Friday, July 4, 2025

Happy 4th of JULY Book


Happy Fourth of July!!!
Grab your Echo Park Yankee Doodle Collection or maybe another favorite paper collection to create your own card book. 
SUPER EASY TO MAKE!
Begin by leaving one 4 x 5 1/2" card base along,
For the second card base cut 1/2" off side and top. 
For third of card base cut 1" off side and top. 
This will create your cover and inside pages. 


Decorate pages prior to putting together using ephemera, journal pieces and fussy cut images from pattern paper. 
Inside and back covers. 
Form pocket to inside cover; add 3 tags. 
Add one of the hidden paperclip tags to the back cover. 

Front of second page. 
Die cut scallop and circle; adhere to front of page. 


Inside second page


Inside of third page. 
Create a flip up page. 
Decorate with stickers and fussy cut images. 


Add small flap to secure the flip up down. 

Back of third page. 
Front of second page. 


Add hidden paperclip tag to page. 

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Add hidden paperclip to back page. 


Lace pages together using elastic. 
Leave some length in the center hole of bind to make closure. 


Add sticker and fussy paper pieces to book with pop dots.
Elastic will go around to form closure. 
Add Glossy Accent to center of flower. Dry.


Add fussy cut flowers to cover along with metal stars. 
Add Glossy Accent to center of flowers. Dry. 


Enjoy creating card books all year long! 
Pam

Supplies
Echo Park Yankee Doodle Collection and Ephemera
3 Cream Card Bases
Scallop and Circle Die Cuts
Metal Stars
White Elastic
Glossy Accent

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