Thursday, November 21, 2024

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with Doodlebug

Hey scrappers! It's time for my next Doodlebug Design Team Project and this one is super small and so cute!! I made a tag shaped mini album titled Give Thanks that's only 2x4 inches. What a fun size! It's a micro mini, lol. It makes a great little holiday project and wonderful gift idea for Thanksgiving!

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Fall Mini Album by Artsy Albums

I designed it with the fabulous Farmhouse Collection and it was soooo easy. I used the 12x12 tag sheet called Give Thanks and cut apart each tag. After deciding which side I would use for the album's pages, I glued 16 of them back-to-back to create 8 sturdy pages. Then, I punched a binding hole in each one.

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Fall Mini Album with a cute little bird, pumpkins, and flowers

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n the front cover, I added the "Let's Give Thanks" title from 6x6 Country Quilt paper. The word strips from it fit perfectly on the tags. Then I added the scalloped border sticker from the This & That sheet and a little enamel heart sprinkle (product links below). That was simple!

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with fall colors, leaves, and flowers

Inside, I embellished each "page" with a fun mix of photo mats, cards from the 6x6 paper pad, die cut pieces, This & That stickers, and more colorful sprinkles.

 Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with flowers, a heart, and a turkey

Some of the tags were so cute, they didn't need a thing! So, I left them as is and they made perfect little decorative pages. Check out the one above with the mixer, bowls, and turkey.

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with flowers, a bee, and a lined journaling card

Here, I added a little journaling spot. I used the clipboard from the Bits & Pieces and trimmed it down a bit to fit the tag. The sunflower is from the Odds & Ends.

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with a flower cart and a cute folding card,

Look how cute this tiny flippie is! I made it with another card from the 6x6 Country Quilt paper. Inside, I added a colorful plaid and space for 2 small photos.

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with a tiny pocket and journaling pieces tucked inside

Even a mini album as small as this one can still have a pocket! I used a stamp shaped piece from the Chit Chat to create it. I glue around 3 sides and left the center open. Then, I tucked some little banner pieces inside for journaling about the things I'm grateful for. 

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with leaves, birds, a turkey, and a squirrel

Sometimes, big things come in small packages. Although this mini is tiny, it can be a very meaningful keepsake. I could see it being passed around the Thanksgiving table to record what everyone is thankful for.

This little album is so easy to create that it's a perfect idea for kids, too. They could make it on Thanksgiving and use ANY paper collection.

What about a hostess gift?! Are you going to someone's home for Thanksgiving? This would be such a sweet token to give them where they can save pictures from the day.

Give Thanks Tag Shaped Mini Album with pretty leaves, pumpkins, and a cute folding card for photos

This tiny Give Thanks tag album was so much fun to create with the Farmhouse Collection. It's little size and shape is something different and makes such an interesting gift idea!

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting! 😊

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

10 NEW Scrapbook Album Instructions

Hi scrappy friends! Today, I'm sharing 10 new instructions that will be in my shop this Friday. Most of these include the measurements except for the last 4 (Christmas Joy, Birthday Boy & Girl, and Be Awesome). So, you'll need to estimate the photo mat and paper sizing for these. For an explanation as to why some of my instructions have measurements and others do not, click here.

ALL of my instructions are simple, step-by-step, and include full color photos and a complete materials list. Anyone can recreate these projects with their own supplies, making them a GREAT opportunity to use up your wonderful stash!

Below, I've added a blog link to each so you can see more photos of them until they're available on Friday.

 

1. No Place Like Home Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.


2. 12x12 Thanks For Caring Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more.


3. Where To Next Travel Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.


4. Snow Place Like Home Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.


5. Welcome Baby Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

6. Here For The Shenanigans Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

  

7. Christmas Joy Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

8. It's Your Birthday (Boy) Scrapbook Album - no blog post.


9. It's Your Birthday (Girl) Scrapbook Album - no blog post.

 

10. 12x12 Be Awesome Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more.

These are so much fun to create and super simple. Remember to visit the shop this Friday when these 10 instructions will be available. Thanks for stopping by the blog today and happy scrappin'! 😊

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

NEW! Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Kit

Hey friends, it's time for a sneak peek into this week's fun NEW kit that will be available in my shop tomorrow (Friday). This one is an autumn mini album titled Give Thanks. It's a wonderful keepsake for all the people and memories you're thankful for, fall moments, and Thanksgiving!

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album with acorns, pumpkins, leaves, and an autumn banner

I designed this with a 5.5" x 7.5" chipboard album from Prima and the Simple Stories, Cider and Donuts Collection. It has a cozy autumn feel with rich colors and leaves, acorns, apples, sweaters, and flowers.

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Page with pumpkins, flowers, leaves, and a cute fold-out card

Inside, there are 12 beautifully decorated chipboard pages (6 double sided) that include 2 pockets, 3 fold-out pages, 4 flippies, and space for 25 photos.

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Pages with flowers, leaves, hearts, and pretty plaid papers

With fall upon us and Thanksgiving just around the corner ... tis the season for family gatherings, vacations, great food, and special times with loved ones. This album is perfect for documenting all of those memories.

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Page with flowers, leaves, a pie, mushrooms, and a folding card

Add photos of the different recipes you made and your famous Thanksgiving dessert passed down from generations. Include fun moments in the kitchen, friends, your home's fall decor, and the beautifully set table waiting for everyone to gather. 

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Page with gorgeous flowers, leaves, and a fold-out element

Fall is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities like a visit to a winery, apple picking, a pumpkin patch, an autumn festival, playing in the leaves, a corn maze, hay ride, football games, a carnival, or a beautiful hike.

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album Page with flowers, leaves, and a cute folding card

You could also use my Give Thanks Album as a gratitude journal. It's a wonderful way to focus on the positive things in our lives. Add photos and stories about what you're grateful for, then ... you'll always have a beautiful reminder of what makes you happy.

Give Thanks Fall Scrapbook Album displayed on a clear acrylic stand

Did you notice my clear Acrylic Display Stand in the photo above? It practically disappears! These are available in my shop and they're perfect for displaying your seasonal mini albums year after year.

My Give Thanks Scrapbook Album is perfect for your fall and Thanksgiving memories but it's your special photos that turn this pretty scrapbook into an incredibly meaningful keepsake to be treasured for years to come.

As a reminder, the kit and premade will be available in my shop tomorrow (Friday). Have a great day and we'll see you then!😊

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Santa Shaped Mini Album - November Blog Hop with Lori Whitlock

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

For my project today, I made a really fun Santa Claus shaped mini album that would be so cute filled with your photos of the holiday season. It would also make a unique gift idea for your parents, a friend, teacher, babysitter, dog walker, or a hostess!

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Scrapbook by Artsy Albums

I chose one of Lori's fabulous cutting files called Santa Shaped Card (link below). Yep, it's a card! By thinking outside the box, you can used her files to create all kinds of fun mini album shapes. I cut the front and back covers out of white acrylic, but you could easily use cardstock or chipboard instead.

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with Santa, a Christmas tree, and presents

For the inside, I cut 6 pages out of white cardstock and created an internal offset for the pattern paper that covers each page. This layering of papers makes the pages super sturdy.

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with a scalloped photo mat and colorful presents

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with Santa driving a cute green car and Christmas trees

I used paper and embellishments from the Doodlebug Design, Candy Cane Lane Collection (links below). What a great companion to Lori's adorable Santa shape!

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with cute houses, a Christmas tree, presents, and a kitty cat

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with a reindeer, Christmas tree, and a mailbox

On each page, I added a scalloped photo mat that I cut out using a 3.5" scalloped circle punch and a 3" circle punch by Marvy Uchida.

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with a neighborhood snow scene and snowflakes

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with cute, colorful stockings flled with toys

You can create this scrapbook in any size, but I made mine approx. 5x5 inches. It's a great size for a small gift and looks so cute displayed in your home. Add it to an entry table, bookshelf, or coffee table for the holiday season.

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with with super cute houses in bright colors

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album Page with houses, a car, and presents on top

And speaking of displaying ... all of Lori's projects are so wonderful whether they're a card, a mini album, or another creative work of art. So this season, I encourage you to set out your projects as decor!

Santa Shaped Christmas Mini Album displayed on an acrylic stand

My clear Acrylic Display Stand is perfect for showing off your projects and it's available in my shop. 

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

Blog Hop Order:
 

You Are Here: Traci Penrod 

Your Next Stop:  Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

 Chelsea Van Wyk

Sue Kment

 Noelene Apap

Tamara Tigchelaar

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


 

Below are links for the cutting file and the products used in today's project. Thanks for stopping by and happy scrappin'!

 
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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Fall Pumpkin Truck Mini Album with Doodlebug

Hello friends! Today, I'm sharing my latest Doodlebug Design Team Project that uses the fabulous new Farmhouse Collection! It's a super cute pickup truck that's filled with pumpkins, leaves, and some adorable little critters. What a fun keepsake (or gift idea) for fall photos.

Fall Pick-up Truck Shaped Scrapbook Mini Album with pumpkins, leaves, mice, and a turkey

I made this cute shaped album with a Doodlebug cutting file called Truck - Down on the Farm (link below). I cut the base out of white acrylic, but you could easily create this with cardstock or chipboard instead.

Fall Pick-up Truck Shaped Scrapbook Mini Album with pumpkins, leaves, mice, and a turkey

Look how much cuteness is piled in the back of this pickup! I added a large die cut from the Bits & Pieces and lots of fun stickers from the icons and mini icons (links below). I love the way this turned out.

Fall Pick-up Truck Shaped Scrapbook Mini Album with pumpkins, leaves, and a turkey

I added the turkey icon sticker to the front seat and used a small piece of clear acetate for the window. The turkey is a wonderful symbol of autumn and Thanksgiving, and ... he adds a lot of color to my truck!

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.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Page with pumpkins, flowers, and a folding card

Inside, I added 6 white cardstock pages then covered them in pretty patterns from the 6x6 paper pad. I included a flippie (seen above), 2 fold-out pages, and 1 handy dandy pocket.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Page with pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and a cute sun

Look how bright, cheerful, and sunny this layout is. It's perfect for a photo of a pumpkin patch, fall leaves, a hike, or everyday memories.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Fold-out Page with pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and a cute front door

A fold-out page is a great way to add extra space to a mini album. I added the cute Home Sweet Home card to the front flap, but you could also add a picture. Inside, a large photo mat and a wonderful journaling card for notes, dates, names, events, etc.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Page with a pocket, pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and journaling cards

This pretty pocket is nice for saving memorabilia, notes, and extra photos. I tucked a few die cut pieces inside for journaling and some cards that can be used as mats for extra pictures.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Page with a cute raccoon, flowers, and bees

This album would be awesome for photos of Thanksgiving, family gatherings, and fun autumn moments. If you'd like 40 more great fall activity ideas and photo opportunities, click HERE.

Fall Truck Shaped Scrapbook Album Page with gorgeous colors, autumn trees, and leaves

Aren't the autumn / fall colors in this collection beautiful? Love, love, love.

Fall Pick-up Truck Shaped Scrapbook Mini Album sitting on an acrylic display stand

Look how cute this mini album is sitting out on my clear Acrylic Display Stand. These are perfect for showing off your seasonal projects. They make great decor, and ... they're filled with your FUN memories!

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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