Hello crafty friends, Happy Easter! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I am sharing the sweetest, chunky album using the Bunny Hop collection.
This is honestly the chunkiest mini album I have ever created, and the photos truly do not do it justice. I highly encourage you to head over to my YouTube channel and watch the full flip-through so you can really see all the layers and dimension in this album. And if you do, let me know what you think—either here on the blog or in the video comments. I always love hearing from you!
So let’s get started.
The spine on this album is three inches wide, which is what gives it that chunky look. For the base, I used chipboard that is about 80mm thick because I love how sturdy it makes the album. For the spine, I cut one piece cut at 8 1/4 by 3 inches. Then, for the covers, I cut two pieces cut at 8 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches.
To wrap the covers, I pulled two papers from the Bunny Hop collection—paper Bunny Hop and Spring Sprouts. I trimmed both of those to 7 by 9 3/4 inches. These were used to wrap around the chipboard pieces. I placed my chipboard in the center of the paper, leaving about a 3/4-inch border all around. Then I added adhesive, mitered the corners, and wrapped everything tightly.
For the spine, I used the Hippity Hoppity paper, trimmed to 9 3/4 by 6 inches. I placed the 8 1/4 by 3-inch spine piece right in the center, leaving about t 1 1/2 inches on each side and about 3/4 inch at the top and bottom. I then folded the top and bottom in first, leaving the side flaps open.
Those side flaps are what will hold the album together. I added adhesive to them and attach them to the inside of the front and back covers, right onto the chipboard that is still exposed. I made sure everything was centered and lined up nicely as I stuck it down.
And just like that my album was ready!
Once the cover, spine, and covers were all adhered together, I started on to the inside of the album.
For the inside cover, I used the Bunnies and Beans paper. I trimmed that paper down to 8 1/8 inches, keeping the full 12-inch length, and then cut it to 8 1/8 by 3 inches. This piece was adhered to the right side of the inside cover.
This paper is so beautiful—I made sure to use the side with the cute little bunnies, eggs, and chocolate bunnies because it just brings everything together and really sets the tone for the album. On the opposite side, using the Spring Sprouts paper, I adhered the floral pattern facing up, and it is just super, super adorable. I love how soft and springy it looks when you open the album.
Now moving on to the pages.
For this album, I created five (5) pages using white cardstock. Each piece was trimmed to 8 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches. On the 10 1/2 inch side, I scored at 1/2 inch and again at 5 1/2 inches.
This created the base for my pages with a flap, and that 1/2 inch section is what I used to adhere each page into the spine, right in the center.
This gives the album structure while still allowing all those layers to build up. I also added a couple of different page variations in this album just to see how they would look and function.
One of the pages measures 5 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches, and on the 5 1/2 side, I scored at 1/2 inch. This is actually the very last page in the album, so it’s a single page, and I love how it finishes everything off nicely.
I also tried a slightly larger page just to experiment a bit. That one measures 11 by 8 1/4 inches, and I scored at 1/2 inch and again at 5 1/2 inches on the 11-inch side. This page ends up being almost flush with the covers of the album, which is why I only added one. I found that I personally like the slightly shorter pages better because everything feels a little more tucked in and neat, but if you like that fuller look, this is definitely a fun option to try.
For one of the other pages that is 10 1/2 inches wide, I scored at 1/2 inch, then again at 5 1/2 inches, and also at 6 inches. This created a small 1/2 inch spine that lifts up, giving you a little gap and extra dimension. The first 1/2 inch section is what I used to adhere the page into the album, and then that extra space gave it that interactive feel.
Inside this album, I added two waterfall elements. For the waterfalls, I used pieces that measure 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inches, and on the 6 1/2 side, I scored at 1/2 inch. I created four pieces for each waterfall. For the closure, I used a piece that is 2 by 4 1/2 inches and scored at 4 inches. I also used a scallop punch on each of the waterfall pages to give them that soft decorative edge, and I absolutely love how that detail turned out.
Some of the pages also include additional flip-outs. These are around 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches, scored at 1/2 inch, and adhered to create more interactive spots. I also brought in some of the cut-apart tags and 4x4 cards from the collection to use as smaller flip elements throughout the album.
I added magnets throughout, especially on the waterfall sections, just to help keep everything closed and secure. If you are making onne, you can really place those wherever it makes sense, depending on how your pages are layered.
Some longer flip pages run almost the full length of the album, which is about 8 1/4 inches. For those, I used pieces that are roughly 8 3/4 inches and scored at 1/2 inch. I added a punched detail at the bottom for a decorative touch, and those are placed toward the front of the album.
Altogether, this album can hold around 70 photos, which makes it perfect for documenting all your Easter and spring memories.
For embellishing, I used a mix of the Doodlebug Design products, including Chit Chat, Odds & Ends, Bits & Pieces, Icons, Mini Icons, stickers, and pretty much every patterned paper from both the 12x12 collection and the 6x6 paper pad.
The 6x6 pad was especially perfect for matting the smaller pieces and the waterfall elements.
On the back, I created a pocket to hold additional photo mats. For that, I used a piece that is 6 by 4 inches and scored 1/2 inch on the left, right, and bottom. I also used a 1 1/2 inch punch to create that curved opening, which added a nice little detail and makes it easier to pull the cards out.
From there, it’s all about layering, textures, and having fun with the embellishments. I added ribbon for a soft finishing touch, and just built everything up with dimension.
I truly had so much fun creating this album, and I would love to know what you think! And if you’d like to see a full process video of me putting this album together, let me know—I might just have to make one.
Honestly, the photos don’t even begin to show how many layers and details are in this album. It is so full of dimension, texture, and interactive elements—it’s just one of those projects you really need to see in motion to fully appreciate.
That’s why I highly recommend heading over to my YouTube channel and watching the full walkthrough. You’ll be able to see all the flips, waterfalls, and hidden details that just don’t come through in photos.
This album is absolutely stunning in person, and I had so much fun creating every single page. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Happy Easter, Xo Conny!
DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED
8474 bunny hop 12x12 paper pack
8475 bunny hop petite prints assortment pack
8476 bunny hop textured cardstock assortment pack
8458 bunny hop icons stickers
8434 carrot top doodle-pops
8432 honey bunny doodle-pops
8428 bitty beans shape sprinkles
8427 colored eggs shape sprinkles
8436 easter’s on its way doodle-pops
8001 easter assortment sprinkles
8451 bunny hop mini icons stickers
8452 bunny hop puffy icons stickers
8453 bunny hop odds & ends
8454 bunny hop chit chat
8455 bunny hop bits & pieces
8457 bunny hop 6x6 paper pad
OTHER
White Cardstock
Magnets
Ribbon
Ribbon
Chipboard
Sweetest Days
Spring Floral Pack
Tulle
Liquid Glue
Foam Adhesive
Cutting and Scoring Board
Standard Eyelets
Sweetest Days
Spring Floral Pack
Tulle
Liquid Glue
Foam Adhesive
Cutting and Scoring Board
Standard Eyelets
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