Monday, June 13, 2011

Album Case for my Houston Memory Cards

After having completed my Houston Memory Cards (see this post and this post for an explanation and an example), I decided they needed a special home.  In my stash, I found a Club Scrap kit to make an "album case." I used some Club Scrap Retreat papers and added the tags I made recently and the last bits from my May Counterfeit Kit to complete the album case.  The picture up top is what it looks like closed. 
You open the case like a book, and on the right hand side is a tray, where the album goes.  The album itself is simply a set of 6x6 page protectors held together with large rings.
On the left hand side is a three sided tray which is slightly larger than the tray on the right, so it works like a lid of a box.  I added a tag and journaled about my project on the left.
I really love how it turned out! I'm going to leave it out on my sideboard and hopefully someone will open it up, take a card out of its page protector and read my wisps of memory captured inside.  Thanks again to Sian for the idea!
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18 comments:

  1. AmyJune 13, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Rinda this is a fantastic idea and you have put together a wonderful set of cards - I love how the whole project has come together!

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  2. scrappyjackyJune 13, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    A wonderful way to keep them,Rinda....the whole project has turned out beautifully....and I'm sure visitors will love looking at the cards.

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  3. helenaJune 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I really like the box as an alternative to an attached cover and a lovely way to use fome of your 'scrap' tags

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  4. SianJune 14, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    I've never seen an album like this before - it's perfect for this project! I spotted a set of library drawers in a shop window last night, and I'm going to investigate those for some of my cards I think.

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  5. SusanneJune 14, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    What a great album for your card stories. Great project you have going here.

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  6. MargieJune 14, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Very neat! Great idea!

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  7. CheriJune 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Beautiful finish to a lovely project Rinda.

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  8. YvonneJune 14, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous project, Rinda! Fabulous idea.

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  9. laurieJune 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    what a perfect home for your memory cards! i have never seen an "album case" before.

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  10. IreneJune 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What a great way to store and share your memories in this project album.

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  11. LisaJune 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    this is a really lovely idea. I love the whole concept and the pretty tags are a perfect addition. how wonderful to have captured such precious memories in such a great way.

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  12. JimjamsJune 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Stunning way to keep your cards - lovely colours too!

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  13. TriciaJune 14, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is magnificent! I love the whole idea of this project and yours is just wonderful.

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  14. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    The perfect home for your great project! Have you shared any of it with your extended family yet? I'll bet your siblings would love to see it.

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  15. Deb @ PaperTurtleJune 15, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    SUPER cool, Rinda! What a great way to store these little pieces of momentos. And I love that you plan to keep it out for people to see. I have a few of my mini-books sitting around and always love when a visitor in my home picks them up and leafs through them.

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  16. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior DesignJune 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Wow! This is soooo awesome! Pat yourself on the back. Love it!!! xoxo

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  17. CrystalJune 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Great job containing memories and a nice show piece for decor!

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  18. Tara OJune 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    This is FABULOUS! I so absolutely LOVE it.

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