Project: Album Covered with Kraft Tex

Working on a new mini album.  I like to use Kraft Tex to cover my albums.  It provides a nice sturdy, one piece cover.  After I finish the inside of the album, I will decorate the outside.  I usually end up getting finger prints or smudges on the outside.  Kraft Tex wash easily with water and a brisk scrub.

 I completely cover the chipboard with double sided adhesive, I prefer Scor Tape.

 Making sure to get edge to edge coverage with the tape.

 I than place the chip board onto the Kraft Tex.  

And then place a strip of 0.25 inch scor tape next to the chipboard. 

This gives me the exact spacing needed.

 I reinforce the spice with extra adhesive

 Using a ruler, I line the spine top edge with the first piece of chipboard.

 And then place a second piece of 0.25 inch scor tape.

 I then place the last piece of chipboard.

 Using a rotary cutter, I trim 1 inch around the chipboard

 It is very important to train your Kraft Tex to fold around and over the chipboard.

I use a bonefolder and burnish & pull until it folds over nicely.

 Then place scor tape on all four sides.

 Trim the corners, to assist with a nice folded corner.

Peel back the paper tape cover slightly from the center spine.

Fold first two of the opposite sides, and then the final two sides.

 Once you have completed, work the center spine until it forms your book cover.

Supplies:
Kraft Tex fabric paper - Can be purchased at fabric stores or online
Scor Tape
Perfect Trim Ruler - to get that corner cut just right

Kathy King, of Paper Phenomenon, was the person who originally introduced me to Kraft Tex.