Summer Fun~Shaker album with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with the Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album by Clear Scraps.  This was such a fun project and would make a great Summer craft  or family project.  Clear Scraps has eight different albums to choose from.  Check them out here. 


Instructions:
1. Paint inside pages, front and back, using acrylic paint. Set aside to dry.
2. Add pattern paper to back cover and inside front cover.


3.  Using the 6" shiplap mascil, stencil the front and back pages, using brown ink.
4. Emboss anchor with copper/brown embossing powder.


5. Stain cheese cloth with Distress stain or ink.  Stain netting also.
6. Create cluster for bottom corner of cover.


7. Glue layers together (creates the front cover) using a strong glue.  Add sequins and beads to the sections. 
8. Tie the album together using hemp or a strong twine.


9. Add photos to inside of album and add finishing touches.  You can use stamps to create embellishments for the pages also.  A fun way to use your stamps!


10. Journal story~


Backside of album showcasing photos and quotes
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Front cover and front side pages.

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album,  Anchor Chipboard embellishment and 6" Shiplap stencil
Other:
strong wet glue
Paper: My Minds Eye/wood grain
Paint: DecoArt/Chalky Finish
Distress Stain
Embossing Powder: Emerald Creek
Darkroom Door Quotes stamps
Button Galore & More
game piece, shells, hemp, stickers, netting and cheese cloth.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Radio Works~ scrapbook page!

Hi everyone! I'm so excited that this weekend is NSD!!  Craft Crossing has some really great classes scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.  I have been busy stamping and can't wait to show you my projects~soon, very soon!  For today I have a super sweet layout to share!

This layout is of our youngest grandson.  Stinker boy to all that love him:):):)  He loves the radio in his truck, so he piles in and turns the radio on ............ When the song is done, he piles out:). No driving is involved:):) 

I used My Mind's Eye, The Paper Studio and 7gypsies.  I really love the ephemera packets that 7gypsies put out.  I think I have every one they have made.  

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Have a great weekend~my class is at 4"30 and until then I'll be taking a class on Dylusions Ink Sprays!! Should be FUN!!

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See ya soon~