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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

diy vacation mini album

Create a mini album from cards to capture memories from a recent vacation or event. Using the binding tool is a fun way to create an interesting binding for all of your mini albums.
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Print Project

Step 1

Stack four (or five) cards, one inside the other, and fold closed.

Step 2

Follow the instructions on the We R Memory Keepers® book binding guide to punch your holes and bind the cards together.
TIP: There are different binding techniques in the instructions, so choose whichever one looks interesting to you.

Step 3

Embellish the cover using stickers, etc., then add photos and embellish the inside of your album.

Step 4

String beads onto the excess waxed thread to create a fun hanging element for your album.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollection™ Dimensional Stickers, Florida

    Item # 10211934 
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    $7.49
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    Kraft Cards & Envelopes by Recollections®, 5" x 6.5"

    Item # 10239830 
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    $15.99
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    Recollections™ Adhesive Runner, Permanent

    Item # 10147423 
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    $7.49
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    Bead Landing™ Assorted Shell and Wood Bead Mix

    Item # 10442771 
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    $11.99
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    Assorted Colors Rhinestone Stickers by Recollections™

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    $7.49
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    Pigma® Micron® Archival Black Ink Pen

    Item # 10255544 
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    $4.99
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 0.45 mm
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 0.45 mm
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    • Size: 0.45 mm
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    Smooth Solid Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10267822 
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    $1.29
    ea.
    • Color: Solar White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Solar White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: Solar White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    The Brights 6" x 6.5" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 100 Sheets

    Item # 10615823 
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Signature Paper Trimmer By Recollections™

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    $34.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - We R Memory Keepers® Book Binding Guide (SKU 10591616)
Instructions
Step 1

Stack four (or five) cards, one inside the other, and fold closed.

Step 2

Follow the instructions on the We R Memory Keepers® book binding guide to punch your holes and bind the cards together.
TIP: There are different binding techniques in the instructions, so choose whichever one looks interesting to you.

Step 3

Embellish the cover using stickers, etc., then add photos and embellish the inside of your album.

Step 4

String beads onto the excess waxed thread to create a fun hanging element for your album.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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