A few weeks ago, I bought a PLAY minikit from Jamaica. (it looks like they're sold out now.) I had it shipped to California and I played with it while I was home. I loved the fun small size that it came in, but I decided to use the pieces as part of a larger book based on the idea of PLAY.
I cut 12×12 papers in half (6×12) and folded them to make a 6×6 book. I stapled them together on the crease to hold it all together.
I slid a ribbon between the staples and backed a photo with paper to keep it in place.
A vellum envelope, left over from a mixed paper book holds a secret note to Paul.
I am sort of obsessed with lined paper for storytelling.
Supplies used : AC slickwriter, sharpie, staples, Heidi Swapp and Kolo photo corners, Paper Source scalloped card and vellum envelope, Happy Tape, Heidi Swapp letter stickers, patterned papers by Paper Source, Hambly, Teresa Collins, SEI & Luxe Designs.
enJOY it
an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.
15 responses to “project monday : a 6×6 mini book.”
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ohhhh looks good over there. Like my name in lights!! hee hee. wish I didn’t have to work today so I could make this project too 😦
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i think it’s so refreshing that you never take a break from your craft. you are always inventing.
p.s. oh how i love crate & barrel myself.LikeLike
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This is a very cute project. I’m working on something similar but I don’t have all the necessaries to get it finished how I want just yet. Thanks for more inspiration.
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I am dying to get some of that bicycle paper! Any idea where I could find it?
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hi Jane,
I got it right from Hambly : http://www.qbaroo.com/hamblyscreenprints/main.cfm?categoryoid=1&productoid=228LikeLike
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How do you staple the spine? Do you have a long stapler? This is awesome and i love the cover with the cut-out frame 🙂
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hi Jojo,
I turn the book upside down, open up the stapler, and staple it into the carpet. Then I turn it over and manually fold down the staple points … I will have to take a few photos of the process. 🙂LikeLike
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I like the ribbon hinge idea. Easy to sandwich it between the photo and paper or between two photos. Thanks as always for the inspiration.
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It looks great. I love the ribbon idea. Simple and unique. Love all the lines and text in this one.
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This is so pretty. I love seeing your projects, they’re so inspiring.
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this is so wonderfully cute.
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I have to write on lined paper as well. I tend to slant hehe. Gorgeous project!
On a side note, I was in DC seeing my sister at the Kirov Ballet Academy. What a fun place to be living by : )LikeLike
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Every time I see one of your mini-books, I’m inspired. I’ve started to assemble a few myself but haven’t filled them yet. I also used your tutorial that was featured on Ali’s blog with 2 girls (ages 10 and 12) and they loved it! I forgot to take pictures though…
I don’t comment often but I absolutely love your blog. It’s on my top 5 to visit daily! So thanks for all the inspiration.
Cheers,
SophieLikeLike
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I, like you, have an undeniable pull towards mini books… When I am in need of inspiration I usually sift thru your big list of little books… Thanks for always sharing! Your projects are wonderful.
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I love the mini-album
thanks for sharing elise
xoxo
EmineLikeLike
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