Friday, July 24, 2009

My Little LOST Book…………….

I saw the idea for this book over on Debbie’s blog.   She gave some great images- so I was able to make my own instructions for this cute little book.  I am sure there are directions floating around somewhere out there in web-space.  Sometime’s it is just easier and faster for me to make up my own!
The one thing I wanted to change about the book was that the envelopes are attached to the book.  I thought it would make a super cute card holder instead if I could make it so they came out and were usable.

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My little black book is my little LOST book………Copy of IMG_9183

 

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  Can you see the paper clips?  I used those to attach the envelopes to the accordion folds instead of adhering them.  This will allow the recipient to remove the card and envelope for use.IMG_9186

 

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Inside back cover……………….

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So here are the measurements if you would like to make one yourself!
I used (5)  4 3/4 x 6 1/2 envelopes
5 matching card are placed inside the envelopes
Accordion binding- 12 x 6 1/2 score at every 1 inch mark
Ribbon- (2)  12” strands adhere both to inside back cover BEFORE you add accordion binding and back cover lining page.
Chipboard 5 x 6 5/8 (2 of these)
Cover cardstock 6 x 7 5/8 (2 of these as well)
Inside cover linings- 4 3/4 x 6 1/2
12 matching paper clips

This is a fun project to put together with dramatic results!
Enjoy!  Feel free to leave me a message or email me if you have any questions!

4 comments:

Sara said...

Very cool project!!

Jamee said...

that is such a neat project :)

Leigh Ann Baird said...

You make me sick...in a good way! I love the stuff you make!

Rebecca said...

this is beautiful! love the idea to use paperclips!

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