In this this tutorial, you will construct a fun interactive folio to use for pictures on tags  or photo mounts.  The Split Cover Notebook Folio measures 6” x 8 1/2” and contains multiple pocket options and a 5 1/4” x 7 3/4” six page booklet. This folio has lots of opportunities for individual personalization. Chipboard cut to measure for your album cover and a tutorial will be included in this tutorial.  No paper included in this kit.  

 This album opens up to reveal awesome pockets and places to put photos and journaling.  The holly covered belly band in the photo above opens to reveal several pages that flip up.
 As you keep unfolding the album you find more and more places to put photos.
The last section of the book is located on the far right.  it is actually a mini book that is attached inside the album.  This is just a fun project full of surprises!

Other examples of this book:

In this Tutorial, we will be learning to use varied techniques to construction a full size (10” x 12”) interactive gate fold album. The basic construction of this album includes multiple variations of the pocket page. The album will accommodate pictures up to 8” x 10”. It will contain lots and lots of Real Estate to attach photos to.  The techniques presented in this tutorial are techniques that can be adapted to create other album types.  A moderate to advanced skill level is required to meet the challenge of this project.

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 Kit Contents – we provide

Full Tutorial

Medium Weight Chipboard – cut to measure for cover

One metal swing closure & findings for mounting

Chipboard mount for swing closure

GATE FOLD FOLIO -  SUPPLIES you must provide.  

Individual Personal Supplies – you provide.  

1) – Pattern paper pack or multiple sheets coordinating designer paper – can be single or double sided – at least 16 sheets. Be sure to bring enough sheets to account for “mistakes”. – Packaged collections work well

2) – 12 x 12 solid color cardstock.  Must be smooth finish.  Must be 65 lb.  (This will be used as the base paper for the album. Select the solid color suitable to your pattern paper selection.) – 16 pieces.  Bring a few extra to allow for mistakes!   This paper choice is IMPORTANT as it affects the entire album.  It must be 65lb smooth cardstock. 

3) – 1 ½” circle punch

4) – Decorative border punch, scissors or decorative cutter blade for paper trimmer

5) – Ruler – preferably centering ruler

6) – 12" paper trimmer

7.  Craft knife (exacto knife) 

8) – Scissors

9) – Score board, bone folder, or scoring blade for paper trimmer.  You must have a bone folder.  Score board or trimmer must be 12". 

10) ¼” Score Tape or Red Tacky Tape (sticky tape) 

11. 1/2 score tape or red tacky tape

12. Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

13)  Cutting mat. 12" 

14)  Brayer

15) Pencil

16)  eraser

17) Glossy Accents

16) Paper piercer, awl or craft pick 

17) Small hole punch (1/8" or 1/4") or Crop-a-dile.  A small hand held punch will work, but this hole size is smaller than standard size. 

18) 1" circle punch

Julie Creek
Creek Bank Creations, Inc.
River Retreat House
$100.00 crafting weekends
www.creekbankcreations.com

Mini Album in  Box Take Home Tutorial.

When you purchase this kit you are buying detailed written instructions, a supply list (also posted below and chipboard.  

In this Class kit you will learn to construct a box measuring 5” x 7” x 3” which contains a mini album measuring 4 3/4” x 6 3/4”. It will accommodate a multitude of pictures sized 6” x 4” and smaller.  The Mini album contains six gusseted pocket pages, with a variety of add on options. This mini album in a box can be easily personalized. Chipboard cut to measure for your box and a tutorial will be included in this class kit. 

 Buy the tutorial here!

Buy the tutorial here!

You must provide the following supplies: 

1) Four sets of 1/4” magnetic snaps, 1/32" Thick  (must be strong magnets, that are paper thin i.e. Basic Grey brand)

2) Adhesive Pick up Square or Adhesive Eraser

3) Awl or piercing tool or Crop-a-dile

4) Bone folder

5) Two medium head Brads

6) Brayer

7)65# Cardstock Solid Color –fifteen/twenty – 12” x 12” sheets (allow extra for mistakes)

8) Craft Knife

9) Craft Mat/cutting mat

10) Decorative edge punch (medium depth)

11) Designer Paper (pattern paper) – twenty/twenty-five sheets – 12” x 12” - 8” x 8” Graphic 45 Night Before Christmas shown.  We can get any 8x8 paper pad you need.  email Julie at Creekbc@gmail.com

packet collections would work for this project (allow extras for mistakes)

12) Scor Tape 1/4"

13) Embellishments, Journaling Spots, etc.

14) Glossy Accents

15) Fabri Tac 

16) Paper trimmer

17) Pencil, pen

18) Ruler (at least 12” and preferably a centering ruler)

19) Scissors

20) Scor board (one that is marked in 1/8” and scoring tool like the Martha Stewart Board)(large ball embossing 

tool)

22) Twine, Ribbon

23) WRMK Envelope Punch Board

24) One pull – TH Label Pull type

Julie Creek

Creek Bank Creations, Inc.

River Retreat House 

$100.00 crafting weekends!

www.creekbankcreations.com

Let's Sail Away Together Layout Kit.  This kit offers a two page layout.  It includes the background tan paper, and all the designer pattern paper.  It does not include the white cardstock shown.  (you place your photos in those places). 

To complete the page layout you will need:  scissors, paper cutter, ruler, pencil adhesive and a 2" circle punch.