Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: Accordion Mini Album

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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!!

BLOG | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hey Pumpkin Collection
BlackCardstok

OTHER

Foam Adhesive
Chipboard
Seam Tape

Monday, February 5, 2024

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!