Memory Album - File Under M for Memories

Today I'm going to share an album that I made using a tutorial from Paper Phenomenon.  It's called "File Under M for Memories".  This album took me forever (months actually) to complete because I would only work on it a little at a time, then set it aside and work on something else.  A couple of days ago I decided I needed to just work on it until it was done, so here it is.  The only problem is that it's so full already that I can't add any photos to it or I won't be able to close it.  Someday I will have to take the pages out and make a new spine and covers so that I can add photos to the album, but until then it is just going to sit prettily on my shelf! 

I made the album using Graphic 45's Botanical Tea Collection along with Bazzill cardstock, Windy, Quicksand, Quartz and Pinecone.  I also used BoBunnys Mint Dot Cardstock.

Here are the photos...look how full it already is without any photos yet!  What was I thinking??? LOL

It is pretty though so maybe it doesn't need any photos?

Enjoy...

This is what happens when I undo the closure...it's so full it just pops open!

Cover of Album...the 3 envelopes fit into the pocket...

Album Spine

The rest of these pictures show some of the pages inside the album. There are a few more that I didn't show but these here are the best of the best.  Enjoy...

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Bonus Project for September's Paper Phenomenon Kit Club

I recently joined an online kit club over at Paper Phenomenon which is owned and operated by Kathy Orta Files, you can find it HERE.  She has really amazing projects that she designs herself.  Each of her kit clubs consist of three months of projects along with a bonus project for each of those months.  I am currently in the September, October and November kit club and this is the bonus project for September.  It's an 8x8 inch box that opens up in the front and holds three albums inside when it's closed.  One is a larger album 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and two smaller albums that are 3 3/4" x 7 1/2".  The smaller albums are perfect for using #6 tags and they can hold 8 tags each.  I made most of the tags myself using 8x8 inch papers from the paper collection I used and also bazzill cardstock in colors that coordinate with the collection.

The paper collection I used is the Graphic 45 Typography papers and chipboard embellishments.  I also added two wood pieces, from Kaisercraft, on the front which I painted with black gesso.  The closing clasp was something I found a year or so ago at my local scrapbooking store and it works great for keeping my box closed.

Here it is...enjoy...

Box Open and Albums Displayed

Box Closed

Side View of Box...The Albums are visible through the opening.

Largest Album

1 of 2 Smaller Albums

2 of 2 Smaller Albums

The other items used for this project are;
     Bazzill Cardstock - Black, Red, Blue, Green and Gold
     Clock Face and Brads by Prima
     Metal pieces by Finnabair (Prima)
     Metal Die - Decorative Duo by Die Namics
     One Inch Hole Punch by EkSuccess
     Film Strip Punch by EkSuccess
     Metal Key Hole by Graphic 45
     All edges are inked using Ranger Distress Ink, Black Soot
     From my stash - Metal Crown, Lace, Doilies, Paper Clips, and Tags (some I purchased and some I
          made myself)

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