Thursday, December 17, 2009

On the ELEVENTH Day of Christmas...

... I've got a different method to bind a mini!



This is the method I used to bind Bona's Haunted House mini (a trade mini for Deux Shabby Chic Kit Club). To make this binding you will need to cut your paper 1/2" wider than the inserts you want to use. Cut the length 10 1/2". You will need two of these. Score 1/2" from one inch and then at 1" intervals. Fold in an accordion fashion.



Attach the folds in pairs with brads, eyelets or tie with ribbons/fibers. The two pieces will attach together in the middle.



Attach the paired folds to the spine of a covered chip board album. (see the "FIRST Day of Christmas" for how to cover chipboard to create an album).



Add insets such as photo mattes, tags, decorated envelops, paper bags, or what ever you can think up! Be creative!



Check in tomorrow to get a peek at the Mini Album I will be giving away! The actual drawing will be on Sunday, December 20!

Thanks for all your support!!

Laura

34 comments:

  1. Very useful information, thank you so very much!

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  2. This is such a neat idea... Thanks for showing us how it is done. LOL on pronouncing Bonas name. I thought you were saying it right also. We so have loved all you have shared with us. You are an amazing teacher.

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  3. I love this way of creating a binder for mini albums, thankyou for the clever idea.
    Regards
    Michelle

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  4. Thank you so much Laura! The pictures and instructions here on your Blog are so clear and easy to understand! I really appreciate them very much! You really are quite brilliant!...Nancy :o)

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  5. Very cool idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Thanks for sharing Laura, I like your style and all your projects. You are very creative!

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  7. Love this idea. I subscribed to you on the 11th. Can't remember if I needed to leave a comment here at your blog or youtube....

    THanks for sharing

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  8. What a great birthday present to me today! I love this idea and was curious how you did it after seeing Bona's album (which was amazing!) So thanks for sharing the how to with us! I am sure it will find a way into one of my mini's!

    *gina*

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  9. SoooooooooooooooooLooooooove It????? BUT THEN I WOULD AH, MY GOD a Little compie for me BUT Im A Gonna TRY!!!!!!
    ArohanuiXXxx :-}

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  10. you are so creative! thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us. have a great evening!

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  11. Laura, Enjoying the 12 days of Christmas.... it is a wonderous treat to see what new project will be next. I was wondering how you got the tags to stay in the Haunted House Mini..thanks so very much for showing us how to make it. Happy Holidays Sheryl (samhearts@cox.net)

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  12. Thanks for all the wonderful projects! Have a great holiday! Cheers Mary

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  13. Thank you for teaching me something new and useful! This is awesome!

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  14. Just WOW, I've been following your blog for the 12 days, although my stupid computer kept making errors everytime I tried to click follow, but finally I got it to work, I am just loving all yoru ideas and I thank you from the bottom of my heart that you are sharing all this with us :D I sincerely hope that you and yours have the Merriest of Christmas' and the Happiest of New Years! Catch you on the Beach in 2010!! ((HUGS)) Chelle xx

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  15. Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I am always looking for new ways to bind my minis! You rock!

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  16. WOO HOO! This is the one I've been waiting on since I seen it on the mini album. I love it! I can't wait to make something today since it's my day off.
    Thank you!
    Malisa

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  17. love this binding. thanks for sharing!

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  18. Love all your ideas!!! Your videos are great. I always check to see what new exciting project you are sharing. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  19. Gosh, I love all your ideas, I am also a follower/subscriber to your blog.

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  20. I am a follower/subscriber to your blog.
    I have waited ever evening for your 12 days of Christmas and it by far is the best present I have recieved. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us. Have a very Merry Christmas and I know 2010 will have more surprises coming my way from you.
    Mary Allen

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  21. Laura, What an inspiration you are, love all of your videos...Love your energy and compassion for what you do. Lots of Amazing ideas...Look forward to checking in every couple days to see what you are up too!!
    Deb Meyers

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  22. Luv this new idea. Have been waiting to see it since the Haloween album.

    Thank you so much for puting up these great projects.

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  23. I love this cool binding idea Laura! Thank you so much for sharing it! :)

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  24. You absolutly amaze me. You are so creative. I wanna be like you when I grow up. Please keep this up it is absolutly inspiring.

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  25. Oh my gosh! I just saw your poinsettia video . It is absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see it finished. I'm sooo excited. I loved your butterfly book and I know I will love this one. Thank you for all the work you have done for the 12 Days of Christmas. I have been following you on you tube for a while but just recently joined your blog.
    Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas.

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  26. thank you so much for all these great ideas. I have been following your videos on youtube for a few weeks now. You have me so hooked on mini-albums. Wishing you and your family a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and an awesome New Year!!

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  27. Been having a blast the past few days with your great ideas. I signed up to follow your blog. Thanks so much for all the fantastic inspiring ideas!

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  28. You have such great ideas. Thanks for sharing!!

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  29. thank you for sharing this Laura i was wondering how you created this when i saw it on one of your mini's you have the greatest ideas and this is a must.

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  30. This is a great idea, will be trying this out for sure. I am already a follower. Thanks for sharing so many fun ideas for Christmas. I have enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas.

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  31. Hi Laura, I have just discovered you on youtube and I think you are an amazing artist. I just would like to know if you glue the paired foldered spine pieces to the chipboard aswell. I though they could pop out??? I haven't made one yet but thought I would ask before I start!!! I live in a very hot part of the world (Northern Rivers NSW Australia) and when you talk of the cold I think I would love to be there went I'm sweating like you wouldn't believe here!!!! I'm glad I found you and look forward to following you in the future, thanks Rach

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  32. I think this is one of my favorites!
    I am anxious to give this one a whirl!
    You are such a creative crafter!
    I am so grateful to you for everything that you have shared. I would love to steal Bona's Halloween mini you made her using this technique! So clever Laura!!
    Luv ya- Joyce

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  33. Love all your projects! That candle is elegant, so easy to customize to any color scheme. Happy Holidays!

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