Make a Mini Book From Upcycled Materials
Make a mini book that's perfect for pockets in this one-time class using upcycled materials you most likely already have at home. #makeyouryear2023
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you like to keep something to write on nearby, but hate carrying heavy journals and notebooks? Do you like to make something for yourself or to be able to gift it to others from materials you already have at home? In one class you will create a mini-book (2.5" or 3") that you can use right (write) away! Each book has an outer cover, pages, and a closure. You can use any of the following materials to make the outside of your mini-book: an old card (birthday, holiday, invitation), cardstock (plain or printed), cereal box, or other thin cardboard. During the class, I will first model how to create a template for the outer cover. Once all learners have their outer cover template created I will model how to measure, cut, score, and fold the outer cover. I will then model how to put the pages into the cover and sew a closure. Learners will then have time to complete their own mini-books in class. This allows for questions to be asked as they are working. No sewing experience is necessary to complete this project. Learners will receive a PDF of the directions.
Learning Goals
Create a mini-book.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Craft tools used to make the mini-book are an awl, scissors, a pencil, a ruler, a needle, and thread. Adult guidance and supervision should be used as needed to reinforce the safe use of these tools in crafting.
Use a cutting mat, cutting board, or other protective covering when cutting and sewing to prevent table damage and to have a flat solid surface for crafting. All of the work should be done over a table or other safe surface.
Scissors or another cutting tool, a ruler, a pencil, and a straight edge need to be used before the class begins to have the inside papers measured, cut, and ready.
Scissors or another cutting tool, a pencil, a ruler or measuring tape, and a straight edge will be used during class to cut the outside cover.
The awl will be used to create holes in the outer covering and the inside pages. I will model how to do this in class. Adult guidance and assistance may be needed when using the awl as the tip is sharp and the project requires a bit of strength to complete. I like to use a cutting board or another flat surface under my project when using the awl. The awl must be pushed through the pages into a solid surface.
A thimble or other padded material is helpful when sewing the closure. The thimble protects the finger pushing the needle through the paper cover and inside pages.
Supply List
Please read parental guidance concerning the use of specific craft tools. 1. 7.5" long x 3" wide paper for the book cover From an old card (birthday, holiday, invitation), cardstock (plain or printed), cereal box, or other thin cardboard. 2. Precut squares of paper that measure 2" x 2" square OR 2.5" x 2.5" square. These will be the pages of your book. They can be cut from old books, plain copy paper, watercolor paper, or lined notebook paper... (enough squares that they will measure .25" when stacked) 3. Awl or ice-pick for creating 2 holes in the pages and outer cover. 4. Needle and Thread (no shorter than 12" in length) An embroidery needle works well. The needle eye should not be wider than the holes you make with the awl. Sewing thread, embroidery floss, dental floss, or thin cording that fits your embroidery needle. 5. Thimble, a piece of leather, or padded material to protect your finger when completing the closure. 6. Optional button. 7. Basic craft supplies: binder clip, paper, pencil, ruler, and scissors or another cutting tool (paper cutter or Fiskar's scissors) 8. A craft mat or wood cutting board to protect the tabletop where you work.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I make these mini-books as a hobby for myself, friends, and family. Reviews
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$12
per classMeets once
45 min
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Ages: 13-16
2-5 learners per class
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