Wednesday, March 17

It’s in the bag!

There is no such thing as a one task item at
Thingamabobs and Doodads!
Pack those kiddies lunches or….
Make a fabulous minibook!
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We used four plain brown lunch bags to make this album.

MATERIALS:
Brown paper lunch bags – 3-6 work best
Ribbons and threads for binding cut to at least 15 inches. Truthfully, we usually eyeball it.
Coordinating papers and embellishments
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HOW TO:
Fold each bag in half.  Measure your “page” surface. 
Our album measured 5 x 5 1/2
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Adhere where shown, creating pockets
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NOTE: only adhere one side of the inside of your bag or you won’t have a “pocket”
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Punch holes where shown
(but don’t feel limited to just two holes…get creative!)
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Cut enough paper to cover your pages, again our paper was cut to 5 x 5 1/2 to fit. Adhere to pages.
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EMBELLISH!!!
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Don’t forget about your pockets! Fill them with additional journaling, photo’s, or memorabilia from whatever fantastic event you have captured in your mini scrapbook.
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Bind. Use your ribbon and threads to bind the book. 
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Remember, scrapbooking is ART, and there is no right way or wrong way to create ART!

Have fun!
Kelli and Crystal

15 comments:

  1. Wow! I can't believe you made these with brown paper bags! Nicely done! Coming over from the Shabby Chic Cottage and now following you!

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  2. What a cute idea - I love the pockets!

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  3. That is such a great idea, and it turned out so cute. Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!

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  4. Super cute! I love making paper bag mini albums. I just love the *crunch* that the bags make when you turn the page. Yours turned out lovely!

    I'm visiting from Frugalicious Friday. :)

    - Michele

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  5. Sweet! What a fun blog choc full of ideas! I am stopping by from New Friend Friday :))

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  6. This is a great idea! I made something similar but with corrugated cardboard as the cover but now that I see this...I could totally do without that. Paper bags are so cheap! Thanks for sharing.

    ps..great tutorial. i stink at writing tutorials.

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  7. wow that's awesome!

    i saw your link on new friend friday at the girl creative! :)

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  8. That is an incredibly creative task, never would I think to make a book out of a paper bag! Those look great!!!

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  9. Thanks for posting this!! Now I know how to assemble your awesome kitty kit!!

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  10. That is so darn cute. What a great idea. I have scrolled around and I {heart} your blog! Stopping by from TGC NFF. New follower!

    Holly
    504 Main

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  11. Those are darling! Thanks for the great tut!
    smiles, alice

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  12. love the colors and little pull tabs - thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays!

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  13. Great tutorial! I love paper bag mini's they are such a fun and quick gift to make. Plus everyone always is amazed by them. Your's is so bright and colorful, great job.

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  14. I have heard about these but never really knew how to make them. Thanks a bunch for linking up to check me out saturday

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  15. what an interesting concept and the decorations are just too cute. first time observer of this typr of art and i am fascinated.

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