Easter just passed, so it's time to document your memories in style using the cute Bunny Hop collection. The colors, icons, designs are just perfect for all those happy memories, and also the ones featuring the bright Springtime colors.
I wanted to take advantage of the cards in the Chickadees paper; so, I cut out a few of them and then using a craft knife made sure to take the icon/sentiment from the center of the cards, so that they remain as frames.
Using foam adhesive, I adhered the frames to the Pistachio Floral Graph Petite Print paper, then framed the entire paper with the Bunny Hop papers. The inside of the "frames" provides perfect spots to add embellishments, the key was to balance the placement of all the embellishments and sentiments.
I placed the photo on the center frames, as I wanted to make sure that I could add the title next to it and fit it all in to balance the page, completely. A few embellishments in a cluster at the top right corner of the photo help with the balance of the layout.
I loved having small little canvases in each of the frames, I thought of the grid as a small gallery wall. This was an easy to way to place the frames so that they follow a soft pattern on the layout. To finish the page, I used some mini jewels in some of the frames and clusters to complete the spread.
I love how this turned out, and I hope it inspires you to use the new Bunny Hop collection for your next crafty project.
It has been a pleasure to share some ideas on how to use the beautiful Doodlebug Design collections with you all for the past years, but I have to take a break from the team, as I concentrate in family. I cannot wait to continue seeing what you all create! XO
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Well, I've had my fill of chocolate eggs for about the next century! Now it's time to scrap all of those fun Easter photos! I wanted to do a little something different so I created an explosion box that holds a fun little mini album using the Bunny Hop Collection. Take a peek...
I used some lily white cardstock to create my box, and covered it with panels cut from the Easter Basket and Carrot Patch papers. I decorated the cover with some Odds & Ends, Chit Chats, and sprinkles. When you remove the fun little cover, the box "explodes" open to show a darling mini, perfect for all my Easter pics!
Inside I decorated the 4 inner sides of the box with some May Flowers paper and four (yes, four!) Doodle-pops. I'm very proud of myself for using them, rather than hording them.
In the center of my box I created a mini using a hidden binding. It has 7 pages. I then set to decorating all the pages using Odds & Ends, Icon Stickers, This & That Stickers, Shaped Sprinkles and Puffy Icons. My photo mats were cut using dies from my stash. Here are some close-ups.
Look! More Doodle-pops!
I was so happy that this came out as I had envisioned! I created a short video of my mini in action, I think it's much more fun to see it this way!
That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek!
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!
