Take Flight 20 – Day 7, An instant mini book for Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2013
Join Penny Black designer Alexandra Sirugue-Macleod as she shares a sweet project idea and tutorial – a mini scrapbook made with stamps from our Take Flight catalog. Read for more!
“Hello Friends! Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make it for a loved one and use some stamps from Penny Black Inc’s new collection.”
The stamps used for today’s project are: slapstick/cling “fleur de Lys” #40-204; love chapter #30-163; uptown #40-191
For a complete tutorial on how to make the structure of the mini, how to decorate the cover and the inside pages, please join Alexandra at http://www.artscrapandmore.com/2013/02/alexandras-sunday-scrapbook-how-to-make_9.html
Remember as part of Take Flight TWENTY, one lucky stamper will receive TWENTY new stamps from the new catalog! To be eligible, just leave a comment on any Take Flight Twenty Post, either here on the blog OR on our Facebook page. Each comment is an entry for the random giveaway, so the more you comment, the more chances you have to win!
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I love this mini book project, beautifully decorated. I will have to make some for the family
Like this very much: Take Flight 20 – Day 6. Hope I am a winner! Nelda Deakins
Gorgeous idea – love it!
The background stamp is beautiful and so versatile.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Debs xx
Great fleur de lys stamp, wonderful project! Ruby x
Love, love, love this – what a beautiful project!
Brilliant project. Will be checking out the full instructions.
What a nice project, something to try. indeed!
Thank you for the tutorial Alexandra. Who knew one sheet of paper could turn into a mini album ? The stamps you used are very nice. I especially like the one from the Up Town set.
This is soooo pretty and I have always wanted to know how to make such a booklet! Super project, thank you so much!
Looks gorgeous, must go check out that tutorial.
A great little book! And the stamps fit so good in the Valentine time!
Thank you for the link to the instructions. I love this mini, very cute and what a nice memento.
Such a pretty way to brighten up a simple project and so very effective. That Fleur de Lys is very nice indeed and it’s a really useful set of stamps. Thanks for your creativity x
Adorable. And so simple. Love it!
Gorgeous – I love the background treatment!
A very detailed superb tutorial for something different. I particularly appreciate all the pros & cons you mention about particular steps & the the reasons behind the various processes.
The combination of kraft, white & red/pink is a delight.
Paula (PEP)
Really fabulous, mini book,, love the colours
Lindsay xx
Really gorgeous mini book, I love the colours and the stamps are just perfect! Will be visiting the tutorial later so I know how!! Thank you xx
Great ideas for a mini book!
Such a great project. Thank you for sharing!
Love this mini book. Who wouldn’t love receiving this stunning art work? Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Brilliant mini book – off to look at the tutorial now
What a great idea for a mini book,love it
Love your mini album Alex !
The Fleur de Lys stamp is beautiful !
SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and whipped up in so little time!
I love this mini album!
What a great idea. Love it!
Absolument magnifique. Et j’apprécie grandement la traduction du tutorial en français… merci beaucoup!
so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! It has story to tell.
What a cute idea! Love it!
so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! It has story to tell. love it!
So simple but very clever. Alex, the tutorial is very clear and well written. It’s a great idea and lends itself to so many occasions.
Must go see the tutorial – this is a fabulous creation!
What an adorable project! Love the ombre stamping.
Fabulous project using a variety of your stamps, with many mixed media techniques and for many different occasions, can’t wait to play with this one. I’m thinking this could become addictive. Guess the housework will have to wait, gotta try this!!!!
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Awesome project!! The Penny Black designers are not only gifted artists, they are gifted teachers and share so much to help the rest of us!! I am going to try this project today!!
What a great mini book – the background is so pretty. Thanks for sharing the tutorial too.
This mini book is fabulous. Once it is complete embellishments are unending! TX FOR SHARING
How clever. Thanks for the tutorial. I Can always count on PB for inspiration!
How adorable and not too fussy..a person could make this into anything! TX for a chance to win
When I am stuck on something new to do you always come through. I am very grateful. Thank you
What a cute project. Love the background stamp you used. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
This is so sweet and thanks for the link of how to make it!
Valentine….a favorite recipe book for a bridal shower..a coupon book for baby items for a baby shower…the possibilities are endless! Many thanks for all you do.
Love the background stamp. This little book seems so fun to make, I will definitely try this, thank you for sharing.
Denise Trottier
How cute is that! I love the way they made the cover!
Thanks for the inspiration! Great project!
What a cute project,thanks for sharing
wouldn’t this be a cute idea for the house hunter and the move into the place when they found it.
This is the finally the year that this happy cardmaker will attempt a few mini-books and an album. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sorry – should’ve proof-read my comment!
Such a special project, love it. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!!!
Thanks Alexandra – I am going to go make one now – lovely!
Sandra ltb
Adorable project and great tutorial! Love that background stamp!
Really lovely – super background stamp and such a sweet book – thanks for sharing x
love that background stamp! What a sweet project!
I don’t scrapbook per se. No time but I make mini books when an occasion calls for it. This one is adorable.
Thanks for sharing the awesome project.. Love love love the scrapbook..
Wow, this is great, I love it. Thank you so much for sharing. I can see one of these in my future.
Just adore that stamp! I am thinking it’s a must have! And the mini book…I am making that for my hubby!
great idea and love the background stamp!
Wonderful project & II love the background stamp–onto my wishlist!
Like the idea of a minibook!And such a beautiful background stamp!
such a cute project – love the instructions for folding the paper – have to go try that
thanks for sharing
Barb Housner
Great project!! I can’t wait to try it
I just started really using background stamps. This one is very nice. Using the color close to the back ground seems to keep it from getting too busy. I will have try that.
Hello!
I love the idea of a little booklet for a Valentine! Thank you for a great tutorial! Love all these new images! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Great project.
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What a cute idea. Okay, if there wasn’t a tutorial, I would never know how to do this. thanks for the great tutorial. Love this mini book. Gorgeous stamps. Thanks for sharing.
Cute, cute, cute! Love the tutorial…thanks!
How darling! And, you can bet I’m heading over for the tutorial! I love minis!
Thanks for a great project!
So so cute
Such a sweet little book! I love these stamps!
Beautiful book!
Darling mini scrapbook! Love the cover!
DeniseB
Very neat idea. It is darling. Nelda Deakins
Love that background stamp
Love the cover of this little book. Perfect background stamp!
VERY inspiring project from Alexandra!! Love the mini booklet!
Cool project!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Another great project! These “Take Flight Twenty” days are soooo inspiring! Thank you Alexandra and thank you Penny Black!
Precious little book and the tutorial was great.
Very pretty mini book…love the background stamp.
What a wonderful project. She added so many gorgeous details to make it special.
Researched the LOVE CHAPTER stamp set and can visualize many, many lovely cards from the set……….especially the word background. The little houses also have many possibilities. Lovely mini book…….I’m saving instructions for a later time!
wow this is gorgeous!!! Love the way this opens and that beautiful embossing!
Darling card. I just purchased uptown at my LSS. Made my first card with it today. Love this cling set. Thank you for the opportunity to be in your give-away!
What a sweet little mini! I’m going to pop over to Alexandra’s blog and see the tutorial.
Great project, very original!
Love the mini-book tutorial and all the PB goodness in it! Thanks for sharing.
Stunning! I’m heading over to take a peek right now!
Wow! I’m loving this little book, and the background stamp you used ROCKS!
So darling! I just love little houses, cozy and whimsical. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for Valentines inspiration! I love the pink damask created
Lovely mini book. I love the stamps and how they were used.
Great mini book project! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.
Such a cute little album. Perfect to carry in your purse with pictures of grandkids!
what a great mini book!
Very nice mini book, and new idea for me to try!
Love this adorable mini book…the texture is wonderful and stamps are so cute!
Great project
Great looking mini book, really nice work! Would love to win your wonderful giveaway!
Fun project to remember a special day trip. A mini-scrapbook filled with photos & tickets.
Neat project. Love your stamps.
Very sweet mini scrapbook. I can see many uses for this project. Thanks for sharing.
I’m loving these take flight lessons. Thank you.
I love this background stamp!
This is gorgeous! Love this mini.
cute book!
I love the mini scrapbook it’s so cute.
very cute mini book – would make a nice gift ! Thanks for sharing !
Lovely background stamp with great colors!!!
what a neat little project….very sweet!
Lovely little album with informative video.
I adore Alexandra’s minis, this is so sweet!
What a fun project! I can’t wait to try this!
Penny Black is one of my favorite stamp brands. Love the stamps and stickers. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Very unique and fun new idea!
What a great project! I love everything Penny Black.
Such an adorable book, great stamping!
I love this little mini book, gonna make one myself I think. I just need some of those gorgeous Penny Black stamp sets.
Lovely mini book. I love Penny Black Stamps.
Linda
What a sweet little mini book! Love the designs!!!
Such a great darling little book. I’m going to try this. I love new ideas and especially new PB stamps!!
I will have to make one of these , it is cute.
Great tutorial Alexandra, you make it look so easy, will definitely give this a try, love the love is patient stamp.
I love the use of two tones of pink stamp pads. Any ideas who made them?
This is a great idea – always looking for something for Vday that is not too mushy for friends and this really fills the bill. Cute little book and a good little gift.
Fabulous idea, which can be adapted for many occasions.
Great idea, i love thebackground stamp too
beautiful and sweet cover. fabulous project, Alexandra!
Such a clever idea, I love it!
Amazing mini book design!! Your tutorial is absolutely brilliant! Thanks
Wonderful project Alexandra! I love this sweet mini book and love these Penny
Black stamps.
Gorgeous project Alexandra! I just LOVE most of the new stamps too!
I love this mini book; thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!!
Day 6 of beautiful information on cards
Absolutely adorable! Love the mini book idea, and as always, the PB stamps.
what a cute idea, just love it
Very cute! I love the house.
Thank you for the tutorial Alexandra. Who knew one sheet of paper could turn into such an amazing mini album ? The stamps you used are very nice. I especially like the one from the Up Town set. THANKS for sharing and have a fabulous week!! =)
I will be making this one for my husbands valentine gift.. Great color & idea
Love this project, and the stamps are fab, especially that charming little house!
Adorable mini!
Charming little booklet. Thank you for the tutorial.
Beautiful background stamp.
Sweet coloring on that little house and it just makes the cover of the booklet.
very cute….I am going to have to try this.
this is such a great little booklet! thanks for the idea.
Very cute mini and love the pink!
So beautiful and romantic!!!
I love this album thanks for the tutorial.
Neat project!
What an adorable mini book. I love it.
Great project. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a great project and I love the sweet little house card!
Love this project… so pretty …Thanks for sharing!
Love your card and mini book project! The house stamp is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
I love mini albums so thanks for the tutorial. Love the background stamp used and the house stamp is great.
WOW! What a great little book. Thanks for showing how you made it. So fun!
Fabulous idea, love, love the mini book, what a fabulous background stamp. This is so inspiring. TFS I have to have to share my beautiful Valentine Card with the group. http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/2013/02/love-is-in-message-card.html
Sweet background!
Love this mini book. Thanks for the tutorial.
I love this idea, the house on the cover is adorable!
What a super, cute project – love it!
Awesome project
Dig it
Oh, I just love that little mini. I wish I had time to make one for my hubby. I am so impressed with the work done here on Penny Black’s Blog. Love It!
Such a lovely project!
I love making mini albums and scrapbooks and yours is simple gorgeous
Love that little mini. The background stamp is perfect.
This is too cute, love the mini book. The background stamp worked perfectly.
I really like how you’ve used this stamp,and your clear instructions for that mini book! Thanks for sharing a great idea with us!
Great background stamp!
This looks great!
Lovely little book, so cute!
Very cute project. Great colors for this time of year.
Thank you for the tutorial! Very Nice!
Very great idea. And easy! Thanks!
Love little mini-books, great little gifts.
What a great mini!! I’m loving all of these new stamps!
Neat idea… would have to use it for next year though.
I Love the house stamp, so cute!
I love this little book and I already have these envies. Yeah!
Charming mini book!
I love this little book!
I LOVE this background stamp, and the love ones as well. Sweet projects made with them!
Great idea!
What a fab little project!
Helen x
Looks pretty fun – have to go check out the tut.
Another great card – they just keep on coming!
This is just the coolest thing ever~!!! Can’t believe you need so few supplies, and even better – only one piece of paper! Thanks for sharing this money saving project
Cute album, love the pink stamping
What a sweet project! Love the pink theme.
That background stamp is just delicious in pink – so cute with the little house! Thank you for sharing this.
I just love this project idea!
Happy day!
Great project
What a lovely mini booklet. Great techniques. Thanks
I really want the “fleur de lys” image. I love how it was used in this project. Thanks for sharing.
Awww, this is really cute! lOVE that house image and the twine!
Such a pretty stamp. Cute idea for a mini book.
What a fun idea!! My daughter will love making these! Will share for sure (she can make me one! lol)
very cute card, these will be fun to make
Oh wow! What a fun idea and it looks doable! Great idea and I love the cover art!
A cute and simple gift for anyone. Love the patterned paper.
Great idea for a gift…
What a wonderful book Alexandra. I’ve downloaded your tutorial to try later when I have some time. Thanks!
Love it…so beautiful!
Darling mini. Great tutorial – thanks for sharing.
my head is spinning with so many ideas and still more days to go. thanks
I love making books! Can’t wait to give it a go esp. with the Uptown set. Thx for the how-to.
Love Chapter is one of my favs
Cute mini book project
I really liked this mini book