Kraft Envelope Mini Album

Welcome by today, creative friends! Did you know there are some hidden treasures at CutCardStock? It’s true. These are in addition to the hundreds of gorgeous cardstock varieties you’ll find! Today’s Kraft Envelope Mini Album uses one of those unique hidden treasures. The Greengrocer’s Brown Bag Kraft Envelopes w/String & Button Closure are absolutely adorable. Just look at how easily you can create a sweet little album using these fun envelopes.

Each page was created the same way. The Kraft Envelope is the base, and a piece of cut-to-size DCS Natural Twine Kraft Cardstock was secured. Next, a piece of cut-to-size patterned paper was machine stitched and placed onto the Twine Cardstock piece. This process continues on each page in this album. And wait for the hidden surprise tiny album tucked inside the kraft envelope!

Making Your Ribbon Closures

Before adhering the Twine Cardstock and patterned papers, cut two lengths of seam binding or some other ribbon/trim. You’ll need to use some Scor-Tape or another good Adhesive to secure these ribbons in place underneath the papers. They’ll protrude from the sides so you can tie shut your mini album. It will look something like the photo below once everything is secured in place.

At this point, you can start adding any embellishments or goodies you choose. This mini album features bits of ephemera, chipboard pieces, and die-cut images. On the front, a small piece of Cougar White Cardstock was used on the tiny tag. Then the Twine Cardstock was used on the base. In this next photo, you’ll see the surprise!

Surprise!

A tiny album was hidden inside the larger album. This tiny treasure was cut from DCS Habanero Red Textured Cardstock. Similarly, I used the same process to apply the papers and ribbon enclosure, just on a smaller scale. Another piece of Cougar White Cardstock was used on the itty bitty to/from tag. A Starbucks gift card was also tucked inside this tiny album. The surprises just keep on coming. Here’s what this tiny album looks like on the inside.

Well, we can’t forget to share the two inside pages of this sweet mini album. On the inside left of the larger album, you’ll see a cute chipboard piece and a little Christmas wish list. It’s just SO CUTE how you can see the kraft envelope peeking out on the side. It matches the Twine Cardstock so nicely and gives a warm vintage feel.

On the inside right page, there’s a pretty wreath and a lovely Christmas sentiment. We find such pretty cardstock at CutCardStock which really makes a big difference in the overall quality of our projects. It’s also such a blessing that we can always find the perfect colors, weights and types of cardstock we need. And as mentioned, don’t forget about the hidden treasures found at CutCardStock like these wonderful Greengrocer’s Brown Bag Kraft Envelopes.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today to see this sweet Kraft Envelope Mini Album. It’s always a treat to have you visit us here, and we hope you’ll stop by again soon. Don’t forget to also check out our Instagram inspiration to see even more great ways to use our cardstock. Happy crafting, everyone.