How To Make A Paper Bag Scrapbook

Paper bag scrapbooks are really popular now. Their small size
makes them great for gift giving, for display on a coffee
table, or even just as a “brag book”. They are made by using
paper bags (you know the brown lunch kind) and are of a smaller
size than the larger scrapbook albums, usually 5 x 5 inches.
Since the paper bags are not acid free, it is important to only
use copies of your photos. You can get duplicates made of your
photos from your photo processing center or even make copies of
photos on your home printer.
 
To get started you will need 3 paper lunch bags. You can use
either the brown lunch bag kind or the white bags. I find mine
in the regular grocery store aisles. For the cardstock
backgrounds, you will need 3 sheets of 12 x 12 in a solid color
and 3 sheets of 12 x 12 in coordinating colors. For securing the
book together, you will need about 2 feet of ribbon. I use
several different coordinating ribbons to add flair to the
books. Finally, you will need whatever embellishments you
choose such as stickers, brads, ribbons, tags, etc. to decorate
the individual pages.
 
To begin, lay the 3 paper bags flat. Fold each bag in half so
that it looks like a little “book”. Put the 3 folded books
together so that you now have a 6-page book.  Hole punch 5
holes in the left side of the “book” (near the fold) . Then, to
secure the book together use the ribbons and tie a small bow
through each hole.
 
Once the book has been put together, you are ready for the next
step. Cut the background cardstock pieces into 5 x 5 shapes and
adhere them to each page of the album. Leave the ends of the
paper bag open, as you can use that area as additional storage
space for photos, tags, and other special items. Embellish each
page as you choose with special stickers, photos, journal
entries, brads,tags, etc.
 
Enjoy your completed paper bag scrapbook!

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