DIY Watercolor Sketchbook (Accordion Style) no sewing, stapling or taping

[@micheleswiderski7080]

your paperclip idea is fantastic. But having it recessed by carving out only top layer of carboard... is GENIUS!!! thank you for showing us how to make this clever journal 😊

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@katepanthera7265]

The folding, and particularly the way you cut the paper is brilliant! Thanks so much for this!

[@ron.atienza]

This is genius! This can go further out to even dividing the paper into 4 x 8 or even 8 x 8 squares for a mini version with more pages. Thanks for this!

[@renigalea767]

what a fantastic idea! I am 72 years old and would you believe, still have a large sheet of cartridge paper from High School! And have just made a folding sketchbook from it.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

That's great! I'm glad my video helped.😊

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Awesome job. Thank you. It’s been awhile since I’ve done this with tiny books. Now here’s a BOOK!! Gonna make myself a BOOK. NICE BOOK. ❤

[@JessicaDuran74]

This is an awesome and unique way to make a book. I recently cut some acrylic and watercolor media paper into 2x2, 3x3 and 4x6 squares and I wanted to put them into a mini "sketch" book. This is a perfect idea to adhere the squares onto the pages. I am going to try this. Thank you for the inspiration.❤🎉😊

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Oh you magically appeared on my YTube feed!!🤩💜👍🏾🥰🎉 I created a WC Art journal like that for my recent WaterColorMonth2024 prompts. It was smashing, as I had more fun creating and decorating my journal than water coloring the actual prompts. Weird, yep!! 🎉😂 Thank you so much!😊 🙏🏾🎶💜

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

Love how you put the band on it thank you very much for your video

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Brilliant tutorial! Made perfect sense to me! I have made accordian books before without covers. So now I can go ahead and create sturdier ones with covers. ❤ TYSMFS! I am saving this video for reference.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks so much. I'm glad my video was helpful.

[@Ceares]

This made me remembe'r I had about large sheets of water color paper just sitting around. Sure enough they're 22x30. Can't wait to try this.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

That's great to hear. 😊

[@NancyTipton-u8e]

What a beautiful and useful watercolor sketch book you made. Thank you for such clear and concise directions. I do outdoor sketches and am so anxious to make this book. Thank you so much for making and sharing this video.😊(I may put a pocket inside the back cover.)

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. A pocket in the back would make a great addition 😊

[@Queenie-the-genie]

I can't wait to get into my studio and try this. I'm sick in bed right now but I'll be better soon. 😊

[@evetei]

So excellent, thank you. Also love that you are ambidextrous, your hands look expressive and intelligent.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@maryaddington9835]

Fantastic instructions. Thank youj

[@Pebblesmas]

Looks fab! Thx 4 sharing.

[@BB-nz5sk]

By far THE BEST tutorial for this type of sketchbook!!! Thank you!!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...I'm so glad you liked it.

[@carolexo7269]

Beautiful!

[@venusiandesigns]

Love it thank you for showing how to do it, you make it look easy.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks...I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@lynwalsh5974]

So clever!

[@chununchik]

it´s amazing! such inspirational...and your hands are magical! greetings from Mexico

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. 😊

[@karendirmish2696]

Amazing video, beautiful finished product! You are a calming voice as you teach, will I try this, perhaps! I don’t think I’ll be as calm! Thanks, Karen Dirmish, learner

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I know you can do it. Just take a deep breath...relax and take it one step at a time. 😊

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for sharing this it's a great idea and I have to try it

[@babawawa1953]

So clever. Thank you for great tutorial.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@katpaints]

I have made a few of these over the years using different sized papers. I love working in them and when they are full, you cam lay them out flat and see them all at once! You can use the pages singly or unfold as man my as you want. I discovered that I have lost track of what to cut, so makinga practice one out of copy paper first saves me frustration and paper! You can make them portrait or landscape, depending on which folds you cut.

[@silviameneses11]

Congratulations!!!!

[@PamBuchanan]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! You make clear & simple. I've made small one page books for writing but never thought to make this as a sketchbook. I suggest an alternative binding. Hedi Kyle's non-adhesive binding is great. You will "lose" the first and last panels of the book, however you can use watercolor paper for the covers and have 2 surfaces to paint on. I have so many new ideas for art (not specifically for writing) books. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@trishbrown3285]

I have made these books before too but not with the band, very clever. This year i just made a few extra as I have a few friends I want to give some too. This will give them a finished look, thanks for posting this.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video. Your friends are very lucky to have someone as thoughtful as you.

[@ZenArt2010]

I love this! I’m going to use it with my students next year…..thank you!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Bloody brilliant

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

New subscriber. I love this idea. Thanks for the inspiration. Blessings and 🤗

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@ChapmanGriffith]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheDabshear]

I have made these books and used them on a Plein air trip. Love the idea of the built in elastic band and have them already. I use them on my sketchbooks. Thank you for sharing this!

[@sherylfranklin8088]

Excellent tutorial..concise, and to the point….well done! Thank you!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@digupstuff]

AWESOME!!! TYFS! ♥️🙏

[@carov6836]

Wow! This is absolutely ingenious!!

[@bettylemmon9330]

This is one of the best how to video l have watched!! Thank you

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@erosandthanathos]

Great video and great clear and simple instructions!!! Thank you very much 🤗 I will definitely make my self one 👍

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it. It's a great way to try out different brands of watercolor paper to see if you like them.

[@quiffsandcurlsss]

This is the coolest thing ever!

[@francesschatz3131]

Yes

[@francesschatz3131]

Yes

[@francesschatz3131]

Yes

[@Mizowi75]

Thank you for this tutorial! I made one these and I love it. I made a few personal adjustments, like I covered mine with gel prints instead of fabric. It is perfect for what I wanted. Thank you!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@NYtalk60]

Very thorough. Seems very doable! Thank you!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...😊

[@patvalenzuela5105]

What a great little project!

[@sandrad.wilcox2421]

Thanku Beth. I’m going to make these for Christmas gifts.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

That's a great idea...and your friends/family with love them ❤️

[@RiccardelliArt]

Excellent tutorial, thank you! Can’t wait to make one for my daily 20 minute paintings.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@nasushll]

Love this idea!!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks so much!

[@Ca0309]

This is the best book binding tutorial I’ve seen! So simple and effective! Thank u so much for sharing! You r the best! Cheers from Brazil.

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks. I'm so glad you liked it.

[@karenb9517]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much for your clear instructions. I’m going to make these as Christmas gifts!!💜

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...I'm sure they'll love them ❤

[@susandobson1588]

Brilliant!!

[@BikerMomRideouts]

Excellent!! Thank you!

[@Gigi2four]

Fabulous instructions!!!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Thank you! Very clear, very well done! 😊

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you...I'm so glad you liked it.

[@oreganoh4094]

I love this. It looks super nice and well done for something so simple!

[@isabelaf.3043]

that's a cute butter knife.

[@catalinaballesteros8653]

Thanks you Beth, this is what I wanted to do, no sewing!

[@barbararivera2380]

Excellent! Thank you

[@artfedigan5543]

What a neat sketchbook! Thanks for sharing the process!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@Artemesia_]

This is so amazingly brilliant. I made one over the weekend and absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks...that's great to hear! Enjoy filling it with beautiful artwork.😊

[@martifleming4461]

very good thanks

[@AnaAnjine]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you for watching.

[@kristiinasakai9957]

This is such a clear, simple and pleasant explanation and video. I’m finding myself obsessed with concertina or accordion sketchbooks lately. I had never heard of such a thing until I came across one of Karen Stamper videos. I made a book yesterday following another video but it didn’t go well, due to less than clear instructions. Your video is fantastic and I especially love the ponytail elastic idea and how you attached it to the back cover. Brava! Can’t wait to make them for myself as well as for gifts! Thank you so very much! 💕👩🏻‍🎨🥰🌺

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you for watching my video. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@lyndawoods1144]

Thank you Beth, very clear and easy to follow, I am going to have a go at using a mixed media book.

[@melgarejoeva]

Maravilloso trabajo! Ya me pongo a realizar el mío. 🏵️

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Gracias 😊

[@ОльгаСмл-б1н]

Спасибо большое! Очень красиво получилось 👏🥰

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

😊

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Oh thank you! What did you glue the corrugated cardboard with? 💛

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks for watching. 😊 Any white glue will work.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

@@beebearts-bethfranks3766 thankyou!

[@isabelaf.3043]

I really like how you're simple and practical.

[@cosmicfxx]

Hi. Great video and info, thanks. Question though, is there a right and wrong side to the watercolor paper when using for this sketchbook? One only sketches and paints on on side?

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video. You can paint on both sides of watercolor paper. The only difference is the texture is more subtle on the back. Usually, the paint will behave the same on both sides.

[@charliefoxtrot6017]

Why not interleave sheets of cereal bag non stick plastic between covers and paper so it can be pressed?

[@stephwhalen5588]

I love this! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@beebearts-bethfranks3766]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.