
All levels
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17 min 45 sec
00:30
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17:15
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If you love bookmaking, collage, and sending snail mail then this is the project for you! Incorporating all these fun elements, paper artist Dawn M. Cardona teaches you her design for this mailable paper art book. These cute handmade books are created from paper scraps, employ sewn or glued pages, and are designed to close like an envelope that is ready to be sent through the post, as is. Whip one up for a gift or slowly add to one over time, filling it like a scrapbook, and drop it in the mail!
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Downloaded PDF templates #1 and #2
- Various papers, such as vintage, found, cardstock, painted (see Dawn's Make Painted Papers for Art Making)
- Two pieces of cardstock, 8-3/8" x 5-3/4", for book pages
- Paper cutter with straight and scoring blade
- Bookbinder’s needle
- Binders thread or floss
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Cutting mat
- PVA glue
- Scissors or a craft knife
- Craft needle or an awl
- Bone folder
- Optional: sewing machine and thread
Downloads:
- Contruct a mailable piece of art
- Sew a three hole pamphlet stitch




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Make a Mailable Art Book Reviews
59 users recommended this class to a friend
louise doinet
I enjoyed this class a lot! I'd never seen such art project before, it's so lovely especially with stitching. The explanations feel clear and simple to follow along.
3 days ago
C F
This was a very straightforward and sweet class. I appreciated how simply everything was explained and feel I am well equipped to make my own art book.
August 24