Hello G45ers!  

We have an extra special Halloween Treat for you today, a Hallowe'en in Wonderland Mini Album complete with a video tutorial by Sandi Nagel!    

Hallowe’en in Wonderland Mini Album

By Sandi Nagel

"Hello fellow paper crafting peeps! In today’s tutoria,l you’re going to learn how to make this beautiful policy envelope mini album, using the Graphic 45 Regular Black Policy Envelopes.

The paper collection that I’m using is the Graphic 45 Hallowe’en in Wonderland – Deluxe Collectors Edition.
 

The construction to the mini album base is quite simple, and I’ve done a separate video tutorial that you can apply to any mini album size that you want to construct.

Mini Album Base Measurements and Tutorial

• Two pieces of chipboard that measure 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches

• One piece of chipboard that measures 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches

• Join two pieces of black card stock that measure 8 1/2 x 11 inches to construct the mini album.

How to Make a Mini Album Cover for Beginners EASY

Putting Together Your Policy Envelope Mini Album

After constructing your mini album base, you are now ready to add your policy envelope pages to your mini album.

Tip:  To give it an elegant look, add a topper to your policy envelopes by using your favorite metal dies or paper punches.

Measurements List

• Trim two sheets for front and back covers at 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches

• Binding – 6 strips cut at 6 1/4 x 3/4 inches, then score at 1/4 of an inch

• Six pieces of black card stock at 4 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches

• Six pieces of Graphic 45 paper at 6 1/8 x 4 1/2

• Booklets – Trim black card stock at 8 x 5 1/2 inches, then score at 4 inches

• Paper for booklets – Trim at 3 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches

Graphic 45 Supplies: 

• Graphic 45 Regular Policy Envelopes

• Graphic 45 Hallowe’en in Wonderland Deluxe Collector’s Edition

• Graphic 45 Antique Brass Ornate Metal Key Holes

• Graphic 45 Antique Brass Door Pulls

• Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Brads

• Graphic 45 Colorbox Ink in Photogenic

Other Supplies: 

• Double-sided Tape
• Glue
• Chipboard
• Black Card Stock
• Paper Trimmer
• Scissors
• Scoring Board
• Trims
• Ribbon
• Optional – Metal Dies or Paper Punch

  I have a video tutorial that I put together for you.  Here I show you how to add your policy envelope pages to your mini album, and I also show you how to embellish the cover.  Happy Crafting!" ~Sandi

Graphic 45 Halloween in Wonderland Policy Envelope Mini Album Tutorial

Wow!  Two amazing projects from Sandi featured on one G45 blog in one day, that is a real treat!  Be sure to check out her Tag Repurpose post here.  Have a wonderful day, and as always…

Happy Papercrafting!