Mini Purse Album's - Pictures!

I finally got around to finishing some of those purse mini-albums and wanted to post the picture along with the instructions I used. Sorry, I don't have pictures of the process so I will try to be very clear on my instructions.


Supplies:

• 1 strip 7 1/4" x 5" double-sided paper
• 2 strips of 12" x 3" double-sided paper
• 2 - 8" lengths of ribbon (for handles)
• 4 - brads
• Sticky strip or taper runner
• Rounded Tab Punch for purse closure
• Magnets, velcro or other type of closure accessory

Instructions:

1. Using the 7 1/4" x 5 " strip, score at 3 3/8" and 3 7/8" on the 7 1/4" side.
   


2. On the 5" sides, mark inward with pencil at the 7/8" mark.
   
   
3. Cut diagnonal from the 7/8" mark to the scored lines.
   
   
4. Fold the score lines to create the purse.
5. Score 12" x 3" papers at 1/2", 3 3/8", 6 1/4" and 8 1/8".
   


6. Accordion fold the 12" x 3" paper on score marks.
7. Using sticky strip or tape runner, apply to 1/2" area of 12" x 3" strips.
8. Attach one 12" x 3" strip to center of 7 1/4" strip, cover the 1/2" "bottom of purse." Repeat this step for the second strip.
   
   
9. Attach brads so as to appear to be the anchor for the handles.
10. Glue ribbon over the backs of the brads on the inside of the purse, creating handles.
11. With scraps, punch a rounded tab. Attach to top between handles using velcro, magnets, or other closure type materials.
12. Embellish with stamps, stickers, pictures, journalling and more.