Little Paper Books

Last night Spenser and I sat down and made little paper books. We cut scrapbook paper (from my very limited supply) and plain computer paper, folded them in half, and then I sewed down the center fold (with a needle dedicated for paper sewing). I used Kirsten's idea and placed a Martha Stewart label on each one.

I think I need to buy more supplies and make these as part of Spenser's birthday party goodie bags.


And, my obligatory Candy Corn Contest entry. Featuring patchworked scrapbook paper.

Comments

LunaMoonbeam said…
Those turned out so cute! What little girl doesn't love her own fresh little notebook. :-)
8:32 AM EDT
Kris said…
I love your notebooks! They are so beautiful! (they make me want to rush out and make some for me and my girls!)
9:31 AM EDT
christy said…
cute, we have scrapbook paper not getting used. the kids would like to do this.
9:56 AM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
I love the candy corn notebooks! I have tons of scrap book papers. Now I have a great new use for them. Thanks!
10:04 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
those are SO CUTE!!!!! I have plenty of scrapbook paper to use up. and lots of little artists in the house. how fun would it be to have some of these ready to go for long car trips and such? the labels really make them special. and the candy corn ones are over the top wonderful. :)
10:08 AM EDT
Karyn said…
Why didn't you tell me about these?????

The ROCK!
10:28 AM EDT
Karyn said…
Uh, have you tried to leave a comment on a blog today? It's weird and different and I don't like it.
10:50 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
i love love love this idea i can't wait to try it!
11:05 AM EDT
Katie R said…
soo cute! I love the candy corn ones. How festive and what great and cheap and on-hand and favors. Very creative.
11:57 AM EDT
Liz said…
Great notebooks. I love them. They would make a great and easy gift I could make for the kids in my classroom.
2:18 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Great new boots Lera and a wonderful idea to have candy corn themed books.
6:00 PM EDT
Cindy Is Crafty said…
Lera,
I have some scrapbook paper I would be happy to contribute to the cause. Just let me know and it is on the way!
8:24 PM EDT
Diane said…
Great idea! Perfect for so many different applications. These have become #287 on my to-do list :)
2:15 AM EDT
Pink Stitches said…
Fab notebooks and I love the paper designs. May have to give that project a go myself!
6:03 PM EDT
Marina said…
Very sweet books!
5:16 PM EST
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