Hi Everyone and welcome to the Mini Album Makers May 2018 edition. This month I'm sharing an altered file folder.
NOTE: Bird cage and feather courtesy of Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.
It's so easy to add extra pages and minis to the inside of these and so very fun to decorate. Let's start.
The folder opens to reveal a large top, small bottom and two side pieces. I decorated these with vintage-look papers and embellishments.
A pocket holds ephemera, but the pocket is attached on the inside of the left flap . . .
I added a postcard to the inside left flap, only adhering on the bottom of the postcard (or actually the far right side) and a touch on the upper and lower right corners. To the exposed corners I added metal corner protectors.
The next step was to create a 4 page signature to sew into the left flap. The cover is shown above with lace trim.
Pamphlet Stitch PDF Instructions
And on the right side, I've added a piece of elastic to hold another mini-book.
To add the elastic, punch two holes (see above) and string the elastic through the holes and to the back of the page/portfolio. Make sure to do this before you decorate the back of the page/portfolio.
Secure the ends with score tape. Decorate over the score tape.
The elastic holds a mini-book and a large portfolio in place.
Thanks for joining me on this little foray into altered portfolios.
Please stop by and visit my Team Mates and see what amazing mini books they've created on the
Mini Album Makers Challenge blog.
Then, enter your own mini book for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from this month's fabulous sponsor
Lindy's Stamp Gang
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Also entering this into the following challenges:
Your Scrapbook Place
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
Love to Scrap
Your Scrapbook Place
The Challenge Blog of Creative Buying
Love To Craft
Nancy, you really do make the most beautiful albums and this one is no exception, it is amazing how beautiful a file folder can be made to look! The papers you chose are gorgeous, I love the feather and birdcage on the front and the little pom poms are delightful! Anne
Posted by: Anne R | May 01, 2018 at 02:34 PM
This is awesome Nancy! I love the papers you have used and am amazed at the amount of space inside the folder. Brilliant idea and stunning make. I am bookmarking this for future reference. I love it!! hugs x
Posted by: Margaret Mifsud | May 01, 2018 at 09:45 PM
I always love a folio style mini! They are just so fun. This vintage beauty is amazing!!!
Posted by: Gloria Stengel | May 02, 2018 at 11:59 AM
What a fabulously designed project. Looks amazing and lovely work.
Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
Posted by: Annette Stapylton | May 04, 2018 at 07:33 PM
Gorgeous creation, lovely design! Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters! Hope to see you again!
~ DT Sherry x
Posted by: Sherry | May 07, 2018 at 04:47 PM
This is amazing thanks for sharing with us at Your Scrapbook Place
Posted by: Kathy | May 09, 2018 at 06:43 PM
This is is just gorgeous love all the details Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Michelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/
Posted by: Michelle | May 09, 2018 at 06:43 PM
Wonderful project! Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Maritza DT for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Posted by: Maritza Rios | May 12, 2018 at 12:27 AM
Heel mooi! Leuk dat je meedoet aan de World Wide Open Design Team Challenge. Succes met je inzending. Morgen begint er weer een nieuwe Challenge. Hopelijk zie ik je weer.
Groetjes, Jacqueline ~DT
Posted by: Jacqueline | May 14, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Love this! Thanks so much for participating in the Love To Craft's "May Anything Goes" challenge! Sorry for the late comment - have been having internet issues.
Hugs,
Leslie, LTCCB DT
Love To Scrap 2
Love To Scrap!
Posted by: Leslie Turner | June 02, 2018 at 07:13 PM
Nancy, forgive me for coming by so late, but we had sickness in our family. I truly love this mini and think it may be my favorite yet! The bird cage is out of this world beautiful with your gorgeous papers. I love the construction of the folder and especially the elastic with another mini inside - how fun!!! Truly enjoyable read and beautiful make. It's so great to have you on the team. Hugs, Autumn
Posted by: Autumn | June 15, 2018 at 10:46 AM