Hello Crafty Friends! This is Conny from The Daily Life of Creativity with my second project using the Summer Fun Collection by Doodlebug Design. If you missed the first project, watch the process video here. I created another beautiful mini album using this same collection, this time using the cards and envelopes - no chipboard needed!
I used the Summer Assortments Card pack, which comes with six card bases and six envelopes. I originally planned to create an accordion-style mini album, but I wanted to give it a little twist. I started by making the accordion-style base, using both smaller and larger card bases. For the front section, I used the smaller card base measuring 5½” x 4¼”. You will need two of these. For the back section of the accordion, I used the card base measuring 4½” x 6¼”.
Inside the back card base (4½” x 6¼”), I added another smaller slim card measuring 3¼” x 6¼” for extra layers and interaction. On top of the slim card in the back, I layered a blue envelope, perfect for tucking in fun little bits and pieces. Behind the envelope, I adhered a piece of yellow cardstock from the coordinating cardstock pack, measuring 6” x 4”. On the opposite side, I used a sheet from the 6x8 paper pad featuring 3x4 cut-apart cards. I folded the sheet in half across the 3x4 cards and attached it to a flap, creating an opening pocket so you can slide items inside. To finish it off, I added coordinating cardstock to one side of the 3x4 cards to create a dedicated space for photos.
For the cover page, I started with the Seashells by the Seashore patterned paper, cut to 5¼” x 4”. On top of that, I layered the coordinating orange cardstock, cut to 3½” x 4¾”. Next, I added the Summer Fun circle sticker using foam adhesive for dimension. The little umbrella from the Odds & Ends pack was also popped up on foam adhesive. To the right, I placed the Palm Beach Doodle-Pop sticker, and the word Adventure (from the Chit Chat Ephemera pack) also adhered with foam adhesive for extra lift. Finally, I tucked in a few small flower stickers from the mini sticker sheet to complete the cover design.
For the next page, I used a Summer Fun patterned paper and cut it to 10½” x 4”. On the 10½” side, I scored at 5¼”, then adhered it directly onto the card base. On the front flap, I added the “Best Vacation Ever” sentiment from the Chit Chat pack, along with a palm tree from the Odds & Ends pack. I also included the Paradise tab, a small crab sticker from the Mini Icons sticker sheet, and the Aloha puffy sticker. This flap opens by pulling the Paradise tab. When fully opened, there is space for two photos. Inside, I placed a “Life Is But a Dream” ephemera piece to complete it.
For the Thinking of You page, I matted the base with a piece measuring 5¼” x 4”. I used the Water Babies patterned paper from the 12” x 12” sheet, which is also available in the 6” x 8” paper pad. I decorated the page with a small crab from the Sticker Book and the “Thinking of You” sentiment from the Chit Chat pack, adding a little fish sticker for a playful touch. The sentiment is only adhered to the corner, so you can easily tuck a photo underneath it.
For the Hello Sunny Days / Happy Birthday page, I started by matting the top section with Water Babies patterned paper (also found in the 6” x 8” paper pad) cut to 5¼” x 4”. Along the bottom edge of this panel, I added a floral border strip for a pop of color. At the top, I placed the “Hello Sunny Days” title from the Chit Chat ephemera pack. On the right edge, I attached the Hello Beautiful tag from the Odds & Ends pack, allowing it to act as a decorative tab. For the bottom section, I matted a piece of coordinating patterned paper to 5¼” x 4”, then layered yellow cardstock on top, cut slightly smaller, to serve as a photo mat. At the bottom, I added the Happy Birthday sentiment from the sticker sheet, along with the adorable little octopus sticker.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you’re inspired to recreate this project. This album is completely chipboard-free, so if you’ve ever been intimidated by building albums with chipboard and wrapping paper, this one is right up your alley! You can use any card bases you have on hand or even create your own and decorate them with the Summer Fun Collection by Doodlebug Design. As always, thank you for visiting, and I love you all! With love, Conny
DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED
8925 Summer Fun 6x8 paper pad
8943 summer fun solid assortment
8927 summer fun- this and that cardstock stickers
8937 paradise palms double-sided cardstock
8929 summer fun double-sided cardstock
8936 seashells by the seashore double-sided cardstock
8933 beach picnic double-sided cardstock
8932 water babies double-sided cardstock
8924 summer assortment cards & envelopes
8943 summer fun solid assortment
8927 summer fun- this and that cardstock stickers
8937 paradise palms double-sided cardstock
8929 summer fun double-sided cardstock
8936 seashells by the seashore double-sided cardstock
8933 beach picnic double-sided cardstock
8932 water babies double-sided cardstock
8924 summer assortment cards & envelopes
8906 summer fun, mini icons
8923 Summer Fun -Bits and Pieces
Palm Beach- Doodle-pops
8923 Summer Fun -Bits and Pieces
Palm Beach- Doodle-pops
OTHER
Double-Sided Tape
Liquid Glue
Cutting and Scoring Board
Foam Adhesive
Scissors
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