Greeting Card Journal Album

Hi, all!  Shellye McDaniel here today sharing a project that I’m so excited about!  Don’t throw out those greeting cards, instead create this “Greeting Card Journal Album”

Album Foundation

To get started I have selected five greeting cards (matching sizes) from the Dollar Tree.  These cards were fifty cents each; you can’t beat that deal!  Plus they’re Hallmark brand so the quality and graphics are very cute.

First I grabbed several different products by Scrapbook Adhesives: Premium Double-Sided Tape 1-inch, Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2-in, Crafty Foam Tape Black, Keepsake Envelopes and Adhesive Dots 3D.

Secondly, I prepared the cards (as above) by creating an accordion with the front/backs.  I also trimmed away a small section from the edge of the card so that they would fit nicely.

I placed the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in along the bottom and sides of the card, leaving the top open to make a pocket.

The retro owl card is what I chose to use for the album cover.  I added a die-cut to the center of him with the Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Next, I added Adhesive Dots 3D to the backs of the paper flowers and used them to embellish the owl.

Let me share with you a look at the album pages after all were completed.  You can see the tags that I’ve added to the pockets.

On one of the cards, I attached a pocket from the Keepsake Envelopes.  Not only does this hide the sentiment of the card, but it adds a spot where I can place ticket stubs or other memorabilia.

On this page, I added a smaller pocket that I filled with glitter before sealing.  These make great shaker accents!

I will have more close-up photos of the mini album on my blog, so stop by and take a look!

Thanks for visiting us today!

Creative Time: 1 hour
Skill Level: Beginner

Material Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Crafty Foam Tape Black
Keepsake Envelopes
Adhesive Dots 3D

HomeHobby by 3L®:
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1-inch
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2-inch

Other: 
Pebbles, Inc. Spooky Boo Collection, Hallmark Greeting Cards (Dollar Tree); Standard Shipping Tags, Paper Flowers, Black Ribbon, Halloween Banner Die-Cuts (Walmart)

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