Hi friends! Linsey here today sharing my latest Craftwell project using the awesome new SNAP Machine Electric Embosser and Die Cutter!

I have used this fabulous machine to cut cardstock and vellum with beautiful results, but I wanted to see if it would be suitable for cutting a bit thicker material. I keep plenty of old cereal boxes around for various crafting needs and decided to upcycle the thin cardboard and transform it into a fabulous  mini album. Once again, the SNAP machine did not disappoint!

Welcome to the Craftwell Blog, Lisa here today, and I'm Mini Flip Album Tutorial using the eBrush and products from our sponsor Teresa Collins. I've been creating these 4" x 4" Flip Book Albums since 2007!

Here's my finished Album:




Supplies:
Craftwell eBrush with Spectrum Noir Adapter, Teresa Collins Cut'n'Emboss
Card Stock - Pink
Ink - Gathered Twigs 
Other - Spectrum Noir Markers, Teresa Collins Dies: Honeycomb, Personally Noted, Pocket Dies, Teresa Collins GlamFactor Paper Collection, Teresa Collins Embossing Folder (Design Grids) Not Shown: DecoArt Matte Medium, Dimensionals, Sponge Brush, Binding Machine

You can find a original tutorial here from 2007, when I first created a tutorial for these fun albums.


Using a Foam Brush, apply DecoArt Matte Medium to chipboard and adhere card stock.

  
Using the eBrush, Spectrum Noir Adapter and Markers, spray the inside of the embossing folder.  

eBrush Design Team: Jan Hunter Week 11 Cycle 2

Hi everyone, it's my turn to share more of the album I debuted here last week.  This week, I'd like to share a glimpse of the inside pages.  Here's the cover again as a refresher.




Remember this photo from last week as well?  Blank pages....

You'll need:
Craftwell eBrush
Markers (I used BIC brand)
Cardstock, white (110lb Neenah was my choice)
Bella Blvd Just Add Color! papers, Trinkets (stickers), B&W, Enamel DooDads (arrows, stars, photo corners and hearts)
die cuts (border, heart flower, letters) I used my electronic cutting machine to accomplish this.
Micron .05 pen, black for doodling if desired
Other embellishments as desired
Adhesive - Xyron was used for this project

Remember all those pieces you cut for the pages, go ahead, center and layer them on the album base pages if you didn't do those last week (dimensions are shared in last week's post).  Add desired words from the Trinkets pages.  I also used some enamel DooDads on the pages with the pictures*.  I've colored them using markers!  Slick!

(*Due to some privacy issues, I'm not able to share the pictures that are included in this album. So I hope you won't mind some blank spaces.)

Below are some pictures  of  some of the pages.







The nice thing about this album is that you're not limited by the number of pages.  You can continue to add as desired if you don't finish off the back cover.  Currently, this album lays relatively flat, so I don't need any "ties" to keep it closed, however, if your thinking you'd like a closure, by all means add one.

Hope you're inspired to capture the spirit of some fun late summer memories or just catch up on an album.  Enjoy some scrapbooking time. We'd love to see what you create too.  So join us over on the FB eBrush page and share! AND dn't miss out on the rest of this week's designs by the eBrush Team...you'll find us all here.  We'll see you in October!

eBrush Design Team: Jan Hunter Week 10 Cycle 2

It's Wednesday and my turn on the blog to share an easy-peasy project using Bella Blvd Just Add Color! papers and trims!



I was so excited when my package arrived with all the Bella Blvd goodies in it!  I wanted to combine my love of papercrafting and scrapbooking (of which I'm terribly behind!).  This accordion album seemed to be a perfect fit for the start of today's project --- I'll share more of it next week!

You'll need:
Craftwell USA eBrush
Markers (I used BIC brand)
Cardstock, white (110lb Neenah was my choice)
Bella Blvd (Just Add Color! papers,  Trinkets (stickers) B&W, Enamel DooDads (arrows, stars, photo corners, and hearts - I'll be using more of the stickers and DooDads in next week's post, so stay tuned!
die cuts (border, heart, flower, letters)
Micron .05 pen, black
Other embellishments as desired
Adhesive ( I used Xryon for this project for edge to edge coverage!)

 Let's get started:
Cut 4 white card sheets at 10.5 inches by 5 inches.  Score at 5" and again at 10" on the long side.  Repeat for each sheet.  Use the 1/2 inch wide scored section as your gluing tab to create your accordion style book.  Here's what mine looks like before adding any embellishments.






Get your eBrush, markers and let's get some coloring done.

Now, that you have all your coloring done, time to get a few things put together.  I chose to use some Xyron adhesive for this project. Run the white 4 7/8" pieces through the machine and apply to each of the album pages.  Add a colored square of Bella Blvd to the center of each page as desired.

For the cover:  I have a roll of burlap and cut a square just a little larger than 5 inches.  I chose to also put that through the Xyron machine for good adhesive coverage and to make sure it would stick!  Added my cover elements as shown below.

I have to admit that since I'm crafting "on the run" this month, this didn't turn out all that bad.  Next week, I'll share some pics of the inside.

As much as I'm loving my current surroundings and being with extended family, I will be grateful to get back home and into my regular crafting space early next month!

Hope you have some crafting time set aside for the week!  If you haven't already, be sure to join us on the eBrush Facebook page!

Ebrush Design Team: Jan Hunter Week 6 Cycle 2

Latina Crafter is our sponsor for this month again!  I've really enjoyed using their products --

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since I shared this mini tag album with you -- and promised to share the storage container.  And here it is featuring a Latina Crafter stencil, the eBrush with the siphon adapter AND the Cut-n-Boss!


My paper started out as plain light gray.  I used the Cut-n-Boss and the Twill Herringbone embossing folder using the following sandwich from the bottom up, D, A, Embossing folder, A.


After the paper was embossed I got the eBrush out with the siphon adapter and a bottle of ink adding some ink to the well attachment.  Spray the whole page and let dry (It doesn't take long at all).  Rinse the well out and add a bit of water.  Now spray the water - the splotchier the better.  Let dry.




When the paper is dry, turn it wrong side up and trace the top and bottom of your tin.  Mark each. Cut and trim if needed.   Trace again and this time, cut just inside the traced line for the inside top and bottom of the tin.  Measure the width of the top and bottom sides.  (I used one full sheet 8.5 x 11 to cover the tin.  I had a second sheet as back-up if needed.)  Repeat again for the inside if you wish.  Decorate your top as desired.  I chose to use a stencil from Latina Crafter (Cumpleanos) to add a little interest.  The lettering is from a PC lettering set and the heart is an old punch from my stash (so old, the maker's identity has worn off).
Using Modge Podge adhere the pieces.  Let dry.  Tip:  Apply the inside pieces first.  Be sure to trim around the hinges and allow to dry thoroughly BEFORE applying a top coat to the paper both inside and out.



What project is next up in your craft room using Latina Crafter and CraftwellUSA?  I hope it's something fun and summery.... Make a memory in your crafting space this week!

Thanks for dropping by!