I've seen little books like this all around, but now that I have a sewing machine I finally got to make some. I made the covers from thick art magazine covers (from my collage scraps drawer) and then used a paper cutter to cut the pages. fold in half, and sew a line down the middle. simple and very satisfying!
It's going to really be fun when the kids get old enough to write their own stories. But even now it's a great activity. Jack and Tess love drawing in them.
joel, you're totally awesome! your kids are so lucky! how are you enjoying your etching press? I'm thinking of getting one. jean
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah, I'm really enjoying my press. I just took a class a week ago and learned a lot of cool tricks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great ideas! Just wanted to share our books, as I accidentally found the same Wallpaper cover as you did, and had to use it too!
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Nice Lilla - I love your book designs! So funny that you had the same old issue of Wallpaper magazine for the green one. I should make some more of these. They're so fun and fast to make.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from Ohdeedoh. Thanks for this quick and easy idea! I just made a book for my little guy and I can't wait to share it with him tonight!
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