Rubber Band Mini Revision

It's been a whole

week since I last posted. I seem to be in some sort of slump where I just can't get going. I have lots of projects in my head, but can't bring myself to the point of starting them. I best I've done this week was to revise the Timeless rubber band mini album I created the week before (here). It wasn't opening flat and was causing the pages to curl slightly. I cut the inside backing and added a strip of cloth tape along each side of the spine. Now it works like a charm. Since I was doing that I figured I may as well go ahead and embellish the pages and make a few photo tags. I also gave it a title...

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Be creative!

I'm linking up at:

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Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Timeless Rubber Band Album

I've had a lot of fun

lately making mini albums. Like anyone who gets hooked on this art form, I've wanted to try them all... all types, all sizes, all styles. This is my second attempt at the rubber band mini, but made larger than my first here. 

For the pages I used

full 12"x 12" sheets from Kaisercraft's Timeless collection. The covers are black chipboard covered with Timeless also.

For the spine, I like a

fabric cover. I was out of canvas at the time, so I tried a piece of crinoline colored with Distress Inks. Only time will tell how it wears, but I'm very fond of the look. (As you can see, Ranger still hasn't sent me my replacement Heat Tool... 3 months now.)

I covered the inside

with more Timeless, then added the pages using the rubber bands.

No embellishments on these.

The front of each 

accordion fold page has a pocket for a journaling tag or a photo mat. The backs are just plain and will be great for photos.

Here you can see how

the rubber bands go around the spine and hold the pages on, looped through the first and second fold of each. Easy to take out and replace.

This one is fun and useful

as well. Can be used as a holder for post cards or similar paper items.

I love this hobby!

Have a great weekend, friends!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Rubber Band Mini Album

Over the last couple months 

I've watched several gals making albums using rubber bands beginning with Inkwell on Ustream. I just had to try one, and although mine doesn't come close to the beauties I've seen being made, it's a start...

Some of the crafters

made theirs from file folders.  I think that was the original method, but I then saw some being made with 12x12 patterned paper. That's what I tried, pulling out some old papers from my stash. After all... why ruin my good stuff if I'm not sure of what I'm doing... right?

The covers are paper 

covered chipboard. My folds cracked in places even though I thought I was following the directions. Am not sure how to remedy this.

Front side of my first page.

Back side.

I put a few tags in so you can see the pockets.

Rubber bands holding

the pages in place in the album.

Each signature pulls 

out... one 12x12 folded sheet of paper being a signature with four pockets on each side and one pocket on each end. Lots of storage space for ATC's, address cards, etc.

I must try this again!

I'm linking up at:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda