Zine folding techniques

For a while now, I’ve been wanting try making my own accordion fold watercolor sketchbooks. We are doing the last minute planning before our Portugal workshop – so this seemed like the …

What??? Tutorials! Tutorials are everywhere! Artists in Blogland has a monthly "Techniques on Tuesday" tutorial going on. The challenge over at Inspiration Avenue this week is to share a tutorial. Every Tuesday, Kristin Dudish has been doing a tutorial try-out and inviting others to try it too and link up. Carolyn Dube's Gelli Plate class is up and running with lots of great tutorials. So, I decided to do one as well. I love books! As you know, lately I've been loving altering old books…

I taught this simple class on how to make a zine at 'Wellington Handmade' back in June (along with a few other tips and tricks). Once you get your head around pagination it's all really simple and a lot of fun. Of course you can use this technique for making more than just zines! It's idea for making little info booklets particularly if you're on a budget. It's also a great way to put together family or holiday snapshots to send to loved ones or strangers if you like; who am I to judge…

T-Cut Origami Booklet, Paula Krieg This folded booklet, which is a variation of the 8 page origami pamphlet, has characteristics that I’ve been appreciating lately. What I’m liking abou…

Sure you could hide your maps on the edge of your notebooks , but if you want access to full maps but don't want to look like the tourist wrestling w

Book folds