CUPCAKES AND CANDLES BANNER MINI ALBUM | with Traci

Hi ladies! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a cute mini album that also doubles as a hanging birthday banner! It's titled Let's Celebrate and was created with the adorable new Cupcakes & Candles Collection. This sweet scrapbook is perfect for birthday photos AND can be used as party decor year after year. How fun!

Here's what it looks like as a mini album. I designed the 5.5" x 7.5" covers out of a confetti acrylic and added 2 pink binding rings at the top. Inside, I added 12 scrapbook pages (6 double-sided) that are filled with flippies, pockets, and cute images of cupcakes, balloons, pretty flowers, and presents.

And here's what it looks like as a banner! How cute is this? 💕 I just removed the 2 binding rings and acrylic covers, threaded a ribbon through the holes at the top of each page, and hung it up! The pages are covered with fun cards, cute die cuts, and colorful papers so it's super decorative. But don't worry ... there are still lots of hidden spots for photos and journaling!

To decorate the cover, I layered white cardstock, the Surprise Party polka dot print, the Birthday Bouquet floral paper, and the "Let's Celebrate You" card from the 12x12 Sweet Sprinkles print. Then, I added some cute die cuts from the Odds & Ends and a variety of ribbons including the new Wired Pom Pom Trim in blue jean. Love that little playful accent.

Here's a close-up of the confetti acrylic. It has pretty iridescent dots that look so fun with Doodlebug's bright happy colors. Perfect with the birthday theme, too!

Inside, I covered each page with pattern papers from the 6x8 pad. Above, I used the pink Birthday Bouquet print in the background. Then, I created a flippie with white cardstock, the Cupcakes & Candles print, and a pretty 3x4 card from the 12x12 Blooming Birthday paper. I added some fun die cuts and extended them off the page. I just love how they look stacked in the album and then displayed on the banner. 

In this photo, I created a handy little pocket page. I used the lime Balloon Bouquet polka dot print in the background and a strip from the 6x8 inch Stripes of Streamers paper on the front. Then, I added lots of colorful cards from the 12x12 papers called Sweet Sprinkles and Surprise Party.

Here, I used the back side of the Cupcakes & Candles paper in the background. I made another flippie using white cardstock, then layered the rainbow stripes side of the Stripes of Streamers paper. The card on top is from the 12x12 Sweet Sprinkles and the beautiful gifts and balloons are more die cuts from the Odds & Ends.

The pink side of the Sweet Sprinkles paper is adorable, so I used it for the background of this layout. Then, I tucked more journaling cards inside the pocket. 

Here's another look at it as a banner. I used the Accent Organdy Birthday Girl Ribbon to hang it. The pages (front and back) have so many cute images, sayings, and places for photos that is makes a perfect decoration AND album for birthday memories!

I hope this project inspires you to create something wonderful with the new Cupcakes & Candles Collection. It's colorful, so FUN, and perfect for scrapbooking, cards, and all kinds of papercrafts.

My Let's Celebrate Birthday Album / Banner will be available as a DIY kit in my Artsy Albums shop tomorrow (Friday) if you're looking for a more guided project. Have a great day! 🥳

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9154 Cupcakes & Candles 6x8 Paper Pad

9150 Cupcakes & Candles Odds & Ends

9168 12x12 Blooming Birthday cardstock

9167 12x12 Sweet Sprinkles cardstock

9160 12x12 Surprise Party cardstock

9253 Wired Pom Pom Trim in Blue Jean

Accent Organdy Birthday Girl Ribbon

 

OTHER

Artsy Albums Acrylic Confetti Album

Clear Acrylic Display Stand

Ribbon by Mayarts

CUPCAKES & CANDLES HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEEPSAKE MINI | with Inessa

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a very special project created with the brand new Cupcakes & Candles collection. This collection is absolutely gorgeous! The bold colors, adorable birthday icons, and all of the fun girly accents made it the perfect choice for a project that has been on my mind for quite some time.

For each of my kids, I started a small album where I document a little piece of who they are each year. My plan is to include a photo from every year, along with a notecard sharing some of their favorite things, interests, personality traits, and little details about who they are at that age.

But there’s another fun part to these albums too!

Along the way, I’m adding hidden cash bills throughout the pages, with the intention of gifting the completed album to each of them on their 18th birthday. I love the idea of giving them something that not only includes a little surprise, but also tells the story of their childhood and gives them a glimpse into who they were during each stage of growing up.

I originally started these albums using simple 4x6 photo albums. They worked for a while, but over time I noticed that they were beginning to fall apart—and, if I’m being completely honest, they just weren’t very cute! I decided it was finally time to give this project the makeover it deserved and create custom albums for each of my kids.

I started with my daughter’s album, and Cupcakes & Candles could not have been a more perfect collection for her. The album is sized 7.5 x 5.5" and the covers are chipboard, with the beautiful papers covering it. 

I created a page for each year and filled the album with lots of bright colors, playful birthday details, and layers of those adorable Doodlebug embellishments. Once all of the pages were finished, I spiral bound the entire album to create something that feels sturdy, special, and completely custom.

I’m sharing several of the inside pages here, although not every year is pictured. Each page has its own little details while still coordinating throughout the album, and I love knowing that I can continue filling in the photos, memories, and surprises as the years go by.

This project has quickly become one of my favorites because it’s so much more than a mini album. It’s a keepsake that will continue growing right along with my daughter—and one day, she’ll get to look back through all of these little snapshots of her childhood.

Be sure to check out my Instagram Reel for a full look through the album so you can see all of the pages and details that aren’t pictured here!

I hope this inspires you to create your own version of a yearly memory album for someone you love. Sometimes the most meaningful projects are the ones we get to add to little by little over the years.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces

9142 hello cupcake just charming clip

9135 cute cakes doodle-pops

9130 sundae sprinkles doodle-pops

9133 birthday cake doodle-pops

9124 birthday girl assortment sprinkles

9127 birthday bouquet shape sprinkles

9136 sweet celebration shakers

9137 sugar sprinkles shakers

9139 cupcakes & candles puffy icons

9155 cupcakes & candles icons

9156 cupcakes & candles this & that

9171 cupcakes & candles petite print asst.

9236 swimming pool fancy frills

7399 blue jean alphabet soup

7391 bubblegum alphabet soup

7401 white alphabet soup

7398 swimming pool alphabet soup

9244 bubblegum wired pop pom boutique trim

9158-9169 cupcakes & candles papers

OTHER

1" circle punch

hole punch

cinch machine

cinch binding wires blue 1"

chipboard

CUPCAKES & CANDLES MAKE A WISH LAYOUT | with Tya

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful birthday layout featuring the adorable Cupcakes and Candles collection. The colorful papers and sweet birthday icons were the perfect match for these fun celebration photos!

I created a simple grid design, mixing three photos with three decorated sections. The Sweet Sprinkles paper makes a great background and bright Blue Jean Dot Stripe patterned paper add lots of color, while the white background keeps everything feeling fresh and balanced. Each of the embellished sections are backed by the Coordinating Cardstock that matches the collection perfectly! 

For my title, I layered the “Make a Wish” pieces from the Chit Chat ephemera, over the cute cupcake paper from the 6x 8 paper pad and added a pair of candles for a little extra birthday fun.

I filled the other two sections with lots of adorable birthday icons—all from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat ephemera, and the This and That Stickers  - a cake, presents, party hats, balloons, cupcakes, and confetti. A few shiny accents from the Birthday Girl Assortment Sprinkles and touches of sparkle from some Stickles  add just the right amount of detail.

Finally, I added the new adorable Swimming Pool Pom-Pom trim along the sides for a fun pop of texture. I love how playful it looks with all those bright Doodlebug colors!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout has inspired you to pull out some favorite birthday photos and create a colorful celebration of your own! 🎂💕

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9170 cupcakes & candles 12x12 paper pack
9171 cupcakes & candles petite prints assortment pack
9172 cupcakes & candles textured cardstock assortment pack
9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends
9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat

9124 birthday girl assortment sprinkles

9251 swimming pool wired pom pom trim