It’s holiday time. I wanted an idea for quick, inexpensive gifts that could be made in bulk but also personalized for whoever I give them to. Other folks must have the same quandry – perhaps for a class, or for co-workers, etc. I thought… maybe a small book?
Somewhere on the internet I’d seen a way to quickly cut a single sheet of paper into a small booklet. (After messing up a few sheets of paper doing it wrong) I went online looking. And finding! the one I was looking for, and several other interesting DIY book ideas.
The one I was originally looking for is really simple to do. (I made two and taped the spines together.)
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But I thought this one was way more fun and interesting. I like how big it is when open, but so compact when it’s closed. Although I’m not sure what to put in it; but the video has some great suggestions!
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There are several options to make these tiny books. This one is the one I like best. The finished book is only about 4 cm square (a bit more than 1.5″ square). Youngsters might enjoy these.
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These are all quick and inexpensive to make. They’re easy to personalize, and they can be simple or quite elaborate. A set of the tiny ones could be great decor in a book nook or doll house. I like the idea of illustrating the others, practicing illuminated letters or writing small poems, or zen tangles in them as gifts or just for fun.