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.
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 […]
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!
Sharing all the details on how to create a DIY Halloween spell book! Perfect for any Halloween vignette, and especially witches!
This project allows students to make their own mini printable book via a do-it-yourself process. The book is focused on what animals are the, Most, of their kind. Children can assemble this book a
This parts of speech mini book is a perfect reference tool for your student. All you need is one letter-size piece of paper–no glue or staples needed! Two versions included: One completed version and one partially completed version that requires students to complete.You Might Also Like:Third Grade Grammar BundleFourth Grade Grammar BundleFifth Grade Grammar Bundle 3rd Grade […]
Card Carrying Blizzard Books I am dedicating a few posts to showing and writing about the Blizzard Book, a book design developed by Hedi Kyle. This structure changes dramatically depending on many …
The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. Sometimes it’s also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often it’s called coptic stitch binding. I think it’s a great method for when you have book covers that […]
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 […]
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.
One of the best parts of being a maker is sharing your projects with others. So here's a DIY way to spread your DIY ideas by printing a one-page book by hand.
Make a DIY felt quiet book with this beginner friendly tutorial and free printable pattern. Help toddlers with fine motor skills, colours and counting.
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?!
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!
Looking for an easy to make book press? We take a look at 3 common designs and talk about the best features we’ll be building into our own.
Make a handmade book out of brown grocery bags. Use Fiskars art tools to make the process easier.
Erin Zamrzla has the vision to take everyday objects and transform them into book art that’s pure genius. See some of her handmade books here.
Now that we all use computers and phones so much as storage devices for our memories, it is more important than ever to take the time to bring keep-sakes to
(with apologies to Benjamin Elbel.) I have been playing with little squares of paper again, making components for paper ‘quilts’. Some of the designs come from Tomoko Fuse, though the b…
DIY Coptic Stitch Bound Notebook: Hi there! Okay, so I welcome you to yet another Instructable. And yes, back to crafting. This time it's a notebook. Not any run of the mill notebook; I present to you a delicacy of Coptic stitch binding encased in a beautiful wave pattern. The desig…
An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to cover a book with paper. Bonus - you can stamp the spines for a decorative look!
Do you like to make your own mini albums from scratch? If you’re looking for some new ways to make books, check out this comprehensive listing of over 10 book binding techniques. You’ll…
