In this little booklet is some of the fabulous double-sided Echo Park Distressed Solid Paper. Its very thick quality card almost with a distressed/mottly look around the edges. I like this better than cardstock. Each side has a contrasting colour.


Here's how this little booklet is put together..

STEP ONE
Cut out five pieces at 6inch x 7 3/4inches


STEP TWO
fold in half… trim off the excess that happens when its folded


STEP THREE
Mark three points on the fold about about an inch or so from either ends and one in the middle and pierce them


STEP FOUR (Binding)
Thread some string or twine in a needle then from the side of the cover – put the needle into the middle hole leaving some of the thread (about 1 1/2ins) hanging out


STEP FIVE
From the inside of the book, push the needle through one of the holes near the edge


STEP SIX
Then on the cover side – insert the needle into the hole at the other end, finishing with it being threaded through (from the inside to outside) the middle hole again.

STEP SEVEN
Its good if you can keep the needle on the opposite side of the binding to the first bit of thread left hanging, then you can tie it off in a knot.


STEP EIGHT
Thread three little buttons together



STEP NINE
Tie to the ends of the string to dangle from the booklet



Then dress up. Here I've used 'For the Record' Element Stickers and the black 'measuring tape' is from the paper Borders


Distressed Solid Paper
For the Record
Teal/Yellow
Green/Green
Red/Cream

Little Girl
Blush/Leaf

Springtime
Lemonade/Robins Egg



Let me know if you make one up!!

the things you can whip up between work and holidays - you are amazing

OMG! How JOY! i love how you have used the buttons on the edge binding! oh your so clever! i really want to make one!

Oooooooh! I love this......I love those little dangly buttons.

Thanks girls...surprisingly... its really quite quick to make up

just love those dangly buttons missy. gorgeous

Mandy, your amazing girl, so creative...............Just loove that book idea, can definately use this...........I make chipboard albums for when someone leaves work and we get customers to sign and put their well wishes, but this would be perfect for this! Thanks for Sharing sweetie!

Aaaaaaaaw you are way sweet thanks bloss!