Sunday, August 16, 2009

My 1st acrylic album








I think I bought this little album over a year ago but put it away cuz I never felt quite comfortable doing something new like this. Always waiting to take a class so I could learn to do it the "right " way. Well I finally got that urge and took the plunge and I like it! The back of this album has a quote that says "when You are not by my side you are in my heart.......I miss you!

























I found some gorgeous 2 sided paper from the Black Market Paper Society and searched thru all my ribbons and embellishments finding things that matched. I actually made another small mini album for my husband for our 10th wedding anniversary which comes up in a few weeks so you can't see that one yet.































I love the way the teal and brown work together and even the green. The tag shape was actually easy to use and cut out the paper and pictures to match. The size was 5 x 3 so it will fit nicely inside my purse. I used the Zip glue but though it says dry clears..........I can still see it so when necessary put embellishments and pictures over spots I wanted to hide.

















So for a first attempt (no instructions included) I am really very pleased with the way this turned out and will try another one very soon.

5 comments:

Lorraine said...

Wow, Louise you did a great job on this...I should try and make something like this too to carry around in my purse....sort of like a brag book...

lfalduto said...

Very cute Louise!

Melanie Stanczyk said...

You did a great job!

They are fun and your gonna make more...right?!?!?!?!

Maxine Hodges said...

What a great first effort! Love it!

Tona said...

This turned out so nice! Wonderful job.
I put an anniversay card in the mail for you today ;)