Every year I plan on making Summer scrapbooks to document the fun activities we do with the kids. But I often forget or even if I do remember, finding the time isn’t always easy. This year I decided the best way to start documenting the kids Summer activities is to make them a mini album. I recently found these chipboard albums at Michaels for 40 cents. With them I am making each child their own Summer album to fill. I used the new Lifestyle Crafts Tab It kit to create little banners on each album page, but otherwise plan to let them pick out the pictures they want to include.
Lifestyle Crafts recently released new dies to add to their It Kit line. Some of my favorites are the
I originally planned to use the Tab It kit to create tabs for each page but I found that most of them worked great as little banners. The pennant banner below is a tab I cut in half on the perforated line, glued onto the album, and added bakers twine on top.
Now that I have my daughter’s summer mini album made it’s time to start working on the boys’ albums. I’ll share them with you soon! ;)
The best part about these dies is that they also come with a digital file. Meaning you can use them with your electronic cutter and manual cutting machines like the Revolution. If you’re wanting to make party toppers, labels, or cards check out their popular alphabet dies which look great with their new label it kit.
Great idea! I love the colors you used!
So pretty! I love the designs and colors!
Nice.. Love the fun colors and happiness of summer on the album. :)
Really adorable project! I love the colours you used…so bright & colourful! Have a lovely weekend! Angie xo
That is so cute. I live mini books. I haven’t hear of the revolution machine. Do you know if these work with Sizzix Big Shot Machine?
Hi Kristy,
Yes, all Lifestyle Crafts dies and embossing folders work with the Sizzix Big Shot. You can take a look at their dies here https://lifestylecrafts.com/products/dies.html?lc=1056 Oh and I love your blog and just followed you via GFC!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank You Crystal!! Their dies are so cute and affordable. Thanks for the follow, I just added your blog to my google reader too!
this looks too cute- can’t wait to see what the kids do with their albums! such a great idea!
Really summery and cheerful! I love it!
very pretty
Love your project! This would be so fun to make with pictures from our recent vacation. Thanks for the idea!
These are so pretty!!
Oh, this looks fun! You could seriously sell that as a scrapbook template at a craft store for $30+ bucks. Too cute. Thank you for sharing this project at our Summer BBQ Bash!
Adorable!
I’m not much of a paper crafter, but this is so cute that I might start getting into it!
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That is so cute!! I love it. I wish I was more crafty sometimes…I just don’t have it in me :)
pretty, cute, fun, Summer…
This is so adorable! I just got done making a photo book for my boyfriend, but I may have to make one of these too! Such a cool idea :)