DIY Manilla Folder notebook/album - Recycle

Happy Thursday!

Another DIY manilla folder notebook/album!

I had so much fun altering my first manilla folder, that I just had to create another one...but this one is just for me!  I used all my favorites...Tim Holtz, Teresa Collins, Hero Arts, sunflowers, rhinestones all on a totally 'grunged out' manilla folder!  

My first album (Here) was created to hold some photos & drawings, this one is for re-decorating notes for our master bedroom!

This is super simple & a great way to recycle...

materials needed -

1. used manilla folder
2. hole punch
3. scratch paper
4. brads
5. scoring tool (optional but helpful)

*Holding your file folder horizontally (tab at top, crease at bottom), cut it in half vertically.  I used the tabbed side for my album.

*Simply make two mountain folds at the crease. Most folders have some score lines, you can start with those.

*Next, I cut some scratch paper down to size, stuck it between the mountain folds, punched holes & inserted brads! ta-da!!

I used brads so I could easily add more notebook pages if needed!

*Last step, embellish however you wish!  

I used alcohol inks on the folder & the metal, distress inks with & without water...

No over-thinking here, I just wanted something to jot down notes & this one makes me smile!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

I shared today's project with -
Simon Says Stamp & Show!

~anything goes!