Cardboard Roll Album

Upcycle cardboard rolls into this cute mini album.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Use a bone folder to flatten the cardboard roll.

   

2. Step 2

   Use 2” of double sided tape to close one end of the roll.

   

3. Step 3

   Use a foam brush to apply acrylic paint to the outside of the roll. Set aside to dry.

   

4. Step 4

   Use a paper trimmer to cut two pieces of cardstock measuring 4” x 2 1/2 ‘’.

   

5. Stamp and embellish the pieces as desired.

   

6. Step 5

   Adhere the cardstock pieces to the toilet paper roll, one on each side.

   

7. Step 6

   Use a Crop-A-Dile or other heavy duty punch to punch a hole and set an eyelet on the closed end of the toilet paper roll.

   

8. Add die cuts or other embellishments as desired.

   

9. Step 7

   To make an insert, cut a piece of cardstock measuring 4” x 2 1/2”.

   

10. Layer and embellish the tag as desired.

    

11. Step 8

    Insert tag into the open end of the cardboard roll.

    

12. Step 9

    Repeat these directions for each cardboard roll that you wish to include in your mini album.

    

13. Step 10

    Bind the rolls together with a binder ring.

    

14. Step 11

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Cardboard Roll Album. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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