Friday, September 9, 2011

Crayon Box Memory Album

This Crayon Box Album was featured on the Graphic 45 blog as one of my G45 Design Team projects a few weeks ago. I was overwhelmed with requests to show how I made this fun project.....so we will be making it tonight on my regular Ustream show.



Rather than having a pattern available for purchase, I am posting the dimensions here on my blog for you to print for yourself and follow along on Ustream. To print, click on the photo of the dimensions. It will open in a separate window that you can then print out.




During the show I will show you how to assemble the box and the the little accordion albums inside the little inside boxes. Here's what you will need:

Black heavy cardstock or poster board (two 12 x 12 or equivalent)
Kraft card stock for inner boxes (three 8 1/2 x 11 sheets)
Graphic 45 "ABC Primer" paper in 12 x 12 (8 x 8 will work)
Black card stock for accordion albums (three 8 1/2 x 11 or equivalent)
1" circle punch
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37 comments:

  1. Maryann LaursenSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    WOUW thank you so very much for this LAura, you are just a gem. It just looks so gorgeous, and I just hope, I can stay awake to see the show tonight, even it´s very late here, but I´ll try, as I really want to see this.
    Have a great week-end and thanks so much for all your hard work to keep us happy outhere ha ha ha.

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  2. mrsjudysSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you so much for providing this to us (your loyal fans and friends). I know what work and care you put into your projects and shows and I want you to know I appreciate it! So nice to have such a caring group of wonderful people. Thank you again for all you do for us.

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  3. PaulaSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you so much Laura for sharing your wonderful project with us. You always come up with such amazing projects. I'll look forward to seeing this one come together. Thank you again for your kindness.

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  4. QuiltdancerSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you Laura, I certainly appreciate this pattern!! Can't wait for the show tonight, to put it all together! It's so nice of you to give it to us and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate it!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Thank You very much for the Crayon Box measurments. I will get right to work on the template.

    I love your "White Album" I have made a few pages. They are fun to put together.

    Will the carmera be on your side, in front of you, in the same place or above you?? Will have to wait till 9 pm. tonight. Keeping us in suspence.

    Thank You

    Margaret

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  6. Linda Woolsey (LilGreenBug)September 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Thanks so much for the pattern, Laura!!! You are so very generous with your time and your talent!! I am so grateful and appreciate so much all that you do for us!! Bless you!

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  7. Crafty LoopsSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Oh wow Laura, thank you so much. I cant wait to see this being made. Its a lovely project and will be so versatile to use with other crafty bits. Lee xx

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  8. SharkaSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Thank you so so much Laura for sharing this pattern with all of us!!! I wish I had picked up some of the G45 ABC paper while away last week b/c it's not available at my LSS's...i will still watch your show tonight and thank you again :D

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  9. PammiebearSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Laura, this is just too cute. I have to make at least two of them.
    See You Tonight,
    Pammiebear

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  10. AnnaSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    WOW thank you so much for sharing this with us Laura! I´m one of those who appreciate your talent, I´m truly out of words for it

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  11. JenniSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Such an adorable project - thank you! Love your projects! (jenniannec)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    TY Laura, for doing this, it's so cute! I look forward to the shows and now have a great Friday night planned out. I don't have the paper but will order it soon. My sister and I are children of the 50's and even though we have few pics, we do have memories to journal, this box is just so fitting. See you all tonight!

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  13. SherrySueSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you so much for posting! Really looking forward to another great class tonight!

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  14. kimmieSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thank you very much for sharing this with us. I am looking forward to your Ustream show tonight.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thank you, Laura, for your generosity and talent. The (scrapping) world is a better place because you're in it!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you Laura for your generosity in sharing this pattern with us. May you be abundantly blessed for all you do and share with us. Hugs!
    Lexi

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  17. Views From My Scraproom...September 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Laura,
    Thank you for all you do for us. I appreciate your generosity! I watch all your shows whether I log in or not. You are a very talented lady and I glean an awful lot of information from you! Thanks again for sharing your projects with us. I especially love your albums and I look forward to tonight to see how to put this together.
    Hugs,
    Carolyn1965

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  18. boliverSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks Laura. I love this box and just received my paper from Scrapadabadoo. I am ll set to make a couple of them. See you tonight on Ustream.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Thank you so very much for this pattern.
    You are so very kind and generous with your talent. I am looking forward to your show as always. Are you liking your new desk set up?
    Looks like you will have lots more room.
    I enjoyed watching the recording of your white album. So much fun.
    Hugs to you,
    angelbug56
    cheryl

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  20. Heather CSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Laura, I wanted to join everyone else in saying thanks so much for sharing this pattern with us! I love all you do! I miss watching you live on UStream (6 am comes early on the east coast! lol), but always watch the recordings. I so admire and appreciate you!

    HeatherC aka momofcody

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  21. crazyoldsydSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Hey Laura, This is Crazy Old Me! I am having some issues in getting the template for Crayon Box to come out right. The craft holders do not fit at 7 1/2 it seems like it should be 7 3/4? Which is right. Is anyone else having issues???

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  22. Rhonda WilliamsSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks!! This is too cute!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    You are really clever. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. sweetie101September 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    omgosh is this amazing!! Feeling much better these past few days ad hoping to getting back on board with my favorite creator:)

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  25. CraftyGirlSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks Laura Have to play with this too this weekend...so many crafts....so little time
    :o)

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  26. Stacey DellerSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    HI LAURA,
    ARE WE DOING THE PINK MINI FOR BREAST CANCER AGAIN THIS YEAR?????
    IF SO, WHEN IS THE DEADLINE????
    GENTLE HUGS, STACEY

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  27. MarySeptember 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    If we miss the Ustream event, is there somewhere to watch it after the fact?

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  28. zandraSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Loved the class night hipcupps and all...lol Thanks for this sweet project.
    Hugz, Z

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    My comment is not posting and I keep getting a message that I'm not allowed to post...hmmm...I have in the past. I'm trying to find out if anyone can view the recording of the Crayon Box class? I can't. My video is frozen. Only sound. Debbie56

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  30. HorseKrazeeSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Thank you Laura for sharing this pattern. I can't wait to try making it for my 2 yr old.

    -HorseKrazee/Richelle Wilson

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  31. TammaraSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Thank you Laura! This is just the cutest project! I am almost finished with mine but wanted to come over here and thank you.

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  32. BertyHydieSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Just wanted to say thanks for this pattern. I love all your creations. I had no wine with my project, was able to follow the template with no problems. Thanks again for all that you do. You're an inspiration to us all.

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  33. Amy524September 13, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Thanks so much Laura for giving us such a wonderful album. I love to watch your shows and have learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing so very much with us!!

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I made my box!!! It really wasn't hard. I made a template and marked the hting up with what direction the fold lines go and where to place the tape and then I marked all the sections that connect...like A1 to A2 and B1 to B2, etc. Then I made a black box...it looks okay...there were a few places the cutting wasn't completely straight (like the lip of the closing cover. I think I will redo it though. I haven't tried the 6 inside boxes yet...that's wshere the video stops and freezes...it won'd advance anymore. But I can figure those out.

    Debbie56

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  35. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    WOW WOW and WOW, this is stuning just LOVE it. I just found you through uTube and just love your blog, thanks for all the inspiration
    hugs
    Ildiko

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  36. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Thanks for the great project!

    I've done today and enjoy it a lot!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I will show you how to assemble the box & the the little accordion albums inside the little inside boxes.

    scrapbook supplies

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