For this project I went back to my jewelry making roots. I love combining love my paper crafting with jewelry making and this paper collection from Graphic 45 was the perfect choice.

I used the Garden Isle paper from the 8 X 8 paper pad. I only needed just a little bit to make the pendant and earrings. I love the golds, oranges, and yellows against the black background of the paper.

Rose gold findings and a 30” rose gold chain seemed to compliment the paper nicely along with the metallic beads.

Listed below are links to some of the products I used for this project.

Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue
https://www.scrapbook.com/store/collection-brand/tropical+travelogue-graphic+45.html
https://www.scrapncreate.com/product-page/graphic-45-travelogue-dce-1
https://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Tropical-Travelogue-Double-Designs/dp/B006N9NJ4G

Silhouette Chipboard
https://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-America-Chipboard-12-Inch-Pack/dp/B00B4AUFPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531690269&sr=8-1&keywords=silhouette+chipboard&dpID=51kHsPuYh-L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

A few days ago, I started a new chapter for the DesignWishesbyPamela dream. I took another step towards bringing my craft designs and projects to a broader community. I also wanted to be able to fund my craft and to bring more design, craft, and DIY ideas to all of you.

With that being said, I started a Patreon site. (see link below). So, what is Patreon, “Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid.”

“Short version: Patreon is like a tipping jar. Pledge any amount OR based
on what is included in the pledge tiers. Payment is at the first of the month. …
As for the technical part of it, Patreon allows you to ‘pledge‘ money to your
favorite artists to an amount you can specify.”

I’m a taking baby steps with Patreon, just like this blog. I hope to expand my Patreon site to more tiers, offering more you for your pledge.

I look forward to this exciting chapter, and I would love for you to join me in this adventure.

Thank you for your continued support.

ABOUT PATREON
https://www.patreon.com/

DesignWishesbyPamela Patreon Site
https://www.patreon.com/DWcraftbypamela

The design of this project I created was inspired by the #G45Upcycle challenge a few months ago in which I upcycled a cigar box using Graphic 45 City Scapes.

I knew I would eventually make a full album using this beautiful paper collection and started drafting the album layout in my mind.

You can watch a video of this project on my YouTube channel. I have added links below to some of the products I used to create this project.

This is a wide-format album. It is approximately 12” tall and 5 ¼” wide. The pages are approximately 11” long. I really wanted to make this wide-format album with lots of real estate for photos and memorabilia from your travels.

I’ve made travel journals before, they never seemed to work for me. I simply did not use them while I was traveling. So, when designing this album, I thought about the features I would want in an album that I would have on the ready to use while I was on vacation. I think this album does the trick. I will be taking this album with me when I travel to Canada in a few weeks. Kind of a “test run” to see if I use it as I had envisioned.

As you can see, it is full of foldouts, pockets and places to store tickets, maps, photos and journaling. There are six pages with 1/4″ flaps on each page for added photo space.

Graphic 45 Cityscapes
https://g45papers.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=130

Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/Graphic-45-Cityscapes-12×12-sheets/dp/B01C7PZXKM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525367499&sr=8-2&keywords=graphic+45+cityscapes&dpID=612ptHMTZ%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Kraft-tex
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/kraft-tex-Roll-19-yards-Black/dp/1607058413/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PGQHPHEGVTGZ7CNPG42N

Uploaded my YouTube video of the pagoda I designed.

Now that the pagoda and mini album project is completed, it’s time to move on to another project!

The sooner I get these project designs out of my head (the ones I have been holding onto for so long) and into tangible objects, I can make room for more project designs. I love seeing how a vision comes to life.

I look forward to seeing how your visions and dreams become real objects. Just like in life, if you dream it, it will come true!

Sharing my YouTube video of the mini album for this project.

Part 2 will highlight the pagoda.