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17 min 45 sec
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17:15
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Taught by Dawn M. Cardona
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If you love bookmaking, collage, and sending snail mail then this is the project for you! Incorporating all these fun elements, paper artist Dawn M. Cardona teaches you her design for this mailable paper art book. These cute handmade books are created from paper scraps, employ sewn or glued pages, and are designed to close like an envelope that is ready to be sent through the post, as is. Whip one up for a gift or slowly add to one over time, filling it like a scrapbook, and drop it in the mail!
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Downloaded PDF templates #1 and #2
- Various papers, such as vintage, found, cardstock, painted (see Dawn's Make Painted Papers for Art Making)
- Two pieces of cardstock, 8-3/8" x 5-3/4", for book pages
- Paper cutter with straight and scoring blade
- Bookbinder’s needle
- Binders thread or floss
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Cutting mat
- PVA glue
- Scissors or a craft knife
- Craft needle or an awl
- Bone folder
- Optional: sewing machine and thread
Downloads:
- Contruct a mailable piece of art
- Sew a three hole pamphlet stitch
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Freebird G
Easy to follow instructions and will be a cute project to make with the grandkids :) Can also see making this as an extra special bit of snail mail for some overseas penpals.
February 22
Mary Kornder
Can't wait to try this...right now!
February 22
Tisha George
I will be sharing this! Great idea.
February 1, 2026
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