It’s the end of the school year and a time to think about what to do with all the graduation photos taken recently. It may be kindergarten, high school or even a college promotion nevertheless all worthy of a special book. Well, here’s a different twist on a graduation album. I made this book for my son that is graduating this year. Cosmos Cricket Lil’ Man Collection may have been designed with a younger child in mind but I used it for his high school because I love teal, red and green colors. The travel theme is perfect for the journey ahead; especially for my son in particular, he’s ready to hit the road for college. This is a heartfelt book which shares parting thoughts to my son expressing how difficult it is to let him go. Creating this album was therapeutic for me helping me prepare for an empty nest. The good news is you don’t have to wait for graduation or a big milestone in a person’s life. Now is the perfect time to create a scrapbook for someone special!
Supplies Used:
Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner
Cosmo Cricket Lil’ Man Collection, Ribbons and Stickers
Autumn Leaves Office Envelope
Bazzill Cardstock
ColorBox Ink
DCWV Kraft Envelopes
Karen Foster Ric Rac
Making Memories Ledger Paper and Rub-ons
Martha Stewart Bakers Twine
Score-It
Zutter 7.5” x 5” Coverall and ¾” O’wire
Instructions:
1. Distress the Zutter Cover-all using an ink pad rubbing it all over the edges of the album cover and page inserts. You can purchase precut album pages but for this album, I cut papers of my choice and add some envelopes so that it all coordinated with the Cosmo Cricket Lil’ Man pattern papers.
2. I cut, tore and distressed pattern papers with sandpapers. Apply the papers to the album using Helmar Acid Free Glue.
3. Other adhesives used: On the cover, I used the Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to give the title added dimension. Then I added the photos using the Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner. The ribbons and embellishments were attached using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.
4. All the text and journaling was placed on the pages and then bound them together using the Zutter Bind-it-all and O’wires.
5. Once the album was assembled, I added the photos, ribbons and paperclips.
Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member
