$5 Purse-sized Photo Brag Book

I posted these for the first time a few years ago, and they remain one of my favorite projects!  I thought it was good time to bring it out of the vault, and share again!!!

We all love to give gifts to those we care about and appreciate, but being on a budget is part of my life, as I’m sure it is yours.  I”m going to share with you one of my favorite gifts to give, and not only is it absolutely darling and super easy to make,  it cost me less than $5!  It’s a purse-sized photo holder that’s the perfect size to tuck into a purse or diaper bag, and everyone you give it to will love it.  Think teachers, mothers, grandmothers, friends, and more!

There are very few supplies that you  need, and it comes together pretty quickly. They’re so fun to personalize, both with different papers and monograms.  The book is made up of clear name badge holders, held together by a silver book ring, and embellished with ribbon and scrapbook paper.  LOVE!!!!

{ITEMS YOU NEED}

-name badge holders (2.55 x 3.35 horizantal)

-silver 1 inch book rings

*You can find both of these items at Walmart, in the office supplies section. I’ve also had luck finding them at Target. Funny enough, I first checked at Staples and OfficeMax, and neither of them carried this smaller size. They did, however, carry the next size up–I think it was around 4×3–and if you wanted to do a slightly larger size, it would be cute too.

 -scrapbook paper, cardstock

-desired embellishments

-distress ink

-ribbon

{DIRECTIONS}

1. Cut 2 pieces of scrapbook paper to fit the front and back cover.

2. Embellish as desired. I used coordinating scrapbook paper for the piece along the bottom, and used a stamp to add the monogram.  I distressed all the edges using Distress Ink (Vintage Photo).

3.  Insert front and back covers in name badge holders.

4. Stack together however many name badge holders you would like for the photo book, making sure that the front and back badges are facing the right way. Slide them on the ring, and close.

5. Tie 4-5 pieces coordinating ribbon on ring.

Ta-da!!! Darling photo books that make the most perfect gifts!!! The name badge holders come in packs of 12 (at Walmart), and cost around $3.50. Add in one book ring, scrapbook paper scraps, and a few pieces of ribbon, and you’re around $5.  It’s easy to make several of these at a time, because the book rings and name badges come in packs.  You can make at least 6 books out of one 12×12 piece of scrapbook paper, and ribbon scraps are perfect for this project!