Buddy taught me how to make these mini books years ago after he made one in his writing class in school. It's brilliantly simple and creates a six page book (plus cover and back) with a single sheet of paper and no glue or binding. I made this bunny version for Buddy and thought I'd share a tutorial and PDF file so you can make one too.
But first, here's what the inside pages look like:
PDF file and instructions after the jump.
Here's the PDF file for you to download.
Instructions:
1. Print out the bunny book and instructions and grab a pair of scissors and some markers.
2. Cut out the book along the border and color as desired.
3. Fold as shown: once lengthwise and twice along the width.
4. Fold in half again and cut along the dotted line shown on the print-out.
5. Fold in half lengthwise again and while pinching the two ends - push the cut portion toward the center as shown creating an accordion-like fold.
6. Once you've pushed the ends in toward the middle it should look like this.
7. Fold it again so that the "cover" (Monday) is on the outside. And you're done!
Optional: Color, cut and add some outfits using the patterns provided on the instruction sheet.
You can also make a cover with a piece of card stock slightly larger than the book. I secured it with some crochet thread wrapped around the fold, tied with a knot and added a pom at the top.
Make one for some bunny you love!
oh my - this is too cute - i can't wait to make this and prairie is having the day off tomorrow so i know what will be on our dance card!!! thank you x
Posted by: louise | March 20, 2010 at 11:32 PM
This is so cute! TFS!
Posted by: Nathalie | March 21, 2010 at 12:35 AM
What fun!!! I'm going to do this with my toddler. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Ruhammie | March 21, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Thank you very much!! It's a wonderful idea!! and there could be so many options... Have a great week!
Posted by: Silvia | March 21, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, this is so cute Myra. I adore miniatyre books so much! I will colour mine for sure!
Posted by: iHanna | March 21, 2010 at 12:39 PM
that is really sweet...looks easy enough...thanks!!
%*_*% rosey
Posted by: ittybittyandpretty | March 21, 2010 at 04:03 PM
It's great to see this in action. I've made little booklets like this for my son. Also, I work for an online company teaching English to students overseas. I'm the leader for the workbooks we self-make. We use these mini booklets for our youngest learners! How fun! (I might link our onsite teachers to this post for a tutorial on how to assemble...it's much better than the tutorial I link them to now.) Cute bunnies! :)
Posted by: Amber | March 22, 2010 at 01:21 PM
such a great project :)
Posted by: kat | March 22, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Hola: Lindo el librito lo voy a hacer con mis niños. Muchas gracias.
Besitos.
Posted by: Doris | March 23, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Thank you for sharing.
Warm wishes, Tonya
Posted by: Plain and Joyful Living | March 25, 2010 at 06:26 AM
Love it!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful book layout.
Posted by: graphix_girl | March 25, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Aww, that is DARLING! Thank-you so much, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | March 31, 2010 at 11:14 AM
BRILLIANT!! Thank you so much for teaching me this!!!
Posted by: Laurie | April 02, 2010 at 05:04 AM
Thank you soooo much!!I love it i'm suprising my husband with it!
Posted by: renske | April 03, 2010 at 07:00 AM
Thank you! Printed one out for each of my girls. Hopefully it'll keep them busy on our road trip!
Posted by: katy | April 04, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Oh I missed this post!
Clever idea!
Posted by: Mariella | April 09, 2010 at 08:37 AM
This is absolutely the cutest thing! I couldn't stop giggling as I read this.. definitely printing one off.
Thanks so much for posting this!
Posted by: Shirin | April 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Hello!
I’m doing post on my blog called “want lists” and I included one of your items on it. You have some really great items , have a great day!!
Amanda
Captive Creativity
www.captivecreativity.blogspot.com
Posted by: amanda | April 30, 2010 at 03:48 AM
Thanks for this sweet idea. We will make it for our daddy!
Posted by: Micha | May 12, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Where are you? Do continue blogging.:(
Posted by: Glenys | June 19, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Hehehe thank you!! It's so cute! I'm going to make this and mail it with my next letter to my boyfriend, who is gone working at camp. Bwahaha!!
Posted by: Ginger | July 29, 2010 at 03:22 PM
This is the cutest thing I have seen all day! And I love how you made the book, I can see myself making LOTS of these in different styles now I know how to do it!
Posted by: Jess (The Crafty Librarian) | August 08, 2010 at 03:21 PM
Love it! I have someone in mind to brighten his day with this cute booklet. Happy I found you through your hedgie post on kiddley. Have a great day!
Posted by: Colleen P | October 02, 2012 at 05:07 PM