Today I 'd like to share with you ladies, an order I finished for a 'Beach/Wedding' Album. I used several collections to create this special album combining beach papers and embellishments along with wedding papers and wedding elements. I wanted to make sure there was plenty of space for photos and journaling, as I'm sure there will be plenty of that to safely store for such a joyful event.
The cover of the album depicts a beautiful ocean with rolling waves. This 8x8 album also is embellished on the cover with dimensional elements such as starfish, ribbons, shells and a metal dragonfly. The paper on the cover is also a beautiful sparkly representation of the beach.
The main spine shows several ribbons that have been used throughout the album. There is also a big beautiful golden heart with a cupid and wings to watch over this keepsake.
The back of the album continues with the wave. I also have my "handmade by" stamp on the back which I adhere to every creation/project I make.
A close up of the embellishments on the front cover. The seashell is fancied up with glitter and sparkles nicely tying it together with the sparkly pattern paper.
Album fully opened.
The inside front cover has a belly band and a large stop pocket at the bottom. Inside the band are several mats/tags, perfect for photos.
Inside the front cover belly band you will find a flip booklet along with 3 mats/tags.
Open the flip booklet and there are pages to journal on or add photos.
Page 1 decorated with a bride and groom. These two flaps are held in place with the small magnetic tab on the front. A pretty blue sheer ribbon adorns the left flap.
Open both flaps and inside is a large area to put photos. There is also a pretty wedding sentiment card that is also a flip up and once opened, would be a perfect place to journal.
Flip it up and journaling can be written there and remain 'private' once the flap is lowered.
All pages have top loaded extra large mats/tags with ribbon pulls. So much space for photos and or journaling.
Pages 2 & 3. Page 2 has 3 'wave' pockets that each hold a mat/tag. On each mat/tag there is a sweet wedding sentiment, on the back of each one is open for a photos or journaling. A pretty aqua ribbon sets off the page nicely.
A closer look of page 2.
These are the pretty mats/tags out of their wave pockets.
Page 3 This is an inter-active page that has a magnetic flap adorned with a pretty ribbon that also holds 2 charms. A swan and a key. You can also see the pocket which has a dimensional embellishment.
A close up of the swans and key hanging from the ribbon.
Flap opened to show the inside of page 3 and the mats/tags tucked inside the bottom pocket. Pretty beachy paper is full of seashells.
Mats/tags from inside that pocket.
Pages 4 & 5. Again, inter-actives, I love adding them I think it makes an album even more exciting and not boring.
Page 4 shows a ribbon adorned magnetic flap. Underneath you can see there is a large sentiment tag with a pretty bouquet.
Flap opened and there is a pocket on the inside of that flap which holds a nice journaling tag. You can see the large sentiment tag secured on the main page.
Page 5 holds a large handmade envelope decorated with a dimensional wedding element. A pretty sheer ribbon also serves a purpose, as the envelope flap can be opened by lifting it from behind the ribbon and the tip from behind the embellishment.
Envelope opened to show the large sentiment card inside. The card is matted and is plain on the back so a note could be written to the bride and groom and remain 'private' for only their eyes.
The giant top pull mat/tag pulled part way out to show.
Pages 6 &7. More moveable pieces on these pages.
Page 6 has a pretty lacey punched flap tied up in a sweet sheer ribbon. A bottom sentiment stop holds 2 narrow sentiment sticks.
Flap flipped open and there is a beautiful full page with a 'just married' on the license plate of the car. On the back of the flap is a pocket which holds 3 tags/mats.
Page 7. This page has a double bottom corner pocket decorated with a nice size starfish and ribbon. Inside the pockets re a tag/mat and a booklet.
The booklet and mat/tag from the pockets. The main page paper has the old adage "Some Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue".
The booklet has pages that can be used for either pictures and or journaling.
Pages 8 & 9. Fun fun fun. Page 8 has some cute starfish living on that side cut pocket.
A better look at page 8 and the side cut pocket embellished with starfish and ribbon.
The 2 good sized mats/tags from the corner cut pocket are perfect for photos and or journaling.
Page 9 has a top flap tied with ribbon.
Flip that flap and under it you find a wave cut pocket that holds 2 generous size sentiment mats/tags. The wave pocket is decorated with a pretty ribbon and a small 'sand heart'.
The sentiment mats/tags from the wave pocket. Gotta' love them!
Pages 10 & 11. Yes, yes, yes, more inter-actives. I love putting several in my albums! Page 10 has a top lift flap which is adorned with a sheer blue ribbon and an awesome jeweled dragonfly. More hides beneath that flap.
Close up of Page 10. Ocean foam on a sandy beach are the papers for this page.
A close up of the blue jeweled dragonfly...isn't he pretty!
This isn't just one flap...........but this is the first flap opened..
Second flap opened, soothing pretty seagulls adorn the paper. Under those flaps is a small wavy bottom pocket/stop which holds 2 sentiment mats/tags.
The 2 mats/tags from that page pocket.
Page 11. Love this sentiment on the bottom lacey cut pocket. Sheer blue ribbon sets off the base page and there are 3 large mats/tags inside that pocket.
The 3 large mats/tags from that lacey pocket. One is adorned with a dimensional pretty heart.
Page 12 and the inside of the back cover. Yes my friends, my albums wouldn't be complete without a waterfall. This one will hold 12 4x6 photos! Untie the ribbon to flip through them easily.
A closer look at one of my favorite techniques, the waterfall. How perfect to be able to attach 12 photos in such a small space and have it look so pretty as well. Perfect!
The inside of the back cover has a stationary tri-fold card with a bride and groom silhouette and a bow tied ribbon to keep it closed.
Opening the top flap of the tri-fold and it reveals a pocket with a pretty journaling tag inside .
Opened all the way, what a perfect place to either add more photos or write a nice note to the newlyweds, or for the bride to journal about her special day and have it be private once closed and tied back with the ribbon.
The inside of the right spine has a bottom sentiment stop which holds a tag/mat tied up in a ribbon. The inside of the front flap has a pretty ribbon on top of the sandy paper.
I hope you all enjoyed my album, I love creating one of a kind creations. How exciting to see how it will turn out, as I create as I go along and do my best to make it a special keepsake. Sometimes I will include a technique or a deconstructed version of it reworked to make it a bit different from the original. At any rate, I hope everyone enjoys and can appreciate my work. I love doing special orders and have been lucky to have gotten several. I will continue to do them as long as they continue to come in. Please stop back by soon, as I will have more photos of more creations shortly. Thanks for taking your time to view my blog, I truly appreciate it!
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