Envelope-Based Mini Memory Album with Pockets

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 28th March 2025 · 28/03/2025 · watch it from 10:30

Transform envelopes from the Flora & Fauna kit into a creative mini album with multiple pockets and flip-flop pages. This project creates a unique keepsake album perfect for storing photos, seed packets, or special mementos with decorative animal toppers throughout.

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Step by step

1. Take two envelopes and tuck one flap inside the other, then glue to create an instant pocket page. ▶ watch 17:30
2. Add a second envelope layer by taping it to extend your base layer, creating multiple pages to flip through. ▶ watch 18:30
3. Open an envelope's flap and cut from the centre of the envelope to the score line of the flap using a guillotine. ▶ watch 21:00
4. Glue the cut flap onto the back of your base layer to create a two-page system with a pocket. ▶ watch 21:45
5. Seal the bottom of the envelope pocket so nothing falls out of the opening. ▶ watch 22:15
6. Use the guillotine to trim a small slither from the end of the envelope, creating an open pocket hole. ▶ watch 22:30
7. Decorate the front cover with a coordinating topper using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 23:15
8. Place toppers or cut pieces inside the pockets, using glue to secure them so they stay in place. ▶ watch 24:30
9. Create corner pockets by taping one side and the bottom of a topper, then placing it in the corner for hidden storage. ▶ watch 29:00
10. Add a pull-out tab by placing a topper on the bottom edge of a pocket so it stands proud when the contents are pulled out. ▶ watch 36:45
11. Fussy cut animal toppers with scissors to create 3D embellishments and add them to corners or pockets with foam pads. ▶ watch 40:15
12. Seal the sides of pockets with glue or tape to prevent items from falling out during use. ▶ watch 41:30

Tips from the show

• Use glue or tape to make pockets sturdy and substantial so items stay secure inside.
• You can extend the album by adding more envelopes and creating multiple pages to flip through.
• Utilise the pre-printed sheets and toppers from the kit to fill pockets with photos, seed packets, or gift items.

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