Suitcase Mini Album

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing how I created this super adorable suitcase-shaped mini album. It's the perfect way to document any and all travel memories. This mini is also super easy to make, so let's dive on into it!

To create the base of this mini album, take a sheet of paper that measures 4 x 10.5 inches. Score on the 10.5-inch side at 2.5, 3.5, 6.5, and 7.5 inches. Fold and crease along all of the score lines.

To create the accordion pages for this mini album, take a sheet of paper the measures 3.75 x 10.75 inches. Score on the 10.75-inch side at 2.5, 2.75, 5.25, 5.5, 8, and 8.25 inches. Fold and crease along all of the score lines and accordion fold the paper into pages.

Adhere the accordion pages to the inside center of the album base using a strong adhesive.

To make this mini album look like a suitcase, adds faux straps, buckles, and a handle.

·       The faux straps should measure ½ x 10.75 inches. Adhere these straps to the back of the album base. Do not add adhesive to the front flap of the album base; this will give the straps a more realistic look by allowing them to move freely.

·       To create the buckles, use strips of paper that measure ½ x 1.25 inches. Adhere them to the front flap of the album, over the top of the straps. For a more dimensional, realistic look, use foam tape to prop these buckles up.

·       To create the handle, take a strip of paper that measures 1 x 5 inches and score on the 5-inch side on both ends at ¾ inch. Fold up on this score line and then adhere the structure to the top gusset of the album base to create the handle.

To keep this mini album closed, I opted to use a large, velcro dot. This is a super easy closure, that's also long lasting. A small craft magnet or even a string tied around the album could also work.

With the base of the album done, all that's left to do is to add happy photos, memories, and journaling! 

To create and embellish this mini, I used the Jen Hadfield 'Peaceful Heart' collection from American Crafts. 

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I'll see you next time with another fun project.