Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I created these mini albums featuring my sons' photos. It is a gift that I will be sending to my family and my husband's family. Do you recognize the colors? I got my color inspiration from the Ukrainian flag. This is my creative way of showing support to their country.
The paper I used for the album is Canson Watercolor paper. I cut a sheet in half and scored it at 3", 6" and 9".
The front was stenciled with some embossing paste mixed with blue and yellow inks. I blended ink and applied watercolor to some areas. The stencils I used are from Hero Arts. The sentiment is created using die cuts from Altenew and Sugar Pea Designs. The label die is from Avery Elle. I added a piece of washi tape and stamped the year which corresponds to the ages of my sons that will be seen once the album is opened.
I matted the photos with patterned paper. I added a sentiment washi tape for some embellishment.
To make the design consistent, I blended inks to the back cover using the same stencil and inks.
I cannot imagine what Ukraine is going through right now. It is a situation no one wants to be in. My prayers for Ukraine and the Ukrainians.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Maria Giselle B.
I am sharing this creation at
This is such a wonderful idea and terrific gift to give to your family members. Love that you used the Ukraine colors and your sons pics as well! I couldn't agree with you more on what you wrote as well. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues.
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the Ukraine flag colors Maria! Like the simple use of the geometric shapes. Thank you for sharing your Mini album and photos of your handsome sons with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Look forward to seeing you next month for a NEW challenge. Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)