I created this stunning Drop Spine Box and Mini Book for my sister-in-law to commemorate her daughter's college graduation in June. My niece, Meghan, had amazing photos taken of her by her friend Margaret Sitzes in different locations throughout the city of Savannah, Georgia. I knew the Abundance Page Kit was going to be the perfect backdrop for every single photo!
Abundance Drop Spine Box and Mini Book
If you'd like to make a box and mini album of your own, simply purchase and download the instructions from our online store. Next, gather your favorite page kit, drop spine box components, 12x12 mat board and a few basic tools. (You can explore the gorgeous Let It Bee version, along with a complete list of tools and supplies, on this blog post.)
The instructions and video tutorial guide you through the paper trimming and sorting process. After the trimming is complete, construction of the box and mini album can begin.
To replicate my project, use the following paper assignments:
Paper A = Dk. Brown
Paper B = Ivory Print
Paper C = Blue Print
Paper D = Orange
Paper E & F = Blue, Lt. Brown
I decorated both the book and the box with a variety embellishments. For the cover of the mini book, I stamped the "happiness always" sentiment with Earth Ink and paired it with an Ombre Applique and Gold Flower. The three-part cutapart phrase and flower artwork, accented with another gold flower, decorate the cover of the box.
Mini Book Tour
After assembling the book it's time to decorate inside! There are so many wonderful elements pieces left over after assembly is complete. I get a better idea of everything I have to work with once all of the cutaparts are trimmed and prepped.
After each page was decorated it was time to add all of Meghan's stunning photos.
I absolutely love how her shoes and tassels matched the Orange in this collection! Let's take a closer look inside:
A stamped sentiment paired with one of the border strips decorates an inside flap.
When giving a mini book as a gift, leave the journalling blocks blank to allow the recipient to fill in their thoughts and feelings about the occasion.
Don't be afraid to change the orientation of the photos in each fold out section.
Crop two vertical photos and adhere them side-by-side in the center of a foldout page.
The U-hinge nature of the spine allows plenty of space for dimensional embellishments like this ribbon tied around a border strip.
The final page of the book is a photo of Meghan with her roomies at the graduation ceremony. The cutapart sentiment could not have been more perfect.
I hope you enjoyed this tour of my Abundance Drop Spine Box and Mini Book. I can't wait to give it to my sister-in-law.
Happy crafting!
Abundance Page Kit
$35.95
Kit includes all of the supplies needed to complete eight fully-embellished 12x12 scrapbook pages. Just add a trimmer, scissors and adhesive. Includes: (4) 12x12 Prints: 2 ea. Blue Print, Ivory Print(2) 12x12 Blue Plains(2) 12x12 Dk. Brown Plains(2) 12x12… Read More
Drop Spine Box Components
$13.50
Contains (8) pieces of 1/8" thick book board. Makes one drop spine box measuring 5.25x7x3". (A few additional materials and tools will be required.) Kit contains two book board covers, one spine, one box base, two short walls and two… Read More
12x12 Mat Board
$2.75
Thicker than Folding Board but lighter than our Book Board, this 12x12 sheet of 60 pt. mat board creates the perfect base to make paper-wrapped covers for handmade books. Trim to size easily using our 12-inch paper trimmer. THIS PRODUCT… Read More
Drop Spine Box and Mini Book Online Class
$11.05
THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT SENT VIA EMAIL Make an adorable mini album that fits into its own custom drop spine box using your favorite page kit. The sturdy 5.25x7" box features a unique drop spine design constructed from book… Read More
