Heart Shaped Box with Mini Album Pages Tutorial

Hi sweet friends! It's time for my next Lori Whitlock Design Team Project and today, I'm sharing a fun Valentine's Day project and a tutorial. I made a heart shaped box with scrapbook pages tucked inside that are perfect for photos of your loved ones.💕

To make it, I used Lori’s beautiful cutting file called Big Heart Shaped Box Roses (link below). It turned out so pretty! I love the lid's scalloped edge and rose flower cut-outs. For the base, I used cardstock from Doodlebug Design in bubblegum pink and lily white. Then, I decorated with their Lots of Love Collection (links below).

Here's what the file looks like ...

The box measures 6" x 6.75" x 2.5" and could be used for small gifts like jewelry, heart shaped photos, a toy, love notes, cookies, candy, a gift card, money, or directions for a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. How fun!

I used the same file to create the heart shaped pages. I didn't bind them because, with a ring, they didn't fit properly in the box. But that's ok ... they're perfectly secure inside and now they're even more interactive! 

I covered the white pages in 12x12 and 6x6 prints from the Lots of Love Collection and created photo mats with a 3" scalloped punch and a 2.5" circle punch. Then, I decorated with lots of cute die cuts. Love!

Now, time for the tutorial ...

1.  First I cut out all of the pieces. 

2.  The pink ones are for the lid.  

3. And the white pieces are for the base of the box.  

4.  Next, I folded all the long strips (2 pink and 2 white) along the score lines. The little notches will be glued around the flat heart shapes to create the sides of the lid and box.

5.  Each strip fits around one side. I prefer liquid glue for this so that each of the notches can slide into place around the curves of the heart.  

6.  Once both strips are adhered, the lid will look like this.

7.  I repeated the same steps for the box, folding on the score lines and then adhering each strip around the base heart shape. The cutting file includes 2 heart shapes for the box, and two for the lid. Once the sides are adhered to each piece, the extra hearts are glued over the notches for a seamless look.  

8. For my shaped pages, I made a smaller heart by creating an internal offset of the original and cut out 4 pieces. This gave me 8 scrapbook pages (4 double sided), but there's plenty of room in the box for more.

9.  I created another internal offset to get an even smaller shape for the pattern paper. 

10. I layered the card stock pieces, making these pages nice and sturdy. 

11. And finally, I adhered the intricate rose design on top of the white scallop heart and added both pieces to the lid of the box. It's so pretty!

I hope today's project and Lori's amazing cutting file inspire you. This box and mini album make a beautiful gift idea for Valentine's Day, a birthday, Mother's Day, graduation, or any day! 

Below are the links for the products used. Thanks for stopping by the blog and happy scrapping. 😊

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NEW! 12x12 Things Are Looking Up Page Kit

Hello friends and happy Friday! I've just added TWO new 12x12 page kits to the shop. The first one, titled My Best Life was introduced on Wednesday. With its pretty flower-filled pages, it's perfect for everyday photos. The second one is titled Things Are Looking Up and it's a fun and a colorful way to document your daily activities, goals, and memories. 

I created these with the Echo Park, Plan On It Collection that features typewriters, flowers, paper clips, pencils, coffee cups, clipboards, and planners. And it has bright shades of orange, pink, green, and blue so it's super cheerful!

There are 6 scrapbook pages (3 coordinating layouts) with space for 23-24 of your favorite photos. 

These pages are great for birthdays, date night, coffee with friends, a girl's night out, and family gatherings. Or, maybe you have a fun hobby you'd like to document like scrapbooking, crafting, yoga, pickleball, book club, or volunteering.

What about travel? You can add pictures from a quick weekend getaway or a longer family vacation. Whatever your plans are that make up your life and bring you joy can be saved on these layouts.

They're also very versatile and can be used over time. One month, you may add photos from a house remodel or a church event. The next, photos of an anniversary, a local festival, or fun moments at your job. These pages can simply evolve throughout the year.

Let's not forget the journaling! I've added cute spaces to make notes and document your plans, goals, reminders, schedules, and highlights.

My new 12x12 page kits titled Things Are Looking Up and My Best Life are available in my shop now (DIY kit and premade). I hope you have fun saving your fun memories on them. Thanks for visiting the blog and have a wonderful day!😊

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Let's Celebrate Scrapbook Mini Album with Bella Blvd

Hello friends! Today, I'm sharing my latest Bella Blvd Design Team Project and this week, designers were asked to create something fun with the wonderfully festive Let's Celebrate Collection. I created a 4x6 inch mini album that's perfect for photos of New Year's Eve, a wedding, birthday celebration, graduation, or an anniversary party! 

The covers are made with Bella's Clear Cuts acetate called Sparkle that's filled with metallic gold fireworks / starbursts. It feels so celebratory!

On the front, I created the round shape using two 12x12 pattern papers, a 3.5" scallop circle punch, and a 3" circle punch. I added the gold foil star from the Ephemera Icons and the "Hooray" from the Ephemera Words (links below). But the main attraction is the ohhhh so pretty "Party Cake" Bella-pops sticker in the center. I love everything about this embellishment, from the adorable little flowers to the shine of its epoxy dots. 💛

Inside, there are 36 pages (18 double-sided) that include 2 flippies, lots of cute die cuts and stickers, and space for 40 photos of milestone worthy moments. Above, I used the Bling Thing hearts pattern in the background and decorated with the champagne die cut from the Ephemera Icons. So festive!

 

Speaking of festive, how fun is this cupcake filled with sparklers?! It's another die cut from the Ephemera Icons that I added 3 shiny diamond shaped Party Epoxy Stickers to. 

This little keepsake is perfect for documenting your "good times". The Polaroid frame on the left is from the Ephemera Words and makes a great spot for a picture. On the right, I used the punches again to create a photo mat, then embellished with more fabulous die cuts and gold sparkling epoxy stars. 🌟

I love a scrapbook that's not too big, not too small ... but just right. That's what this album is. It can hold pictures from one very special evening or an entire weekend of fun celebrations. Whether you’re documenting a party, a milestone, or a happy memory ... this mini is great. 

Above, I created a flippie using a 3x4 card from the 12x12 Daily Details. I love the champagne bottles and the party props. I can just imagine fabulous photos tucked inside of champagne toasts and guests wearing silly hats, crowns, glasses, and mustaches! 

Here, I added the confetti print appropriately called Party Time in the background, then used the "celebrate" card to create another flippie for 2 more photos. On the right, a photo mat and more festive embellishments.

 

I hope you've enjoyed my Let's Celebrate Mini Album. It's perfect for saving memories and photos from New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, a birthday celebration, a wedding, an anniversary, a graduation, or a retirement party. The Let's Celebrate Collection is perfection!

Below are the links to the products used in this project. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! 😊

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NEW! My Best Life 12x12 Scrapbook Layout Kit

Hey friends! Who's ready for a peek at this week's pretty NEW 12x12 page kit? It's titled My Best Life and will be in my shop on the Friday along with a 2nd kit. These colorful layouts are wonderfully generic and all about ... your best life! So, you can add everyday photos, spring, a party, fun with friends and family, a favorite hobby, gardening ... really anything! 

I designed them with the Echo Park, My Best Life Collection that's filled with lots of beautiful flowers, hearts, cameras, and everyday items like pencils, make-up, clips, shoes, and sunglasses. Cute!

There are 6 scrapbook pages (3 double-page layouts) with space for 23-25 photos. They'd be great for a birthday celebration, date night, an afternoon at the park, a bridal or baby shower, brunch with the girls, backyard fun, a church event, or a spring vacation.

I've included plenty of journaling spots so you can document the fun stories, or ... simply add dates, names, locations, or the event.

This collection is quite a departure from the fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas collections we've been creating with over the past few months. And even though we're still a bit away from spring, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy flowers and bright happy colors, right? 😉 

If you love spending time crafting, scrapping with girls, a weekend crop, or a fun retreat ... add those memories. I mean, don't pretty flowers go with just about anything? And again, it's about your best life.

No matter what photos you choose for these six scrapbook pages, they'll make a beautiful addition to any album. And more importantly, their archival quality will keep your memories super safe.

I hope you have fun with this NEW 12x12 My Best Life Layout Kit. The kit and the premade will be available in my shop on Friday along with another kit. Until then, happy scrapping! 😊

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Football Shaped Scrapbook Album with Lori Whitlock

Hello crafty friends! Today is Lori Whitlock's January Blog Hop and my blog is the first stop on the hop. But be sure to visit Lori's site also because she has a sale and more great products for you!

For my project, I was inspired by a recent football game. My family is from South Florida so we're big fans of the University of Miami Hurricanes. I've had some collegiate licensed paper laying around for years and since our Canes just made it into the National Championship Game (first time since 2003!), I decided to create a football shaped mini album using one of Lori's awesome cutting files! 

I used her super cute Hexagon Pop Up Football Card File (links below). Here's what it looks like ...

Isn't it great?! This card could be given for Father's Day, a birthday, congratulations, graduation, thank you, or thinking of you. Simply adjust the sentiment as needed. With the Super Bowl just around the corner, I'll be making it very soon! 

For today's album, I only used the football shape and sized it to 8x6 inches. I cut the front and back covers out of acrylic, but card stock could be used instead.

I decorated the album with Hurricane papers and stickers from a company called Sports Solutions. You could also use any generic football collection as a substitute (see product suggestions and links below).

Inside, I added 8 white scrapbook pages (4 double-sided) made of card stock and covered each one in fun patterns, photo mats, and embellishments. Here are a few more of the pages ...

This scrapbook would be perfect for photos of tailgating, a professional or collegiate football game, your son or grandson playing football, a Super Bowl party, a football themed birthday party, or a sports convention.

I hope this project gives you a little inspiration for different ways to use Lori's fabulous cutting files. Also, don't forget my clear Acrylic Display Stand (seen above) to show off your mini albums and amazing cards! 

There are more wonderful projects to see today, so be sure to hop to each blog for more great ideas.

Lori Whitlock

You Are Here: Traci Penrod

Your Next Stop >>>> Brandie Adams 

Cathy Harper

Chelsea VanWyk

 Sue Kment 

Noelene Apap 

Holly Jo Taylor

In addition to the creative team's projects, don't forget about the other wonderful things Lori has for you today.

 

Below are the links to Lori's fabulous cutting file and some football themed product suggestions. Thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping! 😊

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