Optimus Template

Paperbag Albums

I love to use practical items in my scrapbooking/cardmaking and what better base then a paperbag!!!  "Read More" to see instructions for a book I made for one of my sisters.

1.  Take (4) paperbags and fold them in half. (see illustration A) 

2.  Place the paperbags into a “t” shape.  You can do this two ways - have four open pockets put the ends together or 1, 2 or 3 pockets you choose your design. (see illustration B) 

3.  Sew a square through all the paperbags.  (see illustration C)  You can glue them together but I found that sewing holds the book together better. 

4.  Time to embellish.  I glue patterned cardstock on each side and embellish.  I also cut pieces of cardstock to go into the pockets. 

5.  I close the book by tying the book together with ribbon or fiber.  You can also use Velcro to close the book as well.