Beginner
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1 hour 14 min
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01:20
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02:23
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26:16
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11:45
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32:48
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Taught by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus
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Engage in the creative and imaginative practice of upcycling. Rather than beginning with a book idea and then purchasing the materials, Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus reverses the process and instead finds inspiration in her recycling bin. Utilizing a discarded soap box as a book cover, she transforms what might become garbage into a lively, kinetic book with accordion-folded pages and a button closure. Bel offers several design options and makes this unique book structure as simple to construct as it is to source the materials.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- One bar soap box: cut to 3-3/8” tall and 2-5/8” wide
- Two sheets of 8 ½" x 11” cardstock: cut five pieces to 3-1/2" tall by 9-1/2" wide, grain short
- One sheet of patterned cardstock paper: cut two pieces to 5" tall 2-3/4" wide, grain short
- 2" or 3" wide book cloth tape, gaffer tape, or wide colored duct tape for less expensive option
- Masking tape
- Metal ruler
- Pencil
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Large craft needle
- Awl
- Waxed linen thread
- Cutting mat
- Bone folder
- PVA glue
- Glue stick
- Small glue brush
- Cup of water to rinse glue brush
- String or ribbon
- Small button about ½” diameter
- Metal eyelet and eyelet setter or another ½” button
- Scor-tape (optional)
Downloads:
- Find paper grain
- Transform an cardboard soap box into a unique book
- Fold an accordion structure
- Sew a button to a book cover
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Make a Soap Box Book Reviews
116 users recommended this class to a friend
Adele Sato
Instructions are explicit with several interesting options as far as applications in constructing the book closures and as well as ways to write in the book.
August 24, 2025
Susan Kersten
so much fun and well explained!
More than 3 months ago
Nola Pickett
Very easy to follow Bel’s instructions. She speaks clearly and doesn’t rush through the steps. I feel she really wants you to enjoy making the books.
More than 3 months ago
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