Mini book greeting card

 

Annual Crafting Retreat 

May 5th & 6th, 2023                                                          By: (written )Renee Ewart.   Thanks to Bethany Barnard   

Mini Book   

 

                              

            

Materials & Measurements: 

First measurement represents orientation. 

Card base can be any color: 8 ¼ by 11 score every 2 ¾ of an inch both sides. Long side 2 ¾ , 5 ½ and 8 ¼.  Short side 2 ¾ and 5 ½. Designer paper squares are 2 ½ by 2 ½ . Anywhere from 7 to 14 depending if you want one side or both sides covered with dsp. Book cover 7 by 3 score long side at 3 ¾  and 3 ¼. Reinforce your binding with ¼  by 3 place strip on the outside and inside  of the binding. You will wrap book with twine to the binding. To do this simply wrap each page around with the twine and at the end tie a bow. I.E. wrap first page to 2nd page, page 2 & 3,3 & 4,4 & 5 etc… You are ready to design your book. Good luck and have fun! 

Steps:    So you will be cutting up from the bottom and the top of the short side. Identify what is the top and bottom of your short side. Cut from the bottom 1st left square all the way through 3 of the 4 squares.  Now turn your sheet so the top is now your bottom and cut from the left as before. Your cuts should be opposite from each other. It does not matter now what is top or bottom- You will fold accordion style the entire piece. Be careful to be as exact as possible when folding, use a bone folder to keep tight and straight. Number your accordion and glue together the following glue pages 2 and 3 , 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9 and 10 & 11.  

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List of tools:    A stamping Bundle, cardstock, designer paper, ink pads, snips, adhesives and cutting and scoring tools. You are ready to assemble. If you need help, you may contact me through my Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Renees-Paper-Crafts-