Make Something: Mini expandable scrapbook.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this post
::Why make something? Read here.::
What: Mini expandable scrapbook
Use: Use it to store small sketches, letters, envelopes, and other scrapbook-type epherma you may have that you don't want to glue down or may want to have access to later.
How: This is an easy project that has no long list of required materials, but instead, gives you the opportunity to use things you might have lying around.
Rather than give you specific dimensions and patterns to measure and cut, I've provided you with the basic concept so that you can do your own "expanding" and make it a project that is truly yours.
The cover can be made of anything, but it should be as heavy as you can make it since there will be pressure and weight on the spine which might cause lighter materials to eventually tear. I use the heavy cardboard inserts that come in the mail or packaging. Corrugated cardboard would work, but it is actually not as sturdy as the thinner but more solid pressboard type cardboard. Corrugated cardboard is also a little unwieldy to work with.
If you're using some rough-looking cardboard or cardstock for the cover, you'll want to cover and decorate it. In the illustration you see here, I used some antique metallic wrapping paper and shiny Christmas ribbon to hide the rough and glued edge of where the wrapping paper met the faux lizard skin origami paper I used to cover the spine of the book. Inside, I used some decorative paper scraps.
I prefer to use Sobo glue, since it is tacky and dries quickly but is easy to work with and remains flexible. I always keep plenty on hand for all of my projects.
Once your cover is dry, you'll be making two cuts in the spine (please refer to the project sheet available below). I recommend using an Xacto or craft knife; a scissor will make hash of your book.
Once you have the slits in place, you simply need to tie string or ribbon, one piece at a time, around the spine and through the slits. These strings are what you'll "attach" your pages to later.
And speaking of pages...all your page needs to be is a size that isn't taller than the string height inside the spine of the book, and doesn't jut out past the cover edges. Simply fold your page (whether it's a piece of paper, an envelope, an index card, a library card, a post card -- anything) and slide it under the string until the string comes to rest on the fold.
That's it! Fill up your book, rearrange the pages, and have fun.
Gift It: This book is a great gift for writers (provide blank pages or pages with writing or journaling prompts). You can also use it in a way that encourages the recipient to rearrange the pages for creative purposes. It also serves well as a scrapbook or photo album, either blank or filled.
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Labels: make something day, worksheets
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 11/23/2007 07:55:00 PM
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