The pages inside have been made from handmade paper, torn to size to keep the edges rough, and then inked along the outer edges. I fastened each double page with fine twine to a small piece of card, which I then glued into the spine.
I then added some end-papers (7 Gypsies) to give the whole construction more stability.
The second mini-book is 1 1/2x 1 1/2". I made a maze book from asheet of 6x6" double sided paper, added chipboard covers covered with scraps of designer paper, and some paper roses formed into a little bouquet with silicone glue. Inside I folded some of the corners to form pockets, and trimmed them with some mini-pieces of lace.
The last book is one I made last week, and is small, but not mini - it's 4x3". The covers were made with chipboard from the same drawing block, covered on both sides with blended paper, which has been varnished and distressed before adding the rose and a final coat of varnish.
The pages inside have been distressed and each stamped with a quote.
The book has been bound together with string and thin ribbon.
Hope you all have a great Sunday. Take care, and thanks for dropping in!
These are all lovely, Val, one more beautiful than the other! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented.... your mini books are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love the quote :)
Karenx
All amazing little creations and it is wonderful that you made them to share with us at Out of a Hat Creations. So much work in such small spaces and thank you also for telling us how you made them Valerie
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
WOW!!!! Val
ReplyDeleteYour books are fabulous,
Thanks for joining us at Out of a Hat
Janet x
Those mini books are the bees knees!!! I LOVE them, seriously superb. Can you tell i LOVE them! hehe x
ReplyDeleteValerie these are amazing, how you manage to get so much detail into such a small space is wonderful! Have a fab Sunday x
ReplyDeleteFantastic little books Valerie, so much work in them. I love them, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at Out of A Hat Creations. Hugs Sandra XXX
PS It is so nice that you have shared the "how to" with each. XXX
These are fab Valerie, I love 'little' things. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. xx
ReplyDeleteAll just gorgeous Valerie and very inspirational so I might have to make some too.
ReplyDeleteLoved your postcard and paint party post too, very enjoyable to read and see your gorgeous creations.
Have a great day.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Wow, you have been very busy. Great little books. :-) Monika x
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Val, What a thrill to see such tiny pieces of art. Everyone of them is a little treasure. I never thought I could make anything so small, but I managed. Thank-You for sharing your art. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxx
ReplyDeletewhat precious mini books, especially love the one with roses!
ReplyDeleteValerie these are amazing although they look dead fiddly to make and you have been able to give them such detail. Especially love number 3 with that gorgeous rose and aged look. Marvelous creations.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Gorgeous Valerie :)
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Hi Valerie. These are incredible. Amazing projects. Love how you fixed the pages in the first one. Thats a great tip. Wow! Lovely photos. Thank you for sharing with the Hatters again this week.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Hugs, Florence xx
All three are wonderful Valerie but the one with the rose is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Your mini albums look awesome. I just love how tiny they are..
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a happy Sunday.
Fantastic mini books ,love the textured covers.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Such beautiful little books. There is a science book called 'Small Is Beautiful': how very apt for your gorgeous creations!
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
To work on such a small scale takes patience. These are beautiful.
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Lynne
Love your little books!! The mini album you gave me is getting filled with pictures my daughter took in Africa.
ReplyDeleteLove them all, however the last one stole my heart! You are so good at this, Valerie - especially because some of them are so small. I would probably glue my thumb to something on a permanent basis. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteMy Val, you have been quite a busy bee. Love your mini books. You take such great care with details. Each one is very unique.
ReplyDeleteLove your cherub blowing a kiss, cute.
Thanks for dropping by, Lesley♥
These are all so beautiful each in their own distinctive way! I must say I could not pick a bestie from these, they are really all to beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, Valerie! Great handiwork.
ReplyDeletexx
What darling little books and there so small. precious as can be
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
These are gorgeous, Valerie, I love them!
ReplyDeleteLucy x