Remember my super stampin' friend, Sharon?? Well.. yep, she did it again.. she gave me a gift a few months ago that I turned into this Paper Bag Book class! I revamped the design slightly and used the same Rose Cottage Simply Scrappin' kit she did.. LOVE these colors!! Everyone who made this in class this week really enjoyed it, not only how easily it goes together but decorating it with the Simply Scrappin' Kit is tooooo fun!
Each paper bag has a "pocket page" that slips inside:
and there are also cardstock pages in between each bag.
TOP VIEW:
The pages in between the bags are all decorated with the Simply Scrappin' kit:
Here are some dimensions for you:
Paper Bag Book cutting dimensions
By Patty Bennett ~ www.PattyStamps.com
Paper Bags used: 6-1/8” x 4” x 12-3/8” “Giant Size AJM” bags from Smart & Final (50 pk)
Cut the bottoms off of 4 bags as follows:
1 bag cut at 4-1/2”
1 bag cut at 5-1/2”
1 bag cut at 6-1/2”
1 bag cut at 7-1/2”
Cutting Directions: Using your Simply Scrappin’ Kit, follow these cutting directions to make a decorated Paper Bag Book:
1. take 3 of the solid color cardstock sheets from your pack
2. cut each sheet in ½ (so they are 6”x12”)
· cut one color at 5” (yield: 5”x6”)
· cut a 2nd color at 6” (yield: 6”x6”)
· cut a 3rd color at 7” (yield: 7”x6”)
a. this creates 3 “pages” for in between the paper bags
3. using 3 of your remaining 6x12 sheets, trim them down to 5-3/4”x12”
· cut one color at 4” (use the remaining 7”x5-3/4” piece)
· cut a 2nd color at 5”
· cut a 3rd color at 6”
a. this creates 4 pieces for inside each paper bag (you may have to trim them again slightly if they stick out of the bag too far)
Assembly – top to bottom:
4-1/2” bag
5x6 cardstock page
5-1/2” bag
6x6 cardstock page
6-1/2” bag
7x6 cardstock page
7-1/2” bag
Staple them together, and cover staples with a cardstock or patterned paper strip using STICKY STRIP.
Decorate your paper bag books with the patterned paper in the SS kit and the self adhesive die cuts. Use the “tabs” in the die cuts for your paper bag book inserts or use the Round Tag Punch for tabs.
1 Simply Scrappin’ kit yields supplies for 4 Paper Bag books of this size.
Thanks for the instructions on this very cool project! I love that SS kit!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | June 19, 2008 at 07:27 AM
LOVE this Patty! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa | June 19, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Thanks for the instructions. Can't wait to make my own.
Posted by: Marcie | June 19, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Patty - these are great. I have done the paper bag albums in the past but never thought to add pages in between. I love that idea. Thanks for sharing it with all the instructions. You are so sweet.
Posted by: Annette | June 19, 2008 at 07:41 AM
These are fantastic, love the concept and your papers are wonderful, thanks for the instructions.
Posted by: flossie | June 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM
What a GREAT IDEA !!!! Thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Melinda | June 19, 2008 at 11:19 AM
This is beautiful!!!!! Great job, I love it.
You're an inspiration to me every day.
Thank you.
Posted by: Beatriz Hernandez | June 19, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Oooooh Patty!!
This is WONDERMOUS!!! *sighs*
And THANKYOU for the instructions too!!!
Posted by: Tandra Boyer | June 19, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Great instructions....thanks for sharing such a great project with all of us !! You're so sweet !
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | June 19, 2008 at 01:49 PM
I really like this project, thanks for posting it! I have a Rose Cottage kit sitting and waiting to be used!
Posted by: Krissie | June 19, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Patty,
Thanks for sharing the idea and the directions. It is a great project!
Robbie
Posted by: Robbie Rubala | June 19, 2008 at 04:29 PM
I just LOVE this idea! Thank you for the instructions, you are super!! Didn't really like that scrap kit but you have changed my mind - like you always do!Have a great day!
Posted by: maryjo marshall | June 20, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Patty this is great. Thanks for the instructions. I just made one. I had to change the measurements some because my bags were smaller. But it wasn't hard to do. Thanks so much for sharing this. Love your blog and all your ideas.
Posted by: Neppie | June 20, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Patty this is great. Thanks for the instructions. I just made one. I had to change the measurements some because my bags were smaller. But it wasn't hard to do. Thanks so much for sharing this. Love your blog and all your ideas.
Posted by: Neppie | June 20, 2008 at 02:25 PM
These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us. Directions and all.
Posted by: Christy Stapf | June 21, 2008 at 04:41 AM
Thanks so much for sharing the directions to this! You got a "Shout Out" for Scrapbook Saturday over at Card of the Week.com.
You can check out the original post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/06/scrapbook-sat-1.html
Posted by: Susanna | June 21, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Hi Patty,
Congratulations on 14 years. What an accomplishment......that is awesome. I love your blog and am glad I have subscribed.....I look for it everyday...I am liking a lot of the new Decor Elements but I am especially fond of the create for in my stamping room.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | June 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Love the books what a great idea,cant wait to try. Keep uu the good work.
Posted by: nancy williams | June 21, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Thanks for shareing all you ideas with us love these little books.Hope to see your work another 14 years. Great Job
Posted by: nancy williams | June 21, 2008 at 09:00 PM