Birds Three Fold Tag Holder Mini

I created this little three fold mini album while while visiting with my friend from Texas last weekend.  We wanted a simple and fun little project to do with a group of girls and this is definitely a stress-free little project.  I posted my first three-fold mini album HERE with the full tutorial.  A big shout-out to our friend Nancy for having us girls in her home!  Thanks Nancy!  It was wonderful!

I'm entering in the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog HERE.  I chose theme #10, Birds of a Feather.  This theme reminded me of my group of artsy friends that have stayed close no matter how far apart we are in the world.  It also was an opportunity to use some favorite bird stamps.

The base is made from Authentique textured 2-sided scrapbook paper.  I just love the leaf print on this sheet!  The bird on the left is by Character Constructions and the bird on the right by Dina Wakely for Ranger.  The butterfly die is by Sizzix.

 Flower closeup.  Gessoed flower using Tattered Florals and Aged Mahogany Distress Ink.

Here's a closeup with the tags removed.

I love this girl, I think she's by Paperbag Studios.  Sweet little pouty face!

Use this birds on a wire stamp all the time.  

Create the world you want to see.  Can you see that awesome little key brad on the right?

 All of the tag inserts...

I just adore stamping these birds on book pages.

The punch at the bottom is by Martha Stewart.  That's a rub on in the middle.

I just got these new Tim Holtz dies and am loving them!

All the pretty tags in a row...

And there you have it!  Wish me luck, as this is my first submission to MMMC.

Chose Life Three-Fold Tag Holder Mini

This mini album design was inspired by a Heidi Swapp project found HERE.  To create Heidi's Four-Fold Mini follow these directions:

Cut a sheet of scrapbook paper or cardstock to  7 ½”  x  12”.

Score at  5”  along the  7 ½”  side. 

Fold the  2 ½”  piece up to create the pockets.  Burnish well.

Open and score at  3”,  6”,  and  9”  along the  12”  side.  Accordion fold with the front panel having a pocket.  Burnish well.  If desired, snip the corners off of the top of the folded panel to make the panels resemble tags.  Before securing the side pocket edges closed, make sure to attach ribbons for closure.

I modified the design to create a Three-Fold Mini with larger sections.  This makes a great little gift for artsy friends!  Here's how to create the Three-Fold Mini:

Cut a sheet of scrapbook paper or cardstock to  9”  x  12”.

Score at  6”  along the  9”  side. 

Fold the  3”  piece up to create the pockets.  Burnish well.

Open and score at  4”,  and  8”  along the  12”  side.  Accordion fold with the front panel having a pocket.  Burnish well.  If desired, snip the corners off of the top of the folded panel to make the panels resemble tags.  Before securing the side pocket edges closed, make sure to attach ribbons for closure.

I used Tim Holtz Wildflower paper for this mini.  The cover is embellished with one of my gessoed flowers.  I promise a tutorial is coming soon.

Tag detail.  I journaled over this stamp some favorite scripture to remind me to let go of what was and become who God wants me to be.  Choose life!  I thought it ironic that these stamps played on my theme so well.

Thanks so much for looking!  May God bless you as you seek Him.  And may He bless the Charleston community with grace and love in light of the recent tragedy.  

I have made several other of these minis and will be sharing those with you soon!  Check back!