Father’s Day is quickly approaching and what better way to jump start a design project!

For this design project, I created a 5.5” X 8.5” mini album inspired by the very dapper “Man Card” paper collection from @photoplaypaper. This collection certainly inspires a masculine themed project with a bit of gentlemanly class and whimsy.

The album features lots of pockets and tuck spots which highlight the many cut-a-parts and sticker elements from the collection. A five-page pocket album design also features two large tags that pullout from the top and sides of each pocket page. To tie in the “dapper” look in the papers, I styled a menswear looking vest pocket on the inside cover. With the addition of buttons and some chain details completing the look, it is a good opening page for the album.

Other features include a full pullout of 5 photo mats (10 including the other side) in the back of the album, a multi-functional belly band, and metal hardware closure.

Sharing another Graphic 45 challenge project #G45LightSide. This time I designed and created a rotating desk caddy. I used a thrifted guest towel holder, courtesy of my sister Mary :).

The desk caddy measures 13″ tall with about a 5″ diameter base. Though it is not very large, with the treat cups and rotating base, it provides plenty of accessibility to tools, “treats”- which every crafter needs ;), or a place to put small pieces of scrap paper.

I hope you enjoy this short video walk through and are inspired to create your own rotating desk caddy.

I made the base for these card files a long time ago but never finished it🤭😳😑. Work got in the way.😉

However, this week is about finishing unfinished projects. Love how this one turned out!

Lori Whitlock’s “3 A2 Magazine Holder w/Base” (#123191).

I made the file labels with (Corona 4 Typewriter font), and the Celebrations and Rememberances w/ Dream State font. I offset these titles and popped them up w/ foam squares to make them stand out.

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I used the Silhouette “print and cut” feature to save time on file labels and titles.

Just a few preview photos of my upcoming video walk through for the mini album I designed and created using the monochromatic themed paper collection “Captured Adventures” from 49 and Market Paper Goods.

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I truly love the papers (a bit thicker than normal cardstock), laser elements, and cut-a-parts featured in this collection.

I incorporated a different way to attach an album spine, added lots of window elements, pockets, tuck spots, and a fun fold out on the front and back inside covers.

Stay tuned to this blog and my YouTube channel to see more of this project design!

Just finished designing and creating this project design for the #G45LightSide Challenge this month.

My inspiration was a round purse and the beautiful fun paper collection “Sun Kissed” from @graphic45.

The project features pockets, jute ribbon details, tuck spots for journal cards, photos, and much more.