This month each designer created a mini-book from one piece of 12"x12" paper. I used this bamboo print paper for mine which celebrates Japanese Haiku poetry.
Haiku is single verse poetry that traditionally reference the seasons. The one I chose is by seventeen-century master Matsuo Basho. I couldn't resist this Mustang brush-script font which is so reminiscent of calligraphy.
This mini book is for Roszana's friend who's recovering from illness
Now I'm sending you off to Tracey Taylor's blog for more mini-book inspiration. If you are interested in a step-by-step tutorial, come back when you are done with the hop. And I'd love to see your version if you make one.
Divide a 12"x12" paper into six equal sections and decide which sections will be the covers and which the inside pages
Draft out where the embellishments, words (and photos if you like) will go. Then cut out the 3 horizontal strips and decorate accordingly
Score the front of the paper for the pages strips and the back of the paper for the cover strip. And glue them together this way to get a completed mini-book with four inside pages.
Best Creation Papers : GP190, GP188, GP196
86 comments:
Very elegant!
Sandy is beautifull,thanks for the tuto
Elegant and awesome! Beautiful job!
So pretty Sandy.
Lovely choice of paper and thanks for the helpful photos for construction.
What a fantastic idea - new follower and SO glad I am...I know what I'll be doing this weekend!
Keri
shakentogether.blogspot.com
What a great idea - I know what I'll be doing this weekend!
WOW! Is the word that came to mind! Tts!
Esigmon at cox dot net
I love your instruction image -just perfect!
I just adore the color combo on this thanks for inspiration
beautiful!!
gorgeous!!!
BEAUTIFUL!
That is beautiful - your friend will love it!
~ Thanks, Esther
Adorable mini book. Love the flowers and the butterflies. :)
Gorgeous Sandy! What can be better than a mini from one page :) I have several versions in "stash of ideas" but not this one - well I do now LOL
So elegant! I am inspired!
What a stunningly beautiful booklet! Thanks for the tutorial!
Wow, very pretty!
Such an original idea!
Your book is lovely, Sandy!
beautiful will have to try this, I did pick up a brush stroke book I am going to try!
That's so beautiful Sandy!
Such a lovely mini, Sandy. I just love the haiku!
Absolutely lovely!
Sandy, this is just wonderful - like everything you do! I'm a huge fan!!
Your mini-book is breathtaking. The haiku is very fitting to a person recovering from an illness. it is very comforting.
Beautiful book Sandy! :)
So simply elegant!! Really like your mini album!!
I just love the oriental images. Great job, Sandy!
That is beautiful, love the oriental feel!
this is fantastic Sandy and absolutely a wonderful gift for your friend.
That paper is gorgeous...thanks for sharing your version :)
Gorgeous and what a lovely gift to give a friend.
Very elegant!! thanks for sharing =)
beautiful book !
what a fantastic card! I love the wonderful Asian theme and beautiful stamps you used! gorgeous!
Simply elegant, thank you for sharing!
HELLO!
like this alot... meaningful and nice!
wow! this is so pretty and elegant! tfs!
Love it and love your other projects! I will definitely check those out when I finish this hop!
What a cool take on this mini! Love it!!!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
How clever is this idea! Love how you printed onto the paper and used the pattern for your pages!
TFS!
Really elegant!!!
Great paper!
Thanks for the tutorial! And thanks for introducing me to your blog! Beautiful
This is awesome! Thank you for the inspiration.
Such pretty paper.
beautiful colors on this love it...
thanks for the inspiration
A lovely project..elegant! Sandy, you are capable in every detail step to share! Thanks for that!
Sandy is beautifull,thanks for the tuto
Wow, these is really, really pretty. Thanks for sharing x
Beautiful Sandy. I like how you show the grid to determine placment of embellies. Really make you see how easy this can be.
The idea of using the entier page is perfect and looks so easy!
I am also posting as "Robinmadak" since some of the sites use Blogger and on others I can use Facebook....GRRR!!!!
Beautiful book!!!
Beautiful Sandy! Love it!
This is spectacular
Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial. The visual really helps.
This is just stunning. Love those papers.
What a great idea! TFS.
its beautiful, Sandy!
loving the zen feeling!
wow very nice!
This is extremely elegant! I love haiku's! There's so much in them! Thanks for the tutorial, Ira
Elegant is definitely the word I would use for this, Sandy!! Gorgeous!
you always have great tutorials..:)
Thanks for sharing. :)
thanks for this great tutorial--love the idea of a mini book
Hi Sandy!
Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment on my blog!
Im fine now, thank you :)!!!!!
Hugs!
Anja
Hi Sandy! This is a GREAT project! I absolutely love the colors and detailed tutorial! I would love for you to come link up at our party over at The Little Birdie this week. My readers would LOVE this and I would love to have you!! :)
Here's the direct link to the party:
http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html
Gorgeous book. And thank you for the tutorial.
Sooooo PEACEFUL and serene!! Plus, what a great tutorial!! This is such beautiful work!
oh wow. this is just gorgeous I love the prints.. flowers.. beautiful.
thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments. I love your blog and I will be following you :D
Beautiful card! Thank you for the tutorial!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
Sandy! Thank you! This is brilliant!
I'd love for you to link up at Inspire Me Mondays!
http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/03/inspire-me-monday_21.html
gorgeous! thanks so much for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday!
Love it! I'm featuring this tomorrow at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com
Jill :)
There are many blogs which are very well marketed after creating them with sufficient aesthetics.It is hard to survive and yet make a place in the internet market.
Such a lovely book. And thanks for your lovely comment on my blog Sandy :)
Very pretty!
Bozanstveno
Postovi su ti savrseno divni
Beautiful book - I think I'm going to have a go at one of these. Great tutorial too.
x Tricia
I love this!
I'm launching my first linky party next tuesday. It's for projects that cost less than $10 and take less than 20-30 minutes. Would you consider linking up with me on my first linky party endeavor? Thanks!
http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com
Tina
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