Mini Album

I’m LOVIN mini albums (and there are a variety to choose from in the CP Store). Lately I’m finding that I don’t have as much time to scrap as I would like . . . with that in mind I’ve found that after I pick the mini album I want to use, gather my paper and embellishments I can complete a mini album in a day and feel like I’ve achieved a major goal.


I created this mini album as a gift for a friend. All she’ll have to do is add the photo’s and the journaling.

I used a BoBunny Cascading Album, the 7 Gypsies Venice Collection, along with some yummy Prima Flowers and Rhinestones and Jenni Bowlin Embellishments. I hope my friend likes this album as much as I do!

Joan

The Prima embellishments were the perfect match for the 7 Gypsies Venice collection.

Better Late Than Never

Okay here it is . . . my mini book! I loved using this line from Anna Griffin calledIsabelle . . . check it out in the CP Store . . . it has the best pinks and greens!! I actually used 2 Prima packaging thingies as the base of my pages . . . I think it turned out pretty cool looking!
I tried to keep the layout of the book pretty simple. In the above picture I cut a square of the AG Isabelle paper and then made a ruffle using masking tape . . . so much fun!
In this section, I used some AG Isabelle Flocked sticker words, paper, and more masking tape!


These two pages are probably my favorite out of the entire book because I used several different strips of the paper to create the background and then topped it off with more flocked stickers!

Hope you like my mini . . . I had so much fun making it!
Happy Scrappin'!
Andrea

It's All About the Mini!

This week on the blog, the DT will be sharing the reveal of some gorgeous new paper lines-all wrapped up in Mini Albums!  We hope you enjoy this special treat and are inspired to make one of your own...be sure to share yours in the gallery when you do!

For my mini, I was given the beautiful Jenni Bowlin Homespun Collection and I chose to use this fantastic Prima Acrylic and Canvas Mini Album as the base.  I thought it was a perfect foundation for some pictures from the County Fair we enjoy each summer.

Besides the Jenni Bowlin paper, I used her Red Embellished Butterflies, Vintage Style Buttons in green, Red Label Stickers, Mini Bingo Cards in Red,  Basic Grey Micro Chipboard Letters, and Bo Bunny Charms and Swirls... (which are some of my all time favorite go to supplies!)

You can find all of this and MORE in the store and even save 10% this week when you use the code APRILSHOWERS...and wait, it gets better..you will also receive a code in your order for 10% off your May purchase, too!  Have fun shopping and have a great week!

Weekly Challenge 4.12.10

Hello Paradise Peeps . . .
My challenge to you is to create 2 cards . . . one normal sized and one mini sized using the same paper line! I have some pictures to share . . . but I am having some technical difficulties getting them uploaded! Thanks . .. and I can't wait to see your creations!

Making Memories Month Giveaway!

This week we are going to give away 2 Making Memories Slice Aprons! These delightful things have become so useful to me! I love to use them when I am scrapping so everything is handy. It is also great for gardening - or for style!!! ;) Also, check out these 2 videos about the new Making Memories Vintage Groove Jewelry and the Slice Hands Free Kit!




Aren't these products amazing!!! Come check them out at the store to find out how you can get a FREE storage box for your jewelry and how to win a FREE Vespa Scooter! And, how do you win an apron? Tell us what you love about Making Memories products!

-Natalie :)

Winner

The winner of the Making Memories Pitter Patter with the Creative Options Tote is . . .

VALERIE ! ! !

Congratulations!
(please email Natalie at info@croppinparadise.com with your address)

Andrea's Sketch Challenge

Hello Ladies of Croppin' Paradise . . .here's the sketch that I created . . . I love butterflies and bling!

And here's the layout that I created using my own sketch . . . it's pretty fun! I used strips of paper from the Basic Grey Line Nook and Pantry to create the layout . . . the butterflies are cut from the line as is the giant "E". The title are thickers of course!

I just love those butterflies and bling . .. two of my favorite elements to use in layouts and cards!

I love the little cluster of embellishments at the bottom . . . as you can see . . . even I strayed from my own sketch . . . but that is what I LOVE about sketches!! I hope that you have fun creating a layout with this sketch!! Post your creation in the thread on the forum and then put it up for all to see in the gallery! Happy Tuesday!