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Flips, Pockets & Florals: Inside This Stunning Botanical Tea Mini Album

 

Hello G45ers!

Today we’re sharing a truly beautiful project created by Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Creatively Michelle, sure to inspire papercrafters of all skill levels. This elegant Botanical Tea Mini Album is created using our Trifold Waterfall Folio Album, paired with the stunning Botanical Tea – Keepsake collection. Filled with interactive flips, pockets, and cascading waterfall pages, this album is a perfect example of how a pre-made album base can be transformed into a handmade keepsake. Whether you’re a card maker, scrapbooker, or brand-new to paper crafting, Michelle’s design offers inspiration, techniques, and ideas you can easily try in your own projects.



What You’ll Discover in Today’s Post

 

Botanical Tea Mini Album | Full Walkthrough

By Creatively Michelle

“Hi crafty friends, it’s Michelle from Creatively Michelle!

Today I’m sharing my newest handmade album using the gorgeous Botanical Tea Quarterly Kit paired with the Trifold Waterfall Folio Album. This album is full of interactive elements—pockets, waterfalls, and flip pages—all wrapped in soft florals and sweet details.

 

 

Materials Used

I’ve included a complete materials list below so you can easily recreate this project:

  • Ivory cardstock & patterned papers (blue stripes, pink florals)
  • Gemstones for flower centers

Album Features
  • Cover: Layered patterned papers, hexagon die cuts, peony florals, and glittery accents
  • Pocket Pages: Perfect for mementos and photo mats
  • Waterfall Flip Pages: 14 panels for photos and journaling
  • Photo Mats: Various sizes throughout for plenty of photo space

 

Video Walkthrough

Flips, Pockets & Florals | Botanical Tea Mini Album Walkthrough

 

I’ve filmed a full YouTube walkthrough where I talk about each page and share tips along the way. You can watch the full video Creatively Michelle YouTube

 
Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how this album came together. The Botanical Tea Kit made it so easy to coordinate all the layers and details. Let me know in the comments what your favorite page or element is—I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,”
Creatively Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creatively Michelle

2025-2026 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador

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Trifold Waterfall Folio Album

Papercrafting Tip

Start with a pre-made album base to jumpstart your creativity.
Pre-made albums like the Trifold Waterfall Folio Album remove the guesswork from construction, allowing you to focus on the fun part—decorating! Layer patterned papers, tuck tags into pockets, add interactive flips, and build dimension with ephemera and die cuts. It’s a fantastic way for beginners to learn mini album techniques while still achieving a polished, professional result.

Michelle’s Botanical Tea album is a perfect reminder of how magical interactive papercrafting can be. From delicate florals to playful flips and waterfalls, every page invites you to slow down and enjoy the creative process.

Feeling inspired? Be sure to watch Michelle’s full walkthrough video and explore all the thoughtful details she included throughout this album.

And if you’re ready to create your own version, now is the perfect time—our Botanical Tea – Keepsake collection is currently 35% off for a limited time! Flash sale ends, March 8th, 2026.

Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite mini album feature—pockets, flips, or waterfalls?

Happy Papercrafting!
— Graphic 45

 

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