Wallet Style Mini Brag Book Tutorial

[@Britgirl58]

I am sitting outside at present and watched this video start to finish taking notes and measurements. I am going inside now to make one - to send home (to England) to my Mum adding photographs of her new Great Grandson. Thank you so much for a fabulous tutorial. Your instructions are extremely clear and easily understood. You cover every detail. Thank you very much for sharing - looking forward to watching your other videos later - have subscribed to your channel. Big hugs - Julie

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Ann, your finished Wallet Style Brag Book looks great, just so glad you found my video tutorial easy to follow. Happy Scrapping Dx

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks Maree for your kind words. It is good to hear the tutorial is ok and looking forward to seeing your finished project. Happy crafting...Dawn (UK)x

[@peggykempf6501]

Can't wait to get busy making at least one! Such a great tutorial, you do a great job showing us all of the great belly bands and pockets. Thank you for the lovely tutorial!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks Julie and glad you liked the tutorial. I like to do my tutorials so you can work along with me as I know it makes it easier especially for new crafters. I hope you enjoy making your mini brag book and it makes a perfect photo gift and also good to post. Thank you for subscribing to my channel and watch this space as I have some more tutorials planned, just need to get filming now. Enjoy! Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

You are welcome Peggy and so glad you find my tutorials helpful. Once you make one you will be addicited. Happy crafting. Dx

[@garnydykes]

Thank you Dawn for another wonderful tutorial...I made this one for my daughter for Mother's Day. It turned out lovely. This was very easy and with such great instructions and mentoring you helped me do it too! Oh, I forgot I did the star mini album for my Mother and she just received it in the mail today and she was full of happy tears of joy over the phone. She loved it ! Thank you for making the poem available too! If you are a Mom here's wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day! Until next time...Happy Crafting!!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Oh Garnette, I am so pleased you have not only enjoyed my tutorials and making these lovly mini albums but you daughter and Mother are also enjoying them as gifts.I must say when every I send my Mum any of my mini albums I to get the same reactions and she always phones me up with tears of joy. That makes it all worth while to me as I know it is much appreciated.Thank you also for your Mothers Day wishes, yes I am a Mum too, I have a girl of 15 and a boy of 13, so very blessed. Have a good Mothers Day Dawn x

[@zanoni1207]

Love your online tutorials, thanks so much for being so considerate, most people charge for this stuff, very refreshing to be able to enjoy your free ones xo

[@Dawnsinspirations]

You are welcome. I do Online workshops too but still like to offer free projects as well.Dx

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Judy, the paper collection is an old one from last year,it is GCD Studios and is called Joyful Peace. I have used the 8x8 pad. I must say the vintage papers go well with the Kraft cardstock. Glad you liked the tutorial. Dx

[@tamarachurchill1663]

Very nicely done Dawn - I will be making a few of these, as I like the style and method so much better than the tutorial I used previously. It was much simpler and cleaner with a better outcome. You've done a very good job of filming your tutorial and I appreciate your willingness to share your talent with the rest of us. Be Blessed! Tammy

[@PuddleDaisy]

Love how quick and easy this little wallet album is. Beautifully done tutorial. Tfs...Debbie

[@ByCherS]

The best wallet mini I've ever seen! So much room for pictures, it's fabulous! I've been able to watch a lot of your videos the past few days and really love your teaching style. Thank you so much!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

This was my very first video and still one of my favourites.x

[@yasminr8370]

Wonderful wallet! I am a teacher on a very tight budget, this will be a great gift for my coworkers!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hiya, thanks so much for your lovely comments about my video tutorial. You asked about the adhesive I used. In this tutorial I used "Collall wet glue" it is great as unlike alot of other wet glues it dries flat with no bubbling. Also if it does manage to get on to your paper or card where you dont want you can does rub it off with your finger and it does not leave any marks, definatly my favourite glue!! As for tape i just used normal double sided tape. Hope this helps? Dawn x

[@andreastever-themidnightcr5479]

I love this mini. This will be perfect for special little gifts for some very special people ty for sharing this I so am hooked on doing these....ty

[@Dawnsinspirations]

andrea stever yes making mini albums is very addictive but such fun too! X

[@GypsyNanny]

Good morning Dawn thank you so much for doing the tutorial, you explain yourself so well it was a pleasure to watch. I will be making this album and as soon as I can I will send you the photo's. Thanks Maree (Australia) xx

[@donnawong9610]

I love this little brag book and it seems to come together quite easily. Thank you for sharing

[@cananimal1]

Really glad I found your KZbin sight! Enjoyed the tutorial and now I know what I will make for Christmas gifts for my women's group! Thankyou April

[@Dawnsinspirations]

April Milbrandt Welcome April to my little part of YT crafty corner. I know you will enjoy this and my many other projects.Happy crafting Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Sandy thank you for your positive comments and glad you agree it is a quick and easy project. The glue I have used is COLLALL ALL PURPOSE GLUE it is great!!! you get wiggle room to line you papers up, is does not bubble even under the thinest of papers. It also dries clear and if you do happen to get it on your paper where you don't want it,you can rub it away with you finger and it leaves no marks. great glue you must try it out. Dawn

[@anncrick5500]

Just finished making this and I LOVE IT!!! its my first scrapbooking project and I found it really east to follow . I managed to make it just using 3 lots of paper and I also used the 4 corners that were cut out as little tags. cant wait to make another!! Thank you A ~x~

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hiya, so glad you enjoyed my tutorial and love your take on my Mini Brag Style Wallet. It is always good to see how crafters add there own twists. Happy crafting. Dawn x

[@ElainePMP2008]

This was quite relaxing to listen to and to watch. I was wondering if many people still use brag books when most of us have mobile phones. I like this to give to my older family members. Also - Great project for a grandmother to do with the little ones as a gift to their Mom.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks Elanie, yes I think they are still popular looking at all the coments and likes. As you say great for older members to share with friends and also little ones that dont have phones too. I like them to document an event or day out and not too big to then store on a shelf. So print of your pics and give it a go.x

[@ElainePMP2008]

Dawns Inspirations Much appreciate your reply. I was actually looking for details on Brag Books per Peggy McKee for job interviews and found you. How refreshing.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank you for your kind words Ann and so glad you like the tutorial and have had a go at making one. Here are the measurements for the small sides you asked about- cut two pieces of cardstock 10"x 4" and score these at 2 1/2", 5" & 7 1/2" then Valley & Mountain folds these and attach these to sides of the main brag book. I hope this makes sense? if not let me know. have you had a look at the other videos on my KZbin channel? Dx

[@kagri]

Yay - I did it! I used your tutorial exactly (except converting to metric because my score pal is metric) and it turned out beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing, this was the perfect tutorial. I do hope you'll share some more of your ideas - they are much appreciated!

[@pattlabrat]

Thank you Dawn for the instructions on the exploding box. I loved it. Patt

[@Dawnsinspirations]

your wecome Patt.x

[@1laurie-1950]

video was awesome ! I can hardly wait to make on. Thank you for sharing

[@amandakaahanui7500]

Thank you so much! Great little album, loved the tutorial! So rare to find inspiration with directions!! Thank you for sharing!

[@niksbears2506]

Dawn I love this mini. I cant wait to make some for christmas presents. Thanks for the instructions.You make it easy. Keep up the good work

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank you for your kind comments. These Brag Books make great gifts and do become addicitive once you have made one. Happy Crafting... Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Grace, glad you like the tutorial and are now busy crafting Mini Brag Books. I didnt give the measurements for the mini accordian style sides on the video, so here they are, cut two pieces of cardstock 10"x 4" and score these at 2 1/2", 5" & 7 1/2" then Valley & Mountain folds these and attach these to sides of the main brag book. I hope this makes sense? if not let me know. Just put another Mini Book Tutorial on my You Tube Channel, check it out. Happy Crafting!! Dawn

[@g.mimmab.5036]

just found your channel love, love, love this project first time i've ever had to stop watching and go find paper to follow along thanks so much for this!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Welcome, there are lots more great tutorials to enjoy?! This was one of my first and still very popular. Enjoy! Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks Jacqui I am so glad you like it. Being a crafty myself I know how important it is to have easy to follow instructions. Happy Crafting Dawn x

[@apoppycreation]

Hi Dawn, another great tutorial, love this one too. You make is look so simple and the end product is just wonderful.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thx Meg, I do love this Wallet Style Brag Book, it is so useful for gifts and for organising photos from days out or events.Dx

[@pinkpanther280]

I just made mine! now on to the next one, that was so much fun!!! thanks!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

+Amanda Williams This was the first project I filmed on YT and still my favourite! so glad you are enjoying it too! x

[@robbieusrey3624]

This is a very lovely Mini Book. Thank you for sharing.

[@honeygirl52577]

what an awesome brag wallet book. I can not wait to make one. your tutorial was easy to understand and follow along. thank you so much for sharing.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

You are welcome Luana, this is one of my first tutorials you can always visit my website for lots more little projects. Dx

[@myrnadahl105]

Thanks Dawn, for sharing your great ideas!

[@brandynettleton1658]

Love this! Seems once you've gotten the hang of it, these would be something you'd be able to whip up quickly! Thank you for sharing!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

You are so right, this is one of my first tutorials and i still get comments on, so this is a very loved project!! so glad you like it too. Dx

[@jamiejhunter]

I love it! Have never tried to make one, but will....looks like so much fun!Thank you for posting!!

[@pennygow1764]

Thank you Dawn, I am glad I came across your you tube. Will be giving this ago.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Wounjim, So glad you liked the tutorial and found it useful. This little brag style wallet is a perfect way of keep a selection of photos together from one event/day all together. You can even put a title on the spine of the book. Hve you checked out my other tutorials? Dawn...

[@p12347486534]

I followed right along and mine turned out so pretty! Thank you so much!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

So glad you enjoyed it Rebecca and found it easy to work along step by step with me. Please check out my website for lots more crafty ideas. Thanks for watching. Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank You Tamara for your kind words. As a crafter myself I try to do my tutorials as easy as possible and so you can work along with me. Please let me know how you get on? you can always post you images on our Facebook page. I would love to see them.Dx

[@lornatyndall8355]

Great tutorial. Going to make some of this for Christmas! thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Your welcome Lorna, this has been a very popular mini for Christmas Presents, Enjoy!! Dawn x

[@jacquipettitt3389]

thank you Dawn for an easy to follow tutorial. Will be having a go sometime soon. x

[@lindaantal7559]

Your tutorials are great. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank you Debbie for you kind words. Are you going to have a go at making one? or two? Thx again Dawn

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Kagri, thanks for your comments and so glad you liked the tutorial. Have you had a go at making one? it's always good to see what people do with the same project. I have just posted a Toilet Roll Mini Album with a Hinge System on my channel and would love to know what you think? Dawn (UK)

[@kathysarver7095]

Great tutorial Dawn!! Im new to scrapbooking but managed to make this book right along with you! thanks so much!! Although it is quite expensive, I love doing these projects. Although I havent been able to buy all I need yet, I certainly enjoy the add-ons you suggest, such as, to cut a v if you dont have a punch. You are an awesome teacher and great video!!!!!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Kathy so glad you liked the tutorial and have managed to make a lovely project. If you check out my website there are more tutorials and quick tips to help a new crafter and alot of my projects use very little supplies. Keep crafting. Dawm x

[@calendar7271]

Wonderful creation & super tutorial!!! Thank u for sharing!

[@justasoldiergirl]

great tutorial! Love your nails too!

[@chinadollrodriguez61]

just enjoy the simple but very beautiful wallet,thanks for sharing

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Your welcome Sandra. They nice and quick to put together.

[@angelinafernandez8425]

Hi Dawn. Thank goodness there is a mini brag book that i can actually do!! I have been searching for quite some time. I have seen vintage and shabby chic which I really like but I am not yet at that skill level. You tutorial makes it seem doable for me and it looks great! TFS

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Angelina Fernandez Oh I am so glad and yes you will be able to do this. To make it into shabby chic pick the right papers and embellishments. Go on you know you can do with me crafting along with you. Dawn x

[@wounbo]

I did it!!! is so good for a mini selection of pics :) actually I will do one for my birthday as it was last friday and we have got few pics. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Glad you laike it Sheilia! Enjoy making one. Dawn

[@raundar2886]

I am going to use this method for a page enhancement on the book I am currantly working on. Would you consider doing a tutorial on different types of page enhancements such as the waterfall,(thats the only one I know by name).

[@my3kidzzzz]

Awesome! I really enjoy your videos!

[@grogers511]

I made one of these with the smaller accordion flaps for my mother (90). I filled it with photos from her birthday party. I asked family members to post messages on Fscebook for her. I printed those and added them to the middle accordion flaps. She carries it with her and shows everyone. I’m planning to make another one with pics of her grandkids.

[@juneharris2838]

Really enjoyed making this along with you, I have now subscribed x

[@almacarter5026]

What a super gorgeous wallet style brag book! TFS Dawn! I'm busy with the second one now also for Christmas gifts ;-)

[@Dawnsinspirations]

It is a lovely little project Alma and great for gifts too. So glad you like it. Dx

[@gracerollins5629]

Really enjoyed the tutorial, and I'm going to get started on making one right away!!

[@christinethomas8484]

Luv this gorgeous papers and a great tutorial & design x

[@victoriaciolek9585]

Thank you Dawn..I am also new into making mini's and need to be shown. I am more visual...thank you so much...I am a new subscriber...hopefully I will have many mini's made in 2014! blessings, victoria

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Welcome aboard Victoria, it is a wonderful hobbie. There are lots more video tutorials on my website and KZbin Channel. Happy crafting Dx

[@reneebanbury7066]

I really enjoyed your video! It was so clear and easy to follow. Super cute and I can't wait to make one. I am looking forward to more of your video tutorials! *Hugs* Renee

[@Dawnsinspirations]

So glad you like it Renee you will enjoy making this. There are lots more video tutorials on my website if you would like to have a look. Dx

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks Kagri, Glad you made it and it turned out ok. I am new to doing online tutorials but so glad to hear they are coming across ok and you can follow along with me to make the finished project. I have just posted my idea of a Toilet Roll Mini, mine is different as it has a hinge system so is more like a book. Please checked it out and let me know what you think? I have the tutorial to go with this but as yet have not posted it on my channel. Thx again...

[@jaki5104]

i loved this!! so simple and yet effective and im so having a try at this as i joined a great idea on Fb to send a surprise prezzie to 8 random people... This will be such a fantastic little suprise and useful too !!! ty for taking the time to do a tutorial. Im a total newb to the idea of mini albums etc as i normally stick to card making so i cant wait to have a go x

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Welcome newbie mini book crafter! They are very addictive!! but you will love them and I have may tutorials that show you how to make great mini books, so stick with me and you will learn lots of new and exciting ideas. Dawn

[@lynnwayne6132]

Great tutorial! Very clear. I can't wait to try it. Can you do a tutorial on how to make the tags?

[@Dawnsinspirations]

if you see many of my other tutorial I show how to make tags on those. I hope this helps?

[@sandylimbo19]

Dawn your instructions are awesome. Very easy to understand and do. I have made both the flap (big) side and the mountain valley fold sides. They are just so easy and make it fast and make a nice gift to give. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have a questions what is the glue that you use and who makes it please. Thank you and have a great day. Sandy

[@francessmazzeocorso2501]

Hello love your tutorials I am a fan from Australia

[@Dawnsinspirations]

+Frances Corso The lady who requested the first tutorial I made came from Australia. The WWW is so wonderful as we can share with so many people.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Your welcome, I am glad you like it.

[@danaberi51]

I was fascinated. Then you said that it was done and I thot, that's it?! Am going to give it a go. TFS and your inspiration

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Great project Dana, going have a go, you will love it. Makes great pressie too for those hard to but people. Dx

[@madhuridandamudi8083]

wow.. tutorial is so easy to follow... thanks a lot lot lot for sharing this... :-) m gonna try my hand on this...

[@TouchedByAngels2]

Dawn, what a GREAT video!!! Thank you for sharing....(more please!!). I have a circle of GF's that I hang out with and this is going to make perfect Christmas gifts!! Again....Thank you soooooo much for sharing!!!!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi and thank for watching my videos and for your kind words. Check out my website for more crafty ideas. I have more things to film and get on to my channel so YES YES YES there is MORE to come!!! Dawn x

[@poodles188]

thank you very much for sharing, this mini is fantastic

[@majadamiah891]

You are the best dawn love this tutorial as well as everything u post!! Thank you for sharing x

[@Dawnsinspirations]

You are so kind and it pleases me that you are enjoying my tutorials.x

[@loribee1959lb]

I just love this tutorial thanks for sharing I just got to make one to thanks again

[@retiredandpreppingquilting2350]

I am running your playlist to give you some watch time. Have a good weekend

[@Canadian693]

I really like this and I thank you for sharing how you make it, but I really like the other Wallter Style Mini Brag Scrap Book, where the sides open up to 4 smaller photo mats. What are the sizes for that? Thank you.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

I didnt give the measurements for the mini accordian style sides on the video, so here they are, cut two pieces of cardstock 10″x 4″ and score these at 2 1/2″, 5″ & 7 1/2″ then Valley & Mountain folds these and attach these to sides of the main brag book. I hope this makes sense? if not let me know. Dx

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Glad you like it Yasmin, please let me know how you get on making it? Dx

[@judygiard3035]

I love your tutorials! I have learned so much. Would you share the name of the paper pack you used for your wallet mini? Thank you.

[@eugeniaroberson5787]

really great video thanks for sharing

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Eugenia Roberson Thnak you Eugenia, this was the very first video tutorial I make, my video skills are alot better now but this is still one of my favourite projects. x

[@graceday7203]

Hi Dawn - Thank you for such a nice tutorial. I'm making two at a time right now and just have a bit more to do on both. Did I miss the measurements for the side panels that fold out kind of accordian-style? Would you post those, please? Thanks so much.

[@kerryfarmer148]

OMG

[@patversteeg1667]

Beautiful folding photo wallet. You are fast and accurate

[@careybarnaba6233]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing💕

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, please let me know when you have done one, I would love to see it. You can always post a picture on our Facebook page.

[@shreya4rocks]

Awesome will share the pics once i complete this mini scrapbook

[@ariesgirl3444]

What a great video. Dawn, I really enjoyed the clear and easy to understand way that you demonstrated this lovely little wallet. I have subscribed to your channel and will go check out your Facebook page. Thank you.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank you and welcome to my channel, it is great to know you can find my tutorials easy to follow. There are lots of things going on on my FB page too and many subbies share projects they have made with my tutorials which is a great way of sharing ideas. Dawn

[@ariesgirl3444]

Dawns Inspirations Thanks Dawn, I'll check out your FB page now.

[@kazeekins1]

Great Tutorial Dawn . Much appreciated . ! Thank you . x

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Thank you, Enjoy crafting it! Dawn

[@kazeekins1]

Dawns Inspirations E will try . Today I tried to do the slder album .. sadly the card split on the score lines ... but worse than that I couldn't get the scoring right ... I am wondering about my score board measurements .. will have to check it out . x

[@Dawnsinspirations]

kazeekins1 Check out my tutorial on scoring, if you cardstock is spliting sounds like you may need to change the angle of you score tool, just a thought. let me know how you get on. Dx

[@kazeekins1]

Dawns Inspirations Will do and thank you ... sorted out score board .. it starts at 0... then up to 12" no wonder I couldn't get it right .. grrrr wasted a load of card stock.! :( Feeling foolish. xx

[@Dawnsinspirations]

So glad you got scoreboard sorted, I am sure you can also save some of the card to use in another project. I just call these moments happy accidents, you are not the only one we all do it at some time or another. Enjoy your project now. Dx

[@jasann100]

love this, will have a go at making this!!!!

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Jasmine Patrick You will love this and so quick to do!

[@handley2645mh]

Love the wallet. It seems to be perfect for someone I have in mind to send a gift to. Is there any reason why the top and bottom covers could not jave flipouts? Would that get into more paper or make it too thick to fold properly?

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Margaret, you can add extra pages but then you may need to add extra measurements to you spine bit,( does that make sense?) so the wallet folds neatly when closed up. It is always good to add your our twists, may be worth trying it out with some scrap papers first. Dx

[@handley2645mh]

Makes sense. I think I will try it.

[@handley2645mh]

Can or do you add any reinforcement for the folding edges such as Washi tape?

[@Dawnsinspirations]

No I have not had to reinforce any elements of this album. The way I have made it has stood up well to the wear and tear of many views and that it way it is best not to add to many extras to this project. Dx

[@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@fulltimemar]

So super cute, thanks for sharing. this will make great little christmas gifts!! xo. Marce.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Marce, So glad you like the wallets. You can always see my website for more video tutorials that make great gifts. Happy Crafting Dawn x

[@kagri]

Great tutorial - thanks so much for taking the time to share it =)

[@TheSCRAPPER46]

Love it, will try this one soon, thanks.

[@wounbo]

I'm on it, I only have time to scrap on weekends :( but will let you know about the others :)

[@PuddleDaisy]

Absolutely!! I can't wait to start....and it won't be just one :)

[@ojitoschikititoskft449]

I would love to do this tutorial in spanish, if you will allow me! Thanks from Puerto Rico

[@havilynn]

What is the name of the liquid glue that you use ?. I sure would like to get some of that.

[@Dawnsinspirations]

Hi Sharon, it is called "Collall All Purpose Glue" if your craft shop does not have it you can get it Online fro Crafters Companion .co.uk and .comit is a great glue and also strengthens your mini book projects, Dawn

[@melissamarks431]

love it