Tuesday, November 23, 2010

One Sheet Pocket Book

Here's a quick little 3"X4" mini, made by folding just one sheet of 12X12 paper. There are eight little pockets, perfect for tags and other interactive elements. I made it in an evening, the same day I found the instructions on the Pinecone Press Blog. I just had to do it immediately:) I love it when something inspires me like that. My first try is pretty basic, but now that I've got the technique down, I can't wait to make more.

Here are two little tips I learned:
  1. Yes the ribbon bows are cute...but they also make the book a lot bulkier and top heavy. I'd just fold and staple them on next time.
  2. Pick a double sided paper with patterns on both sides that are random and do not have a specific design that needs to be facing a certain way to look right. See those cute pinecones below? Yeah on half of the album they are upside down. I like to think I'm a veteran papercrafter, I SO should've know that!
Shared at: Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog.

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6 Friends Said:

malia said...

Hey Katie, That is so adorable and clever. Perfect size for a Grandparent's brag book!

Ticia said...

Oooohhhh, I can see so many uses with kids. They'd love this. I'm thinking finger puppets. Or popsicle stick puppets.

Amber D said...

Super cute idea thanks for sharing.

Vickie said...

Super cute Katie! I bet you got frames and albums all over the place!

ps. I am making a couple of frames for some blog hops. Wish me luck. I am going to check out your tutorial you did on frames again:)

Michelle @Flying Giggles said...

Very cute Katie!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Christy said...

I love this so much!!!

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