Christmas In July

Hey there everyone, I have a fun project to share with you.  I know it's a little early, but how about a Christmas in July post for you!!!  Sometimes it's better to get your projects done a little early since the Holiday time is so crazy busy.  I created this fun countdown to Christmas using one of the Artful Binders from Basically Bare.  There are lots of yummy photos of this.....i mean it is 25 pages :) 

So lets start with the cover.  I painted the cover with Art Anthology white gesso, then inked all the edges brown.  I cut the pattern paper about 1/4" smaller then the cover adhered it with my Xyron adhesive and went to town decorating.  The fabulous bow I made using May Arts ribbon.

A few close ups of the cover.

A side view of all of the yummy pages inside.

Now for the inside.  There are tons of spaces for photos, journaling and whatever else I want to add!!

I also added some kraft tags throughout the album.

I added a few smaller pages to the binder which you could also use the add on pages that Basically Bare sells as well.  The main pages are perfect to turn into pockets like the photo below.

Page 15 has a hidden spot that slides out from the right of the page.

On page 20 I created a little hidden journaling tag and made it easy to slide out by adding some more fabulous May Arts ribbon.

Of course the last page is the back cover of the album so that was turned into a big pocket as well.

Supplies Used:

Basically Bare - Artful Binder

Art Anthology - Gesso

Ranger - Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Xyron - Mega Runner & foam squares

Carta Bella - So This Is Christmas collection

May Arts - ribbons

Thanks so much so much for stopping by today, hope I have inspired you to start you countdown to Christmas albums early!

~Stacy