Friday, January 30, 2009

Valentine Paper Bag Album


Wedding Couple Image is hand drawn by LORi BoYD and Copyrighted2004-2009
Do Not Copy for any reason.
Thank You!





Hi Everyone!!
Finally, I have internet (it's not working the best or the fastest, but at least for the moment it is working) Yippee!! Thank you all so so much for the wonderful comments and best wishes!! I wasn't able to get my Paper Bag Album posted on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog for my 10 am spot, so I decided to just post it here.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with a Paper Bag Album - the Album itself is made of 4 to 5 Paper Bags. Ironed, then folded in half, then stacked together to make the Album!! You can then sew it at the binding to reinforce the the durability, and punch holes to add ribbons (or any other chose of embellishment, such as Cord, yard, rings, etc). Then you just got to each page and embellish as little or as much as you wish!!
Hope you all enjoyed it!!

24 comments:

Linda said...

I was looking for your paper bag album! Curious: where does the paper bag fit? The album is adorable, by the way. Wasn't sure about where the bag fit, though. Glad I found your blog, though!

Michelle Clark said...

Beautiful album. I love to work with paper bags. Michelle Clark, Lexington, NC

kshand said...

Totally adorable.

Sunshinecoastgrl said...

Hi Linda! Great to see you've got your internet back!! I have been on here all day waiting for you. This is all soo fun!! The paper bag albums are awesome!! I am glad to be able to see how you do them. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada, Colleen

Rleen said...

Hi Lori,
I love your fabulous paper bag. I really want to make one now :) I bought some paper bags before but I never start any album.

Hugs,
Arlene

Jennifer Meyer said...

Hi Lori :) No internet, oh no!! I hope your up now and all ok!

I LOVE your fun album, LOVE the fun layout and creative detail.

Hugs, Jennifer :)

Anonymous said...

Great project. I guess you can tuck things into the open end of the bag, like pockets, but what about the other bottom end of the bag?

silvia said...

LOVE the beautiful paper bag album you made.

Ziggyeor said...

that is Awesome Paper Bag Album I love the embossed scalloped and dots by the punch :D

Ziggy

Jenn K said...

Lori, this is amazing!! What a great job you did on this!! I need to make one of these paper bag albums...looks like fun! Thanks for the inspiration and I am glad you are back.

Bekki B said...

This is the best paper album yet!!! You did such a great job!

Sheree Milne said...

hi there
what a stunning album so much work in it.. tfs and i hope you are staying warm after your big snow storm...

take care
sheree

Terri said...

I LOVE this album!! I was so lucky to see it in person tonight! Thanks for bringing it & you know I have to have 2 since BOTH my kids are getting married this spring & summer!! Great job! Stunning! Terri

angelmom916 aka Linda said...

I love this album. They are so much fun to make. Thanks so much for all the fun,Linda

Cher said...

Hi, hope your internet fixes itself soon lol..ty for the paper bag sample...I luv those ...fast and ez too I think and u can stash stuff in them!

Libby Dyson said...

I love paper bag albums and yours is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and I just love this blog hopping. Thanks again

AliMayes said...

Nice to see you back and thanks for a great project!
Ali xx

Just Sew Sue said...

Gorgeous.

Mrs J said...

OMG Lori, this is FAB! Absolutely gorgeous and so beautifully made! And your bride and groom are adorable! You are one super talented lady! Sorry to hear you are having such problems with the weather/internet. Hope it all sorts itself out soon. TFS this and I'm going to hunt out some paper bags!
Hugs Mrs Jx
P.S. Maybe Maggie could put a link on Cuttlebug Challenges to direct people here so that they don't miss out on such a great tutorial?

Toby and Valerie Durham said...

I can't believe you hand drew that couple! You are so artistic!

Trudi said...

This is fabulous Lori! Im going to make a mini album for my great nephew's 1st birthday & this is some great inspiration! I haven't done a paper bag album in awhile. It'll be a monkey theme!

Trudi said...

Oh & I forgot to mention you sooo should turn your drawings into stamps! I'd be 1st on the list to buy them they are soo darn cute!

Meda said...

I've seen these paper albums made before! They are so beautiful and you did the most exquisite job on decorating yours. The birdie page is my fave.

Unknown said...

Lori,

This is gorgeous! You are so talented & I'm so blessed to "know" you. XXX