#Starbucks Bag Book

Of course I could not let the challenge go unmet. So I present to you the Starbucks bag book. I made it using a folding technique taught to me by my friend, Kelly Rider.  Never again will you need to go without a notebook after getting your morning fix!

If you want to make your own, here’s how:

1. Cut the bag up the sides, following the fold lines, including the triangle at the bottom.

2. Lay the bag out flat.

3. Starting along the length of the bag (what was formerly the front and back). Fold the bag in half, and then in half again. The result should be three creases with four sections. Make sure the creases are really thick, use a pen or a bone folder if you need to.

4. Lay the bag out flat again. 

5. Starting along the bottom of the bag, (the reinforced section in the middle) fold the right side over and then back again. Repeat with the left, the result should be four creases and five sections. Trim away any extra of the bag which sticks out past the bottom when it is folded over.

6. Cut along the inside creases of the sections, as if you were going to cut the middle section out entirely. Stop, one section before you come back to the starting point and then turn into the middle section, making only two cuts so that you are left with 1 continuous piece of paper. 

7. Beginning where you started your first cut, fold the bag accordion style (back and forth) along your previous creases, sometimes they will fold along the length of the page, sometimes along the width. When you come to your last section, fold it over the other pages to create your cover. 

8. Cut the twine handle from your bag. Make two small slits in each of the cover sheets and lace the twine through so that you have a way to secure the book close. Tie with a simple half knot.

9. Now just show it off to all your friends!

Continuing the adventure, 

Jess