Everyone loves handmade books--and these adorable mini volumes are generally easier to craft than their larger counterparts! Some even require only folding and stapling. This charming collection includes beautiful leather-clad journals, block print notepads, accordion-fold mini-zines, and others that feature interior pockets, unique closures, colorful stitching, and eye-catching bindings. An invaluable illustrated stitch guide provides the essential info for every binding.
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"Oh, the wonderfulness. The variety. The inventiveness. This book contains a whole bunch of DIY mini book projects from the sweet and simple to the complex and artistic. Using different materials, paper, leather, recycled junk, wire and twine ‹ to teach you how to make traditionally bound books, or more unusual books. You'll be inspired." --Whip Up
“Have you noticed how popular all things little and cute are recently? Lark is right on target with Making Mini Books. You'll learn great techniques for binding all different types of materials together, and even though these are pint-sized projects, you'll be able to apply the techniques to other projects of your own choosing too...This book has plenty of the beautiful photos that Lark is famous for, and there are so many innovative materials used, it will set your mind spinning.” --Mixed Media Artist
About the Author
Kathleen McCafferty is an editor for Lark Books and edited the bestselling Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Have you ever wanted to make your own book? Not write a book, but actually make one? I've always been intrigued by the process of bookmaking, so I couldn't wait to read more about it in Making Mini Books. The book has a wide range of ideas and materials to work with and it goes from the easiest to hardest projects. I focused on the books at the front, although the later ones are just gorgeous and I would love to work up to those! Twenty two expert bookmakers contributed to Making Mini Books and I really appreciated each of their unique designs.
I had never considered that I could transform a matchbook into a tiny stapled volume, complete with lovely covers. The Lil' Rainbow book is filled with pages the color of the rainbow and when it's elastic band is taken off, it unfolds into a rainbow shape! Many of the books require stitching, but Making Mini Books includes detailed steps to walk you through completion of your miniscule masterpiece.
I had never considered that I could transform a matchbook into a tiny stapled volume, complete with lovely covers. The Lil' Rainbow book is filled with pages the color of the rainbow and when it's elastic band is taken off, it unfolds into a rainbow shape! Many of the books require stitching, but Making Mini Books includes detailed steps to walk you through completion of your miniscule masterpiece.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By F. Wilson
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has the potential to fill many dull evenings with a fast and fun hobby. What cute ideas for little books for friends and family to enjoy as gifts. Thats my use for them anyway. I love making my own handmade gifts for relatives for Christmas and birthdays. Its a lot more personal and they tend to appreciate the gifts a lot more than something picked up at the last minute at the big box store. They always love the things I make for them and tell me they want more. So these kinds of books that tell how to make things are my mainstays. I'm always on the look-out for new and more creative ideas. The mini books here are so fast and easy to make and you don't have to do them exactly like the ones in the book. You can use the instructions and make your own mini books for many purposes. Try one or try them all. You'll not be disappointed.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I first borrowed this book from the library and was going to make a couple copies of the pages but it ended up being almost the whole book, so I decided to purchase it. It has so many great ideas and the instructions are great for visual learners, like myself. It also helps spark the imagination to create your own ideas to make mini books. The photos inside are clear and easy to look at. I definitely recommend the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Neato book!
Easy to follow illustrations and directions. Lovely examples shown. I recommend this book to all my printmaking students who are curious about how to make arty books.
Published 14 days ago by Jennifer Erin Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice for browsing as well as being instructional
I just love, love, love looking at the different projects in this book. It's great how simple, everyday items can be transformed into an artistic looking book cover. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Thao
3.0 out of 5 stars
Vague instructions and not enough illustrative diagrams...
There are good and bad things about this book. It's fun to look at with pretty pictures, nice photographs and a few good ideas to get you started. HOWEVER... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kimberly Link
5.0 out of 5 stars
More Than I Expected!
Wow! Let me say, I have TONS of books related to book making. TONS. I bought this book simply because I buy every book on bookmaking hoping to find new ideas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cami
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool Ideas!
I love book making and miniatures, so when I saw this book, I had to get it. The book is well written and includes a wide variety of book making techniques. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Latin Pod
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mini books
I shouldn't criticize the book too harshly because it is well done and well presented. And might be exactly what some people are looking for. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Loel Barr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great creative starting points
This book is eye candy for the creative book maker. Good project supply lists make it easy to know if you can tackle a project with what you've already got and the fairly simple... Read more
Published 3 months ago by naturalmtndoc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring and accessible!
I was always interested in making books and had some kits in the past. I then bought a book that had some great projects, but I lacked the time and/or skills to do them. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Book!!!
I love this book and can not wait to start making my own books!!! I have always wanted to know how to make little books!!
Published 3 months ago by Bethany Welch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Ideas
I am a book officinado and love everything about making books. This is a great little book for just on the spur of the moment creating.
Published 4 months ago by L. DeChow
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