Country Craft Creations Design Team Project - Carta Bella White Christmas - 7 x 9 Album Tutorial

Hello Crafty Friends!!!
I am SOOOOO excited to be bringing you my very first Country Craft Creations Design Team Project! Wahoo!!!!
This cozy Christmas themed album is made using Carta Bella's "White Christmas" collection available at Country Craft Creations.
www.countrycraftcreations.com
Be sure and check out all of the other CCC Designers and subscribe to see their fabulous makes, too!
Thanks, everyone!
xoxo
Caroline
01:15 Welcome to my Channel!
03:24 Cutting the Cardstock
15:15 The Album Base
32:24 The Hinges
51:22 The Pages
01:03:42 The Exterior of the Album
01:21:06 Inside Front & Back Cover
01:45:21 Page One
01:56:48 Pages Two & Three
02:22:46 Pages Four & Five
02:30:33 Pages Six & Seven
02:51:20 Page Eight
03:03:55 Front Cover Card Element
03:07:58 Completing the Waterfalls
03:19:05 Recap
03:24:04 Thanks for Watching!
Tamra Merrill - Country Craft Creations
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Michelle Allen - A Creative Operation
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Debbie Alley - Project39 Mini Albums
/ project39minialbums
Anne Marie Cholewinski
/ annmariecho40
Jen Dubell
/ @jenndubelldesigns
Jacqualine Hart - Jacqs Scraps
/ jacqsscraps
Tiffany - Let's Get Scrappy
/ @letsgetscrappy2654
Bonnie Kandulski - All Things Paper by Bonnie
/ @allthingspaperbybonnie
Nicole Sass Lynn - MadefromScrap
/ nlynn35
Patricia Mae - Patty, Pattys Crafty Spot
/ pattyscraftyspot
Margaret Naab - Margaret Naab Designs
/ @margaretnaabdesigns
Jen Palmer - Scrapping Under the Influence
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Kim Rannells - Kim Kan't Stop Krafting
/ kimkantstopkrafting
Sandy Trefger - Sandy Trefger Creative Designs
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Bobbie Weaver - The Paper Jungle with Bobbie Weaver
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Here's a link to Tamra’s lay flat method:
• Live LayFlat Album Upd...
A free PDF cutting guide for this and my other tutorials is available on my website under the "cutting guides" section craftingandcreatingwithcaroli...
Here are some links to the supplies I used:
Artisan Cardstock
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Carta Bella White Shimmer Cardstock
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Carta Bella "White Christmas"
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Basic Grey Small Magnets
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Basic Grey Large Magnets
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Album Spacers
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Charms
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Art Glitter Glue
www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Scor Tape 8 1/2" x 11" Sheets
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Dress My Craft Bone Folder
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Green/White Bakers Twine
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We R Memory Keepers 3 way corner punch
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[@annpollard9873]

The CCC Design Team certainly made the right decision in choosing you to join them! I have been following KZbin creators of mini albums for over 3 years and can't believe this is the first time I've seen one of your videos. You are amazing, and so are your albums. I love your teaching style and your great sense of humor. I can't wait to start making this album.... my first project in 2023! Thanks for your attention to detail and clear instructions and filming. You are extremely talented. I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to catch up on your past videos and look forward to your new ones! Keep'em coming Caroline!!!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, wow! Thank you so very much, Ann. I’m really happy to meet you, too. 😊 And your very kind and generous words of encouragement are truly appreciated. Thank you. I would love to see your version of this album. Feel free to tag me, post on any of my social media pages, or on the CCC fb group, m.facebook.com/groups/1585111948390881/ Thanks, again. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@vickieporter7249]

Hi Caroline just wanted you to know how much I love your videos. You have the Perfect Voice and I love your laugh!!!!! I listen to you when I’m crafting. Yeah, just call me Crazy! Your tutorials are so easy to follow and you just have a great personality! Sometimes I want to watch a tutorial but just can’t get past the voice. Mine included except I don’t do tutorials! Anyway just a big thank you for keeping this 71 yr old grandma entertained! Keep up the great work and all the best to you, your family and CCC. Sincerely, Vickie Porter

[@lucis6586]

This is one of the most beautiful albums I’ve seen! Thank you so much for sharing. You are incredibly talented and you have the heart of a teacher!

[@mboldt6792]

Oh mylanta I just found your video. Girl you got this down ! I LOVE YOUR TUTORIAL THANK YOU!,

[@150001915]

I have just recently discovered you. You are AWESOME! Your projects are great and you clearly explain them concisely. You are entertaining and and your projects are well engineered. Great job! My new favorite 😍

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Awwww!!! Thank you so much!!! You just made my day! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@debbiesmith9916]

Ok... so have watched the Christmas album I can't say how many times.. how many magnet sets do you use ?

[@carolinehaseltine3869]

Just found U!! I LOVE IT!! So seldom I can find someone who makes albums for 4x6 pix. That's all I use. I do albums 4 my kids, granddaughter & they look forward 2 them on holidays, birthdays etc. U explain everything so well, give nice hints on how 2 do things I need 2 learn 2 do. I have this paper pack & all the "stuffers" that came w/it. I love this paper!!! U made my day!! Thank U so very much!! God Bless!

[@burrowscarol]

This tutorial is excellent! I can hardly believe I watched the whole thing but I’ve learned a lot. The gusset hinge is genius. I’ve been making albums for over 10 years and really enjoy seeing new ideas. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️😎

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Awww! Thanks, Carol. I’m so happy to meet you, too! And I am truly grateful for your kind words of encouragement. I hope you have a wonderful day! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@hobbyangelcrafts2097]

Hello Caroline, WOW what an amazing album and the Christmas papers look like they were made for this. Great video whit lots of attention to detail and very well explained. CCC is very lucky to have you on board of there design team. Congratulations hun. Crafty greetings, Elisabeth

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so very much, Elizabeth! I designed the pages with the papers in mind and it makes my heart sooooo happy that you noticed. ❤ Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words of encouragement. I am most grateful. Hope your day is beautiful and bright, sweet friend! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@MyScrapbookLoft]

Oh Caroline your book is just so beautiful. The pockets and the waterfalls and the flips and the booklets. So much real estate. The pretty dress movie 😊😊😊. Carta Bella has beautiful papers. I watch Tamara too. She is an awesome album maker too. You did a really good job on your tutorial. It is very easy to follow along with. CONGRATULATIONS ON JOINING THE CCC TEAM. Hugs and God Bless

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so so so so much, Judy!!! You have warmed my heart with your kindness and I am truly grateful for you, sweet friend. Hope you are having a beautiful and blessed day! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@donnacogburn311]

I was so excited to run across your tutorial using my favorite Christmas paper. You give perfect instructions so easy to follow I especially love your music. I made this album and just love it. I made a few mistakes but learned from them. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you, Donna! Yay!!! This makes my heart so happy! I’m glad you enjoyed making it. I learn from (make mistakes on😉) every project, too. I’m always reminding my kids that making mistakes is the best way to learn, lol. Thanks, again, for sharing your experience with me. You just made my day. Feel free to tag me if you post any pictures. I would love to celebrate your makes with you. Hope you are having an awesome day. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@Craftroomcallie]

I’ve just discovered you so I’m going to make this for my December Daily 2023. Thanks for sharing x

[@terrysmith9580]

A very sweet album. I made this with Graphic 45 "Joy to the World" paper. Your tutorial was very thorough and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@Franclin58]

Wonderful album and wonderful presentation. Great speed too I found it easy to follow. You are an awesome addition to the team. Congrats and thanks.

[@teresacolbert2957]

Love that hinge method....a must try.

[@letsgetscrappy2654]

Turned out so cute. ♥️ great job “PopUp Queen 👸🏻 “ 😜💋

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

😂 thanks, Tiff! ✨✨✨✨ ((hugs))

[@ChonnaBartholomew]

Just love the music!!! I am making 2 books so the music makes rewind and replay very enjoyable!

[@jeanstalker8251]

Rewatching because I miss your creativity. I truly hope all is well with you and your family. God’s grace & blessings to you and your family this new year. 🥰

[@gloriacolston6674]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent. Such a thorough tutorial.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Yay!! Thanks so much, Gloria. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@lindacarpenter2521]

This tutorial is wonderful I just can across your channel and was so excited I’m fairly new to crafting with paper and cannot wait to make this book Thank you so much for doing this tutorial you are a pleasure to watch Linda from Texas

[@ThorneyRose]

I feel I need to add something to my previous comment. Your meticulous work shows in this very high quality album you made. I in awe with your precise cutting and placement of the papers. It takes practice to get such fine narrow edges on the layers like you have. Your video style of teaching is wonderful!!!: minimal or no “uhs ” and “ahhhs”. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I have subbed and will be doing a binge watch 😊 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶

[@mominator-inator]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I just finished making this and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Your complex looking designs with super easy and clear instructions to follow along with have me hooked. Prayers for your future success in all you do my virtual crafting buddy :)

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Hooray!!! That’s awesome! You just made my heart so happy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love this soooooo much! Thank you, thank you, thank you, sweet friend!

[@katherinephillips8034]

Just a cute book. I want one just like it!

[@karensutcliffe5425]

Wow! What an amazing album! Your tutorial is so detailed! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@lorip4051]

What a beautiful album. It’s so overwhelming all the work involved. The owner of this beauty has a lovely piece of art.

[@karenmorrone7103]

This is the easiest pull waterfall and twist pop-up I have ever done. Excellent job! I really love this album and White Christmas is my favorite Christmas movie. ☺️

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

YAY!!! Thank you SO much, Karen! I am truly grateful. Hope you are having a wonderful day...you just made mine, lol! BIG hugs! ✨

[@trplohetski]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Woweee!!! I had no idea this was even an option. Thank you so much for your generous gift, dear friend. I am most grateful. ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

[@trplohetski]

Wow wow wow! Awesome tutorial, I love that you took us from start to finish step by step. I’m notorious for wasting card stock so I really appreciate that you took the time to show us your efficient way of cutting it. I always end up with so many scraps. You’ve done a beautiful job on your first design team project.❤️🎄

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, Tina! Thank you so very much! Your encouragement has meant the world to me and I am truly grateful for your friendship. Sending BIG hugs and wishes for a beautiful day, sweet friend. ✨🌻✨🌻✨

[@anitaholmes6824]

Love the Album, beautiful paper and wonderful interactive pages! You are such a talent and deserve to be on CCC team! Love your channel!!!! Thanks for sharing and love seeing your joy! Hugs from a Canadian!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, Anita! Thank you so much for your kindness. I am truly grateful for your encouragement. I hope you are having a wonderful evening, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@cassandra5624]

STUNNING!!!!! I love it! Congratulations on being a CCC designer team member! All of you ladies are AMAZING and share such beautiful projects! Thank you! *hUgS*

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so very much, Cassandra! I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Big hugs, sweet friend. ✨✨✨

[@toscakekish6692]

Congratulations on being a design team member of CCC. You certainly deserve it! This is a beautiful album! You are amazing and your tutorial is easy to follow. You have a wonderful way of explaining everything. Love the CB paper!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, thank you, Tosca! I’m so happy you like it. And truly appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I hope you are having a fantastic day, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨🌻✨🌻✨

[@maddiescreations]

I love your style so much!! Congratulations on your being chosen as the newest member of the team! ~~ Sharon

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thanks so much, Sharon! ❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️ ((hugs))

[@joannsanders242]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Clear, concise, and so easy to follow. I learned a lot of new techniques from you in this one. I love that it is a bigger album. I personally don’t like the smaller ones. This is going at the top of my list to make. Thank you for sharing!!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, wow! Thank you so very much, JoAnn! Your kind words of encouragement are enormously appreciated. 🥰 I apologize for the delay in responding…I’ve been down with flu, then a combo of strep and “the” virus. Thankfully, I’m finally starting to feel like I’m on the mend. Can’t wait to get back in my craft room. Thank you, again, for your thoughtful comment. While I am still learning and growing, too, I put a lot into these tutorials and it makes my heart so happy to hear your appreciation for my efforts. Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful evening. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@joannsanders242]

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline You’re so welcome!! Hope you are feeling better!!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

@@joannsanders242 thank you.

[@camidavis2925]

Hi Caroline, I am so excited you were asked to join CCC. I don't know why you are shocked, you are amazing, and equally as good as any of those artists.... For real. I love how you are so generous, caring, funny, and giving of yourself to your work. I honestly watched this video within hours of your posting it, and then went back and watched again right after jotting down some notes to put here. I HONESTLY meant to get this to you at least within December. I know you understand how ridiculous December is, and especially for crafters with craft fairs and such... SO, I hope better late than never helps. I want you to hear the thoughts I had the first two times I watched. Grab some coffee, this might take a min. (I tend to go on and on). First, congratulations !!! I love the introduction to the video. You are an AMAZING Designer. Give yourself that grace girl !! Enjoy and take it in.. My fingers are crossed for you that you will get to go to Hooper soon. Let’s put it out there, by the end of 2023 !! Thank you for taking the time to explain the way you do certain things and the hints you give to making our crafting easier. I have never been one to use the frames, saving paper the way you do, what a brilliant idea. Changes my way of crafting now, and saves my junk drawer from getting a little more fuller… lol. When you started the waterfall flap cut, I thought why in the world… Then, my jaw dropped in the genuineness of it….I love Michelle Allen’s way also, I thought I had seen all of her video’s back to the beginning too.. I love the removal of the adhesive on the ribbon also. I am so anxious to see what all you create this year. I am glad you are feeling better. Take it slow, be kind to yourself as you tell us. GOD bless you :) Cami

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, Cami! I cannot thank you enough for your very thoughtful, kind, and generous words of encouragement. I am overjoyed. Wishing you and yours a beautiful, happy, healthy, and BLESSED 2023! Thank you so very much!!! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@denisecarpenter4326]

Great album, great ideas and great tutorial! I didn’t see a supply list and want to make sure I have enough patterned cardstock. I realize I’m a year late but just found you and so glad I did! Thx

[@michellenettleton3748]

I’m blown away with how you explain everything that you are doing and why you are doing it! I’m definitely going to be trying to make your album. That said a big THANK YOU for your wonderful tutorial!!! Happy 2023 🎉

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Yay!!! Thank you so much, Michelle! I am THRILLED that you find it helpful. Thanks, again, for your very kind and encouraging comment. I am most grateful. Hope you have a wonderful day and a Happy New Year!!! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@khop2067]

Beautiful! So well explained! Glad to have found you!

[@jolynneb]

This is fabulous! Thank you so much!

[@jeanstalker8251]

First - Congratulations on becoming part of CCCs design team. From what I’ve seen, it is a well deserved position! This album is amazing! Again, your attention to detail makes my heart happy. I could tell you were having a great time creating this. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the rest of us. 😊💜

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so much, Jean. I really did have a lot of fun making this one. Lol! Your kind words of encouragement are truly appreciated. I hope you are having a fantastic weekend, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@jenniferlogsdon7150]

Caroline, this is a lovely album. Your tutorial is nice and clear and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing the album and tutorial with us xx

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you, Jennifer!!! I really appreciate your kindness. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@Psalm139v13]

I totally enjoyed this entire KZbin presentation. You have such a fun personalit is and made this three hours and twenty-six minutes of taping, very entertaining. This is the cutest book! It does not look easy, but how you broke it down made it easy to follow. Thank you and all the best in your new adventure with the Country Craft Creations Design Team. You will be a wonderful asset. ❤ Phyllis

[@Judy2aT]

Hi Caroline, just found you, and I'm a new fan and here to stay.... and I love your crafting banter. It's so refreshing to find someone that chats with us as if we were there crafting with you and more importantly slows down enough for us to enjoy watching (and listening to) the process. I doubt I'm speaking just for myself, but it's not just about learning, it's about enjoying the process of learning.

[@scrapbooksandmemories]

I just love how flat your albums lay! Definitely going to give the gusset hinge attachment a try ❤️

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Yay!! Thanks. Jennifer. I’m so happy you like it. Hope you are having a great weekend, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@scrapbooksandmemories]

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Always a good day when you have a great video to watch while having coffee. ♥️🤗

[@juliestinger4997]

All I can say is “adorable”.

[@deboraleyba1921]

Oh my goodness. This is the best. I am amazed at your talent both artistically and for teaching. Thank you for sharing.

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Gorgeous Christmas album Love the papers use used ❤❤❤❤

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so much, Gina!!! I am so grateful for all of your encouragement. Big hugs, sweet friend!!! ✨✨✨

[@ThorneyRose]

Just found. Love your work !!!!!

[@TD-bu9wv]

This is beautiful thank y0unfor the inspiration

[@kryscoffman2885]

Hi, Great album!! Love watching ur tuts. I absolutely love u laughing w/urself (or at). I do the same thing!! We’d get along great!! Lol. TFS!! Xxx

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Haha! Thanks, Krys! I chuckle at myself a LOT! LOL!!! I'm sure we would have a lot of fun together. Hope you are having a fantastic weekend, my friend. ((hugs)) ✨

[@COMCRAFTYScrapbooking]

Congrats on being a DT member for CCC! And for this lovely album! I love the papers from Carta Bella too, with their fabric texture! This hinge system is genius! hUgS from Romania 😍

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so much, Veronica!!! I hope you are having a fabulous day, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@MsMimi3]

Fabulous tutorial

[@lifewithtashabae4846]

Love this!

[@staciprecanico3209]

Love this so much!!!

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you, Staci!!! I’m so glad you like it. ✨✨✨ ((hugs))

[@PurplePassionPaper]

Such a lovely album! I enjoy watching your channel.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Awww! Thanks so much, Catherine. This makes my heart so happy! ✨✨✨ ((hugs))

[@shelleyadams752]

Oh hey if your blades are dull … slice them on some tin foil a few times that should do it :)

[@nellyfreyes]

Cute! 👍🏼😍

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thanks, Nelly! ✨❄️✨❄️✨

[@JPrincess]

I love your teaching style. Congratulations on being on being chosen for CCC design team! This album is beautiful. 🤍 Do you mind sharing what paper trimmer you use? I like the guillotine style.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thank you so much! I love my guillotine paper cutters. The large one is the Dahle 533 amzn.to/3wVUJ2p And the small one is my WRMK mini guillotine amzn.to/3XdeQE8 I love them both! Thanks, again. Hope you are having a great weekend, sweet friend. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@annieweisbeck5922]

Your album is so great! Thanks for the cut list :) And I really appreciate your directions for the hinge (I will be trying this), 'harvesting' paper (Ido this too!), and the pull down waterfall (I love your method). Congrats on being a CCC design team member -- I was wondering what took CCC so long LOL. Thanks for sharing! ❣❣❣ You are very talented.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Oh, Annie! You are so kind! Thank you! I’m truly grateful, sweet friend. ((hugs)) 🌻✨🌻✨🌻

[@lrossell]

Sure do miss you. Hope you’re doing well.

[@denises.5457]

Great tutorial with very precise instructions. Really appreciate that as I am new to albums and do enjoy them! I do have a question, where did you get your mitering tool? Definitely need that to finesse my corners as I am not too happy with the end results, needs improvement. I will be getting the spacers from CCC. Thank you for your very helpful tutorial.

[@sharonsailer4084]

I have that corner round punch I turned it over wrote the number that goes with that size and then can see when I get the corner straight.

[@carolgoss7926]

Love this album… you are so talented. Thank you for sharing! May I ask the name of the guillotine cutter you use?

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thanks so much, Carol. I love both of my guillotine cutters. The larger one is the Dahle 533 amzn.to/3GuUvW7 and the smaller one is the WeRMemory Keepers Small Guillotine Cutter shrsl.com/3nbte Hope that helps. Thanks, again! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@sharonsailer4084]

Great album Caroline! I love your tutorials you explain everything very through, I’m hoping to try your gusset on the hinge. Where do you get your tape from? I seen some at my last retreat and didn’t get to ask the lady.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Hello. Amazing photo book. I love it. Did you only use one of the White Christmas paper packs?

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Thanks so much, Roxanne! I used the equivalent of almost 2 paper packs but did not purchase the “packs” instead I purchased individual sheets so I could pick and choose which ones I wanted to double up on. Thanks, again, I really appreciate it! ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@tracigorder4088]

Where do you get your Scoreboard Spacers & Chipboard (& what weight of Chipboard do you use?)

[@karenraabis5296]

Can you tell me the weight of your chipboard? I bought a pack from Amazon and it was to lightweight.

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Hi, Karen. Thanks for watching. This is the chipboard I use: amzn.to/3FA4qYK Hope that helps! Thanks, again. Caroline

[@BettyMullins]

How many sheets of 12x12 paper do you need for each album

[@joycehuff9769]

Cool album! Why are corners trimmed of the sliver piece and then mitered?

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Hi, Joyce. Thanks for the great question! In Tamra’s design for wrapping the album, she cuts out the square corners to keep from having to pinch that little piece in when wrapping. The sliver cuts made after the preliminary cutting out of the corners is to refine that corner cut specifically at the part of the corners that are closest to the chipboard. You can simply stop there and finish wrapping as Tamra does, but I’ve added the miter cuts to reduce the bulk at the corners once wrapped. The end result is the mitered corner with the notch out of it. I hope that makes sense??? In this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6DQmoJjeJqHaZY I go into more detail about the corners and what I cut and why. Beginning at the 9-ish minute mark or so. I hope that helps. Thanks, again, for the great question. ((hugs)) ✨✨✨

[@joycehuff9769]

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline I do understand the process but I still don’t get why you trim it then mitre. Why no just do mitre and save the trimming? You cut off what you’ve trimmed anyways🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

@@joycehuff9769 because to only miter it would then require the little piece close to the chipboard to be pinch/folded in. The process of cutting the squares *and* mitering produces a refined notch cut near the chipboard that eliminates the need to push a piece into place. To only cut the squares removed the need to pinch the piece into place but creates bulk on the back side when wrapped. Cutting *both* the miter *and* the refined square eliminates bulk *and* the need to pinch the piece into place. Hope that helps

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

What I’m trying to say rather ineloquently, lol, is that the trimming process is for the area right next to the chipboard. That part isn’t cut when mitering alone. Sorry I’m probably not explaining this well. 🤦🏻‍♀️ The other video I linked shows the little parts that are cut when trimming (time is 11 minutes 40 sec into the video)

[@cherylbell2496]

Hi Caroline is there a materials list

[@joannsanders242]

Caroline, is there a mathematical formula to determine how to make the floating hinge for any size spine? I’m terrible at math. I tried it and it didn’t make any sense. Lol! (Btw, I made this album and it is so cute!!!)

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

Hi, JoAnn! Great question! It’s 2 x the width of the spine plus 1/2” for the width and the height is equal to the height of the pages. Then you score it on the width side at 1/2 the width of the spine, then add 1/8” and score and add 1/8” and score again. Then add the width of the spine and score, add 1/8” and score again, then add 1/8” and score again. You will end up with a piece that has a section 1/2 the width of the spine, a set of (2) 1/8” sections, a section that is the width of the spine, another set of (2) 1/8” sections, followed by a section that is 1/2 the width of the spine. I hope that makes sense? And, yay!!! I’m so happy you made it and even happier that you like it! 🥰

[@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline]

For example: If your spine is 2” wide, the width of your paper would be 4 1/2” wide (2x spine)+1/2” And you would score on the 4 1/2” side @ 1”, 1 1/8”, 1 1/4”, 3 1/4”, 3 3/8”, & 3 1/2” If your spine is 3 1/2” wide, the width of your paper would be 7 1/2” wide. (2 x spine) + 1/2” And you would score on the 7 1/2” side at 1 3/4”, 1 7/8”, 2”, 5 1/2”, 5 5/8”, 5 3/4” The height is always = the height of your pages.

[@joannsanders242]

@@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline Thank you so much, Caroline. You can’t believe the measurements I came up with!! Lol. I really like your gusseted spine. I was able to follow your directions and it came out great!!

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@@joannsanders242 hooray! That’s wonderful. I’m so happy you like it. ✨✨✨