Make It, Take It, Use It: How to Make 4 Sketchbooks from 1 Sheet of Paper

[@carolschedler3832]

YES! "precious paper paralyses!". I often make a simple norepad from paper used on one side only - this just makes sense.

[@drbettyschueler3235]

You gave a very clear, concise tutorial on making an accordion sketchbook. Thank you.

[@carolexo7269]

That was really good instruction. Thank you so much. I love the double-sided idea. ❤ 🇨🇦

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Precious Paper Paralysis. 😅 So glad that I finally have a diagnosis after all these years of mostly collecting (rather than using) many types of paper. 😂...

[@carolschedler3832]

Fun! Thank you! ❤🎉❤

[@4zengrl]

Just what I was looking for-easy peasy! And “precious paper paralysis”- I can really relate! Thank you!

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Brilliant! And you are SUCH a good teacher. Thank you!

[@Michele-rn5bf]

Precious paper paralysis. 😂 I totally get it.

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

I suffer from this 🤪

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Wonderful Project. Great Tutorial. Your Visual and Verbal Instructions were very helpful. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@changchesserly7591]

Brilliant idea! 💕🙏🏼💕

[@softlanding138]

I love making them and I love painting in them!

[@sherryclark4862]

Excellent presentation.

[@Thesparesam]

As someone whos been wanting a sketchbook im not so attached to,and one i can quicklg doodle in thank you for this,soemtimes my grand parents get me big sheets of cheap paper,which would be absolutely perfect for this (not really a water color artist,love my pencils and pens so the cheap stuff works),so very much thanks for sharing this♡.

[@lisagiuliani8167]

Ohmygosh this is fabulous!!! Thank you!!

[@virginiabenbow3189]

Thankyou so much I can’t wait to have a go myself. So glad I found this tutorial.😀xx

[@kellilien1736]

Very nice presentation. Thank you!

[@sarawelder1]

what a brilliant video. So Clear... I never knew about the water addition prior to tearing but it makes sense!. Thank you!

[@salsa6402]

I used blade to cut/divide the folded paper or used ruler as a guide to cut the paper. Very good idea, Thanks.

[@mariakapatos9545]

Thank you so much Michelle for clear and accurate info on making the little book just what I have been looking for…have a lovely day❤

[@gailahitt9738]

I made one as a sample for a friend and she bought three of them..one for herself and two for her grandaughters that do artwith her. The sample was adorable! I plan on selling some in my local shop. Very easy and fun to make! Thanks so much for the video.

[@DMannionArt]

❤Thanks for this!

[@lynnbradley6731]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@larysacherner312]

What an excellent and helpful video! Thank you very much!

[@o0mew0o]

I used to bind watercolor sketchbooks because I also want to use watercolor paper but can't afford one. It's time consuming and I love how relaxing it is until i make mistakes and it becomes stressful 😅 Also, I get tired of stitching and lose motivation to paint after. This method is just amazing! You lose the two front pages but I think it's worth saving a few hours of stitching and also definitely cheaper than buying a bound sketchbook. I also love how it's not intimidating to finish the sketchbook and you can vary the size, they're also so portable!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@zantomko1780]

Excellent instructions! thanks

[@susanlaskey7778]

That was a great tutorial!

[@mermaidlafemme1022]

❤ it one word BRILLIANT!!!!! ....Thank you for excellent fun tutorial.....I have liked and subscribed to show support for your channel going to binge watch more......Hugs from Scotland 🤗

[@olgazamora6744]

Wonderful ideas ❤ tks

[@donaldlahti1882]

Thank you for this video, I can’t wait to make these with my granddaughter

[@jayneyharmony]

That was fantastic thanks for your great ideas and I really appreciate it. 👍❤

[@SusanMJB45]

Excellent !!!! Thank you.....

[@jayneyharmony]

Also your artwork is really great thanks for sharing it. ❤🎨

[@karenmusa3052]

Great tutorial, thanku very much.

[@juliereagan2788]

Wonderful video! Thank you.

[@KginVT]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been looking for an easy, creative way to make my own sketchbook. Love your teaching style, too!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Hi Marilyn, I just found your channel and I find it awe me! I love the idea to make these books for the grandchildren. Thanks so much for the tips, detailed instructions and fabulous results. New ubsriber! ❤❤❤

[@silviameneses11]

You are very, very kind. Thanks for the explanation. ❤

[@cerealnana]

My friend and I made these last Sunday! Thank you for teaching how to do it with a deckled edge.

[@christelledecompostelle2115]

Thank you :)

[@suzycaso]

This is unreal!

[@judyh3017]

I like your method to tear the paper to get deckled edges! Great idea!

[@maidendragonfly]

I'd use a different glue for the copy machine paper - Elmer's makes the paper wrinkle for me. I learned how to make these 40 years ago in Calligraphy class and it's a timeless design. Thanks for making a clear and concise tutorial!

[@verfpapierschaar]

thank you very much!

[@marciec6859]

TY for this tutorial. For me, Elmer’s and similar glues cause the paper to wrinkle. Tombow glue with the green top, Bearly Arts glue, Glitter Glue (no glitter in it), or any PVA glue made without water won’t wrinkle the paper. ❤

[@msalva26]

Muchas gracias!

[@suel4269]

Thankyou!

[@softlanding138]

8.00 is about what I pay for arches 140. I have used Baohoung Academy for concertina books.

[@cosmicfxx]

Hi. Nice video and info. Is there any right and wrong side to the watercolor paper?

[@marilynking5226]

😮🎉😊❤

[@myrakatz4]

no link to marilyn wescott for the pdf.

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

I can't find your website

[@FannaTurano]

Why give someone else my money and credit, when I can do it on a quarter? Thank you for the instructional video, but I couldn't locate the link to follow you, or to print out the directions. ☺

[@Medina_Y2K]

I tried making one of these and noticed the creases were torn. Is that normal? Seems like using two panels with a torn crease would result in a visible line on the artwork.

[@sarahanderson4498]

If the folds are made across the long grain of the paper, they will be rougher and may crack a little.

[@katriannanonduality]

what is the final size of this cute journal?

[@giespel68]

It's simple maths. You know the size of the sheet. Go from there.

[@majesea]

No link

[@brackalack1]

I'm always amazed that more people wont do this. They'll pay silly money for a 100% cotton hard back sketchbook they could make in half an hour for a quarter of the price. There's a way you can cut and fold a full size sheet to make a bigger version of this too. Thank you for the instructions, they're really easy to follow.

[@berniceseigel6482]

I enjoyed your presentation, however, when you said to cut the corners right up to the point of the cardboard, most if not all of the artists I have watch say to cut with a bit of paper off the corner with the cut being at a slight angle so the cardboard does not show. I hope I have not offended you.

[@westpascoartguild7511]

No offense taken! All ideas for making things clearer are welcome!

[@annepercival7814]

Nice and clear…but don’t forget to wash your hands before you handle the paper ..as the slightest amount of natural oils will affect the way the paint adheres

[@annepercival7814]

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