Family Album

Wow! Welcome to Way Cute! Scrapbooking kits! A number of the kits posted will be from Basic Grey. Their designs are simply "to die for", and the kits are very well priced. The kits will be available here for less than retail, so it's cheaper than going to the store. We all love cheaper...and no need to cut coupons.

Some of the kits will be my own design. As I find good bargains, I will pass them along to you in the form of a kit. The first kit listed is a Family Album, my design. I first made this album as a Christmas present for my mother who was wanting to document our family story. I thought this might be a good starting point. Well, one thing led to another and before I knew it I was making albums for my entire family. Fortunately, once I had the originals made, it was easy to photocopy the remainders and simply insert them into their own book. I actually prefer how the copies lay in the book. They are only one layer thick, so I was able to fit 40 pages in a book.

So... here's how I started.... I began with this high quality leather Scrapworks 6x8 memory box. It is fully enclosed, so no dusting the tops of the pages. It has a magnetic closure.

Then I added page inserts and papers. I kept the design simple, due to the volume of pages I was planning on adding. Most people will not need to do as many pages as I did, for sure. I started with my parents and included all of their descendants. You could simply do your immediate family and make it a much smaller project.

I kept the page layout the same. That was my continuity. But... I used a wide variety of papers (see picture above for a sampling). Different colors. Different styles. I also made my first book with button embellishments, but found that they were way too thick, unless I photocopied. Brads were much better. So ...for my husband's side of the family I place three brads along the lower left edge of the photo, where the buttons are located in these pictures.

I placed a 4x6 picture on the left hand page and some journaling on the right hand page. I included name, birth info, nicknames, and interests. I also included a wedding page to introduce each married couple.

 

It has been fun to see family off all ages turn the pages over and over and over again. It truly has been a cherished item in our family.

Kit Pricing:

Box with 6 inserts and paper (pre-cut to size)
for 6 double-sided inserts: $20

(the box alone retails for $30, without inserts or paper)

Volume Discount:  $17 each when purchasing
3 or more Family Albums

Additional Page Protectors: 6 for $5

Additional pre-cut paper: 6 double-sided pages for $5

Box color: Black

If interested in purchasing, you may contact me at: pjdn150@gmail.com or by phone at 801-589-1466.

I live in Layton, Utah, so if you live nearby, we can arrange a time to pick up your kit. If you don't live nearby, I will be happy to mail it to you.

This was a special and fun project to do. Hope you enjoy!