5×5 Mini Album in a Box

Hi ladies! Traci here and today, I’m sharing a super cute mini album with a video tutorial. I’ll walk you through how I made this scrapbook using one of Lori’s amazing cutting files. It’s a fun project that’s perfect for photos of spring, family, friends, St. Patrick’s Day, and fun every day memories!

 

Since my Lori Whitlock and Doodlebug Design Team Projects fell on the same day, I combined their products to create this happy and colorful keepsake. I used Lori’s 5×5 Album with Box File (SVG, Silhouette) and Doodlebug’s cute Lucky Me Collection.

 

The cut file makes a box and a mini album that fits perfectly inside. I cut the base out of white cardstock, then decorated it with lots of 12×12 pattern papers and fun embellishments.

 


I made this with a spring theme but you could use ANY collection and create it for Easter, Mother’s Day, a birthday, summer, etc. What a great gift idea, and … it comes with it’s own box, lol!

 


The 
album is a perfect size. At 5×5 inches, it’s not too big, not too small … but just right for pictures of a fun event, family, friends, or baby pics. I’m thinking cute mom / grandma’s brag book!

 


Inside, there are 12 scrapbook pages (6 double-sided). I covered them in bright and cheerful 12×12 pattern papers, then added lots of cute die cuts, colorful enamel dots, and photo mats. 

Here are a few more pages … 

 

 

To watch my step-by-step YouTube Video Tutorial for this project, click on the video below …

 

 

 

I hope you like this fun mini album and it inspires you to create one too with Lori’s 5×5 Album with Box File (SVG, Silhouette). Have a great day and happy scrapping! 😊

 

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Lets Make an Easter Basket!

 

Hi everybody, it’s Holly! Today, I’m excited to share a fun “easy diy” project perfect for spring. This “Easter craft” tutorial shows you how to create an adorable hexagon Easter basket using a file from Lori Whitlock. It’s a great “do it yourself” “craft idea” that results in a lovely “handmade basket” for your holiday celebrations! The paper collection I used “Easter Basket” is also by Lori Whitlock. The beautiful pastel colors in the collection will make you SMILE!

Lori Whitlock Shop 

Silhouette Design Store

Echo Park Paper

Happy crafting!

HollyJo

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Easter Basket Boxes

Hello there! Today I am  moving on from Valentine’s Day and on to Easter. I am looking forward to bunnies and chicks!

For my projects today I played with the new Lori Whitlock Easter Basket Collection!

I cut several of Lori’s boxes and added all the fun Easter Basket elements. I spent an evening with my little Sidekick die cutter and die cut my self silly. When I am doing this, I put on a good movie and cut a bunch of pieces out of the different colors and just sort of mix and match away-always sure to have extra pieces because I tend to lose tiny pieces! I had fun adding the sticker elements to the finished boxes as a little extra special touch. Everything was just so fun! 

I die cut 3 baskets and lots of fun little eggs and flowers/leaves in all the different colors included in the new collection. I did cut out some grass from this file to use at the base of the boxes. I removed the scoring lines from the grass piece to cut one long strip and trimmed  pieces to fit each box at the base. As for the boxes themselves, I like to add a little extra matting to allow the patterned paper to pop a bit more. To do that, I open the offset panel and chose offset, distance of .050 and the square corner. In these projects I used white for the extra matting pieces. 

3d  No Glue Suitcase (SVGSilhouette )

Box With Handle  (SVG, Silhouette)

***This tip will help you with these tiny dies.  I used washi tape to adhere the tiny dies on to my paper. I poked out the cut pieces but left the dies taped on to the paper. You can just put these on top of your next paper each time. Just keep the dies in place with the washi tape and store them that way as well. You won’t lose those tiny eyes or rosy cheeks that way! 

Easter Basket: Classic Bundle

Or other products purchased individually as well:

Easter Basket Collection Kit

Easter Basket Solid Kit

Easter Basket Element Stickers

Easter Enamel Dots

Easter Basket: Filled Easter Basket Medium Die Set

 
 
 
 
 
Hope you enjoyed these fun boxes!
 

February 2026 Creative Team Blog Hop

February has arrived, and love is in the air! This month is all about creativity, inspiration, and a little handmade magic. Our Creative Team has been busy putting together a mix of projects—some sweetly seasonal, some looking ahead to Spring, and all designed to spark your imagination. Hop along to each blog to see what they’ve been making—you’re sure to find ideas you’ll want to try yourself!

Lori Whitlock <<<(you are here)

💗 February Blog Hop Sale is Here! 💗

From February 10–14, enjoy 30% OFF all digital files at Lori’s SVG Shop — including commercial licenses! Use code FEB2026 (case-sensitive) at checkout and treat yourself to fresh designs for the new year.  SHOP HERE.

As a thank-you for hopping along with us, we’ve got something special to share. For today only, you can download the 5X7 Box Card Valentine Present Hearts SVG file absolutely FREE! Just add it to your cart and complete checkout—no codes, no catches, just a fun little treat from us to you.

I’m excited to share a brand-new Easter/Spring Tulips Box Card Bundle, designed with the next season in mind! This bundle includes five beautiful box cards, each featuring a bouquet of tulips paired with a sweet character—hedgehog, Easter bunny, chick in an egg, lamb, and swan. These dimensional cards are easy to assemble, fun to customize, and perfect for spring and Easter crafting. During the February Blog Hop, grab this new bundle 30% OFF with code FEB2026 and start creating for the fresh season ahead! 🌸

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How about a giveaway? You’re in luck! Enter our giveaway below, and we’ll announce the winner on the entry form right here on this blog post. Keep an eye on your inbox—you might be the lucky winner!

Be sure to visit the CT member blogs listed at the top of this post! Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a wonderful and crafty day!

~Lori

Valentine Cat Bag and A2 Card Gift Set

Hello Crafty Friends Noelene here today! With Valentine’s Day less than 2 weeks away today I want to share with you an adorable little bag & card gift set I made using one of the newest files from Lori Whitlock called Valentine Bag Cat (SVG), (Silhouette). I also created a matching card using an A2 card Base (SVG), (Silhouette)
To start off I cut out all the panel pieces for the bag. Make sure you cut 2 of each of all the panels that make the cat, (if you are making the card). I did not need to alter the size of the cat in any way as it fit nicely onto the a2 card base. Now start by putting all your pieces together for the cat by following the steps below.
Now it’s time to put the bag together. Glue all your bag panels onto the bag base.
Note the next step I did after glueing the panels, but it may be slightly easier to do before the panels are glued on, as the cardstock will be more flexible. Mountain fold the bottom flaps & valley fold the sides of the bag.
Next glue the side tab of the bag.
Glue the base then set your bag aside for the time being.
Now to create our matching A2 card. Firstly cut out all the panels. You will see that I have an extra rectangle piece of cardstock which is not in the file. I just cut out a rectangle 1.25″ x 4.25″ with the same paper I used on the side of my bag so that it coordinates with my card.
Glue the 2 front panels onto the card base.
Glue the extra rectangle piece onto the far right side of the inside of your card, so that when you close your card it will be visible from behind the pinking pattern.
Lastly to finish off place a cat onto the front of your bag & another onto the card front. I used foam squares to give it dimension. Then add the ribbon to your bag & any other embellishments you wish. Today I have kept it simple & only added a heart stickle.

For more inspiration, check out my Instagram!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Noelene 🙂