Make your own book with this quick and easy handmade book idea. All you need are large notecards and a stapler. And, for illustration help, consider using Mudpuppy's sturdy stencils for kids. We think they're indestructible! Make Your Own Book Fold large notecards in half. Take your stapler and staple in the crease at the top and the bottom. See how easy it is to make these books? … [Read more...]
Family Timeline Accordion Book with Recycled Materials
by Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, mom and author of Handmade Books for a Healthy Planet: Sixteen Earth Friendly Projects From Around The World. Making books engages the hands, the head, and the heart. It gives us the opportunity to tell our stories and express our feelings while working together in creative community. I've been making books with and about my family for over twenty years and sharing … [Read more...]