Envelope Album with Coordinating Paper Pads

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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