BUTTERFLY KISSES SPRING MINI ALBUM | with Inessa

Today I’m sharing the sweetest little spring mini album using the beautiful Butterfly Kisses collection! This collection is absolutely perfect for documenting all those happy spring memories, and I decided to fill mine with favorite photos of my family and, of course, our adorable pup Paisley.
For the base of my project, I used a metal die cut set with decorative oval shapes that measure approximately 4x5 inches. After cutting all of my pages, I simply punched two holes along the sides and bound everything together using two ring binders from my stash. I love how easy and customizable this style of mini album is!

To create the pages, I used the 6x8 paper pad to die cut the ovals. For the front cover, I chose the Butterfly Kisses color-fetti paper from the 12x12 collection pack because I wanted a sturdier cover with extra thickness. I already had some leftover paper from a previous project, which made it the perfect choice! I also doubled up the back page to give the album a nice substantial feel.

For the cover design, I added the adorable cup of cheer doodle pop and layered stickers below and directly onto the cup for extra detail and dimension. To finish it off, I tied on ribbon and a tassel for even more texture and fun. I just love the playful look it adds!

Inside the album, I used one of the metal dies to cut out my photo on the first page and then decorated it with cardstock stickers. As you flip through the album, you’ll see a variety of embellishments including cardstock stickers, icons, mini icons, shape sprinkles, bits & pieces, odds & ends, and a few more doodle pops sprinkled throughout the pages. Towards the end of the album, I also added a couple of puffy word stickers for extra texture and detail. 

I truly love how this little album turned out, and I hope it inspires you to create something special with your own spring memories! This would make such a thoughtful handmade gift for your mom, grandma, or a friend. It would also be perfect for documenting birthdays, Mother’s Day, or any meaningful occasion worth remembering.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends. I hope you have a wonderful day and feel inspired to create a fun little treasure of your own! Happy crafting 💕

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 butterfly kisses cardstock stickers

8801 butterfly kisses odds & ends

8803 butterfly kisses bits & pieces

8806 butterfly kisses cardstock icons

8813 color-fetti paper

8776 cup of cheer doodle-pops

8782 hoppy to see you doodle-pops

8773 flower garden shape sprinkles

8786 butterfly kisses mini icons stickers

8805 6x8 paper pad

8788 butterfly kisses puffy words

2991 swimming pool doodle twine

OTHER PRODUCTS USED

ribbons

charm dangle

binder rings
Oval Dies

BUTTERFLY KISSES ACETATE MINI | with Conny

Hello crafty friends, it’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing this bright and happy mini album I created using the Butterfly Kisses collection. This project is full of color, butterflies, and interactive pages, and I absolutely love how it all came together, especially that acetate cover that gives you a peek into the album right from the start.

I began by creating the cover using the Butterfly Kisses acetate. I trimmed the acetate to 11 inches by 8 inches, then scored it at 5 inches and 6 inches on the 11-inch side to create a 1-inch spine. Once folded, this gives the album a clean structure while still keeping that transparent look that makes the butterflies really stand out. I love how the acetate adds a little something extra and makes the whole album feel light and fun.

From there, I moved on to building the pages. For what I consider page three, I used the Mushroom Meadow paper cut to 10 and 5/8 by 8 inches, and I scored it at 4 and 3/4 and 5 and 5/8. For page two, I used the Rainbow Garden paper, also cut to 10 and 5/8 by 8 inches, and scored on the long side at 7/8 and 5 and 3/4. For the first page, I used the Butterfly Kisses paper trimmed to 10 by 8 inches, and scored on the long side at 4 and a half and 5 and 3/8. I also added another insert using the Bitty Blossoms paper, cutting it to 9 and a half by 8 inches and scoring at 4 and 4 and a half. Each of these pages creates different flaps and interactive sections that make the album fun to flip through.

To decorate the inside, I brought in the cut-apart sheets and journaling cards from the collection. I used the 3x4 cards and layered them so they could hold smaller 2x2 photos, which I think is perfect for adding multiple little memories throughout the album without overwhelming the pages. I love mixing those elements because they add variety and make each section feel a little different.

To bind everything together, I used a hole punch to create three holes on both the acetate cover and all of the pages. I placed two holes about three-quarters of an inch in from the top and bottom, and then one hole in the middle at the 4-inch mark. Once everything was aligned, I threaded it together using a white elastic string, which keeps the album flexible and easy to flip through.

For the closure, I wrapped the elastic around the album. To finish it off, I added a butterfly bead charm to the elastic, and I also added another charm on the cover. That little detail really brings everything together. The bead has this beautiful iridescent look with hints of peach, pink, yellow, and green, and it matches the collection so perfectly.

One of my favorite things about this little traveler-style acetate album is how much it can actually hold. Even though it’s compact, it fits a surprising number of photos. You can comfortably add up to 31 photos using a mix of sizes like 4x6, 5x7, 3x4, 2x2, 3x3, and even 4x4. The 5x7 photos will take up most of a page, which makes them perfect for those standout moments, while the smaller sizes let you tell more detailed stories throughout the album.

For embellishing, I kept everything within the Butterfly Kisses collection and used a mix of puffy words, puffy icons, and the mini icons to add dimension and detail throughout the pages. One of my favorite interactive elements is the envelope I added on one of the pages. It’s one of those thicker envelopes that opens up and gives you extra space to tuck in photos, journaling, or little keepsakes. Thank you so much for stopping by. Stop by my YouTube Channel to see a flip-through. 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8787 Butterfly kisses - Puffy Icons 

8788 Butterfly Kisses - Puffy Words 

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6 x 8 paper pad

8782 Hoppy to see you - Doodle- Pops 

8804 Spring Assortment- Cards and Envelopes 

8786 Butterfly Kisses - Mini Icons 

8779 Spring Bouquet - Doodle- Pops

8808 Butterfly Kisses- Acetate 

8817 Mushroom Meadow - Double-sided Cardstock 

8814 Rainbow Garden - Double- sided Cardstock 

8809 Butterfly Kisses- Double- Sided Cardstock 

0819 Garden Gingham- Double- Sided Cardstock 

8811 Bitty Blossoms - Double- Sided Cardstock 

8813- Color-fetti - Double- Sided Cardstock 

8823 Butterfly Kisses Solid Assortment 

8807 Butterfly Kisses - This and That 

8801 Butterfly Kisses - Odds & Ends 

8802 Butterfly Kisses - Chit Chat 

8803 Butterfly Kisses - Bits and Pieces

OTHER 

White Stretchy String 

Trim &Score Boards 

We R Makers Crop-A-Dile 

Standard Eyelets 

BUNNY HOP HELLO MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hello crafty friends!  Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing this fun and colorful mini album created with the Bunny Hop collection from Doodlebug Design. This album is full of bright colors, sweet details, and lots of layers, and it came together pretty quickly. If you’d like to see the full process, be sure to head over to my YouTube channel.

To get started, I used two pieces of chipboard measuring 8 1/4 by 5 1/2 for the covers. I wrapped the chipboard using papers from the Bunny Hop collection, specifically Bubblegum Floral Graph and May Flowers, trimming those down to 7 by 9 3/4 so they would wrap nicely around the chipboard. For the inside of the covers, I used the Petite Print Bubblegum Gingham Linen and trimmed those to 8 1/4 by 5 3/8 to cover the inside cleanly.

For the spine, I used a piece of acetate measuring 8 1/4 by 3 1/2. I adhered it using double-sided tape, adding about 1 inch of adhesive on each side and attaching it directly to the chipboard covers. I love how this creates a clear spine where you can still see all those fun polka dots peeking through. Once the acetate was in place, I added the inside matting paper on top to cover the adhesive and finish off the inside.

On both sides of the album, I created a waterfall-style layout using five pages per side. Each page measures 6 1/2 by 4 1/4, and I scored along the 6 1/2 inch side at 1/2 inch to create the flap. I started placing the pages about 1/4 inch from the top and layered them down to create that cascading effect. For this album, I wanted a lengthwise design, so the top pages open to the left and the bottom pages open to the right, but you can definitely adjust the direction depending on how you want your album to flow.

To decorate, I used 3 by 4 cards on the front of the waterfall sections and added embellishment clusters along the sides and bottom for extra dimension and interest. On the inside, I left the spaces open so they can easily hold 4 by 6 photos, making this album perfect for documenting spring or Easter memories.

I love how playful and happy this album turned out, and the Bunny Hop collection really makes it so easy to layer patterns, colors, and textures together. Don’t forget to check out the full process video for all the details.  I hope this inspires you to create something fun and colorful today.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8474 bunny hop collection paper pack 12x12 
8378 clear heavyweight acetate

8475 bunny hop petite print assortment
8476 Bunny Hop Solid Assortment 

8458 bunny hop icons stickers

8434 Carrot Top - Doodle-pop

8432 Honey Bunny Doodle- pop

8428 - Bitty Beans - Shape Sprinkles 

8436 easter’s on its way doodle-pops

8001 easter assortment sprinkles

8451 bunny hop mini icons stickers

8452 bunny hop puffy icons stickers

8453 bunny hop odds & ends

8454 bunny hop chit chat

8455 bunny hop  bits & pieces

OTHER

White Cardstock 

Chipboard 
Liquid Glue 
Foam Adhesive 
Cutting and Scoring Board 
Standard Eyelets 
White String 

BUNNY HOP HELLO SPRING MINI ALBUM | with Niella

Hippity Hoppity, welcome crafty crew to my project today! It's Spring time and who doesn't love re-visiting such an adorable collection, Bunny Hop! This collection is everything cute and darling! I needed to create a new mini album, and this one is special as it has a hard cover and disc bound.  Stay tuned to the end for the full video showcase. So let's hop right into my project!

To create this mini album, you'll need two pieces of 6x4" chipboard and one piece of 6x1" chipboard for the spine.  Lay down your chipboard pieces onto a 12 x12" sheet of patterned paper and adhere down with liquid glue.  Once bone dry, trim around the chipboard leaving at least one inch around the chipboard so you can fold over the edges and adhere down.  To cover the inside, use a contrasting patterned paper. Use a bone folder to help create creases for the cover. Now that you've created the cover, simply cut pages to fit within 6x4" and decorate.  

To join the pages together, I punch the holes with my Disc Punch, pushed though my discs on the pages and repeated this step with seven more pages.  How sweet do these pages look.  I love using the cardstock stickers as ephemera pieces to layer and create little clusters.  Word stickers here and there add to the charm.

The best bit about making disc bound albums is that you can add and remove pages as you please.  Each page simply slots into place and are so easy to turn over. In my mini album, I've created lots of tuck spots and areas to hide journaling in.  Each page was a joy to create and the color palette in Bunny Hop is so fresh! 

How stinkin' cute does the Honey Bunny Doodle-pop look on the cover? She is so darling with her little basket of flowers and bow with flowers!  I've used my scallop scissors to edge the cardstock pieces for an area on the spine so she "pops" right out.

Thank you again for visiting crafty crew! I hope you found some inspiration today! Please remember to tag Doodlebug Design in your Socials when you create with our products so we can all admire your creativity! We love seeing your creations! Until next time; doodle dee!  Enjoy my video showcase!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8459 bunny hop this & that stickers

8429 hello spring shape sprinkles

8432 honey bunny doodle-pops

8475 bunny hop petite prints assortment pack

8458 icons cardstock stickers

8006 mini jewels Easter assortment

8001 sprinkles Easter assortment

8466 may flowers double-sided cardstock

8469 everything Easter double-sided cardstock

8461 bunny hop double-sided cardstock

8467 carrot patch double-sided cardstock

8465 spring sprouts double-sided cardstock

8470 bunnies & beans double-sided cardstock

8476 bunny hop solid assortment paper pad

OTHER

We R disc punch

We R discs

chipboard

foam squares

scallop scissors

LUCKY ME - SPRING TAG MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

The Lucky Me Collection is perfect for documenting your spring memories, it's so bright and cheery! I thought it would be fun to create a little tag mini album this time around, take a peek...

I started by making a chipboard cover for my mini.  I cut chipboard (2 cover pieces measuring 4 5/8" x 6 1/4", and one piece 1" x 6 1/4 for the spine. I covered the chipboard with some St. Paddy's Plaid paper on the outside and some Limeade Gingham Linen Petite Prints on the inside.  To decorate my cover I used the You Are My Sunshine Doodle Cuts.

For my pages, I created some tags using a combination of papers from the collection and the coordinating Lucky Petite Prints, stitched together.  I also created one tag using the Rainbow Drops Heavy weight acetate.  Each tag measured approximately 3 1/2" wide by 5 5/8" tall.  I cut the top corner notches about 5/8" in on each side.  For each tag I used a 3/4" circle punch to cut some lily white textured cardstock.  I used these as reinforcements for the tag holes.

Once I had my tags put together, I embellished them all with a variety of goodies including, Icon Stickers, This & That Stickers, Puffy Icon Stickers, All the Things, a Doodle Pop and lots of shaped sprinkles!  My photo mats were cut using stitched dies from my stash.  Here's some more views of the pages.

I secured the pages in my book with a white 1.5" book ring, and I used a piece of ribbon to secure the book closed.  It's now ready for me to fill with some fun spring memories!

Have you created any projects with the Lucky Me collection?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on socials so we can see!  We absolutely 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

9016 lots of luck shape sprinkles
9017 rainbow bright shape sprinkles
9019 lucky charm shaker-pops
9025 lucky me puffy icons stickers
9032 you are my sunshine doodle cuts
9034 lucky me all the things
9036 lucky me 6x8 paper pad
9037 lucky me icons stickers
9038 lucky me this & that stickers
9039 rainbow drops heavyweight acetate
9040 my lucky charm double sided cardstock
9041 color me happy double sided cardstock
9042 clover patch double sided cardstock
9043 st. paddy's plaid double sided cardstock
9044 rainbow skies double sided cardstock
9047 lucky me petite prints assortment pack
3402 lily white textured cardstock

2987 bubblegum doodle twine
8082 swimming pool - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock
8113 lily white - plaid-polka dot petite prints cardstock

OTHER

Stitched Rectangle and Square Dies
Chip Board

Sewing Machine
Sizzix Big Shot

White Book Ring
ribbon