Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pastel Album

Good morning ...
I hope you are having a good week so far ...

Todays challenge at Papercraft Star has been set by Anitra ... Have you been following her brilliant monthly tutorials on the blog? I'm really enjoying them
This week Anitra is asking us to use Pastels ....


Isn't this pretty!

My post contains quite a few photos as I decided to make a little album using papers from Tilda's card background pad which I picked up at Hobbycraft ... These are really ready folded cards but I like to just use them as papers and cut them up


I used thick acetate from a package box to cover the front and back so there is some reflection on this photo ... the next photos are taken with the cover off so you can see clearer


The stamps on the front came free with 'Creative Stamping' magazine ... there are lots in the set and they are really sweet ... As you can see I paper pieced the little hut in soft pastel patterned paper from the Tilda pad and added it to another of the papers ... together with some plain and some hand painted shells, pearls and trims and a strip of washi tape


A closer shot shows some liquid pearls too


The pages inside were stamped with 2 different stamps by Inkylicious before I adhered some of my favourite photos from Majorca ... here's a peek





This last page is paper from the World Traveller stack by DCWV
Because I used ring binders I can just keep adding more pages to this little album

I really had fun with this and love the pastel shades on the front ... Don't forget to visit the blog for more inspiration and link up your Pastel creations

Till soon

~ Ros ~








21 comments:

Barbara said...

What a wonderful souvenir you've made for yourself! The pastel cover page is a real gem and the travel papersare the perfect complement.

Diane said...

I love your mini album!!! The pretty pastels are a favorite of mine...very creative to take the Tilda cards apart and use as you want....another unique and creative "masterpiece"!!!

Zue said...

A beautiful way to hold onto your memories...I love pastels!
xxx
Zue

Sasha said...

You always create such lovely albums, Ros. I love this with the pretty little beach hut and shells. You filled it with some lovely photo's, too.

Isn't this weather horrible? And it doesn't look promising for the week ahead either :( xx

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Oh this is too much fun! Love all your pages!!

Deanne :)

Linda Breedlove said...

Such a cute mini album... they're great fun to make. I like your idea of the acetate cover, Ros... did you watch this one with Steff?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkdWk5Mvsqs
I went to buy the transparencies, but they were too expensive at Staples.
Have a wonderful day!

Jinny Newlin said...

So pretty! LOVE the little seashells and pearls, and your lace trims are yummy! What a treasure!

Rebecca Deeprose said...

Love, love, love this album Ros!! It's delightful in every way! Hugs, Rebecca

Sylvia said...

Such a lovely reminder of your trip, Ros, the colors are so pretty! Have a fabulous Wednesday.

Unknown said...

Your little mini album looks so pretty. I just love it. Those pastel colors are gorgeous. I have to say you Rocked this challenge my friend.

Hugs~

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a pretty album Ros! Love the cover and all the beautiful photos! TFS :)

Lynnda said...

Oh My Ros... this is so my fave now of yours... Your mini Album is so sweet and beautiful!.... I love it... loving the softness of this album too... you rock!.... hugs...x

Davi said...

Fabulous album Ros, love all your wonderful details and embellies for each of the pages ;)

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Oh, wow - stunningly beautiful project again!! I love everything about it! Especially the shells!!!
What a great embellishment they are!
Hugs,
Uli

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a sweet and lovely album!!!!

Unknown said...

You have really made yourself a truly gorgeous mini album with those fine memories of Majorca in it Ros! Lovely papers and the tiny shells are such pretty embellishments. Ira x
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

Anonymous said...

I love the lace that looks like sand and the pretty shells, great album!!

Tracy said...

Gorgeous cover and a super fun way to display those cool pics from your trip. Fantastic project Ros! Hugs!

Sue Lelli said...

I just LOVE this album, Ros with the FAB cover and the delightful photos! Is it for you to keep?!

Sleepy Stamper said...

Tos I love all those beautiful soft color pages! This is an adorable mini.

Hugs,
Anitra

Heidi said...

Beautiful work!
Lovely details:)
Hugs, Heidi:)