SUMMER FUN ACCORDION TAG MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

I'm back with another Summer Fun mini album.  Two of my favorite types of mini's are accordion and tag books.  I decided to combine the two with this cute album... Take a peek...

I started with two chipboard covers, each measuring 3"x 4.75".  I covered both with the wave side of the water babies paper.  I glued down a piece of seam tape (long enough to wrap around my whole book, about 24") to the center of my front cover and then decorated it with some Odds & Ends, Shaped Sprinkles and a word bubble from the Chit Chats.

Next, I created my pocket accordion pages.  To make them, I first cut 2 pieces of white cardstock each measuring 12"x 6.25".  I overlapped the short sides 1" and adhered together using double sided tape.  I trimmed this one long strip down to be 16.5".  My finished piece measured 16.5"x6.25".  Next I scored the piece.  To create the pockets, I scored the long way 1.75" up from the bottom, and folded it up. My strip measured 4.5" tall when folded.   To create the individual pages, I scored the long strip (with the bottom folded up)  at 2.75", 5.5", 8.25, 11" and 13.75".  I then accordion folded the pages using a bone folder for crisp folds.

To create my wavy boarder, I cut a 6 pieces of the wave paper measuring 2.5"w x 1.75"h.  I used a wave border die from my stash to cut the top of each piece about .25" down. You could also do this by hand.  I glued the wave pieces onto the pocket of each page section, then trimmed the top of the white cardstock to align with the waves.  I then added fishies from the summer school shaped sprinkles and the cute pelican from the odds & ends to decorate.

To finish, I stitched the pockets with my machine to hold them down and glued the covers onto each side of the accordion.

Next I created my tag "pages".  To create my tags, I started with papers from the 6x8 pad, and some lime petite prints cut to 2.5" x 4.25".  I trimmed the top corners, and punched a hole in the middle to make the tags.  I added some doodle twine and combined them with some tags from the bits & pieces in my pockets.

For a little visual interest, I created a cute clip using a lily white mini clothes pin and the seagull from the tropical trio doodle pops.

I decorated my tags with a variety of mini icon stickers, chit chat pieces, this & that stickers, puffy words and bits & pieces.  I also added some photo mats.

This is the perfect mini to document a weekend getaway!  And because everything is more fun when you cans see it in action, I created a quick flip through.

Have a great week, and thank you for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack
8893 sweet shells shape sprinkles
8894 summer school shape sprinkles
8899 tropical trio doodle-pops
8906 summer fun mini icons stickers
8907 summer fun puffy icons stickers
8908 summer fun puffy words stickers
8921 summer fun odds & ends
8922 summer fun chit chat
8923 summer fun bits & pieces
8925 summer fun 6x8 paper pad
8932 water babies double-sided cardstock
8143 lily white - mini clothespins

2991 swimming pool doodle twine

3208 bumblebee doodle twine

2990 limeade doodle twine
8078 citrus - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock

OTHER

Wave border Die
Stitched Square & Rectangle Dies
Seam Tape
hole punches
Scoreboard
Sizzix Big Shot

COLOR ME CRAFTY CAMERA MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

When I go to big crops with friends, we all usually bring a little something special for everyone at the table.  Sometimes it's something sweet, other times it might be a little project to do as a group.  When I saw the Smile Doodle Cuts from the Color Me Crafty collection, I immediately thought it would make a cute mini album to make at the table.  Everyone could fill it with their fun crop photos.  Take a peek...

My mini was really easy to piece together.  I started by cutting the camera shapes.  I cut two from Chipboard, and then four more from patterned papers from the collection.  I sandwiched the chipboard between the papers and glued in place.  I used the rest of the dies in the set to cut and decorate the front of the camera, and just the pink top piece for the back.

To make my accordion pages, I cut two strips of lily white cardstock.  One was 2.5" x 10" scored at 2.5", 5" and 7.5".  The second piece was 2.5" x 7.5" scored at 2.5" and 5".  I overlapped one segment of each strip and glued them together.  I then accordion folded the resulting strip.

To attach the pages to the covers, I centered the folded pages on the back of the front cover and glued.  I then took my back cover, making sure it lined up correctly with the front and glued it to the other side of the pages.

Now for the fun part, decorate!

I started by cutting 2.25" squares (I used a stitched die, but you could just cut them with a trimmer) and added them to each of the pages.  I then set to decorated all of the pages using a variety of embellishments including the mini icon stickers, This & That stickers, Chit Chat pieces, Puffy Icon stickers, and puffy words.  I also "sprinkled" a few Shaped sprinkles too!

For this page, I created a flip by cutting a 2" x 4" strip and folding in half to give extra space for journaling.

To make some of the This & That Word stickers and chit chats fit my tiny pages better, I cut them into word confetti.

How cute is that little Doodlebug tote?!!  Looks just like the one I have at home!  

And here are some views of the mini fully opened so you can see all the pages front and back!

I think this would be so fun to make as a group project! And everyone could put their favorite 2" x 2" photos inside! I'll be back in a couple of weeks with another Color Me Crafty project.  If you've created something fun using the collection, be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on socials, we love to see your projects!  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

3402 lily white textured cardstock
9063 crafty girl shape sprinkles

9064 love the memories shape sprinkles
9076 color me crafty mini icons stickers
9077 color me crafty puffy icons
9078 color me crafty puffy words
9089 smile doodle cuts
9091 color me crafty chit chat
9092 color me crafty bits & pieces
9094 color me crafty 6x8 paper pad
9095 color me crafty icons stickers
9096 color me crafty this & that stickers
9101 rows of ribbons double-sided cardstock
9105 happy dots double-sided cardstock
9111 color me crafty petite prints assortment pack

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot
Chipboard
Square Stitched Dies (2.5", 2")

Foam Dots 

SNOW MUCH FUN ACCORDION MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

I'm back with another fun project featuring the Snow Much Fun collection.  I just adore the colors in this collection, they really are my favorites, and those cute little snow men... I can't even.  I decided to make an accordion mini album this time... it's perfect to document a fun winter trip or even just a snow day!  Take a peek...

To start, I made my covers.  I cut two pieces of chipboard, each 3.25" x 4.75".  I covered them with the plaid side of the Ice Crystals paper.  To decorate my front cover I added a die cut rectangle of the 6x6 version of the All Bundled Up paper.  I cut some snow mounds from the snowflake side of the frosted friends paper.  I added a tree from the Icon Stickers, and the cutest little Snow Much Love Shaker-pop.  The sentiment is from the Chit Chat pieces.

To create my inside pages, I cut two pieces of pistachio floral/graph petite prints... one 4.5" x 12" and the second 4.5" x 9".  I scored each at 3", 6" and on the longer strip at 9".  I overlapped the two strips (one section) and glued them together.  I  then accordion folded the entire strip and attached the pages to the inside of the 2 covers.  I die cut some stitched rectangles from the 6x6 pad and added to the inside pages.  I then set out to decorate them all using Icon Stickers, Shaped Sprinkles, This & That Stickers, Odds & Ends, Bits & Pieces and some Chit Chats.  Take a peek....

I even used a second Doodle-pop on one of my pages!  I'm so proud of myself lol.

I love the little notebook pages from the Bits & Pieces, they're the perfect place to add a little journaling.

Here are the pages all spread out.  I added a ribbon from my stash to tie the album all together.

 I'll be back soon with another Snow Much Fun Project.  In the meantime, if you've created anything using the collection, be sure to tag @doodlebugdesign on socials.  We love to see your creations.  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8375 snow much fun icons cardstock stickers

8376 snow much fun this & that cardstock stickers
8370 snow much fun - odds & ends
8371 snow much fun - chit chat
8372 snow much fun - bits & pieces

8345 snow cute shape sprinkles

8346 i love snow shape sprinkles
8347 snow colorful shape sprinkles

8350 snow much love shaker-pops

8352 snow cute doodle-pops
8388 ice crystals - double-sided cardstock
8374 snow much fun - 6” x 6” cardstock paper pad

5630 mint doodle twine
6097 pistachio - floral-graph petite prints cardstock

OTHER

stitched rectangle dies
stitched square dies
chipboard
1/4" grosgrain ribbon

HEY PUMPKIN ACCORDION MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hey everyone, It's Conny! I'm excited to share a beautiful accordion mini album showcasing the stunning Hey Pumpkin Collection. This album was a joy to create, offering the perfect canvas for adding photos on both sides. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to design flip-up pages, adding an extra element of surprise and creativity to the album.

Let's get started! I started with two chipboard pieces measuring 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". I used black cardstock measuring 8" x 6 1/8" to cover them.  I placed the chipboard in the middle using a book cover guide, leaving about 3/4" all around and added adhesive all around the 3/4" and folded those into the chipboard.

Next, I created the accordion pages. I used 110 lb black cardstock for the pages, measuring 6 1/2" x 11",  scored at 4 1/2" x 9". The ends that measure 2" between the 9" x11" were adhered to the chipboard covers. After adding the hinges to the chipboard,  I joined the pages, creating a zigzag! If you want to create a pocket out of the pages you are joining, that is also an option. Make sure when matting the pages, the pocket is facing up. The black cardstock papers throughout the album measure 4 3/8" x 6 3/8". Next I chose my favorite papers from the collection.

The white photo matts were cut in three sizes: 3 3/4" x 4 1/4", 6" x 3 3/4", and 8 1/2" x 4 3/4".  I scored the longest side of the 8 1/2" x 4 3/4" mat at 4 1/4" to create flip-up pages.  I embellished them with my favorite pieces from the Bits and Pieces, Odds & Ends, chit chat, and more.

You can find the process video on my YouTube channel (link below)  Thank you for stopping by, and I can't wait to see what you create using the Hey Pumpkin Collection. Happy Haunting!!! Xo Conny!!  

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hey Pumpkin Collection
BlackCardstok

OTHER

Foam Adhesive
Chipboard
Seam Tape

LOTS OF LOVE ACCORDION MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

It's that time of year!  Hearts, flowers, chocolates... and Doodlebug's Lots of Love collection!  I have always loved Doodlebug Valentine's crafting... there's just something about the bright colors and all the cute little icons!  I decided to create a fun accordion mini ... I plan on filling it with photos of my favorite people! I fell in love with this type of album while taking the fun Mini Albums 101 class from our friends at Scrapbook & Cards Today. They are the perfect mini to document everything from day to day to a special event!  Take a peek...

I started with my covers... I cut 2 pieces of chipboard and covered each with the Hearts side of the Happy Mail paper.  I used the 6x6 pad version of the papers, I love how the smaller scale prints work perfectly with smaller projects.  I decorated the cover with flowers from the Bits & Pieces, the sweet lady bugs from the Hug Bugs Doodle Pops and then added some shaped sprinkles from the With All My Heart and Bright Bouquet packs.

For my accordion pages, I cut two strips of Raspberry textured cardstock.  I scored them both to form the accordion folds, then overlapped and glued the two pieces together to form one long strip. I glued the covers to the end pieces to form the album.  Now for the fun part... decorating the pages!

I used a stitched rectangle die to cut a variety of papers from the 6x6 pad and used them to cover most of the pages.  I also used smaller stitched dies to make photo mats, and the note pad pieces from the Bits and Pieces for journaling spots.  I then pulled out the Bits & Pieces, Doodle Pops, This & That Cardstock Stickers, Icon Stickers, Odds & Ends, shaped sprinkles  and Chit Chats and started decorating.

I made a little pocket to hold one of the tags from the Bits & Pieces.   I love the word stickers from the This & That stickers, they're fun to add to photos.  I also popped up some of the elements for some dimension.  Here are more pages...

Since I believe it's more fun to see projects in action, I created a flip-through video of my album in action...

Be sure to stop by the blog over the next couple of weeks for more Lots of Love inspiration, the design team has been working hard and they have some wonderful projects for you!  And if you've created projects using the Lots of Love collection, be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on socials, we love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Lots of Love Collection
Lots of Love Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Doodle Twine
Nesting Scallops Doodle Cuts

OTHER

Rectangle and Square Stitched Dies
Ribbon
Chipboard
Scoreboard
Adhesive
Book Cover Guide