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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
80 users recommended this class to a friend
Gloria Tong
Loved it! Did it with my 11 year old daughter and it was fun project to do together.
6 days ago
ZV O
This is the first paper-craft class I've taken that talks about paper grain. With this important knowledge, my projects will be easier and more fun to make. So many other tips included in a short class. Can't wait to go through my collection and start making this little books. They would make really special gifts too. Thank you so much, Bel!
June 27