Today we are so excited to bring you a lovely tutorial by the even lovelier Anabelle O'Malley.
Anabelle created a little booklet as a thank you gift for a college professor. Her idea was to have everyone sign it for him. It needed to be bigger than a card, with enough space for everyone to write their messages.
The best part is, Anabelle is going to break the booklet down for us so we can create one of our very own.
Take it away, Anabelle!
Step One: First, I took an 8.5 by 5 piece of cardstock. I scored it at 4 and 4.25 inches and folded it to create the book.
Step Two: Cut several pages of white cardstock, 8 by 4.75 inches. Score them at 4 inches.
Step Three: Lay the papers onto the cover and zig zag stitch them down the middle to secure them.
Step Four: Now your little booklet is ready to go! I covered the front with the "Our Song" paper from the In Love Collection. Then I added a doily, layered on a transparency frame and added the door cut from a sheet of Everyday Poetry paper.
Step Five: Next, embellish the cover with a princess petal, some dazzle me gems and a stamped sentiment. Add some lace to the spine and tie some twine around the spine as well.
And that's it! Take a look at the finished product:
I love how this booklet can be so versatile. You could use it to jot down favorite quotes. You could make several and place them on tables at baby showers or weddings for guests to write their comments. Or, you could add your favorite photos and make a brag booklet.
Whatever you do, it’s bound to turn out lovely!
We wholeheartedly agree, Anabelle...versatile and beautiful at the same time! You can click on any of the images below to begin shopping for your own In Love product so you can get started on a booklet just like this one!
Anabelle, your handmade booklet is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: Vereya | June 06, 2012 at 03:18 AM
Beautiful!! Love it!
Posted by: Annika Elgale | June 06, 2012 at 01:26 PM
I really love the look of this. What a precious gift Anabelle!! TFS!
Posted by: Bente Fagerberg | June 06, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Beautiful design Anabelle!! I sure will be giving this a go! Just love it...and love the clear instructions and photos! xx
Posted by: Gabrielle Pollacco | June 06, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Awesome tutorial Anabelle! I've never thought about sewing the binding. genius!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | June 06, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Love this. May favorite part about the book is the spine, it's beautiful Anabelle!
Posted by: Sherri | June 06, 2012 at 08:18 PM
absolutely beautiful anabelle!!
Posted by: Jennie M | June 06, 2012 at 10:42 PM
This is beautiful, Anabelle!
Posted by: Diane Payne | June 06, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Very cool and looks easy to do! TFS
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | June 07, 2012 at 06:54 AM
WOW!!! Stunning! And it does look like something I could do!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | June 07, 2012 at 07:56 AM
LOve it!!!This is beautiful.
Hugs from FRANCE
Posted by: rosesarah | June 07, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Gorgeous project!
Posted by: Doris Widder | June 07, 2012 at 04:53 PM
i might make one for my hubbies 50th so he can have it as a keepsake , thankyou
Posted by: Megan Angel | June 07, 2012 at 07:15 PM
so gorgeous!!!
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Posted by: justin bieber shoes | June 08, 2012 at 06:06 AM
Love it!!!!!
Posted by: Danette Munn | June 08, 2012 at 12:06 PM
This is great for my upcoming wedding as a misalet holder. Thanks for sharing the steps!
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