Implementation of the block with scrapbooking technique. Lesson and step-by-step instructions.

January 11, 2018 handmadebase

Making a notebook using scrapbooking techniqueTo design your own notebook, you don't need tohave the knowledge of a real master of stationery. It is enough to understand the basics of scrapbooking and have certain handicraft skills. In this lesson, we will consider the possibility of creating a notebook using the scrapbooking technique. Our notebook should be roomy and at the same time have beautiful shapes. Let's get started!

Preparing a notebook

We will need:

A5 format books
Stationery clips
Cardboard
Ruler
Pencil
File
the cloth

First of all, when we make a notebookscrapbooking technique, you need to select sheets of A5 paper. You can use notebooks as a base. We select them by 5 sheets. If the paper is thick, then it is worth selecting 3 sheets. Next, you need to fold the notebook in half. As many times as necessary to get the desired thickness. A standard notebook holds about 13 notebooks. A notebook of this type will contain 130 A5 sheets.Next, the future block is laid near the spine.using two pieces of cardboard with a binding. Finally, the spine is secured with a stationery clip. Next, we press the block of sheets and leave it for 3 hours to secure. When the notebooks are folded together, you need to open the clips, and then align the spine. You can do this by simply tapping it on a hard object. We get an ideal spine, again secure it with clips. Next, we make 6 holes on the spine in an even indent. A ready-made sheet with markings is used, which is suitable for A5 format. This action is performed using a pencil, measured with a ruler.We make holes, then sew the blocks. You can make holes with a file, then use fabric ribbons to secure. It is advisable to use cotton fabric.

Sew our notebook.

Cartons
compacted cardboard
Moment (Clay)
Fleece

The cover is made using two intertwinedcardboard that will be larger than the block format. In addition, you need thick cardboard for the spine. Next, you need to cut the cardboard so that when overlapping on three sides, no more than 55 millimeters remain. The spine should be 7 millimeters less. Next, make creases on the spine. Use a distance of 2-3 millimeters from each other. Thus, the spine will be rounded. Next, you need to glue the spine with the cardboard for the cover. Moment glue is used. Step back 5-8 millimeters from the extreme creasing on the spine, which was laid when cutting the cardboard. The notebook can be supplemented with a fresh layer of fleece on top.Next, we begin working on the design.It is necessary to make a piece of fabric 20 millimeters larger than the cover option. If the fabric has a pattern, follow the general picture. The fabric must be ironed and then starched. After that, the finished fabric is placed on the frame, the soft side should be at the bottom. Next, apply glue at a distance of 5 millimeters from the edge. Glue the long sides, iron. Cut off the corners of the cover. Next, you can apply various decorations to the cover. In our case, using brads or eyelets, you can attach various decorative elements, such as flowers. You can also make an additional cushion from fabric and fleece. Next, the cover must be attached with glue to the base of our notebook. The cover and notebook are ready!

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Preparing a notebook

Sew our notebook.

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