The Interactive Waterfall Book holds TONS of photos. All the little nooks and crannies make this handmade album fun to explore. Keep reading to learn how to create a gorgeous 6x8" Interactive Waterfall Book featuring July's Wishes Page Kit.
Wishes Interactive Waterfall Book
Gather Supplies
To recreate this project, gather the following supplies and tools:
Wishes Page Kit
Instructions Download with access to Video Tutorial
(2) 12x12 Kraft Folding Board
(2) Sets Self-adhesive Hook and Loop Dots
CS® Bookbinding Glue in a Needle-tipped Applicator (essential)
12-inch paper trimmer*
ScorPal 1/8s
3x14" Grid Ruler
Accordion Pocket File (optional)
Bone Folder
Scissors and Pencil
Once you've downloaded the written instructions, utilize the paper substitutions listed below as you sort and trim your papers.
- Paper A = Ivory
- Paper B = Dk. Gray
- Paper C = Lt. Gray
- Paper D = Yellow
- Paper E = Gold Print
- Paper F = Gray Print
If you've never made a handmade book like this before, I strongly suggest watching the video tutorial before trimming anything. The project is fairly involved but totally achievable with Tricia's step-by-step guidance. Once the project is complete, you'll experience a wonderful sense of accomplishment!
Assemble and Embellish
Decorate the front cover with your favorite cutapart sentiment from the kit.
Embellish with an Acrylic Dandelion (silver side) and a mini Wish Charm tied with an Ivory Jute bow.
I specifically chose the Gray Print for the front and back covers—it's so beautiful! Nest a cutapart border strip onto a Yellow scrap and adhere to the left side of the front cover, nearest the spine.
The project is aptly named due to a number unique interactive elements inside. A clever pocket is built into the front cover featuring a two-part closure that stores a removable folio booklet inside.
Open the hook and loop closures to access the folio.
Decorate the interior and exterior of the folio by adapting cutaparts, photo mats and other embellishments.
A stapler is a fun and easy way to add a snippet of Yellow Ribbon to the top of a cutapart tag. Clip all four edges of the tag with a 3 in 1 Corner Rounder.
Embellish the remaining inside pages of the book, along with the pockets and inserts, with papers left over from the trimming process. Add pre-cut photo mats, cutaparts and other goodies from the Wishes Page Kit.
Center a Dandelion Medallion onto the circular area on the cutapart sentiment; adhere with Bookbinding Glue dispensed from a Needle-tipped Applicator.
Mat the individual sentiment strips on paper scraps. Add a journaling prompt topped with Yellow Ribbon.
The last section of the book is home to two mini pocket pages. Each pocket holds a removable trifold insert.
To make room for even more memories, the inside back cover features a set of waterfall pages that will hold more than a dozen photos!
This project can be a bit challenging, but it's well worth the extra effort to transform your favorite CS® Page Kit into a really impressive handmade keepsake.
Just imagine possibilities! Easily customize each book to fit the personality of the recipient or to coordinate a kit's color palette or theme to a specific event or special occasion.
What kit would you choose for your waterfall book?
We invite you to share your finished artwork on our Facebook Chat Group. Not a member of the group yet? Simply answer a few questions and we'll get your request processed in no time!
Tour even more versions of this project at the links below:
Harbor Town
Tunisian Tiles
Starry Night
Lotus
Architectural Elements
Click the product links below to gather everything you need to make one for yourself!
12-inch Paper Trimmer*
Available via Club Scrap's Amazon Affiliate Storefront
*As an Amazon Associate, Club Scrap earns from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through links on our site. Thank you for your support!
Wishes Page Kit
$35.95
Kit includes all of the supplies needed to complete eight fully-embellished 12x12 scrapbook pages. Just add a trimmer, scissors and adhesive. Instructions download and video tutorial included. Includes: (4) 12x12 Prints: 2 ea. Gold Print, Gray Print(2) 12x12 Dk. Gray… Read More
Interactive Waterfall Book Online Class
$11.05
THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT SENT VIA EMAIL Learn how to make an interactive book with a removable folio, pockets with inserts, waterfall pages and more! The finished book measures 6x8x1.5". It features Club Scrap's unique U-hinge spine that allows… Read More
12x12 Folding Board
$2.75
Heavier than cover weight paper, but lighter than mat board. Equivalent to 18 pt. board or 125 lb. cover weight stock. Cuts easily with our 12-inch paper trimmer. Perfect for book and box projects, such as the Notecard Carrier, Triple… Read More
Scor-Pal 1/8's
$38.83
An essential paper crafting tool for making cards, invitations, envelopes, boxes and more. Features: Quick and easy to use Accurate and precise folds Light and portable 12x12 scoring surface every 1/8th inch… Read More
