Scrapbook Album: Completed "Flora & Fauna" Paper Bag Album

[memories2keep1976]

How many total 4x6 photos do you have in your album? And how many paper bags did you use?

[desdichaedo]

@memories2keep1976 Not sure exactly how many photos there are, but there are at least 8 photos per bag & there are six bags, so probably 50+ photos in the album.

[SoFlaGirl28]

Beautiful album!!! I love Butterfly World, I have to do an album with my pics. TFS. ~Carolyn

[BrendaBliss1]

Very nice! Beautiful work!

[jessiecastro71]

Love it!!!! How you Did the binding?

TFS*

jessie

[desdichaedo]

@jessiecastro71 There are links in the video description to how I did everything in this album, including the binding ~ thanks!

[lruss5050]

Just beautiful! Hope someday to be able to make something half as good!!!

[mauryhoney]

I just love the butterflies. I love butterflies also

[bandkh90]

A real work of art. Very impressed.

[rebornraw]

Very nice. I am working pn mone right now.

[Chevy143r]

WOW, I just love ALL of your vids, they are. so inspiring. This is such a beautiful book. thank you for sharing;)

[Ammiel7]

wow you make the most lovely albums I luv this paper!!!!

[blackitten2]

Super beautiful album. Love the papers. You did a great job. TFS

[MrsMom100]

Your butterfly scrapbook reminds me of one of those vingate albums one would see at an estate sale.  It's just beautiful.

[desdichaedo]

@MrsMom100 Wow, thank you so much! Now that you mention it, it does have that look to it. I think the papers contributed to that feel a lot, but I had such a fun time putting this one together. I just love it!

[MrsMom100]

@desdichaedo Did I say "vingate?" I'm happy you know that I meant vintage. Thanks.

[Leasy46]

This is gorgeous!  I love the way you made the pockets. I'll have to try that on my next album. Just beautiful!!!!!

[tubpat]

This is beautiful! So practical and useful - you always give me the best ideas!

[Ammiel7]

This is just gorgeous Kathryn

Just adore the papers my favourite I hope they still have this paper when I come over later this year cause I really would love to make an album from those!

your photos are gorgeous too, love nature!

[missjj1280]

How do you clean your clear stamps? Can you use baby wipes?

[desdichaedo]

@missjj1280 I use Target brand cloth-style baby wipes for sensitive skin. They are fragrance free, alcohol free & lanolin free.

[thescrapbookfan]

hi kathryn, such a lovely album, very professionally made as everything you create. I have a question regarding the printed ledger on the back of the tradewinds papers. How did you do that? did you print right on the designer paper or did you print on white papers and then adhered to the back of the designer paper? cus i was thinking that it is maybe not possible to use the designer paper as it is thick? thank you for that website i am gonna def use it more often,greate printable designs.

[desdichaedo]

@thescrapbookfan Hi, Avare! Thank you so much for your sweet comments about my album! The paper was white on the back, so I just printed right on the back of the designer paper. My printer has a setting for cardstock and thicker papers, so it doesn't jam the printer at all. Maybe try printing yours on a piece of scrap or ugly paper first so you don't ruin a nice sheet, but it will probably work!

[missivue]

I just love your work Kathryn. I ran out and bought the Hometown paper line so I can make a mini along with you. Love this paper bag album. TFS!

Yer Vang

[desdichaedo]

@missivue I am so looking forward to that album, Yer! That one is going to be awesome! Plus, the die for that album & my Big Shot Pro are both coming on Wednesday, so we'll be able to play around with that a little on Thursday and get an idea of how it's all going to look!

[kathyorta]

OMG kathryn your album has no words to describe. I simply love it. I am totally making the Smash book with you!! I am off to buy this paper.

[desdichaedo]

@kathyorta Thanks so much for the inspiration ~ it was a fun one to do! :D

[stampyra]

I am so in love with your finished mini. I just love everything you put into it. Mine is finished & just waiting on my lazy butt to get the pictures printed. I'm hoping to get caught up on vids this week. I'm planning to watch your tradewinds book. Awesome idea! Joey & I were out last weekend & we actually passed a guy walking a peacock. We went back to get a picture for you & he was already gone. I wanted to tell him about the paper he could use to scrap his peacock pics! JIL

[desdichaedo]

@stampyra Aw, I'm so bummed you missed him! I would have loved a photo of a peacock on a leash ~ how funky is that!? I did have someone who sent me an albino peacock feather, so now I have peacock feathers for normal peacocks and white ones. My collection is complete! :D Can't wait to see your finished mini ~ loved everything about this collection & what people have done with it! Thanks so much for watching and for the goodies you gave me ~ I used quite a few of them in the album!

[missjj1280]

I have to say I love watching your ustream videos. I've started clear when you first started and it's been slot of fun. By the way is the tool that you use to makes your creases? I always thought it was a pen or something like that. Lol thanks for the wonderful ideas!!!!! =)

[desdichaedo]

@missjj1280 The tool I use to score is an EK Success Empressor embossing stylus, but it does look like a pen, doesn't it! It's really handy for both scoring and for applying rub-ons.

[Miran39]

Wow, what a fabulous album...

[flirtini83]

Wow. Kathryn, can I just say "You are amazing." I love seeing that you have a new video for me to watch. It just makes my day. Stuck visiting relatives this weekend, and am overjoyed with the wonderful album I got to watch. Love seeing actual photos in albums; love hearing your voice describing the event and products. I truly hope you are as excited about making the videos as I am to watch them. You inspire, you keep it simple, and have such a friendly tone. Thank you so much for making my day.

[desdichaedo]

@flirtini83 I'm so happy I was able to give you a little entertainment over the long weekend ~ you're very welcome for all the videos! I'm touched by how much you appreciate them ~ thank you so much for always watching and commenting! :D

[hellotarina]

Wow! You do beautiful work! And take great pics too! Thanks for sharing!

[dalerose600]

The book is great. I love that it fits 4 X 6 photos. By the way, your photos of the butterflies are awesome. I am so glad you are making a travel journal. I just hope I can finish it in time for my trip to the Baltic. I am excited about the book and the trip. Dale

[desdichaedo]

@dalerose600 Your trip sounds fabulous! The book shouldn't take too long to complete ~ it's a very easy one to put together because there's not too much embellishing. We need it to lay flat for the suitcase, after all!

[MosaicMaiden]

So beautiful, I like the sound of your voice. , it's nice to see a scrapbook with photo's in it, some people do not know what to do with these beautiful creations.

[desdichaedo]

@MosaicMaiden It is nice to see the albums with the photos in them! I love to see how the tags and pull outs look with the photos and journaling. I hope you continue to enjoy scrapbooking & thanks so much for your sweet comments! :D

[MosaicMaiden]

So beautiful, I like the sound of your voice!

[stampindawn]

wow! it turned out beautiful! enjoyed watching it come together. thank you so much for your hard work and for sharing.

[desdichaedo]

@stampindawn You're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the creative process. :D

[sweetcraftychick]

beautiful mini album, kathryn! love it! thanks for sharing! have a great weekend! *hugs* steph :)

[eluniversoencantado]

Stunning! The colours and the embellishments everywhere are absolutely beautiful. Have to check how you decorated page two (I missed lots of ustreams lately). Those butterflies look awesome! Tfs, hugs :D Vron

[minniemate]

Oh Kathryn, this album is amazing! What an awesome place that butterfly sanctuary must be, love to go there. The paper collection was perfect for this album. I have lots of nature photos so must get some when it comes in. Your new project looks interesting, looking forward to it. Your talent blows me away, very inspiring! Janice NZ.

[desdichaedo]

@minniemate This paper is fabulous for nature photos. I am glad I still have some left after this album for future nature-themed projects. It is an amazing place to visit ~ so peaceful and beautiful!

[blackitten2]

Your albums are all so beautiful and this is no exception. I love it. The butterflies are so pretty and cheerful. Great job! TFS

[scrappingcarol]

Wow, this is beautiful. I have watched a few of your videos and they are all great. You do wonderful work. Such detail. Thank you for sharing.

[kimcobb6]

Hey Katherine, loved how the butterfly world mini came out! I have the tradewinds mat and 12 X 12 papers and will be taking the kids on vacation to Harry Potter World in July...cant wait to work on this journal album with you...Thanks for another great vid!

[desdichaedo]

@kimcobb6 Harry Potter World is AWESOME! We went in April for Mr. Lifeguard's birthday {he's a HUGE HP fan} and it is just fantastic. The level of detail is phenomenal. You'll get a ton of amazing photos and nifty little trinkets to put in the journal!

[pigglet4822]

This made sound funny but I think K&Co designed this paper for your album...hehehe The pictures go perfect with the paper. Great job and thanks for doing the vids , when I get stuck I always turn to your vids for help. Hugs Paige ♥

[desdichaedo]

@pigglet4822 I don't think that sounds funny at all! Before I even went to see the butterflies, I made an album that I planned to use for the photos from the trip. I used the Basic Grey "Kioshi" papers, which I love. I just never got around to putting the photos in it & when this paper came out, I was so glad I hadn't! It was perfect for my trip! Thanks so much for always watching and leaving sweet comments ~ glad I can help you out when you're stuck! :D

[ScrapNDaze]

Love this!

[anniesstampingcorner]

Love your work it is awesome

[bohemiangypsy99]

This is another gorgeous creation Kathryn. . . .just beautiful and so 'serene' feeling. I would love to make the Tradewinds journal with you if only we could get the paper over here in Australia. We will have to wait another few years for it to come here. I saw the Smash journal ad on You Tube and I wanted it there and then before they even came out hehehe. I must put your ustream class in my phone so I will remember to be front and centre.

Hugs

Michelle

[desdichaedo]

@bohemiangypsy99 I hope you can join us for the class, Michelle! If not, it will always be recorded for you to check it out later. I hope you'll be able to use the ideas and techniques to make yourself a really rocking Mash Book {that's what I'm calling my version ~ you know, so I don't get sued ~ lol!}. That will give you something fun to play with while you're waiting for the Tradewinds paper to hit Australia.

[tabithagracejones]

You are amazing.

TabithaGrace

[ScrapLizzie]

Fabulous album I really love it. tfs.

[MyScrapWorld]

Girl your projects are super awesome!!!!

[desdichaedo]

@MyScrapWorld Thank you so much! Love your projects, too! :D

[CrysTvsky]

Beautiful album.

[sexsavannah43]

That is a gorgeous album

[tkdgalsamm]

The album really turned out beautiful. I'm so happy to see it, and again, I really think it's nice to see albums with photographs!

[prettypoetry]

I love that album.... I love butterflies too!

[FaerieTalesWithPaper]

So pretty, and such fabulous work you do! Love the amazing photos, and seeing the journaling to complete it. Just gorgeous. tfs ~hugs, Kimberly

[TatteredTreasures]

I just love everything about your album! Thanks so much for sharing it--I really enjoy watching your videos! Sincerely, Nancy

[scrapsallover]

Such a lovely album! Thanks for showing it. Pam

[herbeeness]

Oh, boy! I have so-o-o many vacation photos to get done. This next album will be just perfect. I love your work, so I'm anxious to get that paper and get started! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

[desdichaedo]

@herbeeness I think the next album is going to be so fun! It's going to have such an exciting, imperfect look ~ lots of stapling, stamping, pockets, etc. Perfect for tons of photos, plenty of journaling & all kinds of little receipts, tickets, pamphlets and other things you gathered along the way!

[neddie58]

so pretty

[KimScrapper]

What a stunning mini album, photos are awesome, tfs

[scrapstampcreate]

Beautiful. Can't wait for the chance to watch the videos. --Lela

[shellyb140]

Wow! This album is just amazing!! I love to see finished albums with journaling and pictures. You did a wonderful job!! - Shelly

[GWest5068]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! Your pictures are amazing....your album is prefect for these beautiful creatures .....truly a heirloom for your family for years to come.....tfs 

[lkmoz]

at risk of being the stupidest person on the planet... I can't seem to find the links for the journaling pages to print. 

the album is absolutely marvelous but then it reflects its maker.... Oz

[desdichaedo]

@lkmoz Nah, you're not the stupidest person in the room. That honor belongs to the video maker who said the links would be in the video description AND THEN DIDN'T PUT THEM THERE ~ LOL! :D I updated the description with those links. Sorry about that!

[EmoraDesigns]

Absolutely Beautiful!! I look forward to the travel journal series! TFS, Regan

[ros7eve]

Whooping hop I'm so excited that u finally completed the album. It's so beautiful!!!! U r so creative. Wonderful work :)

[TERIBERI2]

WOW girlie.....this album turned out AMAZING and those pictures are just FABULOUS!! We have to get together again SOON!! Hugs, T

[queenbee063]

What a beautiful end product. I was so happy to see a post from you today, I had reconstructive surgery on my foot and have been stuck in in my house for 6 weeks so far with many more to go. You are the reason I got involved on YouTube and I so enjoy watching your vids. Thanks for making my day better. Xo Melissa

[desdichaedo]

@queenbee063 Thank you, Melissa! I though of you when I was working on the album, actually, because a couple of the tags were from the Pink Paislee "Queen Bee" collection! ;D Glad I was able to make your day a little brighter. Recovery after surgery gets really boring, I know. Hope you feel much better soon!

[Grandmasandy100]

You book is beautiful I am so in love with butterflies, great job

[joannegreathead]

great album lovely photo's love the one of the hugh butterfly tfs. xxx joanne

[desdichaedo]

@joannegreathead Oh, the Atlas Moth! I was totally obsessed with the Atlas Moth while I was there. It was HUGE! My hand is almost eight inches long from wrist to fingertip, which just gives you an idea of how enormous that thing was! They sleep during the day with their wings folded around themselves like a bat & I got a picture of one napping, too! :D

[kdwcreative1]

What kind of eyelets are those? Thanks.

[TamiDawnA]

Your photos are beautiful .... I love to see an album with photos in it. Looks awesome. TFS

[littlediva963]

Awesome, I love the fact that it will hold 4x6 pictures! You did a lovely job!

[shazza51093]

Beautiful album as alway, love love love it.

So awesome to see photo"s in the album, so many people make albums but no photos :-(

Another job well done, can't wait to see the new project

tfs

sharon

[desdichaedo]

@shazza51093 I love seeing the photos in them, too! I understand, though, when people don't have their photos in there ~ especially if they have kids. Not everyone is comfortable sharing those with strangers on the Internet. I certainly appreciate it when they are, though! :D I have another album series coming up on my UStream channel this summer that will have photos in it, too.

[iluvtojournal]

Congrats on finishing the album. What a wonderful to showcase your memories. The album is truly lovely all the way through. I like the fact you can have 4x6 pics in it.

[MsKathy07]

oops, so so very sorry, I meant Kathryn!

[MsKathy07]

Kathy, I have no words to adequately describe what I was feeling while viewing your album! It should be in a museum is the only words that would come out of my head! This is the most gorgeous mini album I have ever seen! I'm amazed at how you are able to give so much to every little detail and the overall composition that make those pages literally come alive! Now that is one awesome memory book!

[desdichaedo]

@MsKathy07 Thank you, Kathy! I am truly humbled and overwhelmed by your comment. This album meant a great deal to me while I was creating it, and I am thrilled you think it is as special as I do. :D

[goldyfishls]

Cute album. TYFS. Best Wishes Lucinda

[StephanieD2]

Beautiful album and absolutely stunning photos! :)) TFS