Paper Bag Book

Create a mini book out of lunch bags.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Take three (or more) brown paper lunch bags, and set out on the table alternating the direction of the bags (open end up/open end down/open end up).

   

2. Step 2

   Stack the bags on top of each other and fold over making a tight score line. This becomes the base of your book.

   

3. Step 3

   Add a binding to secure your pages together using the center score line as a guide.
   
   You can machine stitch the pages together, or mark spaces with a paper piercer and the hand stitch with a needle and thread (or embroidery floss.) Or even use a hole punch and then thread with ribbon or baker's twine.

   

4. This used to be the flap for the bottom of the bag, but we're going to turn it into a little pocket.....

   

5. Step 4

   Simply sew just along the top and bottom edges.

   

6. This will create a nice trim little pocket where you can slip in a removable page, photos or a journaling tag.

   

7. Step 5

   What used to be the open end of the bag has now become an expandable pocket for journaling tags, ticket stubs, notes or small mementos

   

8. Step 6

   Using your favorite pattern papers, stamps, dies and embellishments personalize your creation and fill those pockets!

   

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10. Step 7

    Decorate the front of your book.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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