When I came across my first paper bag album a few years ago, I really wanted to make one, and I couldn't find a tutorial, so I hope this is helpful. You may need to blow up the picture to see the itty bitty words. I thought it would be easier to have a a picture with the directions.
The rest is easy, but time consuming: designing your layouts and embellishing.
There are 5 layouts in this book. I add pockets, journaling tags, and photo mats to my books. The purpose of my paper bag albums is that they be used as scrapbooks.
Here are several pictures of this paper bag album to give you ideas of how to embellish and design your layouts:
I hope it is helpful.
See more of my paper bag albums here. I also have another paper bag album tutorial here.
The rest is easy, but time consuming: designing your layouts and embellishing.
This is the cover. (I like to layer my paper bags with several sheets of patterned paper. I also add a strip of paper on the edge of the album to make it look like a book that's bound together).
There are 5 layouts in this book. I add pockets, journaling tags, and photo mats to my books. The purpose of my paper bag albums is that they be used as scrapbooks. 
Here are several pictures of this paper bag album to give you ideas of how to embellish and design your layouts:
See more of my paper bag albums here. I also have another paper bag album tutorial here.
Oh yes, I do get the steps. The binding is genius!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for doing this, Jessica! Very good directions and very cute album, too! ♥
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ReplyDeleteOuch! I did a lot of mistakes! Thanks for sharing Jessica! Great and easy binding!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your tutorial Jessica! I make my books a little different but I love the binding on yours. I'm definitely going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your crafty wisdom!
Sherry
Gorgeous AND resourceful! You're super awesome! Your paper bag albums are very pretty! I've put a gold star on that in my google reader for later! :)
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of the binding I love that! Great Idea for sure and the books turnout beautiful! thank you for the tutorial! I can see the wording just fine
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteThe Paper bag album is wonderful.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
this seriously looks so hard to do but u did such a good job that I think I should try it...thanks for the tutorial.
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ReplyDeleteI think it'd take me about 6 months to make one like you have...Sooo much detail.
It is just gorgeous!
fabulous tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteI love the binding too, very interesting concept!
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candy
cute album jessica..! I dont do the binding on mine..but looks like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great Tutorial! The binding is so simple, I will try to do it Today, Thank you for Sharing this with Us, Blanca.
ReplyDeleteLove it, this was a great tute! I make them too, but I've never used that technique to bind them. I've been doing the punch a hole and tie with ribbons or big brads. I like the clean look of this one, and I'll be trying it out very soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, That album is just beautiful..I love the colors you used...You always do such amazing work..Love it...Thanks for sharing how you made it...Great pictures...
ReplyDeleteStephenie
Jessica - this turned out so well! I like how you put the words on the photos. Was that paint? I love this - I'm going to have to try one. I just may not have everything needed! Ooo, you should put paper bag kits with your tutorial on etsy.
ReplyDeletethis is so cool! I am going to make one for sure!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing tutorial. Looks like WAY too much work. And this is why I would buy from you and not make one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tutorial! I really like how you wrote the directions onto the pictures. Can't wait to try this paper bag album. Thank you for creating and posting this tutorial. I plan to share a link to it with my online groups as I know they will love it too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool - I can't wait to try this. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to do this and love the tutorial. I appreciate the time you put into spelling it out!!
ReplyDeleteThe binding is great too.
WOW !!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS.
I NEED TO MAKE SEVERAL KITS FOR A CHARITY/GIVE BACK TO MY COMMUNITY EVENT AND YOU HAVE MADE MY LIFE SO MUCH EASIER!!
I will be forever grateful!!!
Oh -- I am so going to use your tutorial to create some albums as gifts. I love to scrap book but know several people who do not but do want an album and this is perfect! thank you.
ReplyDeleteUgh, there is a lot of comments here and i wonder if u will read mine😊
ReplyDeleteThank u so much for ur post it is super helpful
Hi, I know this is an old post. Do you know what the paper design is called?
ReplyDeletePretty Shabby UK,
ReplyDeleteIt was called Silhouette by Close to My Heart. Hope that helps!
Hi Jessica, I know this is an old post, so hopefully you will see this. I am new to scrapbooking etc, just wondering why you would use paper bags instead of normal paper? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
DeletePaper bags are a fun, unique, versatile base for albums. There are many base options for albums- chipboard, cardstock, acrylic, normal paper- to name a few. Paper bags are one, inexpensive way. I especially like the inexpensive part. :)
Hope that helps!
It very much does =) thanks heaps for the response! I am going to try this method to display some wedding photos for a bride of the year competition here in New Zealand. Wish me luck =D
DeleteSounds fun! Good luck!
DeleteHi Jessica, I too just came across this post, and love the album and the tutorial. I am hoping to do one with some of my summer stash, but have a question for you. What do you do with the open ends of the bags? Do you seal them? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Celesa, Sorry for just getting back to you. Sometimes I seal the open ends, and sometimes I use them as pockets for extra tags, pictures, or journaling. This is an example of one I completed and used the pockets (you can scroll to the left and the right to see the rest of the album).
DeleteJust made this
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made my first time making one easy
Just made this
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made my first time making one easy
I'm glad to hear you made one! :)
DeleteBest tutortial out there!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteWhat a great binding for your scrapbook! So many of them look slapped together but this looks so pro. Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind comment!
DeleteYou are totally amazing! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am using this to make a gift for my husband. I am saving for a trip to Italy as a surprise for his birthday in March so each page will be a sneak peek of the trip.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the very late response! Thank you very much for your kind comment. I'm sure your husband was happy with his gift! :) How fun going to Italy!! Enjoy!
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