Dog Envelope Mini Album Tutorial & Video

Hello my crafty friends! Today, I'm sharing a tutorial and a video on how to make this cute new mini album titled "Dogs Are My Favorite People". It's an envelope style scrapbook that I created using one of Lori Whitlock's clever cutting files called 4x4 Accordion Envelope Mini Album (link below).

 
I used the Echo Park Pets collection (also designed by Lori). It has paper and embellishments for all kinds of pets like dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, and rabbits. So, it could be a great mini album for ANY pet parent.  Or ... chose a completely different theme and make it all about baby, friends, school, family, any holiday, or any season.

Here's what this accordion style mini looks like opened up. On one side there are envelopes that you can store photos and small memorabilia in. On the back side, there are mats so you can add more pictures. 

Here's how I made it ...

First, I cut out all of the pieces. There are 4 envelopes, 3 hinge pieces, 2 covers, and the pattern papers for embellishing. I used cardstock for everything except the cover pieces. I used chipboard for those.

Now that everything was cut, I created each envelope by folding the 2 sides in and the bottom piece up. I added double-sided adhesive to the bottom portion to seal everything together, then adhered the colorful embellishment piece to the flap.

Next, I attached the 4 envelopes to each other using the 2.25" x 4" hinge pieces to create a row. Be sure to leave about 1/8" in between the envelopes so that there's room for the fold.

Now, it's time to add the cover pieces to the first and last envelopes. Again, leave a little space in between for the pages to bend. 

Once all of the album's base pieces are adhered together ... fold it, making sure to alternate the direction of each page to create the accordion shape. Now, it's time to embellish!

On the cover I layered the stripe, polka dot, navy blue print, and the 3x3 card on top of each other. All the pattern papers are from the 6x6 paper pad.

For the envelope pages, I added cute stickers from the 12x12 sticker sheet and die cut pieces from both packages of the ephemera.

 

For the other side of the envelopes, I created photo mats for lots of cute puppy dog pictures. I added colorful pattern papers and more embellishments.

 

Here's a great video Lori made that shows you how to put this project together ...

 

Below are the links to products used to make this album. Have fun and happy crafting!

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Valentine Gift Box with Lori Whitlock

Hello my friends and Happy Valentine's Day! Today is Lori Whitlock's February Blog Hop and my blog is the first stop on the hop. But be sure to visit Lori's site because she has a sale and more great products for you!

For my project today, I have another fun project for you that uses one of Lori's wonderful cut files called Layered Shelf Box. It's a pretty little 3D box that opens up and folds out to display 4 layered "shelves". It's perfect for small gifts like jewelry, candy, or pictures. 

Outside, it's decorated with colorful papers and pretty flower pieces on top. But wait till you see inside.

Taa Dahhh! I bet you weren't expecting that. What a fun way to surprise someone with a few tiny gifts.

The finished project is a 2.75" cube that's just adorable. I made the base and inside shelves out of solid cardstock, then chose pattern papers from Doodlebug's Lots of Love collection to decorate with (links below).

For the lid, I added flowers and leaves from the Bits and Pieces and used foam tape in between to give them dimension. You could add a bow, a note, or a To & From tag instead. 

This would be so thoughtful filled with small goodies. Here are some fun ideas ...

• Fill it with love notes
• Small photos 
  
• Add helpful IOUs offering to do nice things or chores for the recipient 
• Money - imagine the Tooth Fairy leaving this sweet box on your child's nightstand
• Individually wrapped candy
• Jewelry - what a great way to present someone with a ring, bracelet, or necklace. Even a child would love to discover their first pair of earrings this way
  
• Tickets to a movie or concert
  

I had so much fun making this and I hope you'll give this cut file a try. 

There are more inspiring projects to see today so be sure to hop to each blog for lots of great ideas!

Blog Hop Order:

You Are Here: Traci Matthews Penrod 

Your Next Stop: Anita Mulcahey

Brandi Harding Adams

Ashley Cook

 

While you're hopping through the creative team's fun projects, don't forget about the other great things Lori has for you today ...

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So Happy Together Rainbow Album with Doodlebug

Hey guys! Today, I'm sharing my latest Doodlebug Design Team Project and this is a fun one! I've been loving the Valentine's Day theme and was inspired by the cute rainbow icon in the Doodlebug Lots of Love Collection. So, I made a round acrylic mini album that fit that adorable rainbow perfectly!!

 

Isn't it cute?! It would be a great album for Valentine's Day, or let's be real ... ANY day! Those bright cheerful colors are perfect for happy memories no matter what the occasion is. You could add photos of everyday moments, a loved one, the littles, a birthday, or add pictures of fun with your friends!

 

I just adore this cover with that sweet rainbow face, the cute clouds, and those tiny enamel sprinkles. Love this Lots of Love Collection.💗

 

To make this, I cut two 7.25" circles out of white acrylic. However, you could easily use white cardstock instead. I chose a Doodlebug cutting file and paper from the petite prints dot and stripe for the rainbow. I added a row of shiny red hearts to the white band and some smiling clouds from the Odds & Ends.

 

Next, I filled in the bottom half with paper, a yellow border sticker, and die cuts pieces from the Chit Chat (all product links below).

The inside pages are 7" circles, made of white cardstock. I covered each one in a different 12x12 pattern. When I make a shaped album, I try to be thoughtful about the prints I choose for the front of each page. I want them all to look different and super colorful when the pages peek out from behind one another. :)   

 

Now ... time for all the fun photo mats, journaling cards, flippies, and embellishments!

Here, I made a flip-up element (aka, the flippie) with the mailbox card. It's perfect for 2 photos or a sweet love note. I used a smaller icon sticker for the packages ... doesn't it look cute next to the larger delivery truck?

These pretty rainbows and flowers make a sweet page for date night or a selfie with your littles or grandlittles.

I love mixing the pattern sizes in my albums. Above, I used the small 6x6 blue xoxox print for the mat. Then, I used the same print in 12x12 on the opposite page. It's cohesive and adds interest.

This album could be used for any celebration - a birthday, anniversary, bridal or baby shower! Hearts, flowers, & love. Perfect! Add pictures of the cake, decorations, and all the friends and family that were there.

This also would make a great gift. Think of your child that's in high school or college. They have lots of activities, parties, school events, and friends to document. What a fun keepsake for them.

This sunny yellow page has a subtle polka dot print that draws the attention to your wonderful photos and fun embellishments. 

Here's another mat where I used a 6x6 pattern paper. Look how teeny tiny those rainbows are! So cute.

Well, I hope today's little round scrapbook mini album and the wonderful Lots of Love Collection inspires you to create something in a new shape. 

 

Thanks for stopping by the blog and don't forget to check out the product links below. Happy scrapping!

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OOAK Our Love Story Scrapbook Album

Hey guys, check out this one-of-a-kind mini album I made for Valentine's Day. It's titled Our Love Story and it has a 1980's / 1990's vibe that is so fun! It's perfect for photos of your marriage, a special relationship, or Valentine's Day. This retro feeling scrapbook is a super fun project and would make a great gift idea.

I designed this with the colorful new Bella Blvd collection titled Our Love Song (links below) and one of my black 8x8 inch Acrylic Square Circle Window Albums. 

I grew up in the 80's so this collection just makes me giggle! It's inspired by the 80's, 90's, and music. So this little scrapbook just may send you back in time and remind you of date nights and good times with friends.

 
There are geometric prints and awesome icons from the era like cassette tapes, boomboxes, musical notes, jukeboxes, and roller skates. I loved roller skating!! Who remembers how to shuffle? Lol!!

This album would make a great scrapbook for you or any couple like friends, siblings, or parents. It could be filled with pictures of their love story and include photos of a first date, first home, family, and favorite memories together.

 
But the love story doesn't have to be between you and your partner. It could also be about family, your littles, or your grandlittles. This mini would be a sweet place to save fun moments with anyone you love.

It has 12 pages (6 double-sided) that include 2 fold-out pages, 1 pocket page, 5 interactive flippies, and space for 42 photos.

There's also a little pocket that has a journaling card and a cute tag. On the outside, there's space to document what you love about your special person.

Do you remember the new wave band called Dead or Alive that sang "You Spin Me Round"? Perfect quote for this cute tri-fold card with the pink record player. 

If you have fun memories from the 80's and 90's or just love the retro feel of this scrapbook, this Our Love Story Album is for YOU!  Below, I've added links to the supplies used to make this album. Happy scrappin'!

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