Midnight Masquerade Mini Album using Epherema Cards and Brads with Graphic 45

“Happy October Graphic 45 Fans!!!! Halloween is right around the corner! What better way to get ready but to create a Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Mini Album to put all your favorite Fall/Halloween photos and memorabilia in. I am excited for all of our families fall outings and annual Halloween party especially now that I have my album ready.”

https://youtu.be/9jGwTMonEDM

Tips for using Epherema Cards... 

  Epherema Cards can be used as photo mats.

Epherema Cards when fussy cut and layered together is a great way to make embellishments for page layouts or card fronts.

Epherema Cards can be used for cards, layout journaling or to add to pockets.

Fussy cut two like images from Epherema Cards or from pattern paper; layer together to form embellishments.

Using tags, pockets and chipboard pieces create quick and easy embellishments for pages and tags.

Decorate fronts and back of each pocket insert and tag to have extra places for photos and memorabilia.

https://youtu.be/9jGwTMonEDM

Directions - Quick and Easy Pages:

1.       Solid Inside Pages – Cut 5 ¼” x 7 ¼” Background Paper. Mats for inside pages are 4 ¼” x 6 ½”.  Adhere mats to background pages. Decorate with Epherema Cards, fussy cut and layered images created from pattern paper with pop dots, chipboard pieces or pockets.

2.       Pocket Front Pages -  Cut front of Pocket to measure 2 ¾ x 5 ¼” from paper.  Back of pocket page measures 4 ½” x 5 ¼”. Adhere pieces to pocket pages. Decorate with fussy cut and layered images created from pattern paper with pop dots, chipboard pieces or pocket. Add tags and Epherema Cards to inside of pocket pages.

3.       Page Inserts – Page measures 5” x 6”; mats for each insert page measures 4 ½” x 5 ½”; adhere mats to front of each insert page. Decorate with fussy cut images that have been layered together with pop dots, chipboard, tags or pockets.

4.      Tags – Cover and decorate each tag with pattern paper; adhere mats or Epherema Cards to each tag. Add ribbon to top.

Materials Used:

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade 12 x 12 Paper Pad

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade 12 x 12 Pattern & Stripe

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Epherema Cards

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Tags and Pockets

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Decorative Chipboard

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Journaling Chipboard

Graphic 45 Staples Rectangle Tag & Pocket Album – Ivory

Graphic 45 Staples Shabby Chic Metal Clock Keys

Graphic 45 Staples – Metal Door Plates & Knobs

Graphic 45 Staples – Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Brads

May Arts Ribbon – 6 Colors of Crinkle Ribbon

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Chipboard Frame

Xyron Creative Station with Permanent Adhesive

Xyron Tape Runner with Permanent Adhesive

Midnight Masquerade Party Invitation with Xyron and Swingline

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the Xyron Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more HERE!

Hi to all my Xyron Fans!!!

I am so excited to share with you the Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer and Swingline Stapler that I used to create my "special"  Midnight Masquerade Party Invitation.  The Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer is such a precise and easy to use trimmer; light weight and easy to trim with since it has large and easy to read measurements on the guillotine. My "special" Midnight Masquerade is filled with layer of borders, journal pieces and tags that were cut with precision using the Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer.

Photo 1 - Use the Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer to cut down the Kraft card stock to measure 12" x 9"

Photo 2 - Score at the 4" and 8" score lines using scoring board.

Photo 3 - Cut 6 pieces of pattern paper using the Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer to measure 3 7/8" x 8 7/8".

Photo 4 - run cut pieces through the Creative Station using the 9" permanent adhesive.

Photo 5 - Apply paper to top of scored Kraft card stock.

Photo 6 - Mark 4" from the bottom of one side of the prepared Kraft card stock. Place on the Swingline Classic Cut Light Guillotine Trimmer and trim from the first fold line to the 4" mark.

Photo 7 - Save the trimmed pieces to use for pockets.

Photo 8 - Trim the larger section of the saved piece at score line. Staple ribbon to side with Swingline Stapler; adhere pocket to front of card front.

Photo 9 - Staple another piece of ribbon to the back panel of card using the Swingline Stapler.

Decorate each panel of invitation using Xyron Tape Runner.

Adhere chipboard pieces to front of invitation with pop dots.

Closer look at the layers created when doing the tri-fold invitation.

Inside of folded card when decorated.

Front inside of card front.

Add a pocket on the center panel of card along with borders and fussy cut pieces from the pattern paper.

Fussy cut mask from the pattern paper; adhere to small skewers. Place inside of pocket with journal block so the recipient can re-use them on another project...like a scrapbook page, planner, etc. Add twine bows to the bottom of each mask.

Back of panel add pocket along with border strips. Place party invitation and RSVP inside of pocket.

A closer look at the invitation and RSVP from the pattern paper.

Add "Mysterious" sentiment to the top of panel with pop dots.

Back of card

Wrap ribbon around card; use Velcro enclose to hold ribbon in place on card.

Add matching ribbon to chipboard piece; add over Velcro ribbon with pop dots to hide Velcro enclosure.

Add small pocket to back of card over the ribbon. Fill with small matching tags in pocket for later use for the recipient of the invitation.

I hope you are inspired to grab your favorite Xyron products along with Swingline products to create some "special" party invitations in the future.  

ALSO...

stop by and check out my Xyron team mate Mitsyana to see what she has created today.

Supplies:

Xyron Creative Station

Xyron Creative Station Permanent Adhesive

Xyron Tape Runner

Swingline Classic Cut Lite Guillotine Trimmer

Swingline Full Size Stapler

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Collection

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Decorative Chipboard

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Tags & Pocket

 May Arts Ribbon Tan Twine

12" x 12" Kraft Card Stock

Velcro Enclosures

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Hello Beautiful with Xyron

 Hello Beautiful!!!

I am so excited to share that I am part of the Xyron 2017 Design Team!!!

All I can say is it will be an amazing time on the Xyron team with so many inspiring designers.
Today I am sharing a day with the talented Maria so make sure to check out her project on the Maria Russell Designs Blog.... HERE!!!

 I began my Hello Beautiful by running my pattern paper mats and strips through the Xyron Creative Station using the 9" Xyron Permanent Adhesive.

Layer the prepared pieces to the front of your card base.

Die cut a doily and the Hello sentiment from pattern paper.

Cut doily in half.

Run the pieces through the 3" Disposable Sticker Maker.

Tear the pieces away from the Xyron 3" Disposable Sticker Maker; rub the over the pieces prior to removing the top sheet to make sure all the adhesive is completely used on the backs of each piece.

Remove each piece and adhere it in to place.

Add journal piece to top of card.

Place second part of doily to front  of card front.

Create a bow and using the Xyron Adhesive Dots add to front of the card.

Fussy cut the "Beautiful" word from pattern paper.

Add to front of card with pop dots.

Fussy cut like image from journal piece.

Layer together with pop dots.

I hope you have been inspired this week to make a few cards for yourself or to give to some one special using Xyron Products. Also, follow Xyron on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter to see more inspiring projects. Hugs Pam

Supplies:

Xyron Creative Station

Xyron 9" Permanent Adhesive

Xyron 3" Disposable Sticker Maker

Xyron Adhesive Dots

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Pattern Paper

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Pattern and Strips Paper

Sizzix Hello Doily

May Arts 1/4" Navy Silk Ribbon

5" x 6 1/2" Cream Card Base

Clear Gemstones

Midnight Masquerade Sneak Peaks with Graphic 45

Have you seen the sneak peeks of the latest Graphic 45 Collections!!!

They will make their debut at Creativation 2017 in Phoenix AZ. 

Here is a sneak peek of Midnight Masquerade!

Along with a few photos of a project that will be at the Graphic 45 booth. 

Beautiful hues of colors along with fabulous images that are so fun to fussy cut and layer together. 

Making dimensional flowers that just jump of the pages or your projects...oh my!

You are going to love, love this fun and festive collection!

Stop by the Graphic 45 Blog all week long to see more sneak peeks of the latest collections. 

Hugs Pam 

Sneak Peek Schedule:

January 10-11: Vintage Hollywood

January 12-13: Midnight Masquerade

January 16-17: Portrait of a Lady

January 18: Olde Curiosity Shoppe Deluxe Collector's Edition & Brand New Staples

January 19: Recap of these great new collections!