BUTTERFLY KISSES ACETATE MINI | with Conny

Hello crafty friends, it’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing this bright and happy mini album I created using the Butterfly Kisses collection. This project is full of color, butterflies, and interactive pages, and I absolutely love how it all came together, especially that acetate cover that gives you a peek into the album right from the start.

I began by creating the cover using the Butterfly Kisses acetate. I trimmed the acetate to 11 inches by 8 inches, then scored it at 5 inches and 6 inches on the 11-inch side to create a 1-inch spine. Once folded, this gives the album a clean structure while still keeping that transparent look that makes the butterflies really stand out. I love how the acetate adds a little something extra and makes the whole album feel light and fun.

From there, I moved on to building the pages. For what I consider page three, I used the Mushroom Meadow paper cut to 10 and 5/8 by 8 inches, and I scored it at 4 and 3/4 and 5 and 5/8. For page two, I used the Rainbow Garden paper, also cut to 10 and 5/8 by 8 inches, and scored on the long side at 7/8 and 5 and 3/4. For the first page, I used the Butterfly Kisses paper trimmed to 10 by 8 inches, and scored on the long side at 4 and a half and 5 and 3/8. I also added another insert using the Bitty Blossoms paper, cutting it to 9 and a half by 8 inches and scoring at 4 and 4 and a half. Each of these pages creates different flaps and interactive sections that make the album fun to flip through.

To decorate the inside, I brought in the cut-apart sheets and journaling cards from the collection. I used the 3x4 cards and layered them so they could hold smaller 2x2 photos, which I think is perfect for adding multiple little memories throughout the album without overwhelming the pages. I love mixing those elements because they add variety and make each section feel a little different.

To bind everything together, I used a hole punch to create three holes on both the acetate cover and all of the pages. I placed two holes about three-quarters of an inch in from the top and bottom, and then one hole in the middle at the 4-inch mark. Once everything was aligned, I threaded it together using a white elastic string, which keeps the album flexible and easy to flip through.

For the closure, I wrapped the elastic around the album. To finish it off, I added a butterfly bead charm to the elastic, and I also added another charm on the cover. That little detail really brings everything together. The bead has this beautiful iridescent look with hints of peach, pink, yellow, and green, and it matches the collection so perfectly.

One of my favorite things about this little traveler-style acetate album is how much it can actually hold. Even though it’s compact, it fits a surprising number of photos. You can comfortably add up to 31 photos using a mix of sizes like 4x6, 5x7, 3x4, 2x2, 3x3, and even 4x4. The 5x7 photos will take up most of a page, which makes them perfect for those standout moments, while the smaller sizes let you tell more detailed stories throughout the album.

For embellishing, I kept everything within the Butterfly Kisses collection and used a mix of puffy words, puffy icons, and the mini icons to add dimension and detail throughout the pages. One of my favorite interactive elements is the envelope I added on one of the pages. It’s one of those thicker envelopes that opens up and gives you extra space to tuck in photos, journaling, or little keepsakes. Thank you so much for stopping by. Stop by my YouTube Channel to see a flip-through. 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8787 Butterfly kisses - Puffy Icons 

8788 Butterfly Kisses - Puffy Words 

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6 x 8 paper pad

8782 Hoppy to see you - Doodle- Pops 

8804 Spring Assortment- Cards and Envelopes 

8786 Butterfly Kisses - Mini Icons 

8779 Spring Bouquet - Doodle- Pops

8808 Butterfly Kisses- Acetate 

8817 Mushroom Meadow - Double-sided Cardstock 

8814 Rainbow Garden - Double- sided Cardstock 

8809 Butterfly Kisses- Double- Sided Cardstock 

0819 Garden Gingham- Double- Sided Cardstock 

8811 Bitty Blossoms - Double- Sided Cardstock 

8813- Color-fetti - Double- Sided Cardstock 

8823 Butterfly Kisses Solid Assortment 

8807 Butterfly Kisses - This and That 

8801 Butterfly Kisses - Odds & Ends 

8802 Butterfly Kisses - Chit Chat 

8803 Butterfly Kisses - Bits and Pieces

OTHER 

White Stretchy String 

Trim &Score Boards 

We R Makers Crop-A-Dile 

Standard Eyelets 

BUTTERFLY KISSES DOUBLE PAGE LAYOUT | with Traci

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a recent double page layout that I made using Butterfly Kisses.  When this collection was introduced, I said what I always say, this might be my favorite Doodlebug collection ever! LOL!  I just love it!  I'm a huge fan of flowers and butterflies, and the colors in this line are beautiful!  Pistachio and Bubblegum?  Yes please!!

I added a little bit of Bunny Hop to this spring inspired page too (the May Flowers sheet) but that gorgeous stripe, called Happy Thoughts, is Butterfly Kisses and so are all of those adorable odds & Ends die cut pieces and that bold border across the top (Rainbows End). 

For the first page, I wanted to use the Odds & Ends to create a pretty scene below my pictures.  I used pop dots to make each of the flower and bird pieces pop off the page.  Aren't they cute??!!

For the companion page, I carried the stripe across the bottom of the page, and added two more photo mats at the top.  The design is simple, but it keeps the focus on the photos and another adorable scene at the bottom of the page. 

How fun is that little door?!  It's on the cut apart card sheet called Garden Gingham.  And the adorable window is in the odds and ends pack.  The little bicycle looks like it's parked right out front, ready for a beautiful ride on a spring day.  Yes little frog, you can come too!

I turned the LOVE card into a little flippie so that I could get two more pictures on my page.  I just love how these two pages turned out!  I hope they inspire you to create something wonderful with Butterfly Kisses today!!  Until next time, happy crafting my friends!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8815 Butterfly Kisses Rainbows End double sided cardstock

8819 Butterfly Kisses Garden Gingham

8820 Butterfly Kisses Happy Thoughts

8466 Bunny Hop May Flowers

8467 Bunny Hop Carrot Patch

8801 butterfly kisses odds & ends

BUTTERFLY KISSES HAPPY MEMORIES LAYOUT | with Inessa

Today I’m sharing a layout using the Butterfly Kisses collection, and I just have to say—I’m completely in love with these patterns and the soft, pretty color palette. It’s one of those collections that instantly makes your photos feel light, happy, and full of charm.

For the background, I wanted to do something different and bring in patterns and texture, so I created it using patterned paper strips. I cut my papers into 2-inch by 12-inch strips and adhered them across the page. I used two pieces of the Garden Party paper along with Rainbow’s End, Butterfly Kisses, and Color-fetti. Mixing those patterns together gave the layout a playful but still cohesive look.

My photos are matted on the pink side of the Butterfly Kisses paper, which really helps them stand out while still keeping everything soft and pretty. I placed them right in the center of the layout to keep the focus on the memories.

For embellishing, I pulled pieces from the Odds & Ends and Chit Chat packs to build my title and clusters. I love how easy it is to mix these elements together to create something that feels full without being overwhelming. To finish it all off, I added the cutest Doodle Pops—Good Day Sunshine and Butterfly Kisses—which bring in that extra pop of dimension and fun.

I absolutely love how this layout turned out. It feels bright, soft, and full of happy details. I hope this inspires you to dig into your supplies, play with patterned paper strips, and create something you love.

Happy crafting 💕

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 butterfly kisses cardstock stickers

8801 butterfly kisses odds & ends

8802 butterfly kisses chit chat

8809 butterfly kisses paper

8815 rainbow's end paper

8818 garden party paper

8813 color-fetti paper

8780 good day sunshine doodle-pops

8777 butterfly kisses doodle-pops

3402 lily white cardstock 

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