Wallet-Style Album with Clasp Closure

Take a piece of A4 card stock scored down the middle to create the base of your book.

Cut a piece of decorative paper to size and glue it to the front cover as your front panel.

Select two pieces of decorative paper for the inside pages and glue them down inside the book.

Cut a strip of card stock and glue it across the back of the book to create a wallet-style closure flap.

Score a line down the middle of your closure strip to create a hinge effect.

Score additional lines on either side of the closure band to allow movement without stress.

Glue the closure band down on the back of the book, ensuring it is straight.

Create a small clasp by cutting a strip of contrasting card and scoring it to form a hinged element.

Glue the clasp strip across the front of the book so it can be tucked in and pulled out as a closure mechanism.

Glue a pocket panel along the top and sides of the inside pages, leaving the base open to create a pocket for photos or mementos.

Trim the pocket panel level with the base of the book using a guillotine or trimmer.

Consider adding a gusset or hinge by scoring and leaving a small gap if you plan to add substantial embellishments or items inside.