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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Customize Premade (purchased) Albums


Hi Everyone-- I love the designs of the Pre-made Albums at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, etc., but I don't like that they have the plastic sleeves. I decided to customize a few albums that I picked up at Micheal's on sale. Check out my video for the How To on customizing these pre-made albums. Thanks for watching!!!!

Posted by Kathy Files at 12:34 AM

26 comments:

  1. LOVE it - what a neat idea! Will definitely have to give this a go. Never done a paper bag album...but am really liking the concept. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  2. Oh cool!!! I have seen so many of these albums that I love before but like you didn't want it because of the plastic sleeves. It never dawned on me before to make it your own!!! Thank you so much for the great idea and the endless possibilities!!!

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  3. Thank you,thank you for the wonderful tutorial. I need some baby gifts, this will be perfect!

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  4. What a great idea. I am definately going to have to try this. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  5. Hi Duan marie-- So good to see you. Hope all is well!

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  6. Love it! Great idea! Love the ring bling too!

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  7. Kathy,
    What a great idea. I am going to try this. By the way, this video shows your new wedding ring really good. It's beautiful. Thanks for the video.....I really enjoyed it.

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  8. loving the vids Kathy! Great way to upscale and personalize the album. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

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  9. Wow, this is soooo beautifull !!! I love it. I just put a link on my blog to yours. I hope that's ok?? I plan on coming back often :)).

    Monique

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  10. Love it!! Your video are awesomw!! Quick question... where do you find lunch bags the right size to fit your albulms??? I can't wait to try this!!!
    Linda

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  11. I love it!! I am going to have to give this a try. I have never ventured to try a paperbag album but always thought they were cute. Thank you for the video!

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  12. LUV IT!!!! I am soooo gonna try this. I hope to find these albums in my Micheals here in Canada. Thanx for the great ideas.

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  13. Kathy - I couldn't wait to get up this morning and review your video on this paper bag albums! I'm going to make them for a Girls Getaway weekend for my sister, my niece, my daughter and daughter-in-law to commemorate our weekend and I'm really excited! Off to Michael's!! LOL!
    AND I have a question. These bags don't look like regular sized bags - are they special bags, regular bags cut down (or where can I find them?)?

    Thanks,
    Jackie
    jkraftchick at triad dot rr dot com
    jackie

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  14. Kathy I have one question on this technique
    I tried using the brown paper bags I had, when I put them to check with the same album as you my brown bags were too large. I didn't realize you needed a specific size for this album. Can you please tell me where you purchased the paper bags for this??
    Thanks so much. You are so talented....
    Brooke D.
    bmwpcr25@hotmail.com

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  15. OMG what a great idea, Kathy!! Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I have passed up many little albums like this because I couldn't figure out how I could use them. Now I know!! Thanks again.

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  16. Hey guys - I went to Michaels today and got the last 4 of this type of album and 1 other style (these were all 60% off). I went over to the packaging section (where the boxes, wrapping and bags are - in my Michaels this is on the totally opposite side of the building from the scrapbooking and to the right immediately after you come thru the door). Anyway, there are multiple sizes of paper bags, and all different colors. I got several packages of 12 for 2.99 and they are not the normal paper bag size. I think these are going to work just fine!
    Hope that helps !
    Jackie

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  17. Hi Guys-- So sorry for not seeing this. I've been getting lots of questions on these bags and I have posted on the Cricut Message Board. Anyway, the bags I used for this project can be found at Michaels. They can be found in the cake/Party sections. They are called Celebrate It! They come in all sorts of colors. The bags measure 4 5/8 tall. I hope this helps. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Hugs Kathy

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  18. I've never made a paperbag album before but your tutorial has inspired me to try it. Thank you so much for your blog and utube videos. I just love learning new techniques and projects.
    Laurie
    happydales

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  19. These are amazing. Thanks so much for the wonderful idea. These would make such fun gifts!

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  20. boooooooooooo I can't seem to see your videos????? Is there a program that I need to view them?

    Thanks! Christa

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  21. Super Idea.. I have some of those "premade" albums that pics and cards don't always fit.. now I know what to do with them!!

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  22. Hi Kathy! I love this idea and video. I am making one for my hubby for valentines day. I think he will love it on his desk at work.

    Do you have pictures of any that you have completed with embellishments you are willing to share? I just love seeing your use of papers and embellishments!

    Thanks so much!

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  23. Thanks for the video. I love this idea. I guess I have a reason the check out the Presidents day sales after all!

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  24. Thanks for this album i can hardly wait to try it myself

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  25. Just discovered your blog from the Cricut MB - you are the bomb! Love your videos, your beautiful work, and your enthusiasm! I wish I lived near you and we could scrap together!

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