well, my streak is over. i have officially let myself off the hook for making any more valentines projects. lol! i lost my steam. and needed a break from all that pink and red. but i did remember this mini album that i have laying around, and figured i would share it.
so, this is a mini album that i created 4 years ago. want proof? check HERE. i made this for a class, back when i was teaching at a local scrapbook store. i really loved this album when i came up with the idea. and i still love it. it's still my style and i still think it's cute. which is why i still have it laying around the house. even though i apparently did NOT love it enough, to actually put any photos or journaling inside. lol! what can i say? i'm really bad about things like that. you know, actually going back and finishing things i started ;)
this is a 6x6 mini album, an older preservation album from SEI. i always loved using these in my classes. i used kraft cardstock for all my pages, and then green and maroon cardstock blocks and strips. i loved these playing card style cards from bazzill, and used the "L" on the title page, and the numbers on all the other pages. i think i got 2 albums out of each package. which means, that to this day, i still have about 10 packages of these cards laying around. with the exception of the letter "L" and any numbers. lol!
this is pretty much what all the pages looked like. except i altered which side i had the number card and the embellishment clusters on. i also had cardstock circles and manilla tags. and all those papers, cards, and tags had their edges inked. every single one. i was really into inking everything back then. so usually the first 15 minutes of class would consist of inking edges. yes, my students loved me. or not ;)
the embellishments were simple. a variety of chipboard hearts, little vellum tags, metal hearts, metal clips, buttons, brads, and pieces of ribbon. everyone got the same mix, and could use them in whatever way they wanted. although i'm pretty sure that most of the ladies did whatever i did on mine. after all, mine was totally thought out. i would never just randomly throw stuff on my pages in any random order. lol!
there are 7 more pages like these. 10 spreads total. for 10 reasons. the idea was to put a photo on that second page. and then write one of your reasons for loving that person on those 2 white journaling strips. it's a brilliant idea. no idea why i never did this. i obviously intend to do it, since i still have the album.
and with that, my valentine's blogging week is done. lots of other things to share. but that's for next week :)
I loved all of your valentine's projects!!! This album too! I am so bad at beginning a project, and not going back to finish! LOL At least the album is done, all you need to do is add your precious photos!
Have a happy love day!
Posted by: Suzanne | February 12, 2010 at 03:20 PM
Great mini... Laura, just take photos from this Valentine's day and add them, look you already have the project 1/2 done!! hehe
xoxox
Posted by: lorry | February 12, 2010 at 03:34 PM
This is cute, love the size!! And thanks again for sharing so many fun v-day projects with us!
Posted by: Carla | February 12, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I love this idea..wish I had more time to make something just like this for my husband but alas, he'll have to deal with a card I just finished making for him..and a box of chocolates ;o)
xoxo
Posted by: JosieK | February 12, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Hi Laura,
Thanks for sharing ideas this week. I like the idea of a mini album, hopefully you will finish it since it's a good idea and half done. I just went to a local scrapbook store and bought a few valentine papers, hoping to get out to Michael's this weekend and maybe I'll make something this weekend and I'll post it for you to see. Have a Happy Valentine's Weekend. Can't wait to see what's for next week.
Posted by: dawn | February 12, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Laura
Your a good gal:)
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi N. | February 12, 2010 at 06:12 PM
Awww....these bring back memories of Dina's! I miss her and her store...so much fun to go shopping there after work! You have been busy, I think you deserve to take a break for awhile!
Posted by: marissa | February 12, 2010 at 07:33 PM
What a great album! Loved all your ideas this week!! Have a Happy Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | February 12, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Hi Laura. Great album!! Pleaaaase finish it and post it! I am sooo bad with mini albums, love the idea of this one:)
Enjoy your weekend and Happy Valentine's day!!
Posted by: tania | February 12, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Congrats Laura! A whole week of love! Cute album
thnx for sharing a weeks worth of "what goes on in Laura vegas' head"
Posted by: Lynda p | February 12, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Super cute album...love the tags...I may have to lift this one!
Posted by: Carolyn | February 13, 2010 at 06:18 AM
This is a great mini album! You should do one for each of your girls. I'm sure they would cherish them....if not now, then in the future. Thanks for the week of inspirational Valentine's ideas! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: krolski (kathy) | February 13, 2010 at 05:36 PM
love the album...also love the note that you see when you put your mouse over the link..hehe
Posted by: Angie S | February 13, 2010 at 07:17 PM
super cute, but to run with the valentine's day theme, maybe 14 reasons why I love you would be even cooler. :)
Posted by: Mandy Szeto | February 14, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Look so adorable... I like your mini album.
Cool idea!!
**Sony**
Posted by: Sonia (Sony) | February 16, 2010 at 06:35 PM