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How to make your own cardboard album.


South America album cover

So I bought a new fan last week and it came in a box...which was perfect to create an album! :) Today's project is a cardboard album! Albums are really expensive where I live...this makes a great alternative for specific vacation photos or events. And it takes up a lot less space on the shelf! :)

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR join the discussion over at Do more with less's Facebook Page [I just started this page and it's lonely over there! *LOL*]


Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of cardboard to desired size of album. Peel edges to reveal the corrugation along the edges.


Step 2: Gather crepe paper and adhere to cardboard using masking tape.


Step 3: Cut a soda can. Emboss and ink with alcohol inks.


Step 4: I used my Sassafras scraps to create a layout. I upcycled an old knitted belt (part of a sweater set) and attached with brown brads.


Step 5: Colour white chipboard with Sharpies.


Step 6: Adhere chipboard letters.


Step 7: Add some stitching.


Step 8: Embellish! I added some cute Gauche Alchemy embellishments and stickers! :) I kept my layout relatively flat and wet-glued down so that it fits nicely on a shelf and bits of it doesn't drop off when viewing.

South America album cover

Step 9: Adhere to cardboard cover. Punch holes on both front and back panels [you can decorate the back too]. Assemble the album [include inner pages]. Secure with ribbon.

Easy peasy right? I'm happy too...the layouts of my sister's trip finally have a home. :)

Supplies: 2 pieces of cardboard, crepe paper, patterned paper, embellishments, soda can, alcohol inks, Sharpies, Gauche Alchemy embellishments, old knitted belt, Heidi Swapp chipboard, ribbon.

P/s: I would love for you to play along with my guest Elizaveta's vintage-inspired challenge! :)

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27 comments:

  1. Hey you... this rocked!!!Bright and Happy cardboard album cover!!! Really a nice one... TFS the steps... its very useful... and inspirational too!! ...hugs...xoxo

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  2. You are soooooo amazing! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee the way you put this together and loveeeeeeee the colors! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):)

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  3. Are you kidding me! this is amazing!

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  4. I love it. This is a great tutorial. I just came over to facebook to visit so you should be a little less lonely.

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  5. Awesome!! You are truly the queen of upcycling!

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  6. Who could think that carton box from the fan would transformed into such beauty, you are always so inspiring, thanks for sharing! : )

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  7. I have worked with that several times and it is fun, I love the colors you used, and make it an album, it is wonderful!

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  8. wow!.. super fab album!.. LOVE it!.. thanks so much for the tutorial! :D
    loving the recycling! :)

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  9. You just have got to be the queen of upcycling...what a wonderful use of the fan box...the album rocks in sassy goodness!

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  10. this is just so creative and gorgeous... Love the happy bright layout.... Thanks for the tutorial :D

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  11. Ivonne I love it!!! Can I feature on my blog?
    kisses
    Rosana

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  12. I love it Yvonne!!!! Thanks for sharing! Now I'm gonna be hoarding cardboard boxes too *LOL*!! You're very inspiring!! :)

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  13. This album is sooo fantastic! I am absolute excited.

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  14. This is just stunning. I just love the bright colours againts the kraft x

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  15. wonderful album.your tutorial can guide anyone to learn crafting....Congrats!

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  16. So cool!!! Now you have a new fan & a cool new album too - amazing!! Love all the effects :) TFS such a thorough step by step - love them :)

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  17. I don;t know if I could ever do that, but it sure looks impressive!

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  18. wonderful tutorial. and the finished project is awesome. so fun. =)

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  19. fabulous project, Yvonne! love love the piece of tin can you colored. love love this!

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  20. well the layouts now have one AWESOME and FUN home ;)

    **liked** your new FB page :)

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  21. Thanks for sharing this cute project Ivonne...you can see the post here:http://rosana-pedacinhodemim.blogspot.com/2011_05_22_archive.html#4222792706763950494

    hugs from Brazil

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  22. What details and what???!!! a base to build it all from :>)

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  23. Beautiful art from card board.
    very good idea. i love it.

    wonderful dear... thaks for idea.

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