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Craft Idea

Small Album Metal Die Use Trick | 9CM X 7CM Mini Album Tutorial

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Project Details

Category:
Paper Crafts
Project Type:
Die-Cut Mini Album
Style:
YouTube Inspiration
Date Saved:
2026-08-25
Difficulty:
Medium
Time to Make:
1–3 hours
Best For:
Die-cut mini books and compact album making

At a Glance

LayersDie-cut cover and page layers
DimensionsAbout 9 cm × 7 cm
InteractiveYes — turning pages
PrintableNo
Technique FocusAlbum Die, Die Cutting, Mini Album
A mini-album tutorial using a small album metal die, with a trick for getting more use from the die in a 9 cm by 7 cm format.

About This Project

A mini-album tutorial using a small album metal die, with a trick for getting more use from the die in a 9 cm by 7 cm format.

What You'll Love

Saved for the die-use trick as much as the mini album itself, since it may make specialty album dies more versatile.

Key Techniques Used

  • Album Die
  • Die Cutting
  • Mini Album

Main Supplies

  • Small album metal die
  • Die-cutting machine
  • Cardstock
  • Decorative paper
  • Adhesive
  • Small embellishments

Project Tags

Paper CraftsDie-Cut Mini AlbumYouTube InspirationAlbum DieDie CuttingMini Album

Color Palette

Deep Black
Soft White
Aqua

Printables

No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.

My Notes

Treat this as both a mini-album project and a die-cutting reference. The construction trick is the part worth remembering.

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