Hi there! If you're a new visitor to my blog, I'd
like to say welcome. And if you're a regular
reader, I want to say thank you. Your
presence & comments encourages
me to blog regularly & think up of
more blah to TADA! ideas.
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This week, I'm destroying an old book.
I know, it's cruel. I don't really do it on
a normal basis. I take good care of
my books, I promise.
But if you have unwanted books, you
can give them to a friend, donate them
to charity or use them for crafting.
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Which is what this book encourages.
Its pages contain easy crafts &
many inspiring artists' work like
paper sculptures & installation.
One simple & practical project
are envelopes made of
book pages:
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You'll need pages torn from a book,
a small envelope to be used as a
template, a pencil, scissors & glue.
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Trace the shape of the envelope on the book page &
cut it out. Glue the two edges to form an envelope.
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Embellish with magazine cut-outs or stickers.
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Add a section in which to write the
recipient's name {and address}.
I used pink & white stripe tissue
left over from this TADA!
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Use it for small notes or packaging for gift cards.
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They're handmade and handy!
I've been loving your non-wanted books' crafts but this takes the prize in my opinion...
ReplyDeleteI think I'll copy the pages I want from a book and them put a friend's gift (it's a small scarf) inside the envelope.
Going...
Thank you!
Thanks Teresa! Copying the book is good idea -- a more personalized approach and no harming of books! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I recently came into a set of 1980's encylopedia britannica and have been using them for various crafts. All of these ideas are AWESOME! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Aspen! Thanks for your lovely note :) I remember those encyclopedias...we had a set back home in my parents' house. I don't think kids these days know what they are. I would love to see all the goodies you make out of the pages!
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