Sand & Sea Photo Album


I wanted to share this GORGEOUS photo album I created for my Mom for Mother's Day. This project features the Sand & Sea Suite. I also want to give a HUGE shout-out to my friend & fellow demonstrator AMY COMBS for the original design. I participated in one of her retreats a while back and this was one of the optional classes she was offering. Once I saw the journal, I knew it was going to be perfect for her to hold all our family photos & memorabilia while we vacation in Florida. 




The cover was embellished with basic solid cardstock in shades of Seaside Spray & So Saffron. A few patterns from the Sand & Sea DSP were also used. I love all the subtle colors in this paper. 




Lots of layered die cuts were used to create the sentiment. There are so many great sentiments with this stamp set! I had a hard time choosing just one. I eventually settled on "Love you to the beach and back". I stamped it in Soft Suede ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and attached it to the front with a few dimensionals. I also added a few of the Opal Rounds for some sparkle. The seashell was stamped in Soft Suede ink on the Pearlescent Specialty Paper and then cut out with the coordinating die. 




My absolute favorite product from this suite is the large background die. I stamped the coordinating shell images in the following colors: Rococco Rose, Seaside Spray, So Saffron, & Soft Suede. I used the Pearlescent Specialty Paper for a touch of sheen. I then layered it on top of the large tag using dimensionals. 




So many fun ribbon choices! You can really run wild with whatever ribbon you have on hand. I love how it "Pops" the large tag. 




To get this look, I placed several ribbons together and then tied them completely around the front album cover. Did you notice the 1-1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon? So pretty! 




I colored a few pieces of the 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon using my Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers in Rocooco Rose & So Saffron. The last step is to cut several pieces of ribbon and then tie them around the spiral rings and trim off any excess from the ends. 

Happy Stamping!

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