Nessa's paper bag album challenge #1

nessaellen Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:42 pm

These are so fun and really pretty easy to make even if they don't look like it Smile

Here are the steps! I mad ethis one for Steph because she IS going to love mini albums :lol:
1. You can use however many bags you want! I have found that four is a good amount!
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2. Lay them out so that the flap side is on opposite sides for each layer
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and then fold in half
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3. OK some people machine stitch theirs and that is super easy.... I've been told. I have a fear of sewing machines so I do mine this way LOL! While still folded mark spots for holes down the spine side of the bags. Make sure your holes are in from the spine a little so they punch through both sides ok!
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and when you open it up you'll have holes on either side of the spine!
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4. Now thread ribbon from the inside out and tie
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5. And voila! you have a paper bag album Smile

Steph this one is comin your way my friend lol
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I have gotten SO addicted to these thanks to Jennifer (jenwatkins)! She sent me a darling paper bag album kit and I fell in love! Here are some examples from me!

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This challenge will be worth 20 points towards your Grand Opening total! Albums must be newly created for this challenge, loaded to the gallery and linked back to this thread by midnight PST, April 30th.

Challenge Completed By:
Jen Watkins
Steph
Wendy

stephster17 Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:22 am

Can't wait to get my album :D Great challenge girl!!

Michelle W Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:25 am

WOW ! Truly gorgeous creations !
I've only ever made a paperbag album once before, and it was a lot of fun... I will definitely be giving this a go !

Cheers,

Deanna Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:47 am

I've worked on these in the past and they are really FUN! flower

scrappyshel Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:50 am

These are VERY fun! And yet a great reason to use my cropodile Smile

Guest Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:40 am

Wow, I love this challenge. These are so fun to make.

Guest Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:45 am

Awesome I May Try This One .. Although I Don't Have a Digital For The Pic Maybe I Can Scan The Front Of It Ya Think?

Guest Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:50 am

Nessa I love this challenge.

Tammyscraps Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:32 am

I've only made one of these, but I love the look of them! Can't wait to give this a shot! The examples are just gorgeous!!!

shihtzu452 Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:51 pm

I have never made a paper bag album, but I have always wanted to. Awesome projects!

Babydoll2699 Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:01 pm

Very Nice Nessa!

Guest Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:19 am

I had so much fun making this album. My 3 year old son help me pick out the photo's to use and he was there every step of the way. He LOVES it.

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