8x8 Scrapbook Pages for May

Hey scrappers! Today I'm sharing my latest Doodlebug Design Team project which you can also see on their blog here. If you'll remember, each month I create 4 pages for my granddaughter's album that highlight my favorite photos. I use this super cute 8x8 Doodlebug Storybook Album ... in pink, of course!   

For my May pages, I used lots of colorful petite prints in Buffalo Check, Wood Grain and Linen. I also added the adorable Fairy Garden Collection. Perfect for all my spring and summer sweet little photos!

 

 

Since my April pages ended on the front of a 4x4 page protector, my new May layouts start on the back side. I used lots of colorful prints for each pocket and found pretty lilac Abigail alpha stickers for the May title. I love a scalloped circle so I added two with my 3.5" punch and sprinkled in some cute die cuts!

 

For the next page, I used the wood grain petite print in Bubblegum as the base. This pink color is my favorite and I think it's perfect with the wood stump that little miss pixie-cut is sitting on! Isn't she the cutest?! I added a 6x6 print, the lilac gingham, white card stock and adorable pieces from the Odds and Ends.   

 

I love this page with the pretty plaid, the flower garland and those glitter sprinkles! It's so BEAUTIFUL!! I used the Buffalo Check and Linen prints in Swimming Pool for the base and some white card stock. I layered 2 colorful mats for my pictures using the wood grain in Bubblegum and the gorgeous Pixie Plaid. I mixed up the photo sizes for interest on this page, making the mats 3.5" x 2.5".

 

 

The "beautiful" and the flower garland are from the Chit Chat and underneath the flowers is the string lights banner from the Odds and Ends. And then ... the fun sprinkle dot party begun! I love them! Oh, this page makes me happy. The flowers, the colors, the glitter, the plaid ... just ... everything.

 

 

For my last page, I made space for 5 adorable little pics. Instead of just sliding 4x6 photos into the pockets, I created some 4x6 insert cards to hold smaller photos. I can't wait to add my photos of Rylee ... she ALWAYS brightens my day!!

I used a mix of petite prints, 6x6 prints, 12x12 prints and die cuts from the Chit Chat. I hope you love these as much as I do. I've added all the product links below so you can replicate them!

To see my other 8x8 pages visit: Spring, Farm, January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November, December, February, June, Dog, and December.

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June Blog Hop with Lori Whitlock Designs

Hey everyone! Today is Lori Whitlock's June Blog Hop and my blog is the first stop on the hop so be sure to hop back over to Lori's site too because she has a sale, a giveaway and an awesome freebie for you!  Gotta love a sale and a freebie!!

For my project, I’m posting an album that I created a few weeks ago using one of Lori’s adorable strawberry cutting files. I offset the shape to create the white pages, and cut the patterns from Echo Park’s A Slice Of Summer collection, also designed by Lori!  After you finish the hop, stop back by to checkout the tutorial here. 

There are more fun, inspiring projects to see today so be sure to hop to each blog! Your next stop today is Kathy's site! 

Blog Hop Order:

Traci Penrod

 >>> Your next stop: Kathy Skou

Anita Mulcahey

Brandie 

Aimee Kidd

Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

Michelle

Marcia Dehn-Nix

 

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

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone!  Remember ... your next stop is Kathy's :)

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NEW! Friend Mini Scrapbook Album

Happy Friday! I've just added a super cute new mini album kit to the shop titled Friend and it's made with a beautiful Doodlebug collection that has gorgeous, vibrant colors. It's perfect for pictures of your besties, your partners in crime, your favorite gal pals, your scrap buddies, and ... your trusted sidekicks!

To purchase the instructions to make this album visit:

Friend Scrapbook Instructions

I designed this with a 4x5 inch Graphic 45 Tag and Pocket Mini Album and the beautiful Doodlebug Design, Hello Collection. I love the patterned papers. They're so, so pretty and cheerful. And the colors. Oh! ... and the gold foil accents! 

 

This little cutie is packed full of fun! Inside, there are 24 scrapbook pages that include 12 pocket pages, 4 tags with grommets and ribbon, and space for 26 small photos.

Just look how cute this page is. It has a camera shaped pocket with little journaling cards tucked inside!

If you have friendships that go way back, add some of your first photos together. Include pictures of when you first met, the changes in fashion, the changes in hair styles (lol!), and the moments that bonded you. Make a timeline and start at the beginning!

If it's a newer friendships ... document them! Do you meet for walks, have lunch together, scrap on Saturdays, play pickle ball or cards, or enjoy girls night on the weekends? Sounds fun! 

Whether you have new friends or old friends, save the selfies and treasure all the fun, crazy, and maybe slightly embarrassing photos that were taken along the way.

My DIY Friend Mini Album makes a great gift idea. Spend some crafty time putting it together and laughing over silly photos, then ... wrap it up and give it away as a gift that they'll be talking about for years to come.   

I love this one and I think you will too. Thanks for stopping by the blog today. Next stop ... my shop so you can get your new Friend Mini Album Kit. Have a great day! 😊

Update: This kit has sold out but the instructions are available in my shop. They are simple, step-by-step, and include measurements and full color photos of each page. Links for the instructions and the products used are below. Happy scrappin'!

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Beautiful Memories Album Instructions

Hi friends ... Good news!! I've just added the instructions to one of my retired albums to the shop! This time it's my Beautiful Memories Album. This gorgeous scrapbook was created with Carta Bella's Farmhouse Market Collection (which is still available!) and a Prima album. Product links below.

 To purchase the instructions to make this album visit:

Digital Download Instructions

 

This scrapbook would be perfect for family photos, a birthday or graduation, Sunday brunch with the ladies, celebrations, vintage and heritage photos, gardening, beautiful spring flowers or an amazing handmade gift for someone!

 

 

The album measures 6x9x3" and will hold at least 35 photos. It has 12 pages (6 double-sided) and has 2 pockets for collecting memorabilia and extra photos, and several fold-out elements to make the album interactive and fun!

 

Add photos of your family, children, grandchildren, vintage childhood photos, a love story, pictures of the besties or any photos that are special to you.

Anyone can recreate this! My instructions are really easy to follow. They are step-by-step and include full color photos of each page. 

 

To purchase the instructions for this Beautiful Memories album visit the link below. I've included the product links to make shopping easy! I hope you'll give this fun project a try ! 😊

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