College Pride Week: Make a Mini College Scrapbook (Tutorial)

There are so many "firsts" in life.  You know...first baby, first day of school, first hair cut, etc.  I thought it would be fun to memorialize our daughter's first few days at college. 
I made this mini scrapbook to save photos of the days when I drop her off and help her move into her room.



It only has a few pages.  By making the scrapbook "mini," it is much easier to complete.  You won't feel overwhelmed by having a huge scrapbook.  All you have to do is use a few photos that capture the important moments.  I'm looking forward to taking a couple of photos of her dorm room after she is all moved in and the room is all set.  I can pretty much guarantee that her room will never be as neat and tidy as it will be that first day.  :)



SUPPLIES:
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Cardstock in your school's colors 
Ink in your school's colors 
Ribbon in your school's colors 
Paper cutter with scoring blade 

Directions:
For the Cover:
1)  cut a piece of cardstock 4-1/4" x 11"
2)  score the 11" side at 5", 5-1/2", and 6"

3)  fold in half along the 5-1/2" score line

4)  cut a slit along the 1/2" score line
5)  round the corners

For the Inside Pages:
1)  cut two pieces of coordinating-colored cardstock 4" x 10-1/2"
2)  score the 10-1/2" side at 4-3/4", 5-1/4", and 5-3/4"
3)  fold in half along the 5-1/4" score line
4)  cut a slit down the 5-1/4" score line
5)  round the corners
6)  fold all pieces into a book
This is what you will end up with:


For the ribbons:
1)  cut three pieces of ribbon
2)  insert through slit and tie


Decorate the cover and you're done!