Accordian-Hinged Autumn Journal

Warm Autumn greetings, my friends!

AUTUMN has moved in so quickly it seems!!  God shared some of his glory today in the clear azure  sky, trees and shrubs in a multitude of glorious colors all around, with leaves drifting on the breeze, and a crunch under foot.   A sweet warmth to the air made the day so lovely!  MAGNIFICENT!!

After enjoying some time out of doors I couldn't resist playing with a lovely autumn-hued papercrafting kit from ClubScrap that a dear friend gifted me earlier today.  WHAT FUN to receive and to have a hand in creating something special from it....

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Using Tim Holtz Wallflower Vellum for the front cover helped to coordinate the 

four pre-cut 

colored cardstocks used.

Accordion Hinge With Beaded Cord Added

Autumn Journal Interior Pages

Truly it was an enjoyable and quick way of completing a photo journal.  New ways of creating the spine of a journal always fascinates me!  This one is particularly fun.  It does require one to be accurate in your folding.


Now I'm off to decorate the
multitude of interior pages.....

SUMMER BOUQUET COLLAGE

What fun to have some creative time again!!!  After watching a tutorial video by RACHO113 on YouTube I found I had similar products to follow her guidance in creating my SUMMER BOUQUET collage!

"SUMMER BOUQUET" collage by Sandie Luck

"SUMMER BOUQUET" collage by Sandie Luck

Here in Minnesota my gardens have been filled to overflowing with vibrant colors and textures during our cool summer!  So thrilling!  This collage brings to mind my memories of the pleasure I have enjoyed in my gardens.  Hopefully we will continue to enjoy them a while longer before winter's chilling temps put everything to sleep!

1 hour 6x6 Mini Album ~Instructions on "Dawn's Inspirations" Youtube Video

Here is the mini-album that I made today after watching Dawn's video through twice.  

It's a good idea to do that so that you know where you are headed as each step progresses!!  

This project turned out so well!  

More of these will be made in the near future!! 

There are many creative possibilities to embellishing this album. 

Using coordinating 6x6 papers makes the prep work so easy! 

Designer Papers I used were from Kaisercraft's "Secret Bird Society" Collection
This is the beginning of assembling the pages with the added hinges that create
space for the photos & embellishments. 

I used Delta's Blue Spruce & Martha Stewart's Champagne Metallic Acrylic Craft Paints on the covers & the spine. 

For the covers it worked well to use the thick chipboard that I keep on hand.

Inside Pages

The Spine

On the spine I changed the way that the paper wrapped the area ~ placing the vertical edges on the inside instead of covering the outside of the covers.   

OOPS!!  The photo was taken before the glue totally dried!  It is now sealed tightly.  

Allene's Fast Grab Tacky glue is my favorite liquid glue.  

It gives just a bit of time to make adjustments before it adheres securely.

The finished album awaiting embellishments!  With our sweet grandchildren
I have many photos that need a home where they can be seen & enjoyed.

It's Time to Get CREATIVE!

It's time for Creative Jumpstart 2014!!!

Welcome, my friends, as I begin again with my blog!  It has been a busy year with family, friends and work.  Grateful that it all has been good!!  My creativity waned a bit BUT I am ready to try anew! 

As a "jumper" on CREATIVE JUMPSTART 2014 I am eager to join the group to stimulate my creativity in this New Year.  HOW EXCITING!!   My heart and mind are ready to CREATE and to see where God leads me on this journey.

As you enter.....

Here is where I will be eagerly delving into my creative inspiration:

Welcome to my "Creative Haven" studio.....

My "CREATIVE HAVEN"

My desk is neat and tidy for the moment!!

I so enjoy that I have everything for supplies, tools and technology at the ready!!

Well wishes to each of you as you begin YOUR journey into your New Year!!!

Joyfully.....~Sandie