Sunday, July 3, 2011

Challenge #45 Lasting Memories Album

I thought this would be rather generic album, to make, and really it isn't terribly summery--but, I think it will work for summer pics, but mostly I thought it would make a fun summer gift for a friend.  :)  I had a lot of fun with this album, as I made it using paper bags, but I put cardboard on it to strengthen it, and I used canvas (that I painted to look tye dyed), I added a ring to the end of it, and ties lots of fibers and ribbons (I punched that through the album)--and then of course just loads of embellishments, and I used a lot of the bag ends for pockets in my album.  What a wonderful, fun, creative idea Karen had!! Play along with Lasting Memories, and be inspired by the lovely D/T designs. :)

Everyone has been so so nice, with all their compliments--thank you!  But, I cannot take total credit for my paper bag album, I watched a youtube stream, on how a lady makes hers, and went from there. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAcsKl87Ryg&feature=related
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13 comments:

  1. What an amazing album Sharon. It's absolutely beautiful. You did a fabulous job.

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  2. Oh WOW again!! These little paper bags look fabulous all dressed up. :-) I just love your album!!

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  3. awesome album! i love the colors.

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  4. Look at that!!! WOW!!!! I have attempted a paper bag album but NEVER did mine look like this!!! I love all of those little pockets!

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  5. I love the way your paper bag album turned out! I may have to scraplift this idea some time. I LOVE the colors!!!

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  6. What a cute album - love the vintage feel!

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  7. Couldn't wait to see your mini and it's just gorgeous!

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  8. Simply lovely. Thanks for sharing your work!

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  9. WOW! That's with paper bags??? This is gorgeous and I would say, VERY summery!! Love those colors and all your little additions. This really is a work of art and I can't believe it's paper bags!

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  10. Wow! Just beautiful! This is a wonderful mini! Hugs Dina

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  11. Adore the colours you have chosen for the album and what a piece of artwork you have made, I love the shabby chic look
    Hugs Shirley x x

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  12. wow, unreal. This is so wonderful and all the details you have in there. So when are you coming here to help me with mine>? Seriously, this is absolutely gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Brenda

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