Supplies:
12 x 12 Rust cardstock (The Paper Loft)
12 x 12 Anna Sophia Multi Floral cardstock (Bo Bunny Press)
12 x 12 Garden Swing Stripe patterned paper (Chatterbox)
12 x 12 Olive Guest Curtains patterned paper (Chatterbox)
12 x 12 Copper Precious Metal patterned paper (We R Memory Keepers)
28 striped ribbon
Metal corners (American Tag)
Metal Latch (Home Pro)
2 brown brads
E-Z Runner (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
Keepsake Envelopes (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
Wild Things Soft Spoken Embellishments (Me and My Big Ideas)
Stickers (Karen Foster Design)
Travel Stickers (Miss Elizabeth)
Dries clear glue (Art Institute)
Creaser/scorer
Paper cutter
Ruler
Scissors
Cut Bo Bunny and Paper Loft cardstock to 8 1/2 x 12. Score 1 around on all 4 sides of each sheet. Measure and score 4 1/2 across from first 1 score, measure and score 1 from that score, then measure and score 4 1/2 from last score. Attach liner to cover.
Fold all scored pieces to create a box and attached cover. Pinch in all 4 corners and attach to top and bottom of box. You should have a 1 piece running right down center. Clip 1 into both ends of this piece on both sides. Now you should have two tabs, one on top and one on bottom. Attach these tabs to either side of folded cardstock. Idea is to create a suitcase.
Cut 3 x 6 1/4 piece from left over cardstock used for liner for valley/peaks attachment. Score and fold every 1/2 to end of cardstock, forming valleys and peaks. Attach to both sides of 1 strip down center of box. You should have 2 peaks and 3 valleys.
Cut three 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 pieces from the other 3 cardstocks. Score and fold in half. Pockets may be added by cutting and attaching a 3 x 4 piece cut from scraps. Attach one side of first piece to valley, second side to peak. Next, attach back of second piece to back of first piece, also attaching to both sides of valley. Continue with third piece in the same manner.
You can now embellish pages with keepsake envelopes, stickers, etc.
Attach ribbon to front of suitcase. Cut a 5 x 2 piece of cardstock from rust cardstock. Fold in thirds and arch to create handle. Fold both ends just enough to fit under ribbon.
Attach one flattened metal corner to each corner of suitcase. Place brads into holes in metal latch. Flatten brads and close suitcase and attach metal latch to top.
Of course this is not a functional suitcase, so do not use it to pack your favorite outfits. It is just for embellishments and memories.
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