Today I wanted to share with you a perfect little mini album for housing your kids' school portraits!
I designed this album specifically for one of the many scrapbooking workshops I used to put on when I had EllaBella Designs.
I loved the bold colors of the Scenic Route Appleton line, and I still have loads left as I made sure I
This line has been discontinued, but there are other great school-themed scrapbooking paper kits, such as this one and this one!
The base of the album is actually a file folder! It is embellished on both sides and I have used tags throughout, which can be used to adhere more photos, or possibly write a bit about the school year such as friends, favorite memories, special achievements, etc. It is closed with a cute little clip embellished with ribbon!
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School Portraits File Folder Mini Scrapbook Album |
Be sure to download a printable pdf version of this School Portraits File Folder Mini Scrapbook Album!SCHOOL PORTRAITS FILE FOLDER MINI SCRAPBOOK ALBUM
Supplies needed:
- Letter size file folder
- Bone folder/paper creaser
- Ink pad for inking edges
- Pencil, scissors
- Fast-drying liquid glue – Tombow is recommended
- Strong double-sided tape (LOVE the Scor-Pal tape!)
- Bulldog paper clip
- Paper hole punch
- Lined note paper for “notebook”
- 4 manilla tags
- Ribbon
- School-themed patterned scrapbooking paper & embellishments (like this kit or this kit)
Download a printable pdf version of this School Portraits File Folder Mini Scrapbook Album!
You are absolutely incredible. I really want to make this for my son. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our What’s it Wednesday linky party. I hope you can join us.
ReplyDeletePaula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Aww, thank you! :) I would love to share this over at your linky party! Thank you for the invite!! :)
DeleteI love this project Ann! It is so colourful and bright! Pinned it! Angie xo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Angie! I just love the bright colors of this paper line, especially for school! :)
DeleteThis is so cute! Such a colourful project - I love the front cover with the 'ruler' and buttons! Have a great weekend!
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Heronscrafts.blogspot.com
Thanks Rebecca! I love it when I can use the patterns on the papers to embellish my projects! :)
DeleteThanks for the pattern. Your project turned out fantastic. I love the back-to-school look. Thanks so much for linking up at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Heidi. :)
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