Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing this fun Halloween mini album using the Hey Pumpkin Collection,
I had so much fun putting this album together with all the bright pinks, oranges, greens, and adorable Halloween patterns. I added lots of interactive pages, little pockets, flip-ups, tags, and, of course, a shaker on the front cover! Let me know your favorite page of the mini in the comments!
To cover the outside of the chipboard, cut the following patterned papers: (2) pieces measuring 6 1/2” × 7 1/2” using papers Boo-tilful Bouquet and Eek! and (1) piece measuring 5” × 7 3/4” for the spine using the paper Boo-tilful. Bouquet
For the inside covers, I cut (2) pieces measuring 4 7/8” × 5 7/8” and (1) piece measuring 1 1/2” × 6” for the spine. I used the paper Eek! to cover the inside of the album.
Next I created the inside pages. For the main pages, I used black cardstock. I Cut one piece measuring 6” × 9 1/2”, Scored at 4 1/2” and 5”. and one piece measuring 6” × 10” scored at 5” and 5 1/2”. These pieces create the base for the interactive pages inside the album.
Next I added the flip-up pages. The flip pages vary in size, depending on where they are placed in the album. Most are approximately 4” × 6”. For one of the flip pages, I cut a piece measuring approximately 4” × 6”. I scored 1/2” along the 6” side to create the flip-up page
I also added a 4 1/2” × 4 1/2” flip page, scoring 1/2” along one side for the right-side flip page.
To make the pocket, I cut a piece of cardstock measuring approximately 5 1/2” × 3 1/2”and scored 1/2” on each side to create the tabs for attaching it to the page. Use a circle punch to create a little notch at the top so the contents are easy to pull out. You can tuck journaling cards, small photos, or little messages inside.
The envelopes measure approximately 4” × 2 1/2”, and two fit nicely on one page. I decorated them with a few stickers, including a little “Boo” and a pumpkin. These small details add so much personality without taking up too much room. I also added more 3” × 4” flip-up cards to one of the pages and embellished them with floral ephemera and stickers.
I love using the tags for additional pages, with one opening from the right and another from the left. I added ribbon for a little extra detail.
For the larger flip-up page at the end of the second base, I cut a piece measuring 4 3/4” × 6” and scored 1/2” along the 6” side to create the flip-up page. I also added another 3” × 4” card underneath it as an additional flip-up, giving me even more space for photos.
One of my favorite things about this mini album is how much photo space it has! You can add 3” × 4” photos, 4” × 4” photos, 2” × 2” photos, and 3” × 3” photos. The larger mats at the bottom can even accommodate 4” × 6” photos if you want to use them without the matting, like I did.
I embellished the pages with patterned papers, stickers, floral ephemera, and little clusters throughout the album. As always, I used foam adhesive to give my embellishments dimension and make it easier for me to add my photos later.
You don’t have to have your photos printed before creating a mini album like this. It’s also a lovely project to make as a gift, leaving the photo spots open for someone to add their own memories.
Of course, I had to add a shaker to the front cover! The shaker measures approximately 4” × 5”, and I used a sewing machine to stitch around it. If you know me, you know how much I love using my sewing machine to create shakers, so I was so happy with how this one turned out! left approximately 1/8” around the edges of the tag as a border and filled the shaker with my mixture of shaker balls, sprinkles, and confetti from the collection.
To finish it off, I added a Doodle-Pop sticker, a Happy Halloween sticker, and a few little acrylic pieces for even more dimension. The bright colors and shaker elements make the front cover such a fun introduction to the album.
I had so much fun creating this Hey Pumpkin mini album! Between the interactive pages, little envelopes, pockets, tags, and shaker cover, there are so many ways to add photos and save those Halloween memories.
I hope this gives you some ideas if you’re thinking about creating a similar mini album. Be sure to check out my Instagram for a quick look at the process and how I put the base together. Once the base is finished, you can embellish it in your own style and make it your own! Let me know what you think of this mini album. I would love to hear what you think! Happy crafting! Xo, Conny!
8600 Eek! patterned paper
8559 Halloween Night Shape Sprinkles
8599 Sprinkling of Fun patterned paper
8605 Trick or Treat Tags patterned paper
8598 Halloween Haul patterned paper
8608 Hey Pumpkin Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack
8607 Hey Pumpkin Petite Prints Assortment Pack
8417 Beetle Black Balls Shakers
8571 Sweet Treats Shakers
8572 Halloween Nights Shakers
8593 HomeSpun - Heavyweight Acetate
Ribbon
MY SHOP -Bookbinding Tool
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