUID PEARLS (OPTIONAL FOR THOSE DIE-CUTTING THEIR OWN FLOWERS
• WINK OF STELLA – A MUST FOR THE SHIMMER LOOK OF FLOWERS
• GLOSSY ACCENTS – FOR THE GLOSSINEESS ON FLOWERS AND SENTIMENTS
• INKS – A VARIETY WERE USED : MEMENTO ELDERBERRY, SWEET PLUM, LU LU LAVENDER, PEAR TART, PISTACIO, OLIVE GROVE, AND DANDELION SANTORO MIRABELLE METAL BUTTERFLIES
• PRIMA 3D MULBERY PAPER BUTTERFLIES
• STICKLES “ GOLD” OR GOLD GLITTER GLUE
• PRIMA FLUTTERBITS (SMALL BUTTERFLIES)
• LACE: WHITE, IVORY, BLACK – FROM ½” WIDTH TO 1-1/2” – YOUR CHOICE – USE WHAT YOU HAVE ON HAND OR TRY: MARTHA STEWARTS DECOUPAGE TRIM PACK OR MARTHA STEWARTS DOILY LACE PACK FOR SMALLER WIDTHS AND VARIETY.
• TIM HOLTZ GAME SPINNERS
• A METAL KEY
• A COUPLE BUTTONS
• DRITZ EXTRA LARGE HOOK – N – EYE : NICKEL PLATED BRASS (OR ANY COLOR)
• FLOWERS AND TRIMS (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS)
• FLAT BACK PEARL TRIM – 1 YARD IVORY
** THIS MINI ALBUM GIVES YOU THE OPTIONS REGARDING FLOWERS : DIE CUTTING/STAMPING YOUR OWN FLOWERS OR USE PACKAGED FLOWERS. IT’S YOUR CHOICE . I USED BOTH IN THIS ALBUM
FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH AND WITHOUT DIE CUTTING MACHINES
FLOWERS:
• 1 PACKAGE OF KAISERCRAFT PAPER BLOOMS: MISTY – PURPLE
• 1 PACKAGE OF KAISERCRAFT PAPER BLOOMS: COCONUT (WHITE)
• 1 PACKAGE OF KAISERCRAFT PAPER BLOOMS: DUSTY PINK
• FLAT SINGLE PETAL FLOWERS (YOU’LL NEED FLATTER FLOWERS IN AREAS INSIDE THIS ALBUM)
• HEARTFELT CREATIONS BOTANICAL WINGS DIE HCD1-758 AND MATCHING STAMP: BOTANICAL ROSE HCPC-3651
• HEARTFELT CREATIONS CLASSIC LEAF DIE HCD1-736 AND MATCHING STAMPS HCPC-3546 & HCPC-3546
TRIM DIES AND MARTHA STEWART TRIM PUNCHES
• SPELLBINDERS DIE S4-503 ARCHED ELEGANCE POCKET DIE
• SPELLBINDERS DIE S5-201 CURVED BORDERS TWO
• SPELLBINDERS DIE S6-010 5 X 7 HERLOOM LEGACY
• SPELLBINDERS DIE S6-028 OVAL FLORAL (USED ONCE – OPTIONAL)
• MARTHA STEWART ½ INCH TRIM PUNCH (ANY WILL WORK)
• MARTHA STEWART DEEP EDGE PUNCH : “EMBROIDERY IS WHAT I USED – ANY WILL WORK