What better reason to make a mini book than to showcase a new puppy (I’m still waiting for a grandchild!). I like this one as it makes a great alternative to a handmade card and it stands up to display the inside. Allow me to introduce you to Rupert, our 8 week old Norfolk Terrier.
The basic book requires one sheet of paper and the covers require another one. I then used extra co ordinating pieces and stickers as layers.
I cut my 12” x 12” paper to 12” x 9” as I wanted my photo blocks to be 3” square but you could resize it to 10” x 7 1/2” for 2 1/2” blocks or 8” x 6” for 2” blocks, for example. I used my favourite cutting and scoring tool the We R Memory Keepers Trim & Score Board to cut it to size and then score it at 3”, 6” and 9” one way, and 3” and 6” the other way. You can see how I have cut along two of the score lines and then folded to create mountain and valley folds. On the two outer blocks in the middle line I had no middle scores but just created my own.
I used some thick cardboard or you could use chipboard to create two covers; mine measured 3 1/2” x 9 1/2” each to allow a 1/4” margin on each side. So I cut my paper to 4 1/2” x 10 1/2” to allow for the wraparound. I used Stix 2 Red Ultra Clear High Tack Double-sided 6mm tape to glue my edges over.
I cut numerous squares 2 3/4” x 2 3/4”, inked the edges with a charcoal ink and glued them down with Collall All Purpose Glue to allow me some ‘wiggle’ time.
I attached ribbon at the back on both outside edges and then attached my front and back covers again using the red liner tape.
I added some stickers and other cut out pieces and raised some using foam pads. I ‘destickied’ the back of some of the stickers with talc so that I could raise them with the pads.
I decorated the front of my mini book and did some doodling. I love the finished article and it is a lovely reminder of how tiny Rupert was when we first got him.
This is do-able in an evening which makes it a nice compact project (it actually took me 4 hours as I was home alone with the very demanding and mischievous subject of my book). Have fun!
GIVEAWAY
I thought it high time I had a ‘giveaway’ and am excited to be sending someone one of my complete mini book kits worth £20. It has full instructions and photos. All you have to do is to ‘Like’/Follow or already have liked/followed my blog, and comment with one word describing your crafting style. The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday 22nd April at 9pm and announced on the blog on Monday 23rd. This is for UK only I am afraid.
AND FINALLY
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Phew! If you got through all that you deserve a medal. Have a great weekend – I’ll be back in a few days with the Giveaway results and some more inspiration.
Happy Crafting!
Rosemary x
Love the ‘book’ and love the name ‘Rupert’
Might have to make one for my little pooch’ Digby’
Another great tutorial !
Craft style ?….. Eclectic
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Thanks Millie. You MUST make one for Digby! Love the word ‘eclectic’. X
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I love this, Rosemary. I needed an idea to get my mojo going and this is it. Gorgeous – Rupert and the mini-book x
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Thanks Sue! Don’t keep us in suspense though – tell us your crafting style! X
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Lovely book and how cute is your puppy..I’d love to win to expand on my still intermediate crafting skills XXX
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Thank you June – you are in the cup! Xx
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Hi Rosemary, I’ve just come back to paper crafting after a very long break. Love this little book and Rupert. I don’t think I have a crafting style yet, atm I guess it would be ‘heritage’ 🙂 xx
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Welcome back to the paperworld! ‘Heritage’ made me laugh in case you meant you were still trying to catch up with what you have been missing. Hope you are having fun though xx
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Haha, you’re probably right, but I was thinking more of Family History. I’ve done a lot of research over the last few years and my crafting has been neglected. I’m having fun buying lots of new paper, I really need to start glueing it 😉 xx
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“Bespoke”
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Yay – we got there. Thank you for faffing about! You’re in! Xx
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😂
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My word is “sporadic”
Totally love this little book though….think I’m going to have to get myself one of those scoreboards now….
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I have been telling you to get one for the past 3 years! You’ve missed Mother’s Day but maybe a birthday pressie? X
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Messy!
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Ha ha Jacqui – at least you’re honest!
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Thank you for your tutorial. This as you say would make a ! lovely “brag book” for a little person in your life. Claricemarcia 🙋
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Thanks Clarice! X
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Sticky…
I adore your new puppy he is so cute along with your book love it x
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Thanks Sharon. I never heard anyone’s style described by that word before – lol x
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My crafting style? Changeable, depending on my latest purchase. 😊
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Hadn’t thought about that one but think I am like that!
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Loving your new little friend Rosemary. Your mini book isn’t bad either😜😜😜
My craft style ‘Simples!!!’
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Ha ha thanks Jill – your style so isn’t ‘simples’ x
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Clean
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My style too Sue! X
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Gorgeous puppy. My scrapping style is . . . Well it depends on my latest tool or gadget! I think changeable covers it 😉
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My favourite new gadget normally dictates my style too! X
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Hi Rosemary,
We are having a Labrador puppy in 4 weeks. His name will be Harvey.
This project will be wonderful and so timely!
Thank you so much and I wish you all much happiness with Rupert.
Love Linda xx
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P.S. My crafting style is “Varied”
xx
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How exciting Linda. Hard work but worth it. Xx
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Random!
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I love all these descriptive words I would never have thought of!
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Love your work Rosemary! ……….I would describe my craft style as “vintage” xx
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Thank you Elizabeth – good luck with the draw! Xx
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Hi Rosemary…I love anything to do with memory books or mini books so my crafty style involves ‘memory keeping’. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Christine
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A woman after my own heart!
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Love the new puppy.
My craft style- merging !
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That sounds interesting!
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My word is “Traditional” ….I do try to be more modern but always end up doing traditional layouts or vintage.
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I think we default to a natural style! I know I do even though I try to vary it.
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“Natural” sounds good to me Rosemary or even “Original” !!!
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The word that come to mind with my crafting style is hash-bash! Just stick things down and hope for the best. No mistakes in crafting – just happy accidents x
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That made me smile! Love that phrase – might have to start using it x
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Rupert is gorgeous. My style is’ erratic ‘
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Mine too Joy!
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I love this idea Rome. My style, mmm don’t know if I have a particular style but I love shabby chic. X
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So do I. Hope you’re okay my lovely xx
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Hi Rosemary!!! I love the picturres of Rupert, he is ADORABLE! I also really love the scraping paper too!
I would say my crafting style is pastel daydream xxx
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Oo that is the best description by far! Xxx
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My style is grungy….love anything steampunk…..
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I like grunge too but don’t do too much of it unless I go on a workshop myself.
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