My "Gigantic Twist Pop Up Panel" Album

 Here is project #2 using Sincerely Rita's tutorial on a Gigantic Twist Pop Up Panel Card.  Please go check out her tutorials, they are really wonderful!  I had this page kit that I got when Jackie and I went to an all day scrap put on by Embellish It!  I thought this would be the perfect collection to use for my album, and it was.

 Since the gigantic part means it is 12x12, I decided to make this into an album, rather than a card.  This is my cover.  I only used the supplies from the paper collection and some yellow card stock from my stash.  In the video she used large paper, but I didn't have paper that was 12x24", so I made hinges from card stock and attached the papers to create the size I needed.

 When you open the card, it is GIGANTIC and has LOTS OF ROOM for lots of pictures of someone's special day.

 I love how it all turned out!

 On each of the panels I attached the cards only on the edges, so that pictures or tags could be set behind them.

 I created a pocket for a mini tag here.

 This is cool!  The panels are 6x9" each.  I had 6x9" envelopes that I adhered to the back of the two middle panels so that I could add huge tags.  (MORE PICTURE ROOM!!!)

 Here are the front of the tags...

 ...and the back of the tags.

And here I was trying to show the way that the envelopes are attached to the two middle panels of the pop up.

It turned out SO DARN CUTE!  and really big enough for a "mini" album of a day in the life of a birthday girl!

I hope you enjoyed this little post.  Go make one for yourself!!!  They are addictive...you will see how addicted I am next week!

Michelle💖

The "Four Twist Pop Up Panel" Mini Album

Hi all!

First off, I want you to know that this is not my invention.  I found the most wonderful tutorial on YouTube and I tried it and it was AMAZING!

You can find the video here, 4 Twist Pop Up Panel Mini Album Tutorial.   It is by Sincerely Rita...and she has me hooked on this  type of project.    I also used the tutorial for her large card, and you can find that video here, Large Twist Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial.  I have made three different projects using this style of card, and I want to share my first one with you here.

PLEASE GO CHECK HER VIDEOS OUT!!!

 Of course I had to make a mini album!  I used the mini album tutorial, but used the large card tutorial, so my mini album is 6x6".  The paper line I used was by Bo Bunny, called "Modern Miss."  I loved the papers and embellishments, but had it for a while in my stash, until this perfect project came around.

 The book is covered by a belly band I created out of card stock, ribbon and some of the layered chip board stickers in the kit.

 Some of the pages incorporate the four panel pop up...  (Sorry, this picture is sideways!!!)

 ...and some have pockets for tags and what not.

There are also some large pull outs for the album so that more things can be added to the book.

 I had made the "Polaroid" shaped tags ages ago, and decided to use them in this book.

 I kept the pages simple so that the pictures I will add will be the focus of the page.

 I love this view master!!!

 The way the pages are attached created the pockets for the pull out cards.

 I can't wait to fill this up with fun times.

I hope you like this mini album, and I hope you stop on over to see her tutorials.

I have two more projects I made with this style of card...Stay tuned!

Michelle💖

Zipper Pocket for your Happy Planner

 I love my Happy Planner.  You may recall a previous post I did on my set up for 2017 with the pocket pages being used as the tabbed dividers?  Well, I have a mini Happy Planner that I keep in my purse for quick on the go stuff.  I put events in the calendar, and I have note pages for lists, etc.  I can't always carry the big planner, so having the "satellite" planner works well.

Anyway...I was at Michael's and they have a huge selection these days of new planner things for their line of planners.  I say these and had to have them as I knew they would work in my Happy Planners.

The small pockets are very cool!  They also have Accessory Packs that contain stickers, a ruler, washi tape, some clips and a cool zipper bag.

 Isn't the tape pretty!?!?  They have four different packs that I saw.  I bought 2 of them.  (But, I'm only showing one).  I have wanted a ruler for my planner, and it fits into the pocket of my planner cover perfectly.

 So, here is what is SO STINKING COOL ABOUT THESE...They are NOT PUNCHED!!!  I guess they figured that you would want to punch the pockets however you wanted to punch them!!! (Or even not punch them at all!)

I was just so happy when I saw this!!!  I raced home and tried it, and it WORKED!

 The zipper pocket fits PERFECTLY into my mini Happy Planner!!!  Can you believe it???

I bought two of the accessory packs, so I made one for my big planner as well.  This is a discovery that is just too cool to keep to myself!!!  I put stamps and address labels and paper clips in this.  Ohhhh the giddy giddy giddiness!!!

Happy Planning!!

Michelle💖

A Mini Album Challenge for Myself

 I was kinda bored the other day and was trying to do something creative to maybe get my mojo working.  I had made this album a while ago, at the last CK Convention.  It was a kit that I bought, and it turned out super cute, but I had a TON of leftovers.  What to do?

 I dug into my stash and found this mini album with pocket pages by SEI.  I decided to make a mini album, no real theme, but something simple that could be used for any occasion.  I used one of the journaling cards for the title of the album.  I added the teal/glittered paper from my stash to set off the title page, and I added brads from my stash.

 I took one of the pocket pages and my Fuse tool and created a quad-sequin page.  Inside, I took some of the leftover stickers, put them back to back and added them to the sequins.  It turned out really neat.

 I decorated the inside front cover as well, so another picture could be placed.

 I made several pages, but I'm just showing you a few.

 I had a bunch of stuff leftover, including stickers and washi tape!

 This album will be great for a day event, maybe a birthday party.

 I love the colors, and I love that I used up the leftovers and they didn't go to waste.

 I also decorated the back page of the album as well.

Leftovers can make a great second project!

Happy stash busting!

Michelle💖

Graphic 45 Valentine Challenge

 I decided to join the Valentine's themed challenge on Graphic 45 and see if my submission might be chosen to win a wonderful prize package of their luscious products.  The project is supposed to be Valentine/Love themed and, of course use their paper and products.  This is what I came up with. 

  I found the heart at my local Craft Warehouse, and the tag album, then I got the idea.  I found hooks and went to town using they paper line "Mon Amour".  The above picture is my layout idea that I was playing with.  I usually take a picture of things after I am happy with their placement and  before I adhere them so that I can reference the picture as I build my project.

 I created a wall hanging that can be changed.  Each hook has four of the Graphic album tags.  I covered them with papers front and back so that multiple pictures can be placed and changed at will.

 I added some of the butterflies by Graphic 45, along with their brads for the centers.  I added bling by Eyelet Outlet.

 I fussy cut some of the roses and leaves, and layered them with the pictures.  I added a key by Graphic 45 as well, the "key to my heart" you know!

 Another butterfly, more bling and some more fussy cut flowers.  I also used Graphic 45's brads in the hooks that I bought.  I think they fit perfectly with the style of this project.

 My intent with this project is to add my favorite photos of me and my awesome hubby, DJ, and have room to add more through the years.

So, what do you think?  Is this a project idea that you could do in your home?

Have a wonderful Valentine's day!

Michelle💖

Happy Planner Set Up

 I just love working with my Happy Planner.  I thought I would share some of the things I have done to customize it for my needs.  I definitely do not have a very busy calendar, but it is nice to have all of my "brains" in one spot!  Above is a view of my planner.  I got the cute polar bear and penguin printables from Lovely Planner.  I just discovered her site and I love it!  Maddie has a bunch of free planner goodie...so go check it out!

 I really like the planner covers that they came out with!  It really helps to keep things organized and your planner contained.

 I keep a collection of sticky notes and the washi stickers in the front so I can use them in a pinch when I don't have my big tote full of stuff handy.

 Inside the front cover I put this little reminder...

 With my planner this year I am trying something new.  I removed my old tabbed dividers and replaced them with the Happy Planner Pocket Pages.  Then I used my tab punch and created tabs for the pockets.  This is a side view to show how they look, my categories, and that they are a bit bigger than the tabs for the calendar, so it works perfectly.  

 This is just a view of how I decorated a page.  I like that my dividers have pockets!  I can add a lot of things now...which may be a good or a bad thing...HAHA!

 A closeup of my Mailing Supplies divider.  I have labels, stamps, etc. for mailing something in a pinch.

 This is my "Calendar section".  I am trying to add a page for each month.  On one side is a master to do list for the month.  On the other, a tally of "important" things that happened on that date.  I'm trialing this, I don't know if it will be useful to me or not, but it may be a good idea to share that others may like!

 My "To Do Lists/Notes" section.  I keep a variety of papers to add to the weekly pages if I need it.

 I have a "Contacts" section, and I think the pocket dividers will come in handy when I get something I need to add to my section but don't have time yet to do so.  I also added some stickers into my planner for miscellaneous sticker needs.  These are in my "Misc" tab section...

 ...along with more sticky notes, because you can never have too many sticky notes.  

In the back I have some Post-It tabs that I punched.  This way I can quickly add a paper or card to my planner when I don't have a punch handy.  It works very well!  I also found this stencil by Recollections that I am keeping in my planner.  I also added a pen loop so that I can have my basic pens with me...one black, one red and one pencil.  

That's my planner set up.  I will let you know how it works for me.  Go visit Lovely Planner and get signed up to get some awesome freebies.  I love them!

Have an organized day!!!

Michelle💖