Mini CP Project Portfolio with Larissa Albernaz

December 09, 2010

Mini CP Project Portfolio with Larissa Albernaz

Hello! It's CP Girl Larissa Albernaz! I'm joining you today to share a layout with you that just so happens to be extra unique! It includes a small mini book album that I've used to host and premier all my Crate Paper projects. This idea came to me while admiring a wonderful Crate Paper catalog that I picked up during my visit to CHA. I simply thought upon looking at the catalog - "Why not make a layout to show the projects I created with these beautiful collections?" That's exactly what I decided to do and on top of that, I scrapped the catalog as well!

Anyway, I thought it best to demonstrate how to create the mini book because it's easily incorporated on a personal project. It can be adapted to fit any theme you want!

First, take a look at my layout

And the mini book!

Pretty cute, eh?! Now lets jump into making one...

Mini Album Material List:

CP School Spirit Pattern Paper {Chemistry}
CP Restoration Pattern Paper {Refinish}
An Assortment of CP Chipboard/Brad Accents
Sticker Alphas
Trimmer
Scissors
Corner Chopper
Gesso
Brush
Gaffer Tape
Adhesive
Sewing Machine

Get eight pieces of paper. Trim four pages from a book as I've done above (4.5" x 5.5") and then trim an additional four rectangles (4.5" x 5.5") from Crate Paper's Chemistry & Refinish pattern papers.

Stick the pages together (pattern paper + book paper) with the help of gaffer tape and then round the corners of the handmade album with either a corner rounder or "corner chopper".

And finally, to ensure the album is bound entirely and well, sew along the length of the gaffer tape with a heavy duty needle. After doing so, ensure the thread is tightly tied in place to avoid it from unraveling. Select a thread color that you feel best compliments your album. I chose black as it goes with everything!

For extra protection and page stability, pass a slight coat of gesso over all the pages of your album. Allow the pages to dry before decorating each of them.

Now let me show you my finished pages!

That's it! I hope you've been inspired by this latest project! ~A

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Comments

WOW, Larissa, this is STUNNING!!!!
Thanks so much for showing us this fabulous project!

XXXJenneke

Posted by: Jenneke | December 09, 2010 at 04:51 AM

This is so clever, I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Colleen B. | December 09, 2010 at 04:55 AM

This is fabulous! Such a cute little book and fun idea!

Posted by: MichelleGB | December 09, 2010 at 05:08 AM

I LOVE this.....it's so cute....I LoOVE your line of papers and embellishments...it makes me happy and want to create every time I come here to see the latest project.

Posted by: Robinboeder | December 09, 2010 at 06:49 AM

How cute is that!? Love it!!!

Posted by: Amy H | December 09, 2010 at 07:02 AM