How to Create A DIY Photo Album
Instead of having your photos hidden in your phone or computer, a DIY photo album gives them a physical presence, allowing you to share your moments in a more appealing way. If you don’t have one, you can make one with your own hands using this simplest DIY guide. This DIY photo album is made of paper, allowing you to add notes, quotes, or any special words about each picture. It’s a fun-filled project, perfect for any age group, that combines creativity, artistry, and memories.
Materials and Tools:
- Chipboard pieces
- Chart papers
- Glue
- Double tape
- Scale
- Decorative Tape
- Color pencils
- Decorative paper
- Scissor
- Pinking shears
Cutting the Chipboard:
Look at the picture and cut the chipboard according to it to create the base for your DIY photo album.
Cutting the Chart Paper:
Take a piece of chart paper and cut it into a dimension of 18 cm by 12 cm. This is the specified size to ensure a snug fit of the components.
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Sticking All the Chipboards on The Craft Paper:
Now, arrange all your cut pieces of the chipboard on the craft paper. Use a double-sided tape to guarantee a firm attachment that would last long.
Placing the Double Tape for Taping:
To secure the ends, place a single strand of double-sided tape. This prevents any tearing or wearing off of the pages.
Taping the Extras:
For a neat finish, fold over the extras onto the tape. This step involves covering the excess craft paper around the chipboard for a polished look.
Cutting the Paper:
Now it’s time to cut more chart paper. You’ll need two pieces; both should be 19 cm squared.
Placing the Paper on the Outer Cover of the Album:
Grab some adhesive glue and stick these cut pieces of chart paper onto the outside of your album. This is for extra solidity, thickness, and charm to your book.
Covering the Inner Mid Line of the Album:
You need to place four lines of double-sided tape across the middle line inside the album. Then, stick a square piece of paper onto them.
Covering the Inner Sides:
For an attractive and personal touch, use decorative craft paper to line the inside of the album cover.
Cutting the Chart Paper:
Now, cut some more chart paper. Use the given dimensions or visual guide to determine the correct size.
Marking the Papers:
You’ll need to mark where you will fold the paper. Use a ruler or straightedge to make accurate marks.
Folding the Papers:
Once marked, neatly fold the papers along the lines. These papers would hold the pages of the book.
Adding Double Tape:
Next up, stick double-sided tape alongside your folded papers. This step is important to keep the album pages in place.
Gluing All the Pieces:
Glue all the prepared paper pieces together. Stack them up to reach your desired album thickness. The number of these papers would be checked by counting the number of you and dividing them into two.
Cutting the Pages of the Album:
Cut each page from craft paper to the specific size of 19cm by 14cm. To make the album more visually appealing, try using different colored papers for each page. This will add some colorful diversity to your handcrafted photo album.
Sticking the Pages:
Now, stick these colorful pages to the pieces of paper glued in the album’s center by using the double tape or crafting glue.
The Book is Ready:
After all this work, your handmade book is ready. Now, you’ll transform it into a unique photo album.
Cutting the Hooks:
Using pinking shears, cut thin strips of paper. These will function as hooks for holding photos in the album.
Gluing the Hooks:
Determine the size of your photos ideally by placing a photo as a guide and applying two hooks per photo.
Decorating Your Album:
Now comes the most fun part – decorating your album! Feel free to express your creativity in any way you prefer. Use colored tape, paint, drawings, or even create a collage. Next, arrange all your photos, placing each on a separate page. Finally, you have all your cherished memories compiled in one place.
