Wednesday 12 May 2021

Elegance Album

This is the completed album that I created following one of the My Creative Spirit Facebook Live classes that was taught by Clare Charvill, there are classes every fortnight and I have learnt so much from Clare.


This is the front of the album, I have kept it flat because it goes inside a shadow box that was also part of the class - you can find it HERE.


Above is the inside cover and first page, there is a tag and a little card in the flap on the inside cover - they have lovely verses about Mum on the inside.  Below you can see the first page open, there is a flap that tucks into a pocket and a photo mat that goes inside a large pocket, plenty of room for photographs.  There are four pages in total, and they alternate between this arrangement and the one I will show you next.


Below is the back of the first page and the front of the second, there is a small flap that opens to reveal small pocket that I have placed a journal card in.


The next photo shows the flap open and the journal card tucked into the small pocket along with another photo mat that fits into a large pocket.  All of the small flaps have magnets to keep them closed.


Below you can see the back of page two and the front of page three, I haven't photographed page three opened out as it is very similar to page one.


The next photo is the back of page three and the front of page four, this is the same as the front of page two.


Finally, you will be pleased to hear, you can see the back of page four with a little belly band that you can tuck photographs behind and the inside of the back cover.  There is a pocket, the same as the back of the front cover, into which I have placed a card with an other lovely Mum verse on the inside.


I am really enjoying creating these albums and following along with the My Creative Spirit Facebook Live classes, Clare is an excellent teacher and shares lots of tips and ideas.  I'm also using up lots of my stash of papers, I just need to make sure I don't buy another set to replace them.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
x

30 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous album Pauline and fab papers
Gr Karin

meg said...

Stunning album Pauline,the papers and layouts are beautiful

kiwimeskreations said...

What an exquisite creation Pauline - love the papers, and you have used them to great advantage in this gorgeous wee album
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Your album is gorgeous Pauline, I'm sure that your MIL is going to love this especially when filled with photos.

Sue xx

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous album and papers Pauline
Carol x

Bunny said...

Stunning. And those papers........ohhhh wouldn't I like to have some of those. [Bunny]

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is so pretty, gorgeous papers

Sarah said...

This is positively outstanding Pauline. Such a beautiful gift xx

Ans Gilbert said...

You made such a wonderful album with the pretty papers
Hugs
Ansx

Pat K said...

WOW..this is gorgeous Pauline. I would love to tackle something like this in the future so thanks for the link. Beautiful detail and great patterns. I love it. xx

cuilliesocks said...

What a wonderful album Pauline, the pages and all the elements you've created are amazing and of course the papers are gorgeous, Kate x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Just awesome!! Really classy, sweet and so feminine! Lots of amazing papers and wonderful design! Love the idea of the belly band inside the back cover!

Kathleen said...

Just fabulous Pauline.

Kath x

Carol S. said...

WOW!!! Pauline this just finishes the most amazing project I have seen!! It is so beautiful. Big hugs, Carol S.xxx

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Pauline I am lost for words................WOW........WOW........WOW this is stupendous I am so much in awe of your talent and design work, those papers the album and layout is out of this world, I always love looking at albums that people make they always seem to be full of wonderful detail but as yet I do not have faith in my ability to be this creative, excellent project look forward to see more
hugs
lorraine x

aussie aNNie said...

You always amaze me with your designs and I can see so much beauty in this one as well, love the different panels/flaps and those gorgeous papers, keep them coming. xx

nwilliams6 said...

Such a great looking album, Pauline! I want to make one. Great papers, designs, and colors. Lovely. Hugz

Claire (Mrs H) said...

Wow such an elegant design

Seafield Jo said...

Absolutely stunning.

Jo xx

Jane Savage said...

Wow what an awesome project, Pauline! So much detailed work, amazing! xx

Jules said...

Hi Pauline

Well this project has been a real labour of love.

It must have taken you hours and hours and hours to complete .. .. .. you should be super proud of it all because it is totally amazing!

I must admit I would probably replace the papers. They are very beautiful!

Have a good day.

Love Jules xx

Valerija said...

Gorgeous album.
Valerija xx

Donna Ellis said...

How beautiful, Paulaine, and I DO feel the love put into your lovely project! hugs, de

Carol L said...

What a fabulous book and treasured keepsake too! Those papers are divine!

Witchcrafted Life said...

Thoroughly beautiful album. Swoon!!! The colour palette here is amongst my all-time favourites and, perhaps not all that surprising then, makes up a sizable percentage of my current wardrobe.

Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

Hazel (Didos) said...

WOW, this is amazing, what a lot of work you have put into it, Love H xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! Pauline, you have such patience to make an album as beautiful, with so many details. What a treasure to give.
Faith x

Fikreta said...

love it!
its so pretty!

Pia S said...

Albums like this one would make great personal gifts, but I’m afraid of the time I would spend (I’m a slow crafter, most of the time) and can’t see how I’d be able to pick coordinated papers. I so admire what you’ve done here.

Sue said...

This is such a beautiful project!

Hugs
Sue