Manila Folder Album
This is what I've been so excited to share! I just finished it up last night. So what is it? It's an album made out of a manila file folder! I saw this idea at CHA and couldn't wait to try it out myself! Just a few folds and some glue and you've got yourself an 
album that's fun to decorate and inexpensive! I know we have tons of manila file folders hanging around at our house. I used the new Cosmo Cricket Gretel Collection and Stampin' Up True Friend set (available September 1st). I'm teaching this album in a class on September 12th at Pages from the Heart in Monrovia. If you're interested in attending, you can call the store at 626-358-5334 to sign up! Once I'm finished with the class, I'll be decorating the album with pictures of my husband and I. We are at a transitional time in our lives when we could go one of several directions. I made this album specifically to document our goals, dreams, memories, traditions, etc. It will be fun to look back on in another ten years! I used Creating Keepsakes rub-ons for our names on the tabs of the album. The flowers on the tabs are from the 
Fancy Pants Pollen Dust set and stamped in Versamagic Red Brick. To close the album, I made a slit with an Xacto knife in the back page of the album and threaded the chocolate satin ribbon through to tie in front. The edges of the manila album are sponged with Versamagic Jumbo Java ink. The back is also covered with patterned paper. I think that covers most of the details that might not be apparent from the pictures. The detailed supply list is below. Thanks for stopping by today!Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin' Up True Friend, Fancy Pants Pollen Dust
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Gretel Collection, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamagic Red Brick, Versamagic Jumbo Java, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow
Accessories: Manila file folder, chocolate satin ribbon, chocolate grosgrain ribbon, aged copper decorative brads, paper piercer, dimensionals, sponge, photo corner punch, corner rounder, Xacto knife, Creating Keepsakes rubons, Pewter brads
Labels: Altered Art
55 Comments:
WOW, that is stunning. I can see that it can easily be a work in progress. I'm gonna check out how close Monrovia is to El Segundo right now!!! I want one.
Taylor! That is absolutely sensational!!!! TFS!
This is impressive. Paper and glue and stamps just magically change anything from boring to SPECTACULAR! And it doesnt hurt that your wildly talented either! =)
Would you consider sharing how to make the base of the album once you've done your class? Or, how about coming to Idaho to teach a class? Thanks for all the wonderful projects you share on your blog.
quietlystamping on SCS
WOW...that is jaw dropping! Now I'm going to have to convince my husband to move across the entire USofA so I can come to your class!
Janet
Hi Taylor!! Oh this is fantastic!!
Its just beautiful, and will become one of the memories you put into it also!! You are so thoughtful about everything you make, putting just the right touches on everything!
These are great, love the vintage look of them and the papers are fantastic.
DROOL - this is to die for - it is so gorgeous! if I lived nearby you, I would sign up for that class in a heartbeat!
Very cool! I'll have to try that out for Christmas gifts for the grandparents.
LOVE THIS!! I can't wait to make one for myself! I love the cosmo cricket paper you used too! thanks for sharing all your great creations!! :)
It's amazing and beautiful! Now this is one thing I think I could actually make...it's not as intimidating as an entire scrapbook, yet it would be incredibly keepsake-able...wouldn't it be cool to do one on every anniversary or so? If you do share the instructions, I might just give it a whirl :) --Cody :)
Hi Taylor......I like how you designed your album!! I am sure it will be a super HIT when you teach!! Waving madly to you from Illinois....wishing wishing wishing it was july again!!
Positively smashing!!!
Oh ya! Say hi to Sherrie for me when you see her! Enjoy your visit together!
Taylor, this is so amazing! I do hope you will share the basic measurements with those of us that are half way across the country or more from you. You know we would take your class if we were able! PLEASE! Would my email address help?
gmontgomery@neb.rr.com
Oooo! That is an awesome project!!
Hmmmmm, how far is Monrovia for me? ;o)
Oh man, I am in LA 9/11, if I was there longer I would surely attend your class.
WOWZERS GIRL!!! This is just gorgeous! I love love love it! :)
Taylor, this is a gorgeous project! I'd surely sign up for your class if you weren't 1000 miles away!
Man I wish I lived closer to you! WE could have some fun!!! I love this. I need to give it a try. If I lived closer I'd take your class! It's BEAUTIFUL!!!
I wish I could fly down for a class! Your album is incredible. Yes, please share the general directions. I just wonder if stamping gets easier the more we practice? The talent just seems to flow from you. Your work is phenomenal. Jackie, Oregon
Wow! Wish I were close enough to go to your class.
i would take this class if i were near you!
but alas, i'm not so must muddle through and do it on my own.....2 questions: is that a legal or letter size foler and (b) what is the final height dimension? if you don't mind!
tammy b
Wowzas! I need to see this in person for sure! Can you please bring it next time you stop by???? Please?
As always your work "Rocks"....I just posted some blog candy come on over Taylor..
Hugs,
Lisa B <><
This is so darn creative--these are times that I don't mind being a follower! Lead on! Lead on!
Awesome! Will have to give it a try!! You are right, I have a ton of manila folders at home!!
Are they regular large sized manilla folders? Is there anywhere to get directions to make this? NYC is a bit far from CA!
This is awesome. I do hope you will share the directions once the class is done. Living on the east coast does have it downfalls sometime, otherwise I would take the class.
JanisLU
Taylor, this is absolutely beautiful! I, too would love the basic directions for this. I work for an attorney, so I can put my hands on a bunch of file folders :)! Your blog is the first one I ever visited, and I stalk it daily! Love all your creations!
~Lorrie
WOW...What a great way to preserve memories...I love it. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is incredible!! You are so very talented and creative -- I love to check in and see what you've been up to! :)
Please do share the direction with us, this is awesome.
this is SO amazing! i love it... taylor, your work is consistantly fabulous. how do you do it?
Wow . . . this is beautiful!!!!! I can't believe you could turn a silly ol' manilla folder into such a work of art . . . well actually I can believe it cuz you're Taylor and you're awesome!!!! I wish I could come to your class . . . but I will be there front and center at the MOA in September. YAY!!!
Big hugs!!
Taylor, this album is just awesome. Since I live over 3000 miles from your next class will be would you consider sharing your directions with those of us who are so far away from CA once your class is done? There re such possibilities with this album. I would love to try one.
Awesome project, Taylor! Can't wait to try one myself! I think this would be great in SU Apple Cider DSP, too, don't you?
mary rose
mary rose
Wow! this is absolutely gorgeous. Love it...what a great keepsake to have.
Taylor, This is gorgeous. Wish I lived closer (I think I'm about 2600 miles from you) :-(. I love these "little" albums--my teen daughter and her friends like to make them for each other as gifts! Hopefully after your class you would be willing to share the instructions for the base. In the meantime I think I'm going to play around a little. TFS!
Wowzer, Taylor, this is one gorgeous piece of art! Are you going to post this on your SCS gallery? That way we can all favourite it.
Taylor, that is one amazing idea. Your file folder looks wonderful!
Your folder/album is stunning! Your work is so beautiful. I enjoy looking at all of your new creations. TFS.
Mary
Taylor, I just have to say that you are absolutely AMAZING! This project rocks.... like usual! LOVE IT!
Taylor this is absolutely beautiful. Would you mind e-mailing me and letting me know how you did the pockets? Is it just another folder cut and glued?
Wow....soo awesome! I LOVE this!!
Taylor -- this is very cool -- rather like the album that folks got to do on the cruise (that one used a peachy folder) It looks like you just fold up the "bottom" one third of the way up, then accordion fold the pages... but you make it look quite elegant! It is neat the way you have two tabs, aparently! Doesn't seem like it would work like that -- gotta see for myself (I guess it might depend on the folder you have, eh?) Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!
Like everybody else that lives clear across the country I am envious of those that can take your class as I would take it in a heartbeat!!! Are you willing to share through e-mails to those of us that can't take the class. I live in Colorado. My e-mail is: terrygray4868@msn.com This is an awesome album. Thanks for sharing this idea if only in pictures. Linda
I love your blog, I keep having to revisit because I missed things!
WOW - this is absolutely stunning!! Gorgeous!! I'm trying to figure out how you made it - what a great gift this would make. Beautiful as always!!
Beautiful!
FABULOUS, Taylor! You so *rock*!
WOW! This is totally amazing What a beautiful piece of art. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Taylor this is absolutely one of the best things I have ever seen! You've got to tell me how you made this! OMG it if AWESOME!!!!
Taylor, I just found your site and I'm so excited! Everything is so great.
Please, please share your instructions with those of us soooo far from California. Wow, would love to come to the class, but hubby says no, too far from Florida....lol
Your are awesome...thanks for sharing
love it!
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