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17 min 45 sec
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00:30
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17:15
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Taught by Dawn M. Cardona
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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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77 users recommended this class to a friend
Lisa Dolson
I absolutely LOVED this class! Thank you Dawn. Your instructions were very clear and the project was very inspiring. I cannot wait to make more to send to my niece in Canada. I am sure it will definitely put a smile on her face. Thank you.
3 days ago
Tashia Wood
It was a very informative class and a nice project for me to try
5 days ago
Amber Art
I love this! Excellent class. Thanks!
October 3, 2025
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