Hello, everyone! I'm so excited to be sharing this sweet "A Christmas Carol" Mini Album. I love everything Scrooge, Tiny Tim and Father Christmas, so this collection by Graphic 45 was an absolute blast for me to craft with!
And of course, Petaloo velvet, glittered flowers and embellishments simply go hand-in-hand with this nostalgic paper collection. I also grabbed some of the neutral pom pom ribbon to use as a trim around the oval die-cut.
But to begin the album, I used the Finely 4.5" X 5" die from Top Dog Dies to cut the chipboard base and matching papers. I also used a 3.5" Oval Die from Spellspinders to cut the mats for each page.
I removed the cutely glittered snowflakes from their picks and added them to the page with a small adhesive dot.
I used various stickers and journal cards from the "A Christmas Carol" 12X12 Paper Pad to decorate the pages. The Velvet Hydrangeas add a texture of softness.
Again, I used snowflakes from the picks to act as an accent around the sticker title. The beautiful cluster of Sugared Berries was added with dimensional glue dots and then glued at the bottom of the stems with Beacon 3-IN-1 Glue.
Can't you picture a cluster of these beautiful Vintage Velvet Dogwood blooms on Mrs. Cratchett's bonnet? I just love them!
In true Graphic 45 fashion, the artwork found on all of the patterned papers are stunning! I couldn't pass up using the sweet faces of Bob and Tiny Tim, so I used an oval die to cut it from the paper!
In finishing, I bound the album with a simple ring tied with a large, red ribbon. The edges of the chipboard were dressed in red/white baker's twine from my stash...I really like the finished look that this gives to albums! Just use a fine point glue pen to hold the twine in place.
I hope you enjoy all of the lovely Petaloo & Graphic 45 projects!
Petaloo Products: Vintage Velvet Dogwoods; Chantilly Velvet Hydrangea Blooms; White Glitter Snowflake pick; Sugared Peach Berry Clusters; Burgundy Sugared Minis; Neutral Pom Pom Trim
Graphic 45: A Christmas Carol 12X12 Paper Pad; Journaling Chipboard; Stickers Sheet
This is so beautiful, Shellye! I love this collection too--and your album certainly does reflect the charm and nostalgia of Christmases past. Wonderful little album!!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1119706054 | 12/13/2015 at 01:21 PM
Everything is so pretty!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | 12/12/2015 at 06:02 PM
Beautiful album.
G45 makes great papers for these types of projects. the flowers coordinate so well.
thanks
Posted by: Marylouh | 12/12/2015 at 03:18 PM
Pinned!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/516928863459541712/
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 12/12/2015 at 01:46 PM
Liked on FB!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 12/12/2015 at 01:45 PM
Gorgeous mini album! Pretty papers and colors! Love the embellishments!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 12/12/2015 at 01:45 PM
Thanks for the detailed instructions; very fun and beautiful Christmas mini album. I also pinned it.
Posted by: Carolyn Summers | 12/12/2015 at 01:19 PM
I pinned.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/486811040951616400/
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | 12/10/2015 at 09:51 PM
Beautiful mini album! I love the layering and vintage look.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | 12/10/2015 at 09:50 PM
Pinned
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145593000431697972/
Posted by: mjmarmo | 12/10/2015 at 04:09 PM
Another amazing project!!! Love this !
Posted by: mjmarmo | 12/10/2015 at 04:08 PM
Duplicate blog post from Dec 2???
<3 J
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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | 12/10/2015 at 03:28 PM
Pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/108579040993842639/
Posted by: Beccawinsalot | 12/10/2015 at 10:52 AM
Love your projects and your products coordinate perfectly with G45. Love it.
Posted by: D | 12/08/2015 at 11:29 AM
What a lovely inspiration on the blog today! Your album is amazing love all de details I have also pinned your album xox https://www.pinterest.com/amyvoorthuis/petaloo/
Posted by: Jeroen En Amy | 12/08/2015 at 08:12 AM
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/391813236311120398/ I love your book all the papers are so beautiful and the sentiments and just perfect for the season!
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | 12/05/2015 at 02:40 AM
I love the little mini album! Thanks for sharing how you put it together.
Posted by: Judy | 12/04/2015 at 06:59 PM
Wonderful album!
Posted by: Linda Storey | 12/04/2015 at 12:13 PM
I pinned here ttps://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpetaloo.typepad.com%2Fblog%2F2015%2F12%2Fa-christmas-carol-mini-album.html%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Petaloo+(Petaloo+)&media=http%3A%2F%2Fpetaloo.typepad.com%2F.a%2F6a0133f1607ae3970b01b8d17d0f4a970c-800wi&description=A+Christmas+Carol+Mini+Album
Posted by: Linda Storey | 12/04/2015 at 12:13 PM
I pinned a picture here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/204280533075354344/
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | 12/04/2015 at 09:54 AM
This mini is absolutely stunning! Would love to make one of these! Great hop this week!! TFS!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | 12/04/2015 at 09:53 AM
How adorable is this! Love these papers with this album and the Petaloo really compliments it. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Elise Mungovan | 12/03/2015 at 04:06 PM
Adorable mini album♥
Posted by: Hedlundjackie | 12/03/2015 at 12:59 PM
Pinned here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/476114991835978967/
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | 12/02/2015 at 11:34 AM
This is just so vintage and wonderful!!! I just love mini-albums, although I hardly ever make them. The combo of G45 and Petaloo is top-notch!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | 12/02/2015 at 11:31 AM