Grandma's Brag Book

The high-quality of Authentique's patterned papers allows for such an album as I bring today.  It's quick, it's easy and it's fun to put together for any theme! For this particular 6x6 mini album, we'll be using the endearing Cherish Collection that is doubled in design for both Grandfathers and Grandmothers.

To begin, cut any 12x12 sheet of paper to a 6x12 size; score in the middle and fold.  Decorate each page accordingly and then apply a strong adhesive tape to the bottom and (opened) side to create a pocket.

With this pattern you can insert all sorts of tags and extra photos inside!  Here are a few more photos of the pages of my album:

The 6x6 Bundles come in so handy for this type and size of album.  The print is to scale for such a mini; you don't lose all of the beautiful artwork in the process.  Just trim the 'mats' from a 6x6 size to whatever size you'd like to use...these are cut to a 5x5 and then machine-stitched into place.

The Enhancement Sheets do so much of the design work for you!  Just layer with Components Stickers, fabric brads, buttons and other cute embellishments to match.

Once all of the pages have been assembled, bind at the side with rings, ribbon or use a binding system.  

For my album, I measured in 2.5" from the top and bottom and punched holes at those marks.  Tie on pretty trims and ribbons or leave plain.

Now for the tags!  These were as simple as trace, cut and...that's it!  I used templates from Kiwi Lane Design to create these particular tags.  

Thanks so much for letting me share this with you today...I hope you'll give it a try :)

Authenitque Paper Product:

Cherish Collection: Cherish One Paper; Cherish Two Paper; Cherish Three Paper; 6x6 Bundle; Enhancements 12x12 Cut Apart Sheet;  6x12 Components Stickers

Other Supplies:

Kiwi Lane Template; Ribbons-May Arts; Lace Trim- Recollections; Brads- Doodlebug Design; Canvas Butterfly and Felt Rolled Roses- Curtsey Boutique; Buttons- American Crafts; Flocked Leaves- Petaloo; Square Lace Die Cut (Cover)- Cheery Lynn Designs

Announcing: "Irresistible"...a Petite Collection by Authentique Paper

We've had this collection completed for quite some time and we are pleased to finally reveal this brand new collection, “Irresistible.” 

The classic patterns of these papers are not theme specific, allowing for multiple projects to be created with a neutral background. The sentiments on the “Enhancements” cut-apart and 6x12 sticker are centered around all things love! 

The color palette is more than stark black and white - we've combined black, white, cream and gray to give a warm, antiqued and soft feel to match the felt-like texture of our heavy-weight cardstock.  

This collection includes six double-sided papers - one side uses black as a background color, and the other side of the paper uses white/cream as the main background color...some papers have the same pattern design with the inverse color option, while others are different, yet complimentary patterns. 

Subtle and beautiful, here's a look at the "Irresistible" collection!

 "Harmony" 12x12 paper  #IRR001

Perfectly-scaled sheet music sections

"Formal" 12x12 paper - #IRR002

Dainty lace stripe and mini grey bows

"Allure" 12x12 paper - #IRR003

A classic beauty and staple for every alluring occasion

"Engage" 12x12 paper - #IRR004

Interlocking rings and a lace-lined grid 

"Stunning" 12x12 paper - #IRR005

Soft and sweet floral delicacy

"Passion" 12x12 paper - #IRR006

Music Note filled hearts and cursive writing, be still my heart!

As mentioned above, the "Enhancements" 12x12 cut-apart paper has a love theme...we think it's versatile and useable for so many projects! 

As always, this paper is double-sided with different patterned sections which match up to the size of the front of the cut-apart sections...it's like 4 papers in one!

"Components" 6x12 sticker - Love, love and more love - the sentiments and icons used on this matte-finish sticker sheet are IRRESISTIBLE!!!

6x6 "Bundle" - A must-have for your stash, you will undoubtedly use every piece of this paper pad! 

For those of you who can't pick and choose - and we cannot blame you, the collection kit includes 2 of every paper, an Enhancements cut-apart and the 6x12 Components sticker. Now you can have it all!

Our Design Team has created a couple of projects to tease you with. We love how the collection is stunning when used on it's own, or you can personalize and match to any project by adding a little bit of watercolor, ink or paint!

Tag by Design Team Member Audrey Pettit

Altered notebook by Design Team Member Emily Lanham

Card by Design Team Member John Petersen

We want to GIVE AWAY an "Irresistible" prize to one lucky fan! Just leave a comment telling us what you love about this collection and we will draw and announce a winner in our "Winner Round-up" at the end of this month!

Don't forget - Share the love by "pinning" the images above on Pinterest, "like" and comment on Facebook and share with your friends! 

Using "Remembrance" for Gifts

I created this lovely and useful item for a friend who's favorite colors are green and purple. I love how the colors from the Remembrance Collection work so well together, and decided to use them to decorate a little wooden box that I got at the craft store.

I started the project by inking the edges of the box. There was a slight bevel to the sides, so I cut the paper so that it would not go completely to the edge of any side.

Remember to also ink the tops and bottoms. This way, the paper will blend more onto the project.

I spray glued each piece of paper, then used a craft knife to cut the paper where the box would open. I found that it was easier to cut the paper once the glue had dried, rather than cut first, and try to match the pieces together.

Use an emery board or nail file to smooth the edges of the paper, then ink those too!

Here are all of my pieces of 6x6 paper that I cut for the decorative flower on the top of the box. I love how the 6x6 papers are just mini patterns, they look great next to the full sheets.

And the final flower all put together. I added a brad from my stash to finish it off.

I made sure that the pieces that I used matched up together, this way, it looks purposeful. Now my gift recipient can look at it from all angles.

I also used a sentiment from the Enhancements sheet for a sentiment on one of the sides.

Here is the box with the lid off. I know that she will love all of the colors of the Remembrance Collection as much as I do.

Products Used-

Authentique Paper- Remembrance Collection: 12x12 papers, Enhancements, 6x6 bundle

Other Products Used- wooden box, Colorbox Chalk Ink in Dark Brown, brad