Raining Cats & Dogs

This is my twist on the Garden Journal album by Terri Burnette.   I added my side pockets using a binding strip to make the  pockets larger so the photo matts slide a little
 

easier.  I used the same hidden hinge binding system to adhere the pages.  For me this is the fastest and easiest way to put an album together. 

I used the Raining Cats & Dogs paper collection by Graphic 45 .  I love the bold colors used in this collection.
The album itself is built using black card 

stock, the patterned paper is inked using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy.  I use this color to distress most of the pages in my mini albums.  It is a favorite. 

 I used the chip board pieces from the collection for my embellishments and did some fussy cutting of the pattern sheets to layer.  The tags are cut a parts from the collection.   

On the cover I colored paper flowers with watercolor markers.  These I hot glued on when dry.  I am pleased with the outcome.  Comments are appreciated.  Enjoy!