Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Here are the measurements for the Carta Bella Cowboy Country mini album.  Hope it makes sense!

2 - 8x6 chipboard 
1 - 8x3 chipboard 
2 - 10x12 cardstock (I used pattern paper)
1 - 61/2x51/2 cardstock made into a hidden hinge 
4 - 81/2x51/2 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 81/2" side
4 - 71/2x51/2 cardstock
8 - 73/8x53/8 pattern paper for matting
Page 1 front:
4 - 51/4x43/4 cardstock scored at 1/2" on the 51/4" side
Mats - 45/8x45/8
1 - 71/4x41/2 cardstock scored at 31/2" on the 71/4" side.
Page 1 back:
1 - 1x6 cardstock scored at 1" on 6" side mat - 7/8x47/8 pattern paper
1 - 1x41/2 cardstock scored at 1" on 41/2" side mat - 7/8x33/8
1 - 6x43/4 cardstock score at 1/2" on 43/4" side. Mat - 57/8x41/8
1 - 51/4x41/4 cardstock scored at 1/2" on 51/4" side Mat - 45/8x41/8
Page 2 front
1 -81/4x5 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of the 81/4" and at 1/2" on the 5" side. Mat 71/8x43/8
1 - 55/8x21/2 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of the 55/8" side and at 1/2" on the 21/2" side. Mat 4x17/8
2 - 111/2x35/8 cardstock scored at 1" & 61/2" on the 111/2" side. Mats- 47/8x31/2 & 51/8x31/2
Page 2 back
1 - 63/8x41/2 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 63/8" side and at 1/2" on the 41/2" side. Mat 51/2x37/8
1 - 6/38x4 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 63/8" side. Mat 51/2x33/8
1 - 73/x67/8 cardstock scored at 1" on the 67/8" side. Mat 71/4x51/2
Page 3 front:
3 - 4x53/8 cardstock scored at 1/2" on the 4" side. Mats 33/8x51/2
1 - 117/8x41/2 cardstock scored at 41/2, 8 & 113/8 on the 117/8" side Mats 43/8x43/8 & 3x43/8
1 - 1x3 cardstock scored at 1" on 3" side Mat 7/8x17/8
1 - 1x6 cardstock scored at 1" on 6" side Mat 7/8x47/8
Page 3 back:
1 - 73/8x67/8 cardstock scored at 1" on 67/8" side Mat 71/4x51/2
1 - 63/8x21/2 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 63/8" side Mat 51/4x23/8
Page 4 front:
1 - 63/8x43/4 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 63/8" side and 1/2" on 43/8" side. Mat 51/2x43/8
1 - 53/8x63/4 cardstock scored at 1" on 63/4" side Mat 51/4x55/8
Page 4 back:
1 - 103/4x61/2 cardstock scored at 1" & 6" on 103/4" side. Mats 43/8x63/8 & 43/4x63/8
1 - 63/8x11/2 cardstock scored at 1/2" on both ends of 63/8" side Mat 51/2x13/8.
Front flap:
51/4x4 attached on 2 sides
Back flap:
101/2x51/4 cardstock scored at 5" on 101/2" side.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Carta Bella Cowboy Country Mini Album and Layout

Album is 7.5x5.5 with a hidden hinge binding and 4 pages.  The pages are loaded with lots of pull outs!!!!

 I used part of an old bandana of my husbands for the tie!
I also used some earrings my hubby have me when we were dating as decorations on the cover.
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The layout made with the few leftover pieces of the paper!!!!
I hope y'all enjoy!!!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part 8

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part 7

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part 6

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part 5

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part 4

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Interactive Mini Album part

Photo Play Mad 4 Plaid Christmas Album Cover

Carta Bella Christmas Delivery Interactive Mini Album

Sunday, June 25, 2017

8x8 Sea Breeze Mini Album

Here is what you will need:

2 brads, twine, ribbon, 3 sets of magnets, metal &/or wood embellishment, flowers

Cardstock:
3 - 8x8 ~ 2 scored at 1" on one of the 8" sides
2 - 8x7 ~ both scored at 1" on the 7" side
2 - 7 3/4x5 ~ both scored at 1/2" on the 5" side
3 - 5 1/4x5 1/2 ~ all scored at 1/2" on the 5 1/2"
      side
2 - 6 3/4x5 3/4 ~ both scored on the 5 3/4" side
      at 1"
1 - 7 3/4x4 ~ scored at 1/2" & 7 1/4" on the
      7 3/4" side and 1/2" on the 4" side
1 - 7 3/4x4 3/4 ~ scored at 1/2" & 7 1/4" on the
      7 3/4" side and 1/2" on the 4 3/4" side
1 - 6 1/4x6 1/2
1 - 6 1/4x7
1 - 4 1/4x4
4 - 5 3/4x4 3/4 ~ scored at 1" on the 4 3/4" side
3 - 5 3/4x5 1/2 ~ scored at 1" on the 5 1/2" side
1 - 5 3/4x5 ~ scored at 1" on the 5" side
1 - 5 3/4x6 ~ scored at 1" on the 6" side
1 - 6 3/4x4 ~ scored at 1/2" & 6 1/4" on the
      6 3/4" side and 1/2" on the 4" side
1 - 6x5 1/2
1 - 4x3 1/4

Pattern Paper (I used Couture Creations Sea Breeze):
2 - 7 3/4x7 3/4          8 - 5 1/2x3 1/2
4 - 7 3/4x6 3/4          6 - 5 1/2x4 1/4
4 - 7 3/4x5 3/4          2 - 5 1/2x3 3/4
4 - 7 1/2x4 1/2          2 - 5 1/2x4 3/4
6 - 5x4 3/4                1 - 5 1/2x3 1/4
4 - 6 1/2x4 1/2          2 - 5 3/4x5 1/4
1 - 6 1/2x3 1/4          2 - 4x3 3/4
1 - 6 1/2x4                2 -6x6 3/4
2 - 6x6 1/4                1 - 3 3/4x3

You can find my how to video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3OetTGxjk




Saturday, May 27, 2017

9x9 Flip Album

My Zoo 9x9 Flip Album

Cardstock:

1 - 9x9

2 - 9x8  scored on the 8" side at 1"

2 - 9x7  scored on the 7" side at 1"

1 - 7 1/2x6 3/4  scored on the 6 3/4" side at 1/2"

4 - 5 3/4x6  scored on the 5 3/4 " side at 1/2"; scored on the 6"    side at 1/2" and 5 1/2"

1 - 5 3/4x6 3/4  scored on the 5 3/4" side at 1"

1 - 7 3/4x4 1/2  scored on the 7 3/4" side at 1/2" and 7 1/4";  scored on the 4 1/2" side at 1/2"

1 - 9 3/4x3 3/4  scored on the 9 3/4" side at 1/2" and 9 1/4";  scored on the 3 3/4" side at 1/2"

2 - 7 3/4x2  scored on the 7 3/4" side at 1/2" and 7 1/4"

Patterned Paper (I used Doodlebug At The Zoo)

2 - 8 3/4x8 3/4

2 - 8 3/4x6 3/4

2 - 8 3/4x5 3/5

4 - 5 1/2x5

2 - 5 1/4x7 1/2

1 - 6 1/2x4 1/2

1 - 3 3/4x6 1/2

1 - 8 1/2x3

2 - 6 1/2x2 3/4

Tags

2 - 7x5

2 - 5 1/2x6 3/4

1 - 8x6

1 - 8 1/2x6 1/4

1 - 8 3/4x8 1/2

1 - 6 1/2x7 1/2

Photo Mats

30 - 3 1/4x5 1/4

2 - 6 1/4x 4 1/4

3 - 3 1/4x3

Embellishments

Ribbon

Animal shaped paper clips

Chipboard stickers

Stickers 

To see how I put this album together check out my YouTube videos here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp8x8e0yrFc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw3xST-Nhh8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0rmqcusR1k

And how I fixed my MAJOR mistake here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuCYKwthoY

Super Easy 6x8 Mini Album

Super Easy 6x8 Mini Album/Card

Cardstock:

1 - 12x8  scored on the 12" side at 6"

2 - 11x8  scored on the 11" side at 5 1/2"

1 - 1 3/4"x9"  scored on the 9" side at 1/2" and 8 1/2"

Patterned Paper (I used G45 Nature's Sketchbook)

4 - 5 3/4"x7 3/4"

8 - 5 1/4"x7 3/4"

1 - 7 3/4"x1 1/2"

Photo Mats

2 - 7 1/4"x5 1/4"

5 - 6 1/4"x4 1/4"

3 - 5 1/4"x3 1/4"

Embellishments

Ribbon

2 Wooden Embellishments

I used cut-outs to make my pockets.  Check out my YouTube video to see how I made my album here at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwO9Oi3WGqI 




Saturday, March 4, 2017


12x12 Flipped Out Mini Album

Supply list and sizes:

Chipboard:
1 - 12x12
2 - 1x12
2 - 6x12

Cardstock:
8 - 2x12 ~ score on the 2" side at 1" ~ all 8 pieces
4 - 2x6 ~ score on the 2" side at 1" ~ all 4 pieces
2 - 11x12 ~ score on the 11" side at 1" ~ both pieces
2 - 9x12 ~ score on the 9" side at 1" ~ both pieces
2 - 8x12 ~ score on the 8" side at 1" ~ both pieces

Find out how to assemble the album on my YouTube Channel linked below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3WMes_sVO4



Thursday, January 5, 2017


DIY MENU BOARD/CENTER

I have the videos for my menu board posted below the supply list.

I want to give you the supply list here on the blog.  As well as the measurements for each piece.



SUPPLIES:

*2 - 12x12 chipboard sheets
*2 - 12x12 pattern papers (matching/goes together)
*1 - 12x12 pattern paper
*2 - 12x12 cardstock papers
*2 - yards of lace
*1 - picture frame 12x15
*6 - wooden clothes pins
*paint - I used Prima Finnabair alchemy metallic  silver spoon for the frame and Tim Holtz Distress paint in coral for the clothes pins
*Mod Podge
*Scor-tape


                                                                



CHIPBOARD:

*1 - 11x12
*1 - 2 1/8x12      
*1 - 2x4                               
*4 - 1x4                                                               
*1 - 1x2                               
*2 - 1x1                                                            
                                                                         
CARDSTOCK:                                                    
                                                                             
*8 - 1x1
*9 - 1x4                                                                 
*3 - 1x2
*1 - 2x11                                                                    
*? - 4x1 1/2 - to write your meals on.                          
  PATTERNED PAPER:
*1 - 11X12
*1 - 11X3
*1 - 5 3/4X5 1/2
*1 - 7 1/4 x3 3/4

I hope you enjoy making this menu board/station!

        In Christ's Love,
            Christina
Check out some of my YouTube videos!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopcOMzQCSVxVVJPfqui8Qw?spfreload=10


Welcome!

Welcome to Blackberry Springs Crafting

Hi!  My name is Christina and I love to craft!!!!  I am passionate about my scrapbooking and mini album crafting BUT I love to make other crafts as well!!!

Come along with me on this crafting journey as I try new techniques and craft using old dependable techniques!