Mini photo album

Have I mentioned that I like working on all sorts of little books? 

Oh yes, I guess that I have talked about them here, here and here...

One more can't hurt, right?

I've been thinking for a while now that this business card holder would make an excellent mini album for my purse, so I finally picked it up from Target this week. 

I have come to the conclusion many of my projects contain the same basic elements: a Heather Bailey product (in this case, fabric) and Mod Podge. Can you really go wrong with these tools at your side?

After taking the book apart, I began applying Mod Podge, which allowed me to adhere the fabric (pre-cut to fit) to the front cover.

I pulled loose strands of fabric along the edges to encourage fraying. 

Then, I applied a top coat of Mod Podge.

While the glue dried, I sewed buttons onto the elastic that wraps around the front.

Just because.

Once it was almost dry (because you know that I am not patient enough to wait), I put it back together, pictures included. 

I will be pulling this out to show everyone my beautiful book - I mean, my kids. My beautiful kids.