A Mini Book, yet a big project!

It's been ages since I did any real scrapbooking and I had these gorgeous "Perfect Papers" by Pink Petticoat laying around so.......

Take a look:

We spent a lovely holiday in Greece a couple of years ago and I had so many lovely pictures that it's taken me this long to sort just a few to scrap! There are so many more I would have loved to do, but realistically it would have ended up the size of a Bible! I chose action shots that hold fun, happy memories to myself and my family and went with the flow...

Here's what I used:

Mini Book: "Bind It all" Machine, "Bind It All" Acetate covers/ White 6"² pages/ 3/4" Brown wires.

Papers: Pink Petticoat -Perfect Papers & Solid -Duck Egg.

Stamps: For the Luv of Art - Click, Papertrey Ink -It's Official, My Time Made Easy -Fanciful Flourishes, Basic Grey -Arrow set, Prima -Mesh/Corner Stamp, Maya Road -Calender Stamp.

Inks: Memento -Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Scattered Straw/Faded Jeans.

Alphas: Pink Petticoat, My Little Shoebox alphas , Sizzix -Take it Easy strip die.

Other: Adhesive gems/pearls, Papertrey Ink -Buttons , Lilac Lace ribbon, Thread, Fineliner, Tissue Paper.

Tools: Bind It All machine, Nestabilities (Various), Martha Stewart XL Fan Border punch, Small circle punch, Sewing Machine, Stapler, Papertrey Ink - Eyelet Lace/Scalloped border dies, Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzix -Take It Easy Alphabet strip.

I'm so glad I stuck with this project, it took a long time but I know I'm going to treasure it.

Thanks for looking and to the lovely gals who always leave such lovely comments. I want to wish my fellow bloggers who are going on a wonderful craft weekend an awesome time. Have a fab time ladies, I can't wait to see the pics!

Have a great day, the sun is shining YAY!

Katie x

Tag you're it Challenge at A Passion for Papertrey

The current "A Passion for Papertrey" challenge is "Tag You're It",you can check it out here. The APFP team have already provided some excellent inspiration so it was easy to get stuck in!

I dived into my "Papertrey Ink" stash and ended up using quite a bit! Here's what I made...

 The base is created with "Nestabilities-Labels 10" dies.

How To:

1. Die cut your tag using the Labels 10 Nestabilities.
2. Stamp the bottom half of your tag with a "Background Basics -Woodgrain" stamp and Moulin Rouge Ink.
3. Stamp randomly "In Bloom" blooms using "Memento-Rich Cocoa" ink.
4. Cut a length of crossgrain ribbon and a length of "Eyelet Lace" border die from Kraft cardstock and attach to the top of the tag with a stapler.
5. Die cut Tea for two die and stamp with "Polka Dot Basics II" in Belle Rose Ink.
6. Stamp the "For You" sentiment from the "Say it with Style" stamp set with Memento-Tuxedo Black ink. Attach to your tag with foam pads to add dimension.
7. Finally finish off by adding a button to the In bloom stamp.

I have attached a large foam pad to the reverse, so I can easily attach the tag to a gift when I need it.

Ooh it feels good playing with my PTI stash! I have to say, the current releases are looking amazing, oh how I wish I lived in the states and I'd order the lot!

Bye for now and thanks so much for taking a look.

Katie x