BUDDIES by Alexis Hardy
1) Cover the front of a
mini album with pat-
terned paper and make
a unique title from a die
cut monogram and glit-
ter letter stickers. Use
small number stickers
to mark the year.
2) For the inside pages,
stick to a similar design
on each spread by
adhering a photo on
the left side and writing
journaling or adding
large embellishments on
the right side.
3) Add an extra-feminine
touch with jewels, glit-
ter, scallops and felt.
Alexis says, “I love to add
a bit of charm to my mini
books by incorporating
elements such as vintage
wallpaper swatches and
glass buttons. The mix of
the old and new products
gives the final product a
little whimsy. I also like to
stick to only a few colors
so the mini album feels
more cohesive and flows
smoothly.”
Album is 6 ½ x 5 ½”
Album, chipboard: Maya Road; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned paper: American Crafts, KI Memories; Transparen-
cy: Hambly Studios; Brads, flowers: Making Memories; Ribbon: Autumn Leaves; Felt: American Crafts, Queen & Co.;
Buttons: Doodlebug Design, My Mind's Eye, craft supply; Jewels, journaling spots: Heidi Swapp; Die cuts: My Mind's
Eye; Tags: Jenni Bowlin Studio, Martha Stewart Crafts; Paper frills: Doodlebug Design; Rub ons: Daisy D’s; Stickers:
Making Memories, Martha Stewart Crafts; Stamps: 7 Gypsies; Ink: Stampin' Up!; Pens: Sakura, Uni-Ball Signo; File
folder: Cavallini & Co.; Plastic shapes: American Crafts; Other: Wallpaper
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