In this video I’ll show you how to use one pack of paper to make a super fast and cute 12×12 album.

A scrapbook page depicting a wine tasting experience. The left side features photos of two women dining at a restaurant with drinks, a plate of food, and greenery. The right side showcases a star-patterned tile, a wine pouring scene, and a smiling woman holding a glass of wine. The top includes a handwritten note detailing the experience and the date.

Creative Memories Supplies featured in this video:

  • 12×12 Album Cover
  • 1 Set of 12×12 Spargo Refill Pages
  • 1 Pack of 12×12 Designer Paper
  • 12-inch Trimmer with Straight Blade
  • Tape Runner Adhesive

You can download a free Cutting Guide and Sketches pdf here: 12×12 Fast Album Formula pdf

12×12 albums are a wonderful size for an annual family album, Heritage, Travel, School, Baby and Wedding. It’s Creative Memories most popular size!

You’ll need one pack of Creative Memories 12×12 paper in whatever theme you want your album to be. It can be generic like a Totally Tonals Paper Pack or a theme such as a Travel Paper Pack . For this video I’m using the Vineyard Escapes Paper Pack from a promo bundle awhile back. You will also want one pack of Embellishments (I’ll show these in the Part 2 “after the photos” video).

A collection of six patterned sheets of paper featuring various designs, including water textures, stripes in blue and orange, and a sunset gradient.
A collection of six patterned paper sheets in shades of teal and mint, featuring various designs including polka dots, hexagons, and abstract patterns.

Here is the Video! The instructions are below and can also be found on the free 12×12 Fast Album Formula handout. Have fun! When you make a 12×12 album using this formula, be sure and tag me on your post (#adashofStory) so I can see and celebrate with you! I would love to see what you create! To shop for supplies, click the SHOP WITH ME button above.

You can watch Part 2 here for ideas on adding stickers and embellishments as well as a flip-through of the finished album!

Instruction sheet for creating a 12x12 scrapbook album with cutting guides and supply lists.


Diagram featuring three scrapbook layout sketches for a 12x12 fast album, including photo placement and decorative elements like flowers and titles.

Design sketches for a 12x12 fast album layout, featuring photo placement and decorative elements.
A layout diagram for a 12x12 scrapbook album featuring two sketch designs with placeholders for photos and titles, including decorative flower elements.

Happy Scrappin,

DL