Karla's Tip/Technique #2

Hey guys! Today I am going to show you how to make a miniBOOK from scratch. Like this one here:

I was inspired by the Kolo albums. I think they're so classy and cute! So true to form; I set out to make my own version of them from the ground up! :)  These little things are so fun to make but beware...they're addictive! LOL!!!

So, the MATERIALS you'll need:

    * Cutting mat
    * Cutting tools ( craft knife or trimmer )
    * Stapler
    * Ruler
    * Bone folder ( or whatever works for you to make good creases )
    * 1 piece of 4.5 x 12 paper
    * 3 pieces of 4 x 5.5 paper
    * Ribbon

STEPS:

1) Take your 4.5 x 12 piece of paper and fold in half lengthwise. Sharpen crease with bone folder.

2) Open up your folded piece and fold in from both ends towards the middle crease. Leave an inch space in the middle ( so .5 inches from each side of crease )

3) Set aside cover piece and take your three sheets of 4 x 5.5 pieces of paper and fold in half lengthwise. Flatten crease with bone folder and 'sandwich' them together.

4) Return to your cover piece and mark spots half way from top to bottom and 1 inch from the edge. ALSO, mark spots directly across 1 inch form the spine. Do this for the front and the back. ( I only have the front two shown )

5) Punch holes in those marked spots. ( Punch all the way through the flaps inside )

6) Take your inside pages and sandwich them inside the cover page.

7) Turn it all over flat so the inside is facing the table and staple twice through the spine. This is to secure your inside pages.

8) Take your ribbon and thread through hole (1) from the outside in. Come up through hole (2)  from the inside. Re-enter at hole (3) from the outside then come up through hole (4).

9) Tie it off and...

I hope you all enjoyed this tip! I'm tellin' ya...once you try one you'll want to make many more :) They make the PERFECT gifts! Remember to link your 'GONE' layouts in the post below and check back Wednesday for Word Up #12!

Happy Scrappin' :)
-Karla

Comments

[Zarah]

That's awesome! TFS! :D

[Mye]

I'm gonna try this today!!!

[mandydake]

wow.. thanks for sharing this. you rock, chickie!

[edleen]

this is so cool and cute too!

Thanks for the tips :)

[Aleida Franklin]

Lovely. Will try this, thanks for sharing.

[Amy]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it Karla!
What did you use for your cover? I TOTALLY LOVE it whatever it is!
GREAT JOB girl!

[Amy Tangerine]

this is great- will have to try it when I can make a few of them. i get addicted easily. thanks!

[Deanne]

wow just found your blog and these mini books are great, I'll be making quite a few of them for stocking fillers me thinks!
Thank you for sharing this x

[nicole]

Thanks for these great instructions - I'll try it right away!

[stephanie]

love it K!!!

[nessa]

thank you for these instructions

[eef]

Super nice! I'll will have to try this out :D xoxo

[Patricia]

I can do this! Thanks for the great idea & detailed instructions!

[beth]

just added this to my "to create" list for next week! thanks karla!

[Sonda]

Totally cool, Karla girl! I am going to make one of these for a gift. It's perfect! Thanks!

[Alex Hardy]

wowowowow.
LOVE this tutorial. so cute & so practical!
thanks for sharing it! :)

[emily (justem)]

What I want to know, is what you do with all those awesome glitters I see in the background!!! I am always wanting to buy them just because they are so pretty!! ;)

[Katey]

WOWOW!!! love the tutorial! thanks!!!

[Susi]

Thanks for the step-by-step instructions with photos. I am more of a visual learner so this was so perfect for me. I can't wait to make some.