Hello, crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m bringing you a bright, happy, sunshine-packed mini album using the adorable Summer Fun collection! This album is full of flips, flaps, fun tags, and sweet summer vibes.
Let me walk you through how I built this mini album step by step. Need the process video? Find it over at my YouTube Channel.
I started by cutting three chipboard pieces: two for the covers measuring 4 1/4” x 6”, and one for the spine at 4 1/4” x 1 1/2”. To wrap the covers, I used two patterned papers cut to 7 1/2” x 5 1/2”. This gave me about 3/4” all around to wrap. You can use the 6x8 pad if you have it or if not, I used 12x12 patterned papers: for the front cover, I used Let’s Luau and Pink Paradise for the front and back cover,
and for the spine I used beach towel paper.
After applying double-sided tape and glue to my chipboard pieces, I placed them in the center of the paper. I used a Book Cover Guide Tool to miter my corners before wrapping everything neatly.
To wrap the spine, I cut a piece of patterned paper to 5 1/2” x 5 3/4”. I placed the chipboard spine centered along the 5 1/2” side. This left about 2 inches at the top and bottom. These flaps hold the cover pieces in place. Then I laid out my pieces: cover, spine, and cover. I added strong double-sided tape to the top and bottom flaps of the covers and adhered them to the corresponding flaps on the spine.
For the inside spine, I used the same rainbow paper I used on the outside. It’s full of beautiful color and ties everything together. I cut it to 4 1/4” x 3”, added adhesive, and centered it right in the middle of the inside spine. To cover the inside front and back covers, I used two pieces of patterned paper cut to 4 1/4” x 5 7/8”. Once those are adhered, the album base is fully wrapped and ready for pages!
To create the interactive pages, I used two 12x12 papers: Pink Paradise, and Polka Dot Bikini. I scored each sheet vertically at 4” and 8”, then flipped them and scored at 5 3/4” and 6 1/4”. After that, I cut between the 5 3/4” and 6 1/4” score lines, leaving the center panel solid. This creates flaps on both ends, forming fun flip-out pages.
To mat the pages, I used the coordinating cardstock from the 12x12 paper pack and cut the photo mats to 3 1/2” x 5 1/4”. I adhered them across the panels and flaps. I also cut apart a few tags from the 6x8 paper pad and added them to the inside front and back covers. These little tags flip open, perfect for hiding journaling or small photos underneath.
Then came the embellishing! I used Odds & Ends die-cuts, puffy icons, cardstock stickers, and layered florals, all from the Summer Fun collection. I had fun mixing and matching pieces, adding dimension across the pages to make each one stand out.
For the Cover page, I added the florals from the odds and ends, layered them with foam adhesive, and had to separate Sam and Sally Doodle-pop. However, one of them is inside the album with the sentiment, 'Thinking of You,' hehe.
Now, for the closure, this album features a magnet closure, which is one of my favorite finishing touches. I used one piece of cardstock measuring 3” x 6”. I rounded the two corners on one of the long sides (the 6” side), this created the flap that folds over the front. I left the other end square. I attached the square end to the back cover of the chipboard album, about 2 inches down from the top. I folded it over to the front, and added a magnet to the center of the flap, as well as another to the front of the album, so it stays shut. To finish it off, I added a piece of patterned paper measuring 3” x 2” to both the inside and outside of the flap for a polished look.
And that’s it , the album is done! It’s full of color, interactive flips, and room for all your summer memories. I’ll be sharing a flip-through and process video soon on Instagram and YouTube, so be sure to keep an eye out.
Thank you all for being here! This project inspires you to get creative and capture those summer memories. I love my Doodlebug Crafty family; you always welcome my projects with open arms! 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
8931 pink paradise -12" x 12" paper
8934 Let's luau -12" x 12" paper
8935 polka dot bikini -12" x 12" paper
8939 beach towel -12" x 12" paper
8906 summer fun, mini icons
8923 Summer Fun -Bits and Pieces
8901 Sam & Sally Seahore- Doodle-pops
8891 Summer assortment - Sprinkles
Pink Twine/ Ribbon
OTHER
Chipboard
Double-Sided Tape
Liquid Glue
Cutting and Scoring Board
Two Magnets
Foam Adhesive
Scissors
Book Cover Tool
