Zutter's Mini-Luggage is too cute to resist...

Zutter’s Mini-Luggage is too cute to resist. This little luggage measure 4 ½ X 3 X 1 ¾ inches packs a big design opportunity. This is a unique way to store a mini-album and tiny ephemera. It’s perfect for many occasions; this white patent looking luggage is embellished with black pattern papers by Melody Ross, bold yellow Prima Flowers and butterfly cut-out designs from Melody’s papers. The possibilities are endless.



Supplies Used:
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots
Zutter Mini-Luggage
Zutter ½ Antique Brass O’wire
Melody Ross Designer Collections artsy Urban Papers
Prima Flowers
Offray Ribbon



I covered outside of the luggage, top and bottom with Melody Ross Designer Collections artsy Urban Papers. I applied all of the papers using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. I added some butterfly cut out from Melody’s pattern papers and applied to the outside using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. On the inside of the luggage, I embellished with another butterfly cut out using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. For the album, I cut up pattern paper from Melody Ross Design Collections artsy Urban Papers. The album is bound together using the Zutter Bind-it-all ½ antique brass o’wire. The set is complete and ready to fill with your photos and special memories.

Tish Treadaway, OZZ Zutter Design Team Member

Happy Valentine's Day

One associates the month of February with love, Valentine’s Day, boxes of chocolates and the color red. To keep in with the theme, I created this vintage rose album. Hopefully it sparks a little romance, bringing you back to remember a special person, place and event.

Supplies Used:
Helmar Acid Free Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Zutter 6x6 Bamboo Spine Cover-All
Red ¾” Owire
Red Velour Paper by K&Company, Flower Pattern Paper Source Unknown
Bazzill Cardstock
Hand Crafted Mulberry Paper Flowers by The Natural Paper Company
Tulle by Michael’s
Antique White Label Holder by Making Memories
Purple Cows Trimmer w/scalloped blade

To create this album, I used fabric that was designed for scrapbooking. I cut two strips of fabric to 6 x 8 wrapping it around the album cover. I mitered the edges allowing a clean fold around the corners. I cut a scalloped edge on the red velour fabric and placed a strip on the spine of the Cover-All. Helmar Acid Free Adhesive was used on all the fabric to attach it to the cover. The 6x6” inner pages were cut using the Zutter DreamKutz tool. The pages were bound together using the Zutter Bind-it-All and ¾” Red O’wires.

Wishing you a day filled with love from family and friends!

Tish Treadaway, OZZ Zutter Bind-it-All Design Team

Wintery wonderland projects....

It’s a winter wonderland around the world with record low temperatures with plenty of snow. Make the most of this time to capture the moment and preserve the memories. This treasure box and album is created using Helmar Adhesives and multiple preferred vendors’ products: Clearsnap, Creative Impressions, Inc.,Elle’s Studio and The Robin’s Nest.





Zutter 4” x 4” Chipboard Covers
Zutter ¾” Antique Brass O’Wire
Helmar Acid Free Glue
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Super Strength PVA Wood Glue
Amerock Hardware
Creative Impresions, Inc. Large Felt Snowflakes
Creative Impresions, Inc. Bits of Bling
Elle’s Studio Vintage Label Cut Outs
Making Memories Clear Creations Tags & Acrylic Paint
The Robin’s Nest Winter Retreat
The Robin’s Nest Snow Fun Rub-ons
Prima Wood Box
Ribbon – Source Unknown
Clearsnap ColorBox Ink

I covered the base of the wood box using with wintery papers from The Robin’s Nest applied using Helmar Acid Free Glue. To add to the vintage feel of the papers, I rubbed ColorBox inks around the edges for a distressed look. For the box lid, I used coordinating papers from The Robin’s Nest applied using Helmar Acid Free Glue. I drilled a hole in the lid of the box and put a hardware drawer knob. Using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, I embellished the box lid with large felt snowflakes form CreativeImpressions.com. I placed Bits of Bling from Creative Impressions in the center of each snowflake. The box wouldn’t be complete without a label, here I used Elle’s Studio Vintage Label Cut Outs and distressed with sandpaper. To give the box some legs to stand on, I painted wood knobs and adhered to the box using Helmar Super Strength PVA Wood Glue. The box if beautiful on it’s own, lets’ take it a step further by making a coordinating album to fit inside the box. Using the Zutter Bind-it-all, I punched holes and bound it with Brass O’Wires. I dry brushed the chipboard covers with blue and white acrylic paints. Once the paint dried, I applied The Robin’s Nest Snow Fun Rub-ons. The inner pages of the album are from The Robin’s Nest Winter Retreat papers cut to 4” x 4” size of the covers. Apply a Large Felt Snowflake with a Bit of Bling all from CreativeImpressions.com. The ensemble is complete and ready to fill with memories of wintery events.

Happy New Years!

A year in review album is the perfect start for the New Year. Create an album to highlight special events from the previous year. The good news is this album can be made quickly. The use of Zutter pre-punched page protectors gives you the flexibility to change your photos in your album as you desire.

Supplies Used:
Zutter Black 4x6” Bamboo Spine Cover-All
Zutter Black 5/8" Owire
Zutter Inner Pages
Zutter 4x6” Pre-Punched Page Protectors
Helmar Acid Free Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Pink Paislee Amber Road Collection
Prima Flowers, Inc.
Ribbons by Fibers & Yarns & Threads, Oh My!, Tulle and Grosgrain from Michaels
The Mountain Idea Coin & Tassel, Asian Title Source Unknown

To create this album, I chose the black Bamboo Cover-All. I liked the elegant look of the black spine with the Asian theme pattern papers. I cut pattern papers for the interior and exterior cover, using Helmar Acid Free Glue to adhere to the Cover-All. Wrap a piece of grosgrain ribbon around the cover along the edge of the paper. Embellish the cover with flowers and metal charms with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.

I hope your upcoming year will be memoriable and unforgettable!

Tish Treadaway, OZZ Zutter Bind-it-All Design Team Member

Merry Christmas!

Christmastime brings out the shutterbug in all. With that in mind, they need a place to put all of those wonderful pictures after the holidays. This album is perfect for the shutterbug in your life!

Supplies Used:
Zutter 8” x 10” Clip-Board Wood Covers
Zutter ¾” Red Owire
Me&My Big Ideas Papers
Bazzill Cardstock
Holly Leaf by Making Memories
Hallmark Ribbon, Beads & Package

Doilie by Royal Lace
Helmar Acid Free Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Helmar Vellum Spray

Cut out 8” x 10” pattern paper for the album cover. Cut out 8” x 10” cardstock for the album pages. I love the freedom one has with Zutter to create custom albums. Apply the paper to the cover using Helmar Acid Free Glue. After the adhesive dries, I lightly sand the edges with a sand block. With the Zutter Bind-it-All tool I punch the holes and bind the album together using ¾”OWire. Apply Helmar Vellum Spray to a doilie. Here I cut a paper doilie in half, one half for the fornt and the other for the back cover. Then I embellish the album cover using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. The last thing I do is tie ribbons on the album binding if desired.


Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas with many happy memories in the New Year!


Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA and OZZ Zutter Bind-it-All Design Teams

A Basket of Christmas Goodies

Creating 4” x 4” albums is my favorite size to make with the Zutter Bind-it-All and DreamKuts tools. They are quick and easy to make. A great way to use up left over papers you have from projects. Not to mention they are just so cute as gifts for all occasions. Here I made a collection of five mini-albums. I’m ready for the upcoming holidays with a basket full of albums for gifts..

Supplies Used:
Helmar Acid Free Glue
Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Zutter 4” x 4” Chipboard Covers
Zutter ¾” Antique Brass, Silver, Red Owires
Me&My Big Ideas Paper
American Paper Company Cardstock
Making Memories and Close to my Heart Ribbons
Me&My Big Ideas Stickers

With the help of the Zutter DreamKuts Tool; cut 4” x 4” pattern paper for the album cover and 4” x 4” cardstock to use for the album pages. I love the creative freedom one has with Zutter tools to make custom albums. Apply the paper to the cover using Helmar Acid Free Glue. After the adhesive dries, I lightly sand the edges with a sand block. With the Zutter Bind-it-All tool I punch the holes and bind the album together using ¾”OWire. Then I embellish the album cover using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. The last thing I do is tie ribbons on the album binding if desired.

Tish Treadaway, OZZ Zutter Bind-it-All Design Team