8.5 x 8.5 Mini Album Tutorial Graphic 45 - Ocean Blue

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About This Tutorial

If you've followed my tutorials for a while, it probably won't surprise you that I've created yet another 8" x 8" mini album for a Graphic 45 collection! This size  has become something of a tradition for me because it showcases these beautiful collections so perfectly. As long as Graphic 45 keeps creating stunning papers, I think this tradition is here to stay.

I decided to begin this series with Ocean Blue, a collection that holds a special place in my heart. A little-known fact is that Ocean Blue was actually the very first Graphic 45 collection I ever used to create a mini album. At the time, I made a small 4" x 6" album using papers I already had on my shelf. While I loved how it turned out, it wasn't the most practical design, and I always hoped that one day I would revisit the collection and create the perfect album. 

When Graphic 45 released the Ocean Blue Keepsake Edition, I knew immediately that the time had come. This album truly became a labor of love, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

As always, you'll find cutting schematics for both the patterned papers and cardstock, but please don't feel limited by them. You're welcome to follow the measurements exactly or adapt them to suit your own style and creative preferences.

Although this tutorial features the Ocean Blue collection, the album structure itself is versatile and can easily be recreated with many other Graphic 45 collections. In future tutorials, I may revisit this design using different paper collections. The album construction will remain the same, while the cover and embellishments will be customized to complement each unique theme.

Most of all, I hope this project inspires you to create something beautiful. Enjoy the process, add your own personal touches, and make this album uniquely yours.

Happy Crafting! 😊

KITS INCLUDE:

(*** NOTE - some of these item - such as the molds, glitter and the embossing powder, you will get enought material for making the album not a full package. ) 

• 16 sheets of patterned paper 
• 8 sheets of patterns and solids, 
• a pack of ephemera, 
• stickers 
• Ocean themed dies
• Craft color Basic Cardstock - 80lbs NINA ROYAL SUNDANCE
• White Cardstock
• Disk Magnets
• 1 sheet size A4 Clear Acetate
• Chipboard
• Book Binding Tape
• White Cardstock
• Molds
• 4 strips of burlap  ½ inch x 8.5 inch
• Bronze color - crushed glass glitter
• Embossing Powder
• Assortment of Solid Color Cardstock in various shades of blues and gold for cutting the elements with the ocean theme dies. 
• Acrylic Paints for the molds