Keepsake album cover

Supplies:

• Any sentimental textiles of your choice (leather, upholstery, etc.)

• Two large (12” x12”) pieces of cardstock

• Photo album with removable screws or scrapbook album

• Sharp scissors

• Ruler

• Marker

• Craft knife

• Spray adhesive

• Glue gun

1. Take apart photo album or scrapbook. Cut the fabric/textile for each (front and back) cover, measuring 1 ½ inches bigger around all sides. Cut enough fabric/textile to cover spine of album. Set aside.

2. In a well-ventilated area, spray a light coating of adhesive on front and back covers of album and the spine. Center and adhere both covers on backside of each piece of fabric/textile. Flip over. Press and smooth fabric/textile until it’s completely intact. Adhere remaining piece to front of spine. Set aside.

3. Flip front and back covers over again. Place a bead of hot glue to four corners of fabric. Working quickly (so glue doesn’t harden) fold the glued fabric over the corners of the inside of album (making a 90 degree angle). Make a glue line on top, bottom, right and left side of both covers and fold fabric over, making a tight fit.

4. Trim each piece of cardstock 1/8-inch smaller than inside of front and back covers. With glue gun, adhere to inside of front and back covers to give it a finished look.

5. Using the point of a craft knife, cut slits into the fabric covering the screw holes. Carefully put the album back together.