Mini Book Binding Marathon! Make 10 miniature books with us. Step-by-step detailed tutorial

Enjoyed a marathon session of making miniature books, using the 'perfect' binding technique. ('perfect' is the name of the binding style... not us being immodest! :) )
It's such a joy to savour and feel all the lovely printed papers to choose from, and make cute little covers for each book.. each cover with its own style and details.
Wishing you many many happy hours spent binding beautiful books and forgetting all your worries while engrossed in the process. It's a superb mental and digital detox! Try it! :)
If you like this video, watch this one too! • How to make a Miniatur...
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
You will need:
scissors, craft knife, kitchen knife with a serrated edge,
ruler, glue, binder clip, plain paper for the inside pages,
coloured paper for the cover and end-paper, and a piece of thick card.
-Cut 24 pages of size 3 x 4 cm, for each mini book.
- You can use any paper of thickness between 80-120 gsm.
- Align the pages and hold them together tightly, using a tight binder clip.
- Cut some grooves along the spine, using a serrated kitchen knife.
Do this carefully and thoroughly. Depth of grooves should be at least 0.5 mm.
- Cut a piece of paper roughly 3 x 4 cm, for the spine of each mini book.
- Apply glue thoroughly to the grooves in the spine.
- Stick the paper to the spine and firmly press and remove extra glue.
- Leave to dry for 30-60 minutes.
- Cut 2 pieces of the thick card for each book, each 3.1 cm by 4.2 cm.
- Choose coloured paper for the book cover.
- Cut a piece of coloured paper roughly 10 by 7 cm.
- Stick the 2 cards on the cover paper, leaving enough room for the spine in the middle.
- Trim the edges. Apply glue to the flaps and fold and press well to stick.
- You can keep the cover simple or add details to the corners and spine.
- Choose end-paper to match the cover, and cut 2 pieces of 6 x 4 cm for each book.
- Fold in the middle and stick the end paper to the bound pages.
- Apply glue on the end-paper and attach to the cover.
- Have fun decorating the cover, with stickers or art.
- Enjoy the process of making many different covers for your mini books!
- You can also give them as gifts to loved ones, with little notes inside!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

How absolutely delightful. What a charming way to use up all those scraps we all have, too! I love the little suitcase at the end to store them in. I was thinking you could also make books out of ATCs that you have been given. Or print out little photos of treasured moments, people or pets and bind those. So many ideas! What a fabulous video.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! lovely ideas... photos of pets is definitely on our list! Much love.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

@@SkyGoodiesCo Thank you! I was thinking, what a beautiful little gift this would be for someone who had just lost a beloved pet - ask them for photos, and make them into a mini-book - a precious little memorial.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

@@ShoshiPlatypus it would really be a beautiful gesture!

[@Mouse_Germany]

one more tip: for looking like they are printed inside use old books with small printing for cutting the pages from 😉 that's reuse at its best 😊

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Great idea!! Will try this :)

[@thewendycity]

These books are so PERFECT! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. You are truly talented.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh that's so kind of you to say! Many thanks :)

[@TheTruckingScribe]

Wow! They are so small. Beautiful!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks :). Glad you like them!

[@capricebrown4016]

They are lovely!! Really liked your binding method! The best and easiest I’ve seen!❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks so much! 😊 That means a lot to us. Will share more soon.

[@smallmeadow1]

This is great. All my fellow library workers from over the years will love this.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

That’s so nice to know! Thank you 😊

[@galemckiddy5120]

How cute! Great instructions too. Thanks!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you for appreciating our work 😊

[@39Bosski]

Excellent video. I plan on making lots of these with the leftovers I've got from scrapbooking.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh that's wonderful!! Hope you have lots of fun! ❤

[@Atelove59]

Absolutely love this. Thanks for the idea and for sharing the tutorial 🌷

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh so glad you liked this video! Many thanks ❤

[@lillianmartinez1593]

Beautiful books! 💕🌴😎

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kerstinwolffgramm6831]

Sehr sehr schön 😊 very very good, dankeschön 😊 thank you. ❤😊 Ich liebe Miniaturen ❤ i love Miniaturas. ❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh thank you so much! 😊😊 really glad you enjoyed this video! We also love miniatures very much

[@JoelleLenne]

Quelle belle idée de « détox » mentale… Je m’y mets tout de suite, car j’en ai vraiment besoin. Merci pour ce partage et qui plus est, dans l’art de la technique ! 🇫🇷

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

So happy to see your message! Hope you had fun. Love and thanks! ❤

[@elviracarella825]

Sei bravissima, io amo questi lavori ❤❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh, thank you so much for appreciating our work! Much love ❤

[@nicoleparent6491]

Magnifique , j'adore ! Nicole ( France )

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Awww thank you!!

[@Yay1979]

Your method is so easy. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@lynnsherblom3916]

So cute!!!! Love the little suit case to put them in also!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you 🤗

[@suzannedawn]

Absolutely adore those mini books, thank you so much for your tutorial. Is there a video to show how to put the pages together. I'd love to make these. 💙

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you :) We have 2 other videos on this subject at our KZbin channel- hope those give clarity. Please see this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpqmoKh3a7mSmtEsi=XgFbpbDFYS2QYJrS

[@kenansbooks]

Ohhh myyyy gushhh❤im really thankfull for sharing with us this amazing idea❤❤❤thank uuuuu

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

My pleasure 😊I am so glad you enjoyed this!! ❤

[@eugenie7248]

Ils sont tellement mignons 😍

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jj35040]

So cute and easy!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks :)

[@maumaulamchannel6650]

Love it! Thanks so much for sharing and the easy instructions

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@EliaBachman-sm2gs]

Fantastic craft, thanks for sharing.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Glad you liked it! Thank you 😊

[@lauradirenzi1477]

Just subscribed.... This video makes it look easy and doable, I'm hooked 😊thank you 💙

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh thank you so much! :) Very glad you enjoyed it

[@JoelleLenne]

Je ne me lasse pas de regarder… Vous avez du talent ! Vraiment très beau travail et vidéo très claire, bien expliqué. Merci beaucoup pour ce délicieux partage, en espérant d’autres vidéos comme celle-là . Bonjour de France 🇫🇷

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much for appreciating! It means a lot to us. Best wishes and love from Mumbai!

[@user-mp1rw2pt8e]

Tout simplement magnifique ! Merci ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks! 😊❤️

[@shulaney4639]

Really adorable and beautifully crafted tiny books!!!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks 😊

[@ginabadeaux9319]

thank you, i love making books this is wonderful,

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

You are so welcome!

[@silviamarzoratti4515]

Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento!!! Son muy bellos tus libros.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

You are so welcome! I am happy you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@danicaflores7211]

Wow felicidades realmente hermoso 🤩👏👏👏

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks!

[@karenc7238]

Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to try to make these!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh wish you loads of fun! 😊❤️

[@sheilabartlett6044]

These are adorable, so well done, I love them!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@CathySimi]

Love these! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rubywilcox2159]

Lovely work! Thank you for sharing. I'm inspired!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you for appreciating our work 😊❤️. Hope you have lots of fun making these!

[@ClouserB]

ADORABLE!!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh thank you so much! ❤️

[@blancagalvezurbina4398]

Hermosos, ya quiero hacer algunos para guardar secretos o poemas. La música acompaña muy bien tu fantástica explicación. Felicitaciones. Saludos desde Chile.❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

How lovely to see your beautiful message! ❤️ made us happy. 😊 love from India

[@mariechristinedillinger490]

Bonsoir très intéressant merci beaucoup 😊

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks!

[@rosaferras7830]

Un muy hermoso trabajo.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I love your tiny books Thank you for sharing ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Glad you like them! Thanks 😊

[@lindahigham5317]

Hello 🤗 Sky🌹I just love your mini books you made so totally Cute Congrats 🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing this how to video enjoy your week ahead ☺️🌹💌📚🦄🤗❣️

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them :)

[@jillkent6134]

So cute !

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks so much!

[@Mixie-ws9qw]

Came here for the book making lesson.. instantly paused the video because now I need to know where you got or made the chest you stored them in 😮❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

:) Your message made us laugh out loud! Glad you liked the suitcase box. It is a Paper DIY Kit designed and manufactured by us. You can see it here: in.skygoodies.co/collections/diy-papercraft-kits/products/diy-mini-suitcase-brown-leather-design

[@valerielorant5775]

Magnifique 😍😍😍

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks!

[@denisew3917]

Work of art. Enjoyed watching 👏👏

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks :)

[@Romantico1962]

Love it! Amazing and beautiful details of everything you done and that's a great talent. Thanks ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

You are so welcome! Happy that you enjoyed watching this.

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very nice and beautiful ❤️ 😍 🤩 👌 Thank you ❤️ Subscribed! New friend ❤️ 🧡

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much for appreciating our work! 😊❤️😊 and for subscribing. Much love

[@nywcreations123]

Beautiful books, s I has to subscribe 👌🏾📚😊

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! :)

[@denisetebbs2742]

Beautiful 😊

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sharongillespie587]

Awesome 👏🏾 ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you!!❤️😊

[@sherrigittel4623]

Awesome fun!!!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Aww thanks! :)

[@conceicaodomingues8048]

Adorei, adorei,adorei!!! Você ensina muito bem! Gratidão por compartilhar 🦋

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh Thank you so much! Sending our love ❤️

[@marthadueck6461]

They are so cute.

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you 😊

[@janetmorgan9935]

SO LOVELY!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@kellyjean4981]

Wonderful. Tfs

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@evelynhughes951]

Outstanding video, thank you. ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you :)

[@lindakitto8979]

Beautiful

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you :) :)

[@nanettehuse8213]

Wow these are amazing 🤩

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks so much!

[@cherylvisconti]

❤so cute! Thx!!!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks ❤

[@patjonker6576]

New sub. Love these ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thanks for subscribing! 😊❤️

[@Sarcastically60something]

I totally enjoyed your process video! New subbie here. Thanks so much! Now to craft my own tiny books! 📖 I📕📙📒📗📘📓📚💜☯️

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh that’s so good to know! Thank you 😊 wishing you many hours of fun making these!

[@cocoloulette8855]

Bonjour de France 🙂 magnifique vraiment très beaux. Merci

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much for appreciating our work! Love from us ❤️

[@cocoloulette8855]

@@SkyGoodiesCo avec plaisir

[@elizabethrodriguezbarreto7937]

Beautiful job ❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! 🤗❤️

[@emisamano4900]

Divino gracias ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you ❤️

[@francesmurphy5827]

Love them there beautiful ❤️

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much for appreciating our work!

[@francesmurphy5827]

Your most welcome ❤

[@jacquelineteague3545]

I love them all

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

So cool

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Many thanks :)

[@RitaBittencourt]

Simplesmente, amei!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you ❤️

[@freezo244]

How do you make sure the inside “signatures” (folded paper) are sufficiently glued to the spine?? Beautiful idea!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh I didn’t fold the paper. They are individual cut pages, and held together by the glue which goes into the grooves in the spine. You can make sure that the grooves are deep enough to hold the glue - at least 0.5 mm deep… then the binding won’t break. Hope this helps ❤️😊

[@souhilabayaza3526]

❤❤❤❤❤i love them

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you so much!! ❤❤

[@mariajesustijeromateo5996]

Muchas gracias por compartir Me pondré a hacrlo

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

❤️

[@ojoodolldesign]

귀여워요❤❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@barbaraguarda5904]

Meraviglia 😍😍

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@novallasuter5265]

These are beautiful.😢

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@lorettar264]

Do you have a video of the little suitcase you put the books in at the end?

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

The suitcase is from a DIY Kit we make and sell. Please see it at the link below: in.skygoodies.co/collections/diy-papercraft-kits/products/diy-mini-suitcase-brown-leather-design

[@marialuisapulidodiaz7191]

Thank you so much

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

You're most welcome :)

[@idarelarobles8704]

Genial 😊

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you!

[@mumstheword8851]

Gorgeous little books for mini albums. Did you maKe the casa too?

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Hello! Thank you 😊. If you mean the suitcase- that’s a product in our online shop in.skygoodies.co … it is a Papercraft kit. 😊

[@Vania-ev6kq]

Maravilhoso 😍😍

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you 😊

[@tizianaclarino8961]

Grazie bel video

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! ❤

[@laurawhittaker6812]

Looks like a fun project to do but what would one use this miniature books for? Looking for ideas. TIA

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

The most important use is to relax and have fun while making… sometimes the process is more meaningful than the product! :) We have made many of these mini books as gifts for loved ones. For example you could write one thing you love about someone on each page and gift it to them. Or write one thing you are grateful for every day. Or make a teeny photo album for someone. 😊

[@Sylvie-Caroline]

Super, mais il est reste à imaginer ce que l'on va faire de ces petites merveilles. Où les ranger, quoi y écrire...

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

That's the fun part! You can write one thing you are thankful for each day. Or a prayer each day. Or give it as a gift to someone and write one thing you love about them each day. Or you can draw tiny pictures. Or use them in miniature projects like doll houses. Have fun!

[@lupemoya7341]

❤❤❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! ❤

[@anitaholmes6824]

Cute little books, thanks for sharing!

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Glad you enjoyed this! :) Thanks

[@LSMcClish]

Would this method work to make the books larger?

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Yes, absolutely! This video shows our variation on a popular binding method for all sizes of books- called Perfect Binding. 😊

[@laleighma1]

Hello from Louisiana, USA! I saw your beautiful video over in Pinterest and came searching for you here!! These little beauties are adorable and elegant! May i ask a question please? What type of glue are you using? Can we use regular school gkue or should it be a specific brand? Thank you and ive subscriber to your channel!! ❤

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Hello! Thank you for appreciating our work. You can use water based white PVA glue- the usual craft glue is good. We used Fevicol. Hope this helps

[@margaretbrooker9744]

What glue do you use, please ?

[@karimahirchy2956]

Je me suis abonné mais j'aimerais bien que vous mettez en premier la listes des fournitures pour être à jour avec vos vidéos

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! We have mentioned the list of supplies on the 'YOU WILL NEED' screen towards the beginning of the video.

[@shika192809]

es hermoso, tienes el molde del maletin

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Hello! Yes, we have the Mini DIY Suitcase Kit at our website in.skygoodies.co

[@jacquelineteague3545]

How do you make the box to put them in?

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

The box is a product - a Paper craft kit available at our website in.skygoodies.co. Thanks 😊

[@SherryRector]

Where did the book cover come from? Is that not included in the tutorial

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

It is included in the tutorial… you can watch from the beginning to see the making of the cover

[@MC-en7im]

Hi, what kind of glue do you use

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

I used white water based pac glue. In India we have Fevicol, and it works great.

[@uriasjimenez3680]

Hello Sky so I found this post of you showing your cool rocket paper model and when I saw that post I wondered Hmmmm… I really want the template but… there seems to no template on description and for years I was thinking about this model when I was bored so I thought it was a good idea to comment asking Rocket template I commented because sometime KZbinr reply comment so im asking… Can I have the Rocket template pls

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Hello! Thank you for appreciating our work! We will be releasing the physical paper cut kit for the rocket soon, but not planning to sell the template as of now.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Thank you! :)

[@creativeAri]

So awesome!! I love your crafts!!😍😍 I build miniature houses with recycled materials on my channel, I would be happy to know what you think about them🌹❤️

[@SkyGoodiesCo]

Oh how lovely! We love miniatures 😊 will check out your channel

[@creativeAri]

@@SkyGoodiesCo Thank you very much for your reply and attention☺️🌸❤️