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4peasinourpod

Wild Cherry

ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 I am having some internet issues...so please be patient with me!  I already have this written up for an article...it will be available in the Article tab after the crop.  Please feel free to ask questions as we go along.

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Acrylic albums are all the rage right now...and they can be SO fun! 

It takes only a small amount of planning to make these albums totally work!

Basic steps in creating an acrylic album:  Most albums have a protective covering.  It is usually a plastic that is easily removed, or in the case of the Prima albums we suggested in this class, it is a paper covering.  For the plastic protection, peeling away is sufficient..  The Prima pages, however, are best removed by wetting a small part of the paper and removing it.

Now...let's start with the basics...Adhesive....for this album, I have used Glue Dots (the mini ones).  They are small, easy to hide...and they adhere well.  Fabri-Tac is another adhesive that works well...but is best used in small amounts. 
~pam~
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scrap-4-life

Cherry Bing

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Cooooool!  I love acrylic albums!!!
~Julie

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allysonc

Cherry Cola

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Oh I can't wait to watch/learn in this class! I have been wondering about these albums.

Ally
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Shanscraps

Cherry Bing

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 I'm here. I'm ready....
ShanShan
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stephfez

Cherry Bing

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 thanks for the water tip, I was just starting to swear a blue streak
Stephanie


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4peasinourpod

Wild Cherry

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 For class purposes, I am going to label the pages (8 of them) as A thru H. 

They are consecutive.

Page A (front page):I cut the ARGYLE paper in a 5.5 inch by 5.5 inch square.  I rounded the edges.  To adhere the paper, I put glue dots on the REVERSE side, and adhered to the FRONT of the page.  The striped side is visible, the "argyle" is visible through to the backside of the "B" page.  I hid the glue gots in the flowers of the argyle.  On top the striped paper, I used my thickers and created the title "we are family"  (you can choose any title that you want!)  Under the ARE, I used the RED ARROW from the We are Decor Stickers.  After that, I added the rubons from the Decor family Rub-Ons.  To make it more fun...I also added a ladybug to the W in we and a blue birdie to the y in family.  As an added touch, I layered  2 flowers and added a pearl to the upper left hand corner.Image


As you can tell...the rubons extend past the paper...so they can be visible on both sides.  This works well with black rubons, but these Heidi Grace have a bit of color on both sides!
~pam~
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scrappininAK

Cherry Jubilee

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 darn - I'm going to miss it - will check back on the details later
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scrap-4-life

Cherry Bing

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 Cute!
~Julie

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scrapbelle

Cherry Bing

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 I am here...getting my glue dots out.
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jaziscrapper

Wild Cherry

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Yep, I love acrylic albums too.
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Janshotgun

Cherry Cola

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 thank god for the water!!!!!!!!
Jan - trying to find my way

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allysonc

Cherry Cola

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 OoOo Pam that is pretty. :)
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4peasinourpod

Wild Cherry

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 SIDE B:

Much easier....as the argyle print is already there from side A.  I just added a picture of my ds, mounted on white cardstock.  I added a swirl from the rub on sheet, his initial from the thickers, and the words "they are".  I journaled attributes of all the kids on their pictures using Making Memories tiny alphas.Image
~pam~
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jaziscrapper

Wild Cherry

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 Very cute!
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Shanscraps

Cherry Bing

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 I love it...
ShanShan
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4peasinourpod

Wild Cherry

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Off to side C....which is the second page of the album (of 4 pages).

On this page I used the "Trees in a Row" paper.  Again, I adhered it using the more "busy" side of the paper...so I "hid" the adhesive in the patterned side.  (Making the red strip part sit on TOP of the acylic page).  I adhered it close to the holes where the rings are.  I then picked a picture of my dd, matted on white cardstock, and used another attribute.  i also chose another sticker.  The rub-on along the side I added after putting the picture on the reverse side.ImageI also added a swirlie to the sticker.  :)  I just like how that looked, but you could add journaling there.
~pam~
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Sportsgal

Cherry Blossom

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Love the water tip.....had much trouble (yes, I'm a moron) getting the protective covering on and nearly gave up on acrylic altogether :).
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jmo95

Cherry Cola

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 i can not wait to do this.  Unfortunately I will only be reading for right now as elijanna is requiring dinner. lol
Jenn
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4peasinourpod

Wild Cherry

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
jmo95 wrote:  i can not wait to do this.  Unfortunately I will only be reading for right now as elijanna is requiring dinner. lol
I will be around for a while for questions, after, too.  Sometimes it is easier  to read, and actually do it after.  At least for me :winkb:
~pam~
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ScrapGoo

Cherry Jubilee

Re: ACRYLIC ALBUM Class :)
 Gorgeous so far, Pam!
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