Hi Dolly here with a quick mini book gift idea that will take less than an hour to make. These little handbag albums are way too cute not to have a go at, and as they are so easy and so small, they could easily be made and popped into an envelope and posted instead of a card.
First I must make an apology as I have had the instructions for these cute little mini books for a long time and I have long since forgotten where they came from. So, if they are yours or you know whose they are, please let me know so I can give full credit. I KNOW I didn’t come up with it myself.
First print off the two templates attached here. They will each fit on A4 size.
Cut the main handbag template out of double sided cardstock/ paper. You will want something reasonably substantial. Fold as indicated. Ink the edges if wished.
I also like to add either faux or real stitches all round the edges for a bit of detail.
Cut the inside from a sheet of cardstock and score and fold as shown. You will need to ease the corners to pinch them in.
Cut the inside pages from the same cardstock or from the leftover patterned papers, making them slightly smaller than the pocket shape. (shown as a shaded area on the diagram opposite.
Sew two buttons onto the handbag before assembling.
Glue the inside into the handbag
Decorate the pages as wished and add ribbon to form a handle and the closure for the bag.
Have fun.
Dolly x
Beautifully made, with clear instructions. Perfect for a special girl. I love the colourway of Emily's.
Elx
Posted by: Eleanor | July 20, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Karen, I love this little bag-it is so cute! Unfortunately it prints out REALLY tiny. Can you help? Thanks
Posted by: Catriona | July 20, 2011 at 06:31 PM
I will check tomorrow when I am on the other computer. They were saved as A4 size so not sure what has happened = sorry
Posted by: Scrapdolly | July 20, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Catriona - I have just opened them as PDF's and they show full size A4 printng for me. I opended the file and then just clicked print and the preview showed full size. I couldn't actually print as I am on a laptop at moment but will try it tomorrow
Posted by: Scrapdolly | July 20, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Lovely album.
Posted by: Lynne V | July 21, 2011 at 08:15 AM