Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Here is the link to the mini album basics video:
youtube.com/watch?v=uotlH0lJs-U&t=993s

Cutting guide provided below:

Chipboard
Cover - (2) pieces cut at 5.50" x 8"
Spine - (1) piece cut at 5.50" x 2.25"

Binding Option #1 (2.25" spine with 3/8" gussets) - Cut (1) piece at 4 7/8" x 12" and score on the 12" side at 1.50", 2.50", 3.50", 3 7/8", 4 7/8", 5 7/8", 6.25", 7.25", 8.25", 8 5/8", 9 5/8", 10 5/8".

Binding Option #2 (2.50" spine with .50" gussets - Cut (1) piece at 4 7/8" x 12" and score on the 12" side at 1.50", 2.50, 3.50, 4", 5", 6", 6.50", 7.50", 8.50", 9", 10", 11". Cut (1) piece at 1.50" x 4 7/8" and attach it to the end of the hinge system to extend it just a bit.

Inside Front and Back Cover Pockets - Cut (2) pieces at 3" x 8 7/8" and score on the 3" side at .50" and on the 8 7/8" side at .50" on each end.

Front Cover Pocket - Cut (1) piece at 6 7/8" x 7" and score on the 6 7/8" side at 1.75", 1 7/8". Cut (1) piece at 4.25" x 8" and score on the 4.25" side at .50" and on the 8" side at .50" on each end. Cut (1) piece at 2.50" x 7.25" and score on the 2.50" side at .50" and on the 7.25" side at .50" on each end.

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Cut one set of each of the following for each page you want to create. I created four in my album.

Base Pages
Cut (1) piece at 7" x 12" and score on the 12" side at 5", 5 1/8", 10 1/8", and 10.25".
Cut (1) piece at 6" x 7" and score on the 6" side at .50" on each end.

Front Page Pockets - Cut (1) piece at 2.50" x 7.25" and score on the 2.50" side at .50" and on the 7.25" side at .50" on each end.

Inside Flaps - Cut (2) pieces at 4.75" x 4.75" and score on one 4.75" side at .50"

Pockets for Inside Flaps - Cut (2) pieces at 2.50" x 5.25" and score on the 2.50" side at .50" and on the 5.25" side at .50" on each end.

Large Belly Band - Cut (1) piece at 4.75" x 6" and score on the 6" side at .50" on each end.

Door Flaps for Belly Band - Cut (2) pieces at 2 7/8" x 5" and score on the 2 7/8" side at .50".

Flap Pockets - Cut (2) at 2.50" x 2.50" and score on two side at .50".
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Booklets
For 3" x 4" photos - Cut (1) piece at 4.25" x 6.50" and score on the 6.50" side at 3.25".

For 4" x 4" photos - Cut (1) piece at 4.25" x 8.50" and score on the 8.50" side at 4.25"