Pretty Mini Book

Hi there!  I have gone all pretty pretty for my embossing folder project.  I have decorated the tall mini book from the *mini books mega pack*.  This is a great little pack as you get 10 mini books in 2 types and 3 sizes!!!!!  Here is my offering... its only 12x6cm...
 

 
Firstly I covered the blanks with tinting base then ran it through my Big Shot with an embossing folder (by Cuttlebug).  You need a bit of muscle but it will go through! For some reason (I have no idea)  I didn't emboss the whole of one side but that will be covered anyway!
 

 
I painted the covers and the spine in Titanium White.  Then I made a wash with some purple and just dipped the pieces in. I love the way it settle randomly.
 

 
All the pages were cut from 100gm copier paper and attached to the spine by winding the thread around as shown.
 

 
To attach all the pieces together I cut some firm card 12x6cm, roughened the edges and marked the centre.  This enabled me to line up the spine. 
 

 
Once the covers were glued down I scored down the card close to the spine.
 

 
To finish off I added some lace over the binding to make it stronger.  Then I added some beads and buttons and a quote.
 

 

 
Thank you for stopping by today, take care out there, hugs, Karen xxx
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mini Library!

Hello!!!!!!  For this 'Anything Goes' week I am showing you all the mini books from the *Mini Books Mega Pack* that I have made up (except the tall ones which are in another post).  I have also made up the very cute *Mini Book Store* to put them in!  I have kept the book store fairly plain as, for me, the mini books are the stars.
 

 
I used different way to decorate the books, just to show you what can be done on something so small!  On the bottom shelf are the larger ones (8x8cm) which have a cleverly designed bendy spine so it comes all in one piece.  I made three of these....
 

Using a stencil and modelling paste...

 

 

Paint and a bit of crackle....

 

 

Modelling paste again and a bit of crackle....

 

 

The smaller 6x6cm books come in 3 pieces so you need to add a piece around the spine to hold it together.  I have used fabric and lace for these.

 

This one has been run through an embossing folder...

 

 

I only used fabrics for this one...

 







 

Modelling paste through a stencil with a stamped and cut out butterfly...

 

 

This last one was covered with patterned paper and lace and has a wrap round string tie.  Not too sure about this one at all.

 

 

 

I have so many ideas and not enough books in the pack :-D  I must get some more!!!!!

 

No matter which way you decorate these little books have fun and do get the bookcase for them as they all look fabulous in there!!!

 

Take care, Karen xxx

Mini Book Tutorial

Although this isn't a 'colour theme' piece I have done you another Mini Book Tutorial for Tando Creative, this time using the Tall book from the *MINI BOOKS MEGA PACK*

You can find it *HERE*. 

Thank you for looking xxx

As seen on TV and a tutorial!

Hello!!!!  Have you seen the new mini books that we have just brought out?  I have been playing with the one that has a 'wrap around' style.  If you watched Di's show on Hochanda recently you would have seen it :D
 

 
I have also made up the tiniest mini book from the kit and written a tutorial in PDF form which you can find *HERE*

Now back to the leaf book....

I have used the pretty 'leaf stencil' to add some detail to the front and back.  You can also see the unique way that Di has cut the spine to bend in this photo.
 

 

I added some DecoArt paint and crackle glaze as well as a butterfly to the piece.  Inside I added a little book made using my Bind-it-All. This is an easy way if you are not sure about making books!

 



 
Then I added some fancy ribbon and a charm to finish it off.
 

 
Thank you for popping by, Karen xxx