I found this cute book and I too, love to hold a good book in my hand but I particularly loved the little strap on this one...sort of reminded me of a diary. The cool thing is, it can hold a gift inside: could be a scarf, a set of cards, some snacks...Check it out with me!
Original design by Karen Titus and you can view her video
here if you need more help in putting this together and I'm gonna give you the written instructions below...so however you learn best:
Since I've found this pattern, I've made about 7 of them but given them all away so I had to make another one to show you...oh, bummer. I used Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green with my new Botanical Butterfly Paper from Sale a Bration which will start January 3rd!
This is very simple, truly.
Supplies:
Tear and Tape Strip
2 colored pieces of cardstock
Matching designer paper
Take your Pick Tool or piercing tool and mat
brads
Simply Scored and Or Stampin' Trimmer
Paper Snips
Grab supplies you have on hand or purchase the supplies you need
Directions: I'm gonna refer to my colors so it makes sense for you.
Base:
Cut Granny Apple Cardstock base at 8.5"X10" and score on each side 1" and 2" in from edge
Cut all corners as shown above, making a flap for each corner.
Apply tear and tape strip to all long edges
From the remainder of this green cardstock, cut a 4"X 1/2" strip for the buckle
Cardstock Flap:
Cut Highland Heather Cardstock at 6.5"X11" and score at 5" and 6" along the long side
This will leave a 2" strip...cut off a 5.5" piece and score it at 1.5" and 2.5". This is your book strap. Adhere tear and tape to the shortest end.
Designer cover for flap:
Cut designer paper at 6"X10.5" so that you can get 2 per sheet. You do not need to score this as it will fold with you. Apply tear and tape to each end. Apply some snail over the center part.
You are ready to begin assembly so start with these last 2.
Adhere one end only of the designer paper to the Cardstock Flap of Highland Heather, leaving an even amount of framing showing. Smooth down to first score and fold both pieces at the same time, then smooth to second score and fold, then look to make sure it is continuing to be straight to the back side. You can then pull off the tear and tape cover from that end and glue down.
Box:
You have your green box scored, the corners cut and the tear and tape on all 4 long ends.
Now, crease all folds. Tear off one side of tear and tape covering at a time and fold in the sides being sure to tuck in the corner strips as you go until box is completed.
Apply tear and tap across the whole bottom of the box as shown below.
Assembly:
First, apply your book strap to the inside, back, right edge of your cover
Second, remove tear and tape covering from bottom of green box and center it onto the inside back of your cover....it will cover the strap.
You will just want to center it with about 1/4" on each side of box.
Next, you'll get the buckle and position it on the top of your semi-completed project, making sure it's in a good position to hold the strap.
Place both on the piercing mat and poke a hole thru each end and the cover beneath it and without moving anything, stuff the brad down into the hole you've created. Do this for both ends before you move the project and open the brads on the other side....so much easier to get everything in place this way.
You are done! Fill it with cute cards or another gift and give to your hearts content.
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