Doodlebugblog iconDoodlebugblogSep 17, 2026 ~3 min source read

Cupcakes & Candles Banner Mini Album: a birthday album that converts to party decor

Traci Penrod’s ‘Let’s Celebrate’ project is a 5.5" x 7.5" mini album built from Doodlebug’s Cupcakes & Candles collection that doubles as a hanging birthday banner when you remove the covers and thread ribbon through the pages.

CUPCAKES AND CANDLES BANNER MINI ALBUM | with Traci

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The mini album is built with confetti acrylic covers, two pink binding rings, and 12 scrapbook pages (six double-sided) filled with flippies, pockets, and die-cut accents.

To convert the book into a banner, remove the binding rings and covers, then thread ribbon through the holes at the top of each page—pages are decorative on both sides but keep hidden spots for photos and journaling.

Traci plans to offer this Let's Celebrate Birthday Album / Banner as a DIY kit in her Artsy Albums shop the day after the blog post.

# What this project is Traci Penrod made a birthday mini album called "Let's Celebrate" using Doodlebug's Cupcakes & Candles collection. The album is sized 5.5" x 7.5" with confetti acrylic covers and two pink binding rings. Inside are 12 pages (six double-sided) designed to hold photos and journaling while also being decorative enough to serve as party decor.

# How it converts into a banner The conversion is simple and reversible. Remove the two pink binding rings and the acrylic covers, then thread a ribbon through the holes at the top of each page. The pages are fully decorated on both sides, so when strung together they form a colorful hanging banner that doubles as an on-the-day decoration and keepsake after the party.

# Construction details and materials

# Page features and examples

  • Flippies: White cardstock bases layered with patterned paper and 3x4 journaling/photo cards. They add interactive photo hides and extra journaling space.
  • Extended die cuts: Small die-cut images (cupcakes, gifts, balloons) extend off page edges to create a layered look when the book is closed and a playful display when used as a banner.

# Design tips implied by the project

  • Use heavier materials (acrylic or chipboard) for covers, then choose lightweight patterned paper and cardstock for internal pages so the banner drapes well when hung.
  • Keep interactive storage (pockets, flippies) on pages to preserve the album's utility once converted into a banner.
  • Threading ribbon through pre-punched holes is a fast reversible method to convert books into banners without additional hardware.

# Product and availability notes Products used and listed on Traci's post include the Cupcakes & Candles 6x8 paper pad, Odds & Ends, several 12x12 cardstock prints (Blooming Birthday, Sweet Sprinkles, Surprise Party), Wired Pom Pom Trim in Blue Jean, Accent Organdy Birthday Girl Ribbon, and Artsy Albums acrylic and display materials. Traci says her Let's Celebrate Birthday Album / Banner will be available as a DIY kit in her Artsy Albums shop the day after the blog post.

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