{"id":80105,"date":"2020-07-13T05:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/?p=80105"},"modified":"2025-04-14T19:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T00:43:54","slug":"hello-friend-mini-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/13\/hello-friend-mini-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Friend Mini Book"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello crafty friends! Judy<\/a> here to share a fun gnome Hello Friend Mini Book. It’s a perfect little book to give a special friend! I also put together an envelope to make this into an adorable ensemble! <\/p>\n

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Hello Friend Mini Step Outs<\/h2>\n

For a little “head of time” prep work, I stamped with black ink and applied Adhesives Sheets on the back before die-cutting all these cute little gnomes. Once cut, I colored each with waterbased markers. There are nine of these little cuties!<\/p>\n

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Basic Book Binding Steps<\/h2>\n

The basic book is made with a combination of mat board, white cardstock, and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The front and back covers are mat boards cut to 3.625-inch square.<\/p>\n

Each page measures 3.5 inches square and made with white cardstock. There are five pages in total.<\/p>\n

The binding is made from white cardstock cut 1 1\/8 x 3.5-inches. Score each binding lengthwise in half and folded. There are six binding pieces for this book. <\/p>\n

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With the pieces prepped, let’s start with the binding! Apply Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a> to one outer side of each of the folded binding pieces. Attach all the binding pieces together with folded edges even to create the spine of the book.<\/p>\n

Next, adhere the pages and both covers to the binding, using the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a>. The pages are fastened to the flaps of the binding. There you have it, a basic mini book!<\/p>\n

Hello Friend Mini Pages<\/h2>\n

To make page designs, it’s easier to assemble before putting them in the book. Apply Adhesive Sheets 6×12 inch<\/a> on the back of the patterned papers used for pages, covers, and decorative elements (ie. borders). <\/p>\n

There are 10 pages all measuring 3.5-inch square each. They are the inside pages attached back to back like a sandwich around the white cardstock pages already in the book. Create background page designs and set aside.<\/p>\n

You need two inside cover pages. Cut them to 3.625-inch squares and design as desired. Set aside.<\/p>\n

To attach your first inside page to the white cardstock page, remove the liner and place it on the first page. Add your second page to the back – remove the liner and make sure to cover the flap. Repeat for the rest of the inside pages.<\/p>\n

Then adhere the outside covers and lastly, cover the inside front and back cover pages making sure they hide the hinge feature.<\/p>\n

Page by Page Details<\/h2>\n

For the inside front cover and page one:<\/strong> Stamp “Hello gnomie” and cut black cardstock for the mat. Use the E-Z Runner\u00ae Micro Refillable Dispenser<\/a> to fasten those together and in place. Remove the liner from the gnome before adhering. <\/p>\n

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Pages 2 and 3:<\/strong> Stamp all verses and mat with black cardstock. Adhere all with E-Z Runner\u00ae Micro Refillable Dispenser<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pages 4 and 5:<\/strong> Stamp the toadstools design and random dots with black ink on the pages. Every page has a few dots…some are not so obvious. Add the elements with the E-Z Runner\u00ae Micro Refillable Dispenser<\/a> and the gnome by removing the liner.<\/p>\n

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Pages 6 and 7:<\/strong> Attached all the elements on the page with the E-Z Runner\u00ae Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pages 8 and 9: <\/strong>Trace two hearts onto the dot paper and sand the edges to give a white edge. Adhere all with E-Z Runner\u00ae Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Page 10 and inside back cover:<\/strong> left blank to add a personal note or for a photo or two.<\/p>\n

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The Envelope Element<\/h2>\n

Using printer paper, I created a 4.5-inch square envelope and assembled it with Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First, apply Adhesive Sheets 6×12 inch<\/a> to the back of the coordinating patterned papers. Cut to fit the flap and its opposite side. Take the backing off and place on to the envelope.<\/p>\n

The flap tucks under a plaid strip with a heart. Secure the plaid strip on each end with Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a> and using the same tape, attach the heart on top to finish.<\/p>\n

Just a side note:<\/em> I learned this style of binding from a class given by Mixed Media Artist, Seth Apter. To fit my style, I adapted to make it work for this Hello Friend Mini Book! It pays to apply what you learn from others \ud83d\ude42 I hope you enjoyed it!<\/p>\n

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Creative Time:<\/strong> 60 Minutes
Skill Level:<\/strong> Intermediate<\/p>\n

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n