SUMMER FUN SUITCASE ALBUM | with Miguel

Documenting summer is so much fun and special, and even more so when it's done with Doodlebug's beautiful products. Today I made a suitcase-shaped album using the Summer Fun collection.

I used several products such as cardboard, Summer Fun Solid Assortment, Chit Chat, and Odds and Ends. I particularly loved the vibrant colors in the collection.

Inside, there are some pockets along with cards to hold summer photos.

On the cover I placed this flamingo doodle pop with beach elements and I loved the result! 

Thanks for stopping by, hoping you enjoyed this beautiful album as much as I enjoyed making it!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack
8941 summer fun paper pack cover
8896 flora flamingo doodle-pops
8922 summer fun chit chat
8921 summer fun odds & ends

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Cardboard
wooden dowels

BEE HAPPY IT'S A BEE-AUTIFUL DAY MINI ALBUM | with Jen

For my second Bee Happy project I wanted to do something a little different. I've wanted to do a shaped tag album for a while and this collection is perfect!  I used the Beehive SVG from Farmhouse (I didn't realize the Bee Happy SVG files were live on Lori Whitlock's site!)  and sized it up in Cricut Design Space. I added an offset layer for my cover and a negative offset to mat my tags. 

On the front I added the extra bee I had cut with the Busy Bee Doodle Cuts die and some more of his bee friends from the Icon sticker sheet. I used the sentiment from the This and That sticker sheet. 

Inside I've added 3x3 photo mats and various stickers from the This and That sticker sheet, Icon stickers, and Puffy Icons.

I used one of the journaling cut-aparts from the collection kit and folded it to make it fit on one of my tags. I tied it closed with some Beetle Black Doodle Twine. 

I also took some of the tag cut-aparts and folded them in half to make little flaps. 

You can grab the SVG file I used here, or you can  grab the new Bee Happy files here.  Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Busy Bee Doodle Cuts Stand Alone Dies

Bee Happy This and That Sticker Sheet

Bee Happy Coordinating Cardstock Pack

Bee Happy 12x12 Collection Kit

Bee Happy Puffy Icons

Beetle Black Doodle Twine

BUNNY HOP EASTER EGG CARTON ALBUM | with Traci

Hi everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a new shaped mini album I made with the adorable Bunny Hop Collection and the Egg Carton cutting file. It's such a cute keepsake for your Easter photos and a great gift idea for someone special. Wouldn't this be a fun surprise tucked in an Easter basket?! 🐰🩷🧺

To make this, I started with the album's covers. I used my Silhouette machine to size the file to 6.75" x 4.75". I cut the shapes out of white acrylic, but you could also make them out of card stock or chipboard instead. Then, I covered the acrylic with pistachio Petite Prints in dot & stripe, plaid & polka dot, and solid. 

Next, I cut the eggs out of colorful 6x6 prints and added the bunny and chick mini icon stickers, flower die cuts from the Bits & Pieces, and the title from the Chit Chat. I 🩷 the bunny in her pink dress and bow!

On the inside, I cut 6 card stock pages to 6.5" x 3.5", giving me 12 total scrapbook pages to decorate. I covered each one in 12x12 and 6x6 pattern papers. Above, I created a fold-out page for extra photo space. On the front, I added the 3x4 card from the Chickadees print and inside ... more die cut pieces, the sun mini icon sticker, space for 2 photos, AND a print filled with bunny shaped Easter peeps!! 

This next page is covered in the 6x6 paper titled Bunny Hop. It's one of my favorites with its sweet images of chocolate bunnies, chicks, flowers, carrot cars, houses, and Easter baskets. The die cut is from the Chit Chat.

Here's another fold-out page. I covered the front in the pretty pattern paper titled May Flowers, then added die cuts from the Odds & Ends and Chit Chat. And, inside the fold out ... 

 ... a sunny yellow plaid print called Spot of Spring, more Odds & Ends die cuts, and space for 2 photos.

Time for a pocket page! I embellished the front with the This & That scalloped border sticker and a pretty bouquet of flowers from the Bit & Pieces. I added some Hello Spring enamel shape sprinkles on top for a little shine, then added a few 3x4 cards for journaling / photo mats.

This cheerful paper collection is perfect for highlighting pictures of family, friends, Easter baskets, coloring eggs, a church event, Sunday brunch, holiday decorations, an egg hunt, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

Speaking of the Easter Bunny, this Hippity Hoppity paper above is great! Their little faces are so funny!

In this photo, I added the pink side of the 12x12 May Flowers paper, the green Spring Sprouts paper, and the colorful floral side of the same May Flowers pattern, but ... in the 6x6 size! I love every layer.

I hope the Bunny Hop Collection and my fun mini album give you lots of happy holiday vibes! Easter is just around the corner (April 20th) and this project would be wonderful tucked inside a gift basket, or ... displayed in your home filled with memories. Happy crafting! 😊

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Bunny Hop Collection

Bunny Hop Egg Carton Cutting File

Petite Prints Dot & Stripe

Petite Prints Plaid & Polka Dot

 OTHER

Artsy Albums White Egg Carton Shaped Mini Album

Artsy Albums Clear Acrylic Stand

OVER THE RAINBOW MINI ALBUM | With Traci

Hey guys! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a really sweet scrapbook that I made with the colorful and, oh so happy ... Over the Rainbow Collection! I designed the mini album in a circle shape with a flower in the center and little cut-out petals, so ... lots of cute pattern papers could show through. What a fun project for spring!

I created this with my new white Acrylic Circle Petal Album, but you could replicate the album with white cardstock or chipboard. The center of the cover is solid so I added the Spring Garden print, the Gnome Sweet Gnome paper, and the scalloped sticker from the This & That sheet. How adorable is that little cloud?! 

On the back, you can really see the album's shape and the cutouts. I added the rainbow from the Odds & Ends, which fit perfectly in the circle. Then, I chose the Happy die cut from the Chit Chat and the Family sticker from the This & That.

Inside, I added white card stock pages. Since this first page shows through the front cover, I created another flower using circle punches for the petals, lots of pretty 6x6 prints, and white paper for the center photo mat.

Next, I covered the rest of the pages in 12x12 and 6x6 patterned papers. On the page above, I added the rainbow scallop border sticker (This & That), a rainbow die cut (Odds & Ends), and 2 sweet little clouds from the puffy stickers. They're so cute!

Then, I created a flippie with a 3x4 card from the 12x12 Ladybug Picnic print. I added the Memories sticker on the front and the fun 6x6 Sprinkles of Color paper inside. What a pretty spot for 2 of your favorite photos.

I love adding pockets to my albums, so I cut one of the circle pages in half to create this one. I added the scalloped border sticker to the top edge, the Memories and ladybug die cuts, and a few puffy hearts.

Inside the pocket, I tucked in a journaling card from the 12x12 Mini Mushrooms print and some adorable tags from the 12x12 Just For You paper. You could use the back side of these for journaling or extra photos.

Here's a close-up of another fun page. I added the fence die cut from the Odds & Ends, then layered some flower shape sprinkles on top. I love the hints of shine the enamel shapes add throughout the album.

I had so much fun making this sweet little scrapbook and I love the Over the Rainbow Collection! With its bright happy colors and super cute images ... this collection is sure to brighten your day. 

If you'd like to recreate this scrapbook, the acrylic album and instructions are  available in my shop today. Thanks for stopping by the blog and have a great day! 😊

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Over the Rainbow Collection

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Artsy Albums Acrylic Circle Petal Album

Artsy Albums Clear Acrylic Stand

FARMHOUSE BARN SHAPED MINI ALBUM | with Jen

I love shaped mini albums. I've made them for years with my Cricut. One of my favorite projects was my barn album using Doodlebug On the Farm. But I made it years ago and it was probably the second album I'd done that was my own design that wasn't ring bound. I've learned a lot since then. So when I saw the adorable barn in the Odds and Ends for the Farmhouse collection I knew it was time for an upgraded version.

The Doodlebug SVG files available in the Lori Whitlock SVG shop are always amazing and this little Farmhouse -Barn SVG was no exception. I cut the base from chipboard using my Cricut Maker and the barn elements from the Farmhouse Coordinating Cardstock. I decorated with the Odds and Ends. And why yes, there is a goat on the roof (A very goat thing to do!)

Inside I've added some frameless shakers to make sure I got to use the new Shades of Fall and Fall Flowers shaker mixes.

I made a couple of simple layout pages and used Doodle-Pops and Bits and Pieces to decorate.

There are lots of flaps and pockets and places for pictures. I also make sure to cut apart the cute large tag paper and add some seam binding for some journaling and picture spots.

And the BEST part is there is a full, FREE tutorial on my YouTube channel! I walk you through how to make the album base in Design Space and all the construction.

The tutorial can be found here:

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Farmhouse Collection
Farmhouse Coordinating Petite Prints
Farmhouse Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Shades of Fall Shakers
Fall Flowers Shakers
Doodlebug Clear Heavy Acetate
Farmhouse Flannel Heavy Acetate
Farmhouse Barn SVG File

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Black Cardstock
Medium Weight Chipboard
100lb Cardstock
Foam Tape

FARMHOUSE TRUCK SHAPED ALBUM | with Traci

Hi everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a new shaped mini album that I made with the fabulous Farmhouse Collection and a Doodlebug SVG file. This one is a super cute pick-up truck that's filled with pumpkins, leaves, and a few adorable little critters. What a fun keepsake (or gift idea) for fall photos!

To make this, I chose the SVG file titled Truck - On the Farm (link below). I cut the base out of white acrylic, but you could easily create this with cardstock or chipboard instead. I used the solid cardstock in pistachio, petite print dot & stripe in pistachio, and the petite prints buffalo check / woodgrain in kraft for the main truck pieces.

Ohhh, so much cuteness piled in the back of this pick-up! First, I added solid cardstock in lemon for the hay, then the large die cut of 3 pumpkins from the Bits & Pieces. The mice, smaller leaves, and tiny flowers are icon stickers. And, the individual pumpkins and bees are from the mini icon stickers. 

I added the turkey icon sticker to the front seat. Not only does he add great color, but he's also a wonderful symbol for autumn and Thanksgiving!

I printed our name and date, then added a few small enamel dots from the Fall Flurry shape sprinkles. I needed a door handle so I created one with the exclamation mark from the Puffy Alphabet Soup stickers.

Inside, I've covered each of the white cardstock pages with cute pattern papers from the 6x6 paper pad. I love these smaller prints! I also added some fun flippies that I made with cards from the 12x12 Country Quilt print. Such a great way to add extra photos to a layout.

A fold-out page is another way to add extra space to a mini album. Above, I added a folding section with the Home Sweet Home card, and inside ... a journaling card from the Woodland Berries print.

What a pretty pocket! The leaves and flowers on the front are one long die cut from the Bits & Pieces. I added more inside the pocket for journaling and some cards that can be used as photo mats for extra pictures.

I love the cornucopia icon sticker on the page above. It may be small in size but it's super colorful and filled with shapes and patterns.

Aren't the autumn / fall colors in this collection beautiful? The Fall die cut is from the Chit Chat, the leaves are from the Odds & Ends, and the pretty tree pattern is called Autumn Orchard. Love, love, love.

I hope my Fall Truck Shaped Mini Album inspires you to create something wonderful with the cute Farmhouse Collection and Doodlebug's cutting files. You can use both for so many autumn projects. Have fun crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Farmhouse Collection

 Truck - On the Farm SVG File

Alphabet Soup Stickers in Beetle Black

Petite Prints - Dot & Stripe

Petite Prints - Buffalo Check & Woodgrain

 OTHER

Artsy Albums Clear Acrylic Stand 

MayArts Ribbon