Hi Friends. In this week's video, Leah shares her love of patterned cardstock and shows some GREAT tips for making mini-albums. These albums can be made using cardstock that you already have on hand to help you make some quick and beautiful, yet affordable gifts... These would be perfect for the holidays!
This week we are giving away the gated album, the two micro-mini albums and the tiny post-it notes as the prize. Just leave your comment here for a chance to win.
Our winner from the last video, who will get Samantha's adorable wall hanging is:
Thank you for sharing Sam's ideas. I love her stuff at Yellow Bird also. Get better Donna, we miss you.
So... S. Payan... e-mail donna@thegirlfriendsclub.net with your mailing address and we will ship off your prize.
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And DON'T FORGET to let your crafty friends know. Send an e-mail to them letting them know about our free newsletter. If they send us an e-mail saying "your e-mail sent me" you will be entered into a drawing for a great prize (example would be "donna@thegirlfriendsclub.net sent me").
Thanks for watching!
Leah and Donna I just love these projects! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Barb Kys | October 18, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Not only is this gated album quick and easy and adorable and cute and delightful and creative it is also a GREAT gift idea! My MIL loves scrapbooked pages, but she would rather I did them for her! This gated album is a perfect "happy medium" since I can make the album and add some little embellies into that great front pocket and then she can add her photos and flair to make it her own! Oooooh.... another awesome and inspiring video blog Thanks, Girlfriends!
Posted by: Kristin | October 18, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Thank you so much for this great video. I can't wait to try!
Posted by: scrapamum | October 18, 2009 at 07:58 PM
I just came across this site and... WOW! The videos are fantastic. I can't wait to try one of these albums. Thank you so much.
Posted by: scrapamum | October 18, 2009 at 08:29 PM
What amazing ideas you all have, thank you so much for sharing them.
Posted by: Angela | October 19, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Oh you guys are just too adorable! Your projects are fantastic!
Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | October 19, 2009 at 06:00 AM
WOW Gals I LOVE what you did with the patterned cardstock. THese are so great. I would NEVER thing to use cardstock like this. This is a great idea as it would help me to use my patterned cardstock to which I am addicted to. I love the stuff!!
Posted by: marla H. | October 19, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Stinkin' cute! I really needed to see this. I need to make some mini albums and this is the perfect solution for me. Thanks!!! I need to try that post it holder too. Awesome job, ladies!
Posted by: Karen S | October 19, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Loved all the projects! I especially like the gatefold book, it's gorgeous.
Posted by: Tona | October 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM
My 8yo DD and I just watched this video. She wants to make the little mini book. Thanks for the inpsiration!
Posted by: TracyBzz | October 19, 2009 at 02:33 PM
WOW - such fun! I just found this blog, and I will definitely bookmark it and come back often!
Posted by: TanyaS | October 20, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I love Mini's and just recently found the idea of making them with cardstock. Thanks for some new great ideas!
Posted by: Pat | October 20, 2009 at 09:41 AM
This project was captivating and absolutely exquisite. This was a quick project yet could be made very pleasing to the eye. I think this may be the project I do for Christmas this year. Last year it was calendar, this year I think it will be gated mini albums. Thank you so much for showing off your wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Janeska Simmons | October 20, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I love cardstock papers that coordinates and make it easier to make lo or my new crave, mini albums. I have to tell Donna I just made 2 minis for my sisters and the cover of both albums have her SIGNATURE flower. Thank you!!!!
best regards,
Wanda Contreras
Posted by: Wanda Contreras | October 20, 2009 at 08:28 PM
You guys crack me up with your bloopers. I am off to make some Christmas prezzies - after I clean up my desk. I can't even sit down a piece of 6x9 cardstock my desk is so messy. Thanks and hope Johanna is back with you soon.
Posted by: Cindy Strickland | October 21, 2009 at 03:04 AM
great ideas! Love the projects for gifts! u both are great!
Posted by: Monica Robinson | October 21, 2009 at 10:17 PM
wow - you girls make it look so easy ...
Posted by: Mrs Frizz | October 21, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Absolutely LUV your albums and your creativity. I can't wait to make these for gifts this Christmas. I'm going to try making Halloween ones and Easter ones for gifts also! Oh... and secret pal...teachers....the possiblities are endless! They are just "scrumpious!" (a delicious word for adorable) I'd LUV to win these! You all three are so fun and funny to watch! I learn alot!
Posted by: Christine Herrington | October 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Such cute projects!
Posted by: Linh C | October 24, 2009 at 07:29 PM
This is a fantasic, simple and cute idea. I will have to make some as gifts for a girls luncheon for Christmas.
Raven
Posted by: Raven | October 24, 2009 at 07:50 PM
It's hard to believe you put that together so FAST and it looks so ADORABLE!! Thank you for yet another fantastic idea and I hope I win the albums! Too cute!
Posted by: Eileen | October 24, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Super project. Nice for church groups to make to raise money over the holidays. Our youth group could use creative ideas to raise money for their retreat. Thanks for taking the time to share and the chance to win your lovely jem.
Posted by: maryD | October 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Leah and Donna,
That is such a great project and does look easy to make. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Christina
Posted by: Christina L | October 26, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Absolutely gorgeous albums! Just love them!!
Have a nice day, you too. :-)
Posted by: annkan | October 29, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emily | October 29, 2009 at 10:21 PM