Paper Crafts

Creating a pop-up book can be a fun activity, whether it's being made for someone's children or even as an art project for adults. With moderately simple steps required to make one, most people...

The first days of school for our kids bring back the memories of our own textbooks covered with paper bags. But kids today want a little more excitement in their book covers. You can help them...

Creating a hardcover book at home requires time, patience and practice. Book cloth, which is used in the binding process, comes in a multitude of colors and patterns, allowing you to create unique...

Mint match books make quick, charming party favors, wedding treats and can even be used to announce special occasions or tucked into a thank-you note. You can order custom-printed mint match books...

Whether you want to make a traditional hardcover book or a journal with an exposed spine, you need just a few basic tools. Each binding style requires different methods of production. For a...

Okay, we know that LP's (acrynom, long playing) are out (such a shame) and with all the compact discs out there, I doubt seriously if they will last as long as the vinyl. They are nice, just a...

Moleskine books are quite popular as journals. I will teach you how to take a brand new book and distress it to make it look old and worn out.

Make your own printed pages into a book, or re-cover an old favorite. It's the next best thing to reading.

It is possible to make a hard cover book just using tools you probably already have at home. Some people in the process have made some beautiful, decorative covers for their prized...

A flip book is a simple form of animation that anyone can make with minimal supplies and some patience. The flip book's effect relies on the viewer quickly turning through the pages of the book....

Learning some basic bookbinding methods can allow you to create your own books, sketchpads and journals or repair old books, restoring them to their original state. There are a number of different...

A hard cover book is made from fairly simple materials, but it is time consuming. You will need to measure carefully and work cleanly. I will add the pictures tomorrow.

Bookbinding techniques vary widely depending upon culture and the type of book being bound. Bookbinding is a largely manual art and can be done at home with basic tools. This makes it an ideal...

Paper book covers are easy to fold, cost nothing, protect books and recycle grocery bags. They are especially useful for giving school books an extra skin, so to speak, that takes the brunt of the...

Handmade memory books and albums make inexpensive and attractive gifts. The simplest way to give the cover a finished, professional look is with book binder's tape. Book binding tape comes in...

A flip book is a little book of cartoon drawings you flip through to make the drawings appear like an animation. Flip books are fun to make and show people, so be creative!

The arts of bookmaking and origami have been around for centuries. There are numerous different bookmaking techniques available today. The origami book is a simple technique using only one sheet...

The difference between a photo block book and a regular scrapbook is that a photo block book uses photos as the main visual element, is created on the computer and is ordered online. These come...

An anniversary memory book can be a special project for a couple to have to remember those cherished memories of the years of their marriage. The anniversary memory book can take several weeks to...

You can making an attractive book from a common office or school binder. Binders are especially suited to scrapbooks, recipe collections or other book to which you want to add information over...

Books have been around for ages. Their origins are rooted in tablets and parchment writings dating back to prehistoric days, but the fifth and sixth centuries saw the beginning of books as we know...

Make a simple paper book cover to protect books and hide secret literature. Create a book cover with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on paper art.

No matter how simple the binding, the difference between a stack of loose papers and a bound book can be huge. There are many different techniques for binding books, from the very easy to those...

A new baby is always an exciting addition to a family. The family will be forever changed in size and dynamic when the new bundle arrives. Amongst the many preparations involved in having a baby...

Creating a coupon book is a simple and meaningful way to show your appreciation to a family member or friend. This craft project is ideal for children and makes a great Mothers' or Fathers' Day...

The book crease used in the paper-folding art, origami, is better known as the book fold. It is one of the most fundamental folds used in origami, as well as one of the most straightforward to...

To give a book as a gift calls for a little more than just handing it to the recipient, especially if it's a surprise. Whether it's large or small, wrap it up. The category and subject of the book...

Bookbinding is an exciting hobby that has become very popular in recent years. Due to its versatility, you can make a book using nearly any material. A domino book is a simple first project for...

Who doesn't love to receive cards in the mail and even better when they are handmade? You can make your own greeting cards with dried flowers that have been pressed. Or if you prefer, you can...

Making books by hand does not need to be a complicated project requiring hard-to-find materials and equipment. You can make a simple book or one as elaborate as you like. This is an especially...

Covering your text book keeps it protected from wear and tear, and keeps you protected from the possible expense of replacing it because of any damage to the book's cover. It's also an easy and...

The world is filled with attractive looking, well-bound books with surprisingly uninteresting contents. Make good use of your outdated social studies texts and unwanted religious books by...

Whether paperback or hardcover, all books are susceptible to damage from regular wear and tear or accidental spillage. You can make a book cover to protect your book using paper supplies around...

Explains a easy way to make school book covers.

Surprise your husband with a coupon book made just for him. Why waste loads of money on silly gifts when you know how much more important other things are to him. Save your cash for takeout on a...

We are fortunate to have access to so many different books. Reading is enjoyable and expands the mind. Books should also be appreciated because a lot of work goes into making them. One way you can...

There are many articles, books and tips about scrap booking ideas. They are excellent and full of fancy and useful ideas. Usually when someone decides to begin scrap booking, they want to because...

Never lose your page again with fun, handmade book marks. These book marks are easy to create and make great, personalized gifts. All you need are some photos, magazine cutouts or old postcards,...

Make your own book labels for your personal library. The label can show off the reader's personality. It can be classic, using a script font and time-worn colors reminiscent of library, including...

Want to take some stress out of your life make a quote book

Stand-up books are great decorative keepsakes. Many people like to use them as mini-scrapbooks, displaying a few images and messages from a special event. The key is to keep it simple. If you...

A vinyl book cover is easy to make and more durable than paper. Vinyl resists water and stretches without breaking, making it a great material for students who aren't always careful with their...

What do you do with greeting cards after the occasion is over? Do you throw the cards away? Do you store those with sentimental value in the closet or attic? Help reduce the environmental...

If you are a book lover, you like to keep track of your books. Make your own rubber stamped bookplates that you can stick on the inside cover of your books, so there is no doubt who they belong to...

Parents know that small children are curious about the world around them. An excellent way to capitalize on their eager willingness to learn is to create a sturdy, child-safe book of photos and...

Altered books are a mixed-media art form that uses ordinary publications to create incredible art. Instead of using a full-sized book, you can use a magazine which is inexpensive and generally...

Decoupage is an increasingly popular art form that enables crafters to not only express their inner beauty but indulge their creativity via simple tools and ingredients. For very little money,...

Pressing flowers can be a relaxing and fun thing. For those really serious about producing a large amount of pressed flowers in a short period of time a flower press is best. However if you just...

If you've ever shopped for an open book plaque in the store, you know they can be quite expensive. This is a way to make your own for only a fraction of the cost. It will also be much more...

At Christmastime, many people find their mailboxes overflowing with seasonal greetings and well wishes for a prosperous and joyous new year. For many people, these greeting cards are a cherished...