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Taught by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus
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Book artist, mail artist, and educator Bel Mills takes great care when making even the smallest object. In this class she demonstrates just how much can be packed into a tiny book that features even tinier paper ephemera. As an avid upcycler, Bel loves to create art books using ordinary and cast-off paper products such as security envelopes and canceled stamps. This delicious visual snack, just a hair larger than a postage stamp, begins by folding an accordion book and then attaching a miniature cover. Along the way, make thoughtful design choices that lead the viewer on an adventure because every book is a journey, no matter how small.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Five security envelopes
- One sheet of patterned cardstock, grain short
- Postage stamps or other small ephemera
- Bone folder
- Craft knife
- Cutting mat
- Metal ruler
- Glue stick and adhesive mounting squares
- Scissors
Downloads:
- Determine paper grain
- Fold a miniature accordion book
- Fold a miniature cover
- Mindfully choose postage ephemera to fill your book
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Make an Origami Postage Stamp Book Reviews
168 users recommended this class to a friend
Kris Gasparini
This is a great class to make a lovely little book, which can be made of upcycled envelopes!
January 12
Roberta L
I loved this class! One comment about the closure- you might have noticed that elastic closures on journals lose their elasticity- so I suggest using some waxed linen thread or other type of string and wind it around the button.
January 12
Linda Harris
I'm going to do a few last minute CHristmas gifts, but leave the inside pages blank for the recipient to do her own mini journals. Thank you for another very good class, Bel!
December 16, 2024
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