4 x 6 Mini Scrapbook Album

Materials:

• 12” paper cutter (or scissors)

• craft knife (optional)

• ruler

• pencil

• adhesive

• 1-hole punch

• ribbon

• stickers, embellishments, etc.

• 2 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock (Suggestion: Have 1 sheet be a main/theme paper and the second a solid color)

• photos, size: 2.5in x 3in, 3in x 5in, 4in x 6in (will need to be cropped)

Directions:

1. Cut the first sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock at 8 inches and 4 inches. The cardstock should measure at 12 inches by 4 inches. This will be your cover page.

2. Cut the second sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock at 8 inches and 4 inches. The cardstock should measure at 12 inches by 4 inches. This will be your page insert.

3. Fold each sheet of cardstock in half. Now your mini album should measure 4 inches x 6 inches.

4. Using your ruler, mark 1 inch from the top and the bottom of the spine of the album.

5. Take your 1-hole punch and punch a hole at each of the 1 inch marks on the spine.

6. Cut an 18 inch strand of ribbon.

7. Loop the ribbon through the holes twice, then tie at the top.

8. Adhere your pictures in the album.

9. Then, decorate! Add your stickers, embellishments, journaling, and etc.