Circle Book Tutorial

Circle Book Tutorial

Kay Williamson

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Take papers from the Creative License Club Stamp collection for a spin and turn them into an adorable circle book!

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Circle Book Tutorial

1. Cut five 6" circles from the 8.5x11 Lt. Gray Print.

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    2. Score and fold each circle vertically, horizontally and once diagonally.

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    3. Reverse the angled folds as shown to create a page. Repeat to create five pages.

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    4. Ink the edges of each circle.

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    5. Apply Bookbinding Glue to a closed page with a foam brush and attach to a second closed page. (Be sure the pages will open from the same direction.)

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    6. Adhere all five pages to form the book.

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    7. Open the book, but do not glue the first and last pages together.

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    8. Apply a small amount of glue to tack the inside flaps together to create triangular pockets using a Glue Pen.

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    9. Close the book and adhere a 20" length of ribbon around the book for a closure.

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    10. Cut a 5.5" circle from the Lt. Gray Print, trim into quarters and nest onto the outside covers of the book.

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    11. When displaying the book, tie the ribbon closure to hold it open, and paper clip the first and last pages together.

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    12. Have some fun altering the Club Stamp Car & Key tags and slip them into the triangular pockets.

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    13. Add photos and stamped sentiments to the inside pages.

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    Remember to use your artistic license!

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    Have a spectacular day!

    Kay

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