3/22/2013

DCWV/Tombow Spring Fling Blog Hop

Welcome to the DCWV/Tombow Spring Fling Blog hop!

This week, DCWV and Tombow have teamed up to spread a little bit of spring fever.  Both design teams are excited to show you just what we have done with the My Sunshine and Chickadee stacks from DCWV, and some amazing adhesive products from Tombow. 

If you have come here from (list the person before you in the hop) then you're on track! If not, you should go back to the Tombow blog (include link - http://blog.tombowusa.com/) and start today’s leg of the hop from there!


I decided to create a mini album out of paper bags for my project today. I just love making mini albums this way, they are so simple to make and they give you a lot more compartments for hidden tags for photos & journaling.

I used DCWV's "My Sunshine" Stack along with some of my favorite Tombow adhesives.

To make a paper bag album, all you need are a few paper bags. I like to use some of the plain kraft lunch bags along with some patterned little midy bags. I chose chevron kraft bags, I thought they would go well with this stack. 

Fold all of your bags in half and glue them together by alternating types of bags in each layer. 

Add some binding rings to the spine and cut some patterned paper about 5x5 inches. I decided to change my papers after I cut them, this stack is full of so many beautiful prints, it's hard to decide which to use! The possibilities are endless!

After you get the album assembled, glue down your papers and add some ribbons & embellishments. 


Be sure to visit all the projects featured this week and leave a comment for your chance to win!  We will be giving away both the My Sunshine and Chickadee stacks to 2 lucky readers, and one amazing package of Tombow Adhesive including NEW Stamp Runner Permanent Adhesive, NEW Stamp Runner, Dot Pattern Adhesive,  MONO Multi Liquid Glue, NEW Power Tabs and MONO Glue Stick, 0.77 oz to one other lucky reader!  The more you comment, the more chances you have to win!

Now, head on over to Erin on the DCWV Blog to see what kind of spring craftiness she has in store!

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60 comments:

Sara Andrews said...

This is just wonderful Emily!! Love all the ribbon, flowers and hearts!!

Barb Wagar said...

DCWV makes crafting your paper bag book so colorful and fun! Thanks for your informative tutorial and how the glue works!

iztim_m said...

very pretty i have to tried make a mini whit paper bag.. love the colors and the ribbons

Unknown said...

Very creative! You wouldn't guess it was a paper bag when you got finished. THANKS!

Sherry Butcher said...

Good job, the paper bag album is great and thanks for sharing.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

oh my!!! this little album is absolutely stunning!

PS, your comment

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

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OlesyaK said...

love the gorgeous butterfly! so cheerful!

Amy Martin said...

Wow...Your mini album is so pretty. I love that you used paper bags. I am going to have to try that. Great job.

Lisa B said...

Your mini album is very pretty! Great bright colors. Love the ribbon and all of the texture you used.

pattyk said...

Wonderfully sunny colors! very ince!

Margie said...

Your album is fantastic!!

Kathy said...

I have this stack, and already it is on my faves list! Love the colors and patterns, and you have created a very sweet mini album using it! Thanks for sharing a great idea with us!

CraftyRia said...

Great paper bag album! I love using paper bags and I really love those chevron bags. Thanks!

Mare said...

Love your album. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lindsey D said...

i love the cover and embellishments put on this album

Jeanne said...

You are so creative! What a beautiful album! Graet job!

Unknown said...

That is an adorable paper bag mini.

Anonymous said...

Very nice, bright and cheery!

Anonymous said...

Clever project. Good use for all the little paper bags that seem to collect around the house and aren't very useful.

Beth F. said...

A gorgeous mini. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Carol said...

Great project idea, thanks for sharing!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

CA Scrapper said...

Wow, that is beautiful!!

Leslie

Kathy S. said...

Wow, what a creative and fun mini album! Love it!

Karen Sue said...

What a cute album, love the paper bag idea.

barbara macaskill said...

Love the idea of using paper bags to create an album! What a great idea! I love the cover it is so bright and fun. So many little details! Thanks for sharing!

cghundley said...

Great looking album. I've
used paper bags before and
they work great.
Carla from Utah

Beverly32440 said...

Emily, your album is so cute, bright, & cheery. I've never used paper bags to make mini albums, but your project convinces me I need to give it a try. Thank you for the inspiration to try something new.....Tombow adhesives and paper bag albums!

Kray said...

Love the colors!!!! Can't wait to try this album with my girls!!

minnesotabackyard said...

Love the bag idea and adore your cover! Thanks!

ionabunny said...

What a great way to make a mini album. All those pockets! Thanks for sharing

Robin B. said...

This mini album turned out awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration.

Buffy Burnside said...

I've seen lots of mini's today...this one is so cute! thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

The cover is beautiful.

Sue D said...

Very pretty--love the chevron bags.

Liz O. said...

What an adorable book Emily, Thanks for sharing!
Liz

Molly Smith said...

Love your paper bag mini book, Emily! Mine never look like this :) The cover is perfect - so bright and cheerful. Love your designs.

rush said...

thank you for sharing your paper bag mini album! rush88888 at gmail dot com

Cathy said...

Very cute book!! It's been awhile since I've tackled one of those :) I like yours.

Amanda Phillips said...

Wonderful! So bright and cheery!

Rosie Gustafson said...

I love paper bag books. Yours turned out so pretty, such happy colors.

Lizvette said...

So many cute details in your cover. Great colors, goes perfectly with the title.

Tami B. said...

Your album turned out great.

Anonymous said...

This is a really cute paper bag album. Now I really want to make one.

The Art of Being Kelcified said...

So cute! I don't do scrapbooking anymore so I gave a bunch of paper bags to my mom for teaching. I'll have to suggest this to her!

Ava Gavloski said...

sweet bright spring like colors on your project today, nice showcasing of the DCWV

littlen said...

very cute project. tfs.

Leslie Kiley said...

Sweet little project! Love the fresh colors!

Jean said...

Oh my goodness! this is amazing!

Sharka said...

A very cute project! You can never go wrong with a paper bag mini. One of the first things I did and one that I will always do and you can with no doubt, find a paper bag wherever you go! Love that paper stack too... Happy Spring and TFS :)

FamOrnelas said...

I loved your project! Those chevron bags are a must have! TFS

Unknown said...

Great project to make from paper bags. Love it.

Sue
rolfe974@prodigy.net

redheadworking said...

What a clever idea! Thank you I love it. So cute and the bugs are the added touch!
Thank you
Penny
redheadworking at earthlink dot net

Renee V said...

This is beautiful! Amazing what you can do with a paper bag! TFS!

Smacki's Place said...

Such wonderful projects on this blog hop. I've yet to try any of these products so I can't wait to get a hold of some.

Renee said...

Emily, I love your project. The colors are so vibrant. I love the embellishments that you used, too!!

Memories by Manda said...

Your mini album is great and I too would have trouble choosing my papers :) Where do you get the chevron paper bags - so cool!

TracyM #6773 said...

Lovely album Emily - beautiful cover!!!

... and clever way to create your pages - think I will have to try making one using paper bags too :)

Unknown said...

Cute cute!

Luanne @ Crochet My Heart said...

Very lovely album! so love the bright colors and details.

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