During this week’s Facebook live, I created this quick and easy mini book. It’s a small 4-page book using one sheet of paper. I love this simple book form because it’s a great way to showcase Gelli prints and eco prints.
Directions
- Choose a rectangular gelli print, eco print or piece of patterned paper.
- Add any extra decoration, such as stamping or ink.
- Fold in half length ways and open.
- Fold in half width ways twice so that when you open up the paper, you have 8 sections.
- Open the paper and, with a sharp knife, cut along the center line in sections 2 and 3, leaving the center lines of sections 1 and 4 intact.
- Fold paper in half lengthways, stand on the table and open up so that the center pages form a diamond.
- Push the the diamond closed to form 4 pages.
- Fold book so that the pages appear in the order desired.
- Add word or other decorations to the cover.
Later in the week, I made 13 of these quick and easy mini link stitch notebooks with eco prints and bound them into a larger book. Details here.
Watch Me Make It
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below!
Hi! I’m Ali Manning
Years ago, I learned about handmade books, and ever since then, I’ve been hooked. I love creating new designs, learning about different techniques, and expanding my collection of paper. But what I love most about bookmaking is the community.
Through Vintage Page Designs and the Handmade Book Club, I’ve met thousands of other passionate bookmakers, mixed-media artists, and crafters. We all share a love of book arts and crafting, just for the joy of it.
I believe that bookbinding and book arts are for everyone, regardless of skill level or equipment. All you need is a little creativity and, of course, paper!
Very nice indeed!
I loved this tutorial! I’ve had a Gelli plate for several years, and have loved using it, but this lesson helped me move forward. I never realized that I needed to do prints in stages! Thanks again for this lesson! (I also really liked the written instructions for it on your blog.)
Oops! I meant my comment to accompany the Gelli Printing with Leaves lesson, although I like the idea of binding several little booklets together, too. It looks beautiful!
Please explain the process you used to combine the 13 minis into a larger book.
Hi Jean – here’s the link: https://vintagepagedesigns.com/mini-link-stitch-book/
Will this be complete as it is or will you add things to it? If so, what/how would you add to it?