It's time for the Hopes Blog Hop!

This is the moment I've been waiting for all month--blog hop time! This has quickly become my favorite time of the month because of all of the incredible ideas and inspiration we share.

The June Hopes collection is just so bright and cheerful, and I wanted to make something fun to really show that off. I've always loved mini albums. Inspired by the mini books CS has designed in the past, I created this CD Mailer Booklet. (Mine is just a bit different, so I've added the instructions at the end of this post.)

CD Booklet Closed

CD Booklet Open

This quick little project is perfect for those occasions where a card isn't quite enough, but a full-fledged album might be too much. And, if you DO want to enhance your gift monetarily, it's a great way to present a gift card!

So, shall we check out what our other bloggers have on the docket today? Here's a list of all of our participating blogs:

Club Scrap Creates (you are here)

Pat Huntoon: The Technique Trail

Julie Heyer: Cape Cod Scrapper 

Roni Johnson: Ink Stains with Roni

Deb Charlesworth Lift Bridge Cards and Crafts

Wendy Bellino: Made by Wendy Bellino

Deb Weller: Deb Duz Scrappin

Jill Pechauer: Jill P's Place

Tricia Morris The Efficient Crafter

Hetty Sanders: Craft Chaos

Kay Williamson: Kay's Keepsakes

Cathy Gray: The Artful Gamut

Anne Marie Healey: Artfully Balanced

Shona Gibson: Shona Scraps

Jen Rodgers: Scrap Happy Sisters

Debby Hernandez: Masculine Inspirations

Janet Moran: Dishing with Janet

Loving the CD Folders? You can pick some up in our online store. Or, if you're feeling lucky, you can leave a comment below for a chance to win a 10-pack of CD Literature Folders of your very own! We'll announce the winner on Monday, July 1.

***This drawing is now closed.***

Congratulations to our random winner, Karen Propes! 

Karen will receive a 10-pack of the CD Literature Folders. Enjoy!

Pat Huntoon is your next stop. Enjoy the hop!

Creatively yours,
Karen










CD Mailer Booklet
Supplies:

• CD folder/mailer (mine measures 5x5")
• (3) 4.75 x 9.5" papers
• (4) 4.75 x 4.75" papers
• Waxed Linen Thread/Bookbinding Needle
• (10) 1-inch circles (cut from cardstock using a circle punch)
• Additional embellishments, stamped sentiments, glitter glue

Instructions:

1. Score and fold each 4.75x9.5" paper in half. 
2. Use a grid ruler and a piercing tool to create stitching holes along the inside fold, one inch from the top and bottom of a single page.
3. Use the pierced page as a template to transfer stitching holes to the other two pages. 
4. Transfer pierced stitching holes to the CD folder by centering the inside page vertically along the spine, leaving equal distance from top and bottom edges.
5. Nest three inside pages. Use waxed linen thread and a needle to attach the inside pages to the spine with a simple pamphlet stitch.
   
6. Attach 4.75" squares to the front and back outside and inside covers. (I slid the inside back cover down into the pocket). Create a cover for the outside of the pocket as well, if desired.
   
7. To create tabs, attach the punched circles, front to back, sandwiching the cardstock edge between them. Evenly space the circles along the edge of each page.
   
8. Add additional embellishments as desired.