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The charm of these mini matchbook albums is that they are quick and simple to create. They can be used as brag books for family & friends, as little thank-you gifts, or even as party favours. And even better, is that they can be coordinated to suit any theme or colour. The options are endless. Here's a list of what you will need: Perfectly Petite Doilies Dies, cardstock and Vintage Rose papers in the colours of your choice, white flowers, a stapler (and staples), a ruler, a pencil, tape, and 3D glue spots.

Step 1: Cut cardstock to 3" x 6". (Cut one piece for each album that you plan to create). Using a light pencil and ruler, mark the inside of the cardstock at 0.5" and at 3.5". These are your fold lines.

Step 2: Folding. Fold the cardstock at the inside marked edges (0.5" and 3.5"). The small 0.5" piece of uncovered cardstock will become the front flap. Fold the rest around to create the album.

Step 3: Using a stapler, add two staples to the front flap (as shown).

Step 4: Open the album and flip it over to the outside cover. Cut a piece of paper to 2.5" x 5.5". Adhere the paper to the outside of the cardstock with double-sided tape. If the paper is too long (this may happen due to the fold lines), just trim with a ruler and cutting knife.

Step 5: Fold the album back up. Cut a strip of coordinating paper at 0.5" x 3". Using double-sided tape, adhere to the front flap, covering the staples.

Step 6: Cut out a perfect doily die with a coordinating piece of paper. Adhere with glue to the center of the front cover of the album.

Step 7: Using 3D Glue Spots, adhere a white flower to the center of your doily.

Step 8: Cut a piece of coordinating paper to 2.25" x 11.5". This is your inside flap for photos and/or journaling. Using a light pencil and ruler, mark on the back side of the paper at 2 and 14/16", at 5 and 12/16", and at 8 and 10/16". These are your fold lines.

Step 9: Fold as marked, creating an "M" shape fold, as shown.

Step 10: Place tape on the back side of the folded paper (first panel only), and adhere to the inside of the matchbook.

Step 11: Decorate your album as desired. I have added gemstones to the outer edges of the doilies, pearls to the center of the flowers, and drawn hand stitched borders with a ruler and black felt pen. Other options could include adding glitter glue or spraying your flowers with a coloured spray mist. Congratulations, your album is now complete. All you need to do is add your chosen photos and/or journaling. Thank-you for stopping by today, and allowing me to share my mini matchbook albums with you. COUTURE CREATIONS PRODUCTS: CO723971 Vintage Rose Paper Pad 12 x 12in CO724062 Vintage Rose Paper Pad 6 x 6in CO724137 So Lace Perfectly Petite Doilies CO724142 Ebony Perfectly Petite Doilies CO724143 Cherish Me Perfectly Petite Doilies CO724146 Lullabies Perfectly Petite Doilies CO724287 White Flowers English Roses 3.5cm CO724288 White Flowers English Roses 2.5cms CO724297 White Flowers Camden Cottage Roses 3cms CO721988 Gemstones & Pearls Sparkling Champagne CO721996 Gemstones & Pearls Crystal CO721997 Gemstones & Pearls Pink Blush CO721999 Gemstones & Pearls Cafe Creme Don't forget you can find us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Cheers and happy creating, xxx

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Hello my crafty friends! Tracey R here with you today. Christmas has been and gone for another year. Seriously, 2015 has just gone in the blink of an eye! I hope you enjoyed some time with family & friends, and Santa found his way to you! And if there was crafty goodies under your tree even better!! Today I'd like to share my 'Upcycled' Floral paper lantern, decorated with lots of pretty Couture Creations products.

So let's get crafting!

I found this paper lantern at my local $2 shop - for $2!

They come in many sizes and colours - I chose a small white one (20cms) to match my flowers.Measure around the circumference of your lantern and cut the required lengths of of the scalloped border die (Simone's Style) from the Amaryllis collection. (I used 3 lengths - 2 full lengths with a small section so they met. I've used this die several times - it's so versatile & a great addition to any die collection.

Next I've die cut 5 of the Classic Vine (Vintage Rose Collection) in green Ultimate Crafts Card stock and then cut the vines in half. By doing this you can make your die cuts go further and with this particular die you can use it as foliage and smaller branches

Choosing a front point of my lantern, I've adhered the Beaded flowers (isn't the script pattern on these just gorgeous!!) using the Craft Glue Spots. You can add the flowers in any shape or pattern you like, but I've chosen to add them on an angle from the top to the bottom of the lantern. Amongst the flowers I've poked in pieces of the vine die (also using craft glue spots) to look like falling foliage. It also adds a nice pop of colour and contrast to all the white.

And like that, another project is done.

It looks really lovely lit at night too... This was earlier in the night (so you can still see the flowers)

And when it's dark dark.

I'm so happy with how this 'Upcycled Lantern' turned out.

I'd love to see if you make one yourself.

Thank you for visiting us at Couture Creations during 2015. I've loved being able to share such fun projects with you. May your 2016 be happy, healthy and creative. See you next year! Thanks for dropping by.

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Couture Creations Products Used

CO724309 Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Dies, Simone's Style
CO724046 Vintage Rose Intricate Dies, Classic Vine

CO723019 White Flowers, Beaded Flower w/Script Print 4.5cm
CO723818 Quick Release Die Paper

CO723816 Glue Spots, Craft Glue Spot

CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat