DIY Bookbinding By Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou I wanted to do a project using some vintage wallpaper I had kicking around. If you like, this project is also good for recycling and reusing some other types of papers. This project is fun and fast and makes great gifts or for your own use. what you need: -paper for the cover (I used wallpaper - you can experiment with different weights and thickness) -small piece of craft paper (2.5 x 5 in.) for the spine -recycled bond paper for the inside of the book (cut to 4 x 5 in.) approx 60 sheets -cutting mat -exacto knife -two large clips -two pieces of thin wood 1 x 6 in. step 1: after your paper has been cut to size stack the papers together with the covers on the outside - place the two pieces of wood on the outside and place a clip on the top. step 2: place another clip on the side and proceed to brush the glue on the edge of the book. it's good to let it dry in between layers - I put on four layers. done - enjoy - make lots for yourself or as gifts.
Oops, I Craft My Pants: Cookie-Sheet Calendar This past week, a lady from my husband's work let me borrow her Cricutmachine. Um, I am in LOVE with it. I've been wanting to make a cookie sheet calendar for a while now, so this was the perfect opportunity. (Be prepared, this post has a TON of pictures) First, I got out my cookie sheet and began cutting computer paper so that I could see what layout I wanted before actually cutting the chip board. Once I got that down, I decided to start cutting out the chipboard with normal scissors. Once the chip board was cut, I cut and glued paper to the chipboard. Here's the finished project. Extra Quotes (I didn't get a photo of all of them, sorry) Months: Birthdays: (is this waaay too many pictures? Extra Month Numbers: Holidays: Extra Pictures: Wheeeeeew. *** this post has been added to Kimba's blog party and also Hooked on Houses blog party. EDIT: Oops, I Craft My Pants Cookie-sheet calendars are now for sale!
Bound books Book binding can seem intimidating because it usually requires specialized tools and costly supplies. This is an easy and inexpensive way to bind books—and it requires minimal specialized tools. Plus you can make these books any size you want. Many thanks to Jessie for helping me refine the design! How to make mini bound books Supplies 12- by 12-inch decorative sheet of paper (or fabric, wallpaper, etc.) cereal box glue stick string or embroidery floss ribbon at least 5 sheets of white paper one sheet of heavyweight paper (cover stock or card stock) Tools tapestry needle 1/8-inch round hole punch scissors or paper cutter ruler bone folder or X-Acto knife pencil 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
How to Turn a Crafty Ebook into a Cool Gift, part 1 Last year, I didn't talk much about crafty ebooks during the holidays, because let's face it – as cool as they are, it can be hard to give them as gifts, since there's not really anything tangible to give. …Which got me thinking: what could you do to make them tangible - and crafty? So I came up with a whole bunch of cool ways you could buy someone an indie crafty ebook as a gift, and also turn it into something really cool to wrap up and put under the tree. Today, we kick off a week of tutorials for making great gifts of crafty ebooks. Hope you enjoy – and support independent self-publishers! Today's project is extremely simple – print, cut, punch and you're done. Here's what you'll need: One ebook, printed out onto heavy paper or card stockDouble-sided, heavyweight scrapbook paperPaper cutter (or ruler and craft knife)Glue stickThree-hole punch (or standard hole punch)Two 1" binder rings (available at office supply stores) A couple notes on printing your ebook: About the Ebook:
Upcycled Journal From Book Old Book + Recycled Paper = New Journal! As part of the Elmer's Holiday Memories Campaign* through Social Fabric, I had the opportunity to create an easy, affordable last minute holiday gift using my favorite Elmer's and X-ACTO products, and requiring only one quick stop at our local Walmart! With all the homework, music lessons, karate and dance classes, school performances, cookie exchanges and all the other holly jolly of the season, there's been little time to shop, let alone craft! I started with something most people have around their home -- an old book. Nearly everything else I needed came from a single section of the craft aisle at Walmart: The tools will see me through years of projects, and only a small amount of the adhesives were used to make my 10 journals. Then it was just a hop, skip and a jump over to the office supplies aisle for recycled paper and large binder clips. Here's how it's done... Upcycled Book Journal (broken down for 1 journal) Supplies/Materials: Tools: A pencil
“you maki me happy” sushi card If you share the love of sushi with the love of your life, this greeting card craft is designed for you! Sushi is one of those foods for which I acquired the taste quite late. I remember my first experience of sushi as a child, around the age of seven, an era long before sushi catapulted into trend status. To create the sleeve of this card: 1. 2. 3. 4. To create the inner card: 5. 6. 7. Insert the inner card into the sleeve. Now go and maki someone happy this Valentine’s Day! Like this: Like Loading... Tagged: japanese card, maki card, maki greeting card, sushi card, sushi greeting card, valentine card, valentine crafts
Book Cover Here's another DIY project from our sweet friend, Sasha - from the The Gilded Bee. Be sure to check out her awesome shop full of handmade packaging lovelies. Thanks for being here with us Sasha! I'm delighted to share my book tutorial with you today: Supplies you’ll need to make this project: • One—8.5 x 5.5 sheet of cardstock • One---1/2 x 3 inch piece of cardstock or paper • Two---2 5/8 x 3 1/8 inch pieces of cardboard, chipboard or matboard (not corrugated) • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • 25---3 x 5 inch ruled or blank index cards • Two---3 x 5 inch sheets cardstock • 2 rubber bands • Pencil • ¼ inch wide Ribbon: One-6 inch piece, plus two-1 inch pieces To make the page block: * 1. * 2. * 3. * 4. * 5. * 6. To make the cover: * 1. Make a little mark at the center of each side of your paper (4.25 inches on center). On each side of those center marks, draw three lines paralleling each other (6 lines total): 5/16”, 5/8”, 13/16” inch from the center mark. * 3. * 4. * 5. * 6. * 8. * 9. * 10.
Bloomin' Handmade Greeting Cards You Can Plant | Make and Takes - StumbleUpon You’ve might have seen seed paper recently. It is homemade paper with flower seeds in it. When it is planted in the ground and given lots of TLC it will bloom into beautiful flowers you can enjoy. Here is a tutorial for a project using seed paper. First, you need to make the paper. Use paper you have around your house. When your paper is nice and evenly blended you can add your seeds. Now it is ready to be shaped. Place a towel on the counter and if you have a piece of felt, place the felt on top of the towel. Take another towel and press it down on the paper pulp to help dry the excess water. When your paper is dry, cut it out into a flower shape. Make sure you add a message somewhere on your card to let the recipient know they can plant it! Little Birdie Secrets are regular contributors to Make and Takes and was born from the crafting obsession of three friends living in the Pacific Northwest. Tagged as: card, fun with paper Written by Little Birdie Secrets
Cereal Box Books Photos and Post By Emelie Sanders. When Momma takes us to the bookstore we each get a book; sometimes two–it depends on her mood, really. Usually, I take the longest time. I have already made just about every book except the “Cake Box Book”. I highly recommend reading all the way through before starting. First, we need supplies. » a box of some kind (take into consideration the size) » paper (I used 100% recycled, lined paper I tore from an old notebook) » a ruler (a foot long ruler is long enough, I assure you) » a pen » needle » thread (waxed linen is the best, but I used floss due to a shortage of waxed linen) » an envelope (this is optional, I like using it as a pocket inside) » a hammer » a thin nail » some kind of banging platform (piece of 4×4 or just a piece of wood) » graph paper The first step is the only step I messed up on. Open the bottom and cut a slit on the side you do NOT want as your spine. Do not do what I did. Then, cut off the leftover pieces. Now for the sewing part.
Paper Fortune Cookie Favors by La La Laurie Patchwork Book Projeto elaborado para a revista Mãos que Criam.