Hello, crafty friends! Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity with another mini album tutorial. Today we’re creating a 5” × 7” chipboard mini album using the adorable Summer Fun collection from Doodlebug Design.
Let’s get started! I began by cutting my chipboard: Two covers measuring 7” × 5” and One spine measuring 7” × 1¼”.
To cover the front and back chipboard pieces, I cut two pieces of patterned paper to 8½” × 6½”. I used Blue Jean Buffalo Check Woodgrain Petite Prints and Gulf Friends from Summer Fun
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I centered each chipboard piece on the paper, mitered the corners using a cover guide tool, then wrapped the paper around the edges using double-sided adhesive and liquid glue.
For the spine, I used Bumblebee Buffalo Check Woodgrain Petite Prints. I trimmed the paper to 8½” × 4”. I centered the 7” × 1¼” spine on the paper and wrapped the top and bottom around the chipboard. I then adhered the side flaps to the front and back covers to each side.
Next, I covered the inside of the album. I used papers from the Summer Fun 6” × 8” Paper Pad. For the center spine area, I cut a colorful stripe paper to 6⅞” × 6” and adhered it with double-sided tape and liquid glue.
For the inside covers, I used the colorful polka dot paper with a white background. I cut one piece to 6⅞” × 6”, then trimmed it in half to create two 6⅞” × 3” panels. I adhered one to the inside front cover and the other to the inside back cover
Next, I built the two waterfalls. Each waterfall has six pages. I cut six pieces of white cardstock measuring 4½” × 3½” for each waterfall. I scored on the 4½-inch side at ½ inch. Next I applied adhesive to the scored flap and stacked the pages one underneath another, beginning at the top of the patterned paper.
For the waterfall closure, I cut a piece measuring approximately 4” × 1½” and scored it at ½ inch on the 4-inch side. I also used a scallop punch to decorate the bottom corners of the waterfall pages as well as the closure for a fun decorative touch.
Next I created the interactive pages! Using the Summer Fun Solid Assortment Textured Cardstock, I used both the dark blue and white cardstock. I cut one piece to 6⅞” × 12” and scored at: ½”, 5¼” and 7⅞”.
I cut the second piece to 6⅞” × 9⅞” and scored at: ½” and 5¼”.
I added a scallop border to both pages—one along the pocket edge and one at the end of the larger page. It adds such a cute finishing detail, so don’t be afraid to pull out your punches and have fun with them.
For the pocket, I cut a piece measuring 5½” × 3½” and scored it ½ inch on the 3½-inch side
I used a 1-inch circle punch to create a thumb notch before assembling the pocket. Inside the pocket, I tucked in one of the journaling cards from the collection. I also used one of the cards from the Cards & Envelopes pack as a tri-fold insert, giving the album even more room for photos.
The smaller photo mats throughout the album hold 3” × 3” photos, while the pocket is large enough to hold 4” × 6” photos or journaling cards. I also used one of the 6” × 8” paper pad cards, scored it in the center, and tucked it into the pocket to create a fold-out journaling insert.
On the first page, I created a simple flip-up element using another scallop edge, then decorated the album with clusters made from the Bits & Pieces, Odds & Ends, Chit Chat, Puffy Icons, and Puffy Words.
To finish the cover, I added the adorable Flora Flamingo Doodle Pop, which makes the perfect focal point.
I hope this project inspires you to create your own Summer Fun mini album! Be sure to check out the full process video over on my YouTube channel.
Thank you so much for watching, and happy crafting!
Xo, Conny -Bye!
8896 Flora Flamingo Doodle Pop
8923 Summer Fun Bits and Pieces
8922 Summer Fun Chit Chat
7274 Bright - Cards & Envelopes
Ribbons
Chipboard
Foam Adhesive
We R Makers Book Cover Guide Tool
1" Circle Punch
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