The latest trend in crafting seems to be flip books. I am not a mini album maker so these were a bit intimidating to me, but I wanted to make something for a crafty friend (YT: Linda Lapotka) who has recently been going through some family tragedies. I wanted to make something for her that I hoped would lift her spirits a bit and let her know that I was thinking of her.
To make this 6″ x 8″ envelope flip book structure, I used a We R Memory Keepers envelope punch board tool and four sheets of 12″ x 12″ double sided paper (cut down to 11″ x 11″, with scraps used later) from the Heidi Grace Daydream collection. The bright Easter-like pastel colors made for a sweet backdrop for the decorations and pictures of her granddaughter and cat that I pulled from Linda’s YT channel and blog.
What really drew me to wanting to try making this flip book was the closure that I saw made by a wonderfully talented YTer (YT: Sabrina Ann). It entails making a kind of tab with an eyelet around which a long bakers twine can be wrapped around the book and then around the tab. I got to use a sweet flower eyelet and also tied some antique brass leaf charms along the bakers twine to add some extra interest. To decorate the outside envelope section I also hot glued on some vintage blue and yellow trim I had been hoarding in my stash for years! LOL
I used paper heart doilies, pearl butterfly stickers, a lacy heart sticker, pink Stickles, gold glitter washi, sunglasses washi (to go with Linda’s granddaughter’s sunglasses), and clouds and heart washi with various cut apart pages from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neopolitan paper stack. I also tucked four altered paper clips that I had decorated with owl images that I Copic colored from the Lawn Fawn “Mom + Me” stamp set (Copic colors used: Dad: E11, 21, 23, 25, 29 with hint of B91 in face; Mom: E21, 11, 97, 99 with hint of B91 in face; Kids: B91, 93, 95, 97 with hint of E21 in faces and bellies). I had so much fun decorating up these pages.
The page I feel most proud of was the page on which I pieced together a background/pocket made entirely of little scraps (I can’t tell you how great it felt to use up so many bits and bobs!). I loved the Primitive style patchwork look of this background. Plus I kept the top of this background overlay open in order to create a slim pocket into which I could slide a couple of playing cards with washi samples on it as a little gift for Linda.
The following is a share of this flip book:
This flip book is being entered into the following challenges:
MarkerPOP Easter Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Make Your Own Background Challenge
Card Mania Polka Dots or Stripes Challenge
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of All That Glitters Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
Whimsy Stamps Anything Goes Challenge
Crafty Girls Creations Anything Goes Challenge
Craft Your Passion Anything Goes Challenge
Paper Sweeties March Inspiration Challenge – Owl Paper Clips tucked in throughout flip book
Great idea! I love the colours and patterns! It’s so functional! Thank you for playing with us at Card mania challenge!
Desi
Thank you so much Desi! It was really fun to make and then fill with crafty goodies for a friend. 🙂
WOW, what a fabulous book you have created! Another beautiful handmade treasure! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us this month at Paper Sweeties!
Thank you so very much Debbie! This was really fun to make and I hope it will brighten my crafty friend’s day when she receives it. I know she could use a boost. 🙂 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
The colors in the DP are soft and sweet. It is a very clever way to to make a little album/flip book, it’s also rewarding to use scraps. Thank you so much for entering our 221st challenge. We are always delighted to see your entries and appreciate your inspirational creativity.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
DT Member
Thank you so much Carole! Yes, I love using up scraps and to make this kind of project that creates so much room for crafty gift giving for a friend in need of a boost was wonderful. 🙂 Hugs and blessings, Kristina
This is such a sweet project.
Thank you so much Lisa! It was really fun to make too!
Nice! It’s really an amazing project!
Thanks for sharing it at Card mania! Kaja
Thank you so much Kaja! It was great to make a larger project that allowed for lots of crafty gift giving. 🙂 TF stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Ah! I have both of those paper pads! They are well loved so there’s not much left. I adore your project! I’m not much of a mini album maker either because of the time it takes, but this looks fun! You add the neatest details! Lucky girl getting this! Enjoyed!! xoxo Jen
Awww thanks so much Jen! Yes, I’ve gone through a lot of both stacks too. I hope it lifts Linda’s spirits. I hope you are doing well too. TFstopping by and taking the time to leave such a kind comment! Hugs, Kristina
Love it. I make many different books but haven’t done this one yet…..but will be trying this one next! Thanks for the idea
Oh I hope you enjoy making this type of flip book. For a master album maker, this might be too simple for you, but it was just the right speed for me. 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Maybe it’s first but anyway – very nice. I like the soft colors. Great idea with the envelopes. Thank you for joining Simon Monday Challenge this wek.
Thanks very much Macarena! It was the first, but it won’t be my last! 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Oh, That is a super cute envelope book! I love the colors and that is a cool closure. I like the little leaves you added to it. This is sure to cheer anyone’s day.
Oh I hope you are right. This friend has really had a rough several months, and I hope it simply reminds her that she has positively affected and touched so many through her crafting. Thank you for your kind words. Hugs, Kristina
What a super fun project! It’s fantastic!
Thank you for playing along with us at LPOCF!
Hugs,
Kelly
Thanks so very much! It was great to finally try one of these flip books. 🙂 TFStopping by and taking the time to leave a sweet and encouraging comment! Big hugs, Kristina