The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Birthday Ball

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The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Ball


I hope you were able to watch the Live party via Ustream. Wasn't it fun?! I'd like to thank the Queen herself for inviting me to be a part of her celebration. It's an honor and priviledge to be amongst such fabulous crafters!

My project for the party is a Sweet 16 mini-album. My daughter's friend is having a safari-themed Sweet 16 party and I wanted to make her a mini-album as a gift.

Front cover:

Inside pages:

Details: The mini-album is 4 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches long. I wanted it to be big enough to fit 4x6 photos.
I used cereal, cookie, and cracker boxes instead of chipboard. I like to use recycled materials (which with 3 kids I never have a shortage of) and they cut easier than chipboard. I use the regular blade with it set on 6 and pressure on high, and only need to cut once.
I used my Design Studio (since I don't have a Gypsy) to create the cover.
The "16" is from Don Juan, and the "Sweet" is from Lyrical Letters.
I added Cotton Candy pink Stickles the the "Sweet" to add some sparkle.
The leaves patterned paper was made with a rubber stamp and Versamark ink pad.
The animal print cardstock is Recollections from Michael's.
The animal heads were cut at 3 inches using Animal Kingdom.
I used my new Bind-It-All to bind the album. (I'm glad I picked one up a few weeks ago when Tuesday Morning had them on sale.)
I added some ribbons to the binding.
I used Helmar Acid Free glue (it spreads nicely with your fingers and dries clear) and Helmar Scrap Dots (to raise the animal cut-outs)

I think it turned out really cute, with not too much bling. (Teenagers seem to like more subtle.)

Your next stop at the party is Cynthia @ http://scrapsandscarves.blogspot.com/

The celebration will be going on through Sunday, April 11th. Be sure to start at the begining. You don't want to miss a single stop as there are so many fabulous projects and gifts along the way.

Here is the Royal line up in case you get lost.
Theresa @ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Alex @ http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Ruthie @ http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Raven @ http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Mary @ http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
Liz @ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Kassidy @ http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Kathy @ http://www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/ Me :)
Cynthia @ http://scrapsandscarves.blogspot.com/ Next Stop
Joy @ www.joyslife.com
Julie @ http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com/
Jin @ http://www.underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Jenny @ http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Mel @http://www.scrappymel.blogspot.com/
Gaby @ http://www.gabycreates.com/
Cristi @ http://www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Rosy @ http://www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Gina @http://www.scrapnyamma.blogspot.com/
Amanda @ http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Ellen @ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Theresa http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

I've got some Royal Candy for you too. I just haven't got a picture yet. (I'll be out of town with my daughters for soccer this weekend, but I'll add it when I get to the internet again) All you need to do is leave me a comment and let me know if you had fun at the Royal Ball. Easy huh? And I'd love for you to become a follower too!

{UPDATE: There is a Michael's right across the street from our Hotel. How convenient! I picked up some blank cards, clear stamps, and ink for the candy. I'll post a pic later.}

Thanks for joining us in celebrating the Queen's Royal Birthday!!!