A new challenge Memory Books

I've fancied having a go at a Tonic Memory Book since they were first released, and finally decided to take the plunge and buy a set of dies. As some of you may have noticed, I haven't posted in a long time, so wanted to set myself a creative challenge to help ease my way back into blogging whilst also trying out new creative crafting.

My first challenge is creating a Memory Book for a family member. Each time I create a page I plan to write about how I made it and the various trials and tribulations along the way - and boy am I expecting a few!

Once I'd constructed the spine and basic book, I set about figuring out to make the pages.There are some very good You Tube videos to help you along the way. This is page 1. The book is made from basic black card and a paper pad from a local store that sells cheap creative supplies. I wanted papers that I could mix and match without needing too much thought colour wise. I have to say that Tonic dies really do all the hard work for you, but if you're anything like me then it can still be challenge making sure that you use the front of the die cut rather than the back. Early mistake from me and hopefully not to be repeated.

The page was made using a layering die and 2 slightly smaller page dies which when fixed at either side of the layered die, formed 2 flaps. Picture 1 shows the page opened out fully. The flaps and the inside of the page were then covered with patterned paper. Before fixing the papers on the outside of the flaps I attached a magnet underneath the floral paper and another one on the corresponding flap. This enables the pages to be held together.

Now I've got the first page completed, I'm excited to move onto creating the rest of the book.