How to Make a Scrapbook Out of Paper Bags

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Recycle paper bags to make a scrapbook.

Recycle your old paper bags into a keepsake scrapbook to display your pictures. For a longer life of the pictures and items, consider inserting each item into a plastic protector sheet. Put your creativity to work and make a themed scrapbook or a seasonal scrapbook. This scrapbook is designed with side pockets for storing more keepsakes, poems or written memories of the individual pages.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper bags
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Ribbon
  • Card stock paper
  • Glue
  • Photos
  • Scrapbook embellishments
  • Plastic page protectors (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the bottoms off of the paper bags. Leave the bag folded, lift the bottom and cut straight across. Trim as necessary for a neat edge.

    • 2

      Fold each bag in half lengthwise. Stack the bags on top of each other, matching up the folds.

    • 3

      Make holes at the fold edge of each bag with the hole punch.

    • 4

      String the ribbon through each hole and tie a knot or a bow to secure the album together.

    • 5

      Center the card stock paper over the paper bag page, trimming the paper as necessary to fit. Glue it into place.

    • 6

      Decorate the pages as desired with photos, stamps or stickers. Glue any other keepsakes into place.

Tips & Warnings

  • If covering the pages in plastic protective sheets, use the ribbon on the ready-made holes to secure the scrapbook. There is no need to make holes in the paper bags.

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