Handmade album – with pockets
This is my fifth handmade album. I love making albums. In the previous post I had shared about the Rainbow album I made. Many like handmade albums over mass produced albums. Even I like handmade albums.
Here are some reasons why handmade albums are a great option:
- Personalization: One of the main advantages of handmade albums is that they can be customized and personalized to fit your specific needs and preferences. We have complete control over the design, layout, and materials used, allowing us to create an album that is truly unique and special.
- Quality: Handmade albums are typically made using high-quality materials and craftsmanship, resulting in a durable and long-lasting product. Unlike mass-produced albums, which are often made with low-quality materials and methods, handmade albums are designed to stand the test of time.
- Creativity: Creating a handmade album allows you to express the creativity and artistic abilities. Also it allows us to experiment with different techniques, materials, and styles, and let the imagination run wild to create something truly beautiful and unique.
- Memories: Handmade albums are perfect for preserving and showcasing our precious memories.
- As gifts: Handmade albums make excellent gifts for friends and loved ones. They are thoughtful, personal, and meaningful, and show that we have put time, effort, and love into creating something special for them.
This album I made is unique in design. The specialty of this album is it has ten pockets, designed very beautifully with designer papers.
The designed pockets
The panels can be stuck with photos and are to be put in the pockets. Each panel has two sides. On two sides also photos can be stuck.
The panels on which photos can be stuck
These panels are to be put in the pockets.
The panels inserted in the pockets
Some notes about the memories of the photo captured can be put in the pocket.
The overall handmade album looks like this with the frontpage designed.
Frontpage of the album
I have designed the front page with embellishments. First I used a stamp to get the image of the girl. Then painted it with distress ink. Cut out the flower designs, and some flowers I glued on the base design.
Closer view of the front page
On the sides of the album and on the flap, I used embossed black paper with golden color wax applied on it.
The sideview of the album
The album I made using designer papers and lace, I have gifted to my niece. So making one more such album soon.
Love, Laugh and Live the life to the fullest,
-Ranjana
