I’ve had a lot of interest in my bookmaking hobby so I figured I’d share an easy guide on how to get started! Like most hobbies there’s a small upfront investment to gather all of your supplies and materials. Fortunately, bookmaking is a relatively affordable hobby so there’s not too much that you have to […]
A book you can judge by the cover.
This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to bind your own journal and create a leather wrap-around cover. You can achieve a professional finish with this project, even as a complete beginner!
Learn how to make a book from a single piece of paper in this step by step video tutorial. Choose from two free printable book templates.
Learn how to make a mini book out of envelopes. This envelope book will be used to store a post card collection. My daughter has been collecting postcards on every family trip we’ve taken over the last few years. I thought it
Printable download. How to Make a Tunnel Book step-by-step guide. Print out as a handout for students or a class poster...
Ever wondered how to make a book? This little tutorial will show you how to make one with just 1 single piece of paper! This is perfect for kids!
Blank books provide a great way to encourage kids to write. Here are 3 easy ways to assemble blank books for your writing center, literacy center, and beyond.
I'll present several ways to bind single pages & sheets of paper into a book or portfolio for artists, photographers, hobbyists and more.
Ever wondered how to make a book? This little tutorial will show you how to make one with just 1 single piece of paper! This is perfect for kids!
Start your Smash Book journey! Learn to craft a vibrant photo journal with our simple guide on necessary supplies and steps. If you make a purchase using any affiliate li
If you're writing a book for the first time and you're not sure what the steps to do it are, you can follow these simple tips to start writing your novel.
If you want to preserve memories but aren't quite ready for scrapbooking just yet, this smash book is an easy, unique craft idea! Get smashing!
What??? Tutorials! Tutorials are everywhere! Artists in Blogland has a monthly "Techniques on Tuesday" tutorial going on. The challenge over at Inspiration Avenue this week is to share a tutorial. Every Tuesday, Kristin Dudish has been doing a tutorial try-out and inviting others to try it too and link up. Carolyn Dube's Gelli Plate class is up and running with lots of great tutorials. So, I decided to do one as well. I love books! As you know, lately I've been loving altering old books. Recently I got a this book: and decided to try the simplest one - the X Book! This was so much fun, and easy to make. The instructions in Alisa's book are very clear and easy to follow, although I do recommend folding and cutting a blank sheet of paper before doing your project. To give you a sense of how user-friendly the book is, here is how Alisa portrays the folding and instructions: Best of all, the book is on sale right now at Amazon! You can see more on Alisa Golden's website and blog. (Here's another You Tube tutorial on the folding process, if you need some more guidance, and a "hands free" one with a slightly different take.) Of course, I had to add my own spin to it -- adding in journaling cards, inclusions and tags... Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can. Linking to Paint Party Friday, Art Journal Everyday at Balzer Designs, and Creative Everyday. Hope to get around to visiting everyone this weekend!
Learn how to make a book that stretches. All you need is three pieces of square paper, and a few special folds! Stretch books have many uses and your students will love them.
You can see some of my finished journals in the last 2 posts. Start with a hardback book. Just a quick cut with an exacto knife and all the pages are out. I save the pages and use them to create new pages for the journals and other art. It’s like a giant stack of […]
You guys, I made all these journals in, like, an hour! I've made journals before, but this is the simplest way I've found to create a little collection in no time at all. These little guys make great gifts, and I love that it's easy to build up a stash. Here's how:Supplies:-regular 8.5 "x 11" printer…
A Handmade Book With a Cardboard Cover: Books can be made in a lot of different ways and with different materials. Here's a way to make a simple book with a cardboard cover that I've used with kids of all ages over the years.
Use this free template to make an 8-page mini foldable book from one sheet of paper! Kids will have a great time coloring their own book! Foldables idea.
You can carry the book itself with you, but you may be concerned about the dirt on the book or the eyes of others.So why not make your favorite book cover for your book?Here introducing how to dress u
As promised, I would like to share how I covered my old well-loved books to give my bookcase a cleaner and more uniform look. (Read all abo...
An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to cover a book with paper. Bonus - you can stamp the spines for a decorative look!
photography by Trisha Zemp I’m attending 2 conferences this week and I needed some last minute notebooks for my note taking so my stellar intern, Trisha Zemp, came up with this genius notebook idea from a brown paper bag that will take you 5 minutes. You probably already have everything you need to do […]
This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to bind your own journal and create a leather wrap-around cover. You can achieve a professional finish with this project, even as a complete beginner!
Learn how to make a book from a single piece of paper in this step by step video tutorial. Choose from two free printable book templates.
Every few weeks or so I get an itch to make a handmade book, and this time my efforts are being fueled by something special: our new Bookbinding Collection.
I’ve collected my handmade book tutorials into one easy-to-find place on my website. Leather Journal with Triple Chain Stitch 4 Hole Pamphlet Notebook A simple stitched notebook with a ribbon tie. Accordion Concertina Journal A simple journal that will expand as you fill it with photographs and other memorabilia that are meaningful to […]
Affiliate Links Today I want to show you three easy ways to make a book. These are super simple bookbinding […]
Making paper by hand at home can be a pretty simple process. It's also a fantastic way to use up your old receipts, scrap papers, junk mail, and copy paper that you were about to throw in the recycling bin, and instead create a thing of glorious handmade beauty. Have those&n
In the past few months we have both been in the process of styling our bookshelves thanks to the amazing tips from Refinerie in our post on how to style a bookshelf. As much fun as it’s been …
If a hand made leather journal or sketchbook is an essential part of the creative adventurer's gear, then a tiny leather book necklace is its ideal sidekick. It is always handy when you need it, and its pages are ready to be filled with the littlest notes and sketches, memoirs of your adventures, or
If you're looking for a book structure that requires minimal materials (and time!), this envelope book tutorial might be the perfect fit.
To craft books and binders, a book binding press is a must. Unfortunately, they cost A LOT. The good news is you can make one yourself with this easy DIY!
Make your own DIY paper bag book with this easy paper bag craft. Best of all are the pockets in this DIY book for stashing treasures!
Zines are a creative tool empowering activists. Here are a few of our favorite zine artists, curators, and publishers making a difference in their communities.
Make a mini book charm for your necklace. A photo tutorial on how to make perfect little mini journal to wear as jewelry. Or just make a functional miniature book.
10 CREATIVE DIY JOURNALS FOR KIDS
Make your own DIY paper bag book with this easy paper bag craft. Best of all are the pockets in this DIY book for stashing treasures!
Amy Tan's new Signature Series book is a smashing success! Every page is eye candy and filled with inspiration from corner to corner. I had the opportunity to include a layout and a "PaigeBook" in Amy's book. I used only supplies from Amy's Ready Set Go line, naturally! HOME IS WHEREVER YOU 3 ARE Journaling says: No matter where we are in the world, whether near or far, as long as I am surrounded by my family, that is where I call "home." It's true - "home is where the heart is" and there's nowhere else I'd rather be! I love you all! How to: Start with a cream floral background. Trim squares from patterned papers, trim them into triangles, then cascade them down the top of the layout; stitch a line through each row using a matching color of thread. Tear a house page from a Daybook, back the heart and door with patterned paper and a "love" die cut, and hand stitch around the heart die cut with yellow floss. Place the house on the bottom of the page and add a photo on either side. Create a title above the photos, embellish with stickers, an accordion paper flower, journaling spot, and more. Supplies: Cardstock, patterned paper, stickers (ampersand, arrows, hearts, houses, letters, number), accordion paper flower, die cuts (arrow, flower, sentiment), date stamp, pen, adhesive: American Crafts; Floss: DMC; Ink: StazOn; Square punch: Fiskars; Sewing machine: Brother; Thread: Coats & Clark ********************************************************************** REMEMBER & SHARE THE LOVE PAIGEBOOK DAYBOOK This is a 5x7" handmade book with a copic style binding so it lays nice and flat when opened. Every signature is made with Ready Set Go patterned papers and colorful matching cardstock. I incorporated charms, knick-knacks, doodads, and Ready Set Go matte puffy stickers turned into charms into the binding. The front is embellished with a bunch of Ready Set Go stickers and embellishments. I stuck these on with major super glue to ensure they'll stay put forever and a day. I have a tendency to make books and not fill them up with anything, but perhaps I can use this book for a form of "project life" or make my own version of a "smash" book. Check out these projects and DOZENS more in Amy's book! Since I want to be Amy when I grow up, maybe one of these years I can have a Signature Series book :) A girl can dream right?!
I saw this structure a while back on Pinterest. It turned up again recently. The image is from the announcement of a workshop —now long past— offered by Cristina Balbiano d’Aramengo. I tracke…
An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to cover a book with paper. Bonus - you can stamp the spines for a decorative look!
