Envelope Album with Coordinating Paper Pads

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Latest Products from Toni - Broadcast 17th September 2026 · 17/09/2026 · watch it from 36:45

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Create a charming multi-page envelope album using coordinating paper pads in brown and white stripes with pink accents. This project features pockets, fold-out pages, and decorative layers assembled with simple gluing techniques. The finished album showcases how different papers from a collection work together seamlessly in one cohesive design.

You will need

Heritage Textures Paper Collection - 240225DSEE IT Classic Textures Paper Collection - 240225ASEE IT Circle Craft Punch - 1 Inch - 170926ZSEE IT Dry Clear Glue 2Oz.SEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Gather several envelopes and apply glue to the flap of the first envelope. Insert the glued flap inside another envelope's flap to begin creating the album spine.

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2. 

   Stack additional envelopes by gluing the flaps together to build multiple pages. Check alignment as you go to ensure the envelopes are positioned correctly back to back.

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3. 

   Cut coordinating paper from your paper pad to approximately 7 by 7 inches and glue it onto the front cover of your album.

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4. 

   Cut thin strips from the brown and white striped paper. Glue the strips vertically down the sides of your pages to create decorative pocket panels.

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5. 

   Mark the placement for the circular opening on the side panel with a pencil. Use the 1-inch circle punch to create the opening in the brown side panel.

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6. 

   Cut additional paper pieces from the coordinating paper pad to line the inside of the envelope flaps. Position them to leave a small white border visible around the edges for a clean, finished appearance.

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7. 

   Create small bookmark tags by cutting thin strips of the striped paper, folding them in half lengthways, and positioning them to create decorative tabs. The folded strips can be layered with the brown textured paper to add dimension.

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8. 

   Cut a strip of striped paper for the closure wrap. Score it down the middle and fold it in half to create a leather-effect tip.

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9. 

   Glue the brown striped closure wrap around the back of the album, positioning it so the decorative tip can tuck under the front flap without adhering it completely flat.

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10. 

    Cover the back of the album with a piece of coordinating striped paper to conceal the closure mechanism and complete the finished look.

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Tips from the show

• Use the fast-grab glue so you don't have to hold pieces in place while they set.
• Leave a small white border when lining envelope flaps so you can see the distinction between the liner and the envelope.
• Don't stick the closure completely flat—give it a slight hump so it moves in and out freely.

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