Cut and glue felt piece on the inside back of the book. The felt should be big enough to fold over a page. This helps prevent the paper doll pieces from falling out of the different photo pockets. I used two pieces of felt so one folds up and one folds down. This provides even more play space when fully opened.
Starting inside of the front book cover, attach the end of the ribbon to the inside of the book cover with a dot of glue. Then, wrap the ribbon around the outside of the photo album with excess ribbon.
Attach a piece of velcro to the end of the excess ribbon as a "clasp" to keep the book closed.
Do not glue the ribbon completely down on the inside. This creates a nice place to stash the paper doll for easy access.
Finally add a ribbon to create a strap to carry the activity book like a purse. Glue the ribbon on the inside back of the book.
After all is dried, the book is ready to gift!