Halloween Wallet Mini Album with Doodlebug

Hi guys! It's time for my next Doodlebug Design Team Project and today, I have a Trick or Treat wallet shaped mini album that's perfect for holiday photos. It's super interactive with lots of flaps, fold-outs, and pockets inside, AND ... it would make THE cutest little handmade gift for someone. Just look at those fun papers and colors! I love this project and think it's a really creative way to save your favorite Halloween photos. 🎃

I created this with the fantastic Hey Pumpkin Collection and a Lori Whitlock cutting file called Wallet Mini Album (links below). I cut the base out of black cardstock and covered it in 12x12 and 6x6 pattern papers. I love how the bright citrus colors look against the dark background ... especially the candy print on the front!

For the front flap, I punched a 2" scallop circle out of black paper, added the Trick or Treat die cut piece from the Chit Chat, and glued a tiny flat magnet underneath.

Inside, there's a gorgeous plaid paper and a cute "spooky" die cut. On the bottom, I used a more die cuts from the Bits & Pieces and Odds & Ends, then added a second magnet behind them so the album stays together when closed.

Ok, here's where the mini album gets really interesting! In the center, there are 2 tri-folds that open to the left and the right. I added the 3x4 inch card on the left side and I love the little witch with her cute glasses!

Here's what the tri-fold looks like opened. I added more fun papers and die cuts to each little section. Wouldn't this be great filled with your October memories?

Did you notice the puffy icon star stickers? A little shine and a bit of dimension ... perfect for adding more interest to the pages.

For the tri-fold on the right, I matched the patterned papers but changed up the die cuts. I added a stack of books with a candle on top to this one. If you look closely, you'll see I added a mini jewel to the🔥.

Look how cute all of these colors and patterns look together! Behind the tri-folds is a 4x6 inch photo mat for your favorite picture of the pumpkin patch, a Halloween party, fabulous costumes, or trick-or-treating.

At the bottom, there are 2 little pockets with journaling cards / photo mats inside. You could add small pictures, tickets to a holiday event, or journal about the fun! On the front of the pockets, I added 2 puffy icon bat stickers. I love their sweet little smiles!

My Trick or Treat wallet shaped mini album looks so festive sitting out using my clear Acrylic Display Stand. I love these and have them all over my house showing off all my holiday projects. Love them!

Well, I hope this fun project and all the Hey Pumpkin cuteness made YOU smile today! It's cute characters, spooktacular patterns, and bright cheerful colors are perfect for any holiday project. Have a great day and happy scrappin'! 😊

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New! My Baby Boy and Girl Scrapbook Albums

Hello everyone! Today, I'm giving you a peek into this week's cute new mini album kits that will be in my shop on Friday. They're titled My Baby Boy and My Baby Girl and they are SO precious! They're packed with goodies and I can't wait for you to see them.

But first, more great news ... Doodlebug now has their very own line of 6x8 inch binder albums that are available in 16 beautiful colors! They have a fabric spine and white easy-to-clean laminated cover. My new baby albums are made with them and I absolutely love them. Take a look ...

How sweet are these?! They're wonderful keepsakes for your baby's or grand-baby's special moments. They make amazing handmade gifts for someone who's expecting, just had a baby, or celebrating an adoption. 

First up, My Baby Girl Album ...

I designed this with a cupcake pink binder album and Doodlebug's, Bundle Of Joy Collection. It's filled with adorable images of rainbows, animals, hearts, toys, clouds, flowers, and lots of baby supplies.

Check out the cute cover with it's soft feminine colors, pretty flowers, and little toy train with enamel dots. For both albums, I created the titles with two cut files, then finished them off with a bit of crocheted lace.

Inside, there are 44 scrapbook pages that include 4 pocket pages, 2 fold-out pages, 7 flippies, and space for 75+ photos. Now that's a lot of memories!

I also added cards for journaling so you can document important dates, info, and milestones. Be sure to write about their birth, the nursery, hair color, first real food, favorite toys, first haircut, first steps, and why you chose their name.

Pocket pages are great for saving memorabilia that you've collected, like ... greeting cards, hospital bracelets, footprints, or first immunization records. Or, use this space to save journaling cards and extra photos. 

Next up, My Baby Boy Album ...

I designed this one with a mint binder album and Doodlebug's, Special Delivery Collection. It's filled with cute images of bears, stars, trains, lions, baby supplies, buttons, and clouds. 

Look how packed the albums are! So many fun pages. There are also 5 chipboard tab dividers so you can create sections if you'd like. You could even use these scrapbooks to document a pregnancy!

Like the baby girl album, there are 44 scrapbook pages that include 4 pocket pages, 2 fold-out pages, 7 flippies, and space for 75+ photos.

Check out these fun little folding cards (aka flippies). I love the cute images on the front and inside, each one has space for 2 photos. 

These sweet My Baby Boy and My Baby Girl Mini Albums are perfect for saving all your "little's" memories and they make fabulous baby shower gifts. So, mark your calendars ... they will be available in my shop tomorrow (Friday). See you then! 😊

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FREE Home Sweet Home Mini Album Instructions

Thirteen years ago, I started Artsy Albums and I'm thrilled to say, I've been happily creating and selling scrapbook kits ever since. I feel so blessed for all of you and the wonderful support you've given my business. To show my appreciation, I've created a fun NEW envelope mini album titled Home Sweet Home and I'm giving its instructions away to everyone for FREE! Let's look inside, then I'll explain how to get it.

I created the album using six A7 white envelopes and three book rings (from Amazon, links below). The envelopes are approx. 5.25" x 7.25" and have a V shaped flap with pretty gold borders. It fits perfectly on my clear Acrylic Display Stand and looks so cute sitting out.

I also used the beautiful Doodlebug, Hello Again Collection. It has pretty colors and images of flowers, furniture, houses, plants, books, and gold foil accents ... just like the envelopes!

Inside, there are 5 pockets, 3 fun flippies, places to journal, and space for 24 photos. Above, there's a "Life is beautiful" flippie with space for 2 pictures and a lined card for notes, dates, names, locations, or events.

Check out this pocket "page". I added a pretty photo mat inside that's covered in flowers, another flippie on the front, and little enamel butterfly shape sprinkles. Notice the gold trim on the envelope? I love it.

This mini is perfect for photos of friends, family, everyday moments, home, and celebrations. It also makes the sweetest handmade gift. You could give it for a birthday, Christmas, hostess, thank you, or Mother's Day present. But be sure to make two! You need one for yourself. 😉

You can use my instructions to replicate this album exactly, or ... be creative and customize it for your needs. You could mix up the paper collection / theme or change up the embellishments. Above, I added lots of fun die cut pieces and sprinkles to the flowers at the top. I love their shine.

I added some scalloped circle photo mats too. These are a favorite of mine and look so cute filled with favorite photos.

As the flippie above says, I hope you "enjoy your day" and have fun creating my Home Sweet Home Envelope Mini Album. My instructions are always simple, step-by-step, and include full color photos so ANYONE can recreate this project.

I've added the product links below. To get your FREE instructions for this album, click HERE. 🩷

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Stay Spooky Halloween Scrapbook Album Kit

Hello friends! Today, I have an eerie-sistible NEW mini album for you that's perfect for your Howl-oween memories. It's a tombstone shaped scrapbook titled Stay Spooky and it's filled with amazing images of ghosts, skeletons, witch hats, spider webs, flowers, and pumpkins! It's sure to lift your spirits.👻

I created this with the PhotoPlay Creepin' It Real Collection designed by Traci Smith. (Hey! We spell our first name the same!) These papers and images are fantastic - not too cute, not too scary ... but just right. Love!

The custom black acrylic shaped album was made with an SVG by Snapdragon Snippets. It's approx. 5"x9" and the perfect shape for this paper collection. There's a crack at the top and the shape is slightly wonky ... from years of wear and tear and all the hauntings, of course. 😉

Doesn't it look great displayed on my clear Acrylic Display Stand? These turn your creative scrapbooks into the best holiday decor. They can be set out, year after year with all your fun memories tucked inside!

The album has 16 scrapbook pages that include 2 fold-out pages, 2 pockets, 3 flippies, and space for 30 frightfully fantastic photos. 

Did you notice the little ghost on the fold-out page above? She's wearing the latest in floral sheet fashion and I think it's just boo-tiful. Also, check out the handy dandy pocket I added to the front flap for extra photos or journaling cards.

Inside that fold-out page, there are two photo mats, a super cool skull and flower embellishment, and the "Hey Boo" ghost flippie with space inside for two more photos. I've really tried to maximize these mini album pages so you can add loads of pictures!

Here are some photo ideas that would be great for this Halloween keepsake ...

• the pumpkin patch 
• carving pumpkins
  
• creating a Halloween costume
  
• baking / decorating spooktacular cupcakes or cookies
  
• your home's ghostly decorations (inside & out!) 
  
• a Halloween party
  
• a carnival or fall festival
• a haunted house
  
• Halloween night with costumes, trick-or-treating, and all the loot!
  

My "creepy" pocket page is a great spot for saving mementos. I've added some journaling cards / photo mats but you could also include ... tickets to an event, an invitation to a party, a postcard, the wrapper from your favorite candy, a recipe, a label from a wine bottle, or a special Halloween greeting card.

Are you planning an October vacation or visiting a theme park for Halloween? Maybe you're attending a thrilling (and slightly terrifying) Halloween event at Universal Studios, 6 Flags, Disney, etc? Take pictures and save them here!

No matter what your October activities look like, my Stay Spooky Mini Album is for YOU! It's great for anyone ... at any age. This scrapbook is available in my shop premade and as a fun DIY kit that's simple to create. And don't forget, my albums also make wonderful gift ideas! 

Thanks for hopping on the blog. Next stop ... my shop! Get your next project today.🎃

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