I made a couple of cards today and pulled my inspiration from some traditional holiday colors. I kept the backgrounds the same to make cutting easier if I made multiples of the same cards. I started playing and ended up using - an ivy embossing folder, a Martha border punch, my Cricut machine, some ribbon, pop dots and a touch of sparkle. 
Love the green gingham paper which is a great staple as it doesn't have to be Christmas at all. 
Jenna's bridal shower was today and I finished in time ! It was the first gift she opened. A wood frame for the front from Michael's.
Black feathers, a variety of flowers, black chipboard makes the base of the album.
I included Jenna's bridal shower invite for today in the front as a keepsake. A metal key is added as I am thinking of my niece and her love of antique keys. I also added silver dazzles from the Front Desk.
Loved how the flip pockets & the Jolee's jewels with a lavender center turned out.
Frame cut with Cricut cartridge.
Double layer pocket. Touches of black feathers here and there. A nice cameo by Recollections.
Used my punch by Martha once again for each pull out pocket edge punch. These hearts are so sparkly and pretty - picked them up at Michaels.
My mini album cover with the matching chip board by Graphic 45. I added some black & red flowers. The front stays closed with a magnet hidden under the layers of paper. The Basic Grey magnets are the best !
Side view of a stack the deck mini album. I used black cardstock and some black chip board for the base of the book. You can cut the flap shape I used by hand or on a cricut machine if you have the right soft ware like Sure Cuts a Lot 2. The front flap shape could be changed to whatever you like.
Inside the mini. Each page has a flap. It could hold photos or become a recipe album for your favorite recipe and a photo of you or your loved one making the recipe. I used a new Martha Stewart punch on this album that I love and feel that I will use over and over again. 
The mini fits in the box I made....
Another French Country Box.... this box is paper mache and painted black. I fussy cut and chipboarded roster and title for the front. I even chip boarded the red check square frame as I felt the rooster needed a little more color behind it. 
I added Tim Holtz feet and changed the color of them to an antique gold to match more of the Graphic 45 metals. I used a combination of rub n buff and alcohol inks to get the right color. I used glossy accent to adhere them on to the box. 
Now, to write directions and make a supply list. Whew !...no one has any idea how much work and time this takes. You really have to love what you are making !
Love this paper! I wanted a cute box to sit on my shelf to hold a mini album I made to fit inside by the same paper line. This is the top view. I mod podged the papers on to a wooden box base. I had to make my own patterns for the box sides allowing for the black box to show. I even covered the inside cover and bottom with paper for a finished look for the mini to sit in. 
Here is the Tim Holtz knob I added to the front. I had to use a dremel to counter sink it so I could get the screw long enough to work. I had a small keyhole in my stash that added a perfect touch. I initially wanted to use Tim Holtz feet but the box is rounded on the sides. So, plan b was to add wood ball feet to change the look.
I added metal corners, black flowers and a feather. I used the tags from the paper line to create chipboard accents. The bottles are something I bought off Etsy that I have been waiting to use and I love the quality of them. The needed a little airing out after I received them as they are made out of laser cut wood.
