Handmade Paper Spring Booklet

Now that Christmas and New Years are over, I’m ready for spring!! And my crafting thoughts are turning to spring, as well.

I selected a variety of patterned papers, vellum, and a treasure envelope for the pages of my booklet. The papers were cut 6″ x 6″ to match my handmade paper cover.

Booklet pages

Close up of handmade paper flower embellishment

I punched the cover, pages, and treasure envelope as shown in the following photo. This particular punch arrangement will be used when I bind the booklet.

Handmade paper booklet cover punched for binding

As a part of the binding I coated a bamboo skewer with USArtQuest Duo Adhesive (a special adhesive that is tacky when dry) and gilded it with silver Gildenglitz.

To bind the booklet, lay the gilded skewer between the punched holes. Thread one end of the tulle from the front to the back through one of the bottom holes. Thread the other end from the front to the back, using the companion hole. This traps the gilded skewer between the cover and the tulle. Next, bring the ends of the tulle up from the back, each end through a different hold. Tie the tulle in place on top to the gilded skewer.

Finished handmade paper booklet

You can see more projects using handmade paper on the Arnold Grummer’s blog.