Handmade books for kids

See how to make fun folded books with pages just ready for you to add your art! No sewing or stitching required with this handmade book technique!

You guys, I made all these journals in, like, an hour! I've made journals before, but this is the simplest way I've found to create a little collection in no time at all. These little guys make great gifts, and I love that it's easy to build up a stash. Here's how:Supplies:-regular 8.5 "x 11" printer…

Okay, we’re moving one step closer to the big reveal. The next step is learning the basic children’s-board-book structure I think making your own children’s board books is a great…

I think I have mentioned before how I have huge problems throwing any of my boys artwork away. I know (and have acted on) all the advice to keep the best and sling the rest (well maybe not this one), to photograph or scan into the computer, and have photobooks made. But having done all that I still can’t bring myself to throw away the originals. It is of course very useful having a never-ending supply of personalised wrapping paper to hand, or material for collages etc., but the pile still…

This is a little project that I made for the girls in our American Heritage Girls Tenderheart Unit, who are in first through third grade. I plan on providing...

I will be heading up to the Adirondacks in the morning to work with students, helping them make drawing journals. I get thirty to forty-five minutes with each class. On Tuesday the students spend t…

Ever wondered how to make a book? This little tutorial will show you how to make one with just 1 single piece of paper! This is perfect for kids!

In a previous post on making collages with kids, I mentioned my visits to P.S. 142 and the wonderful students I worked with there. A few weeks ago, I made my last visit to two 1st grade classes, a…

Make a DIY felt quiet book with this beginner friendly tutorial and free printable pattern. Help toddlers with fine motor skills, colours and counting.

Learn how to turn any book into a beautiful homemade journal! DIY journals are fun to make and can even be a great handmade gift idea.

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Okay, I am not quite sure how this happened, but I am two months behind cross-posting my CropChocolate tutorials here at Scrappy Canuck Studios. While you can always find them over on The Crop, I …

The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved:Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elem

Making a book out of paper is a fun and easy project that has many purposes, for home and school. You can use your book as a journal, sketchpad, or gift for someone. A homemade paper book is a great activity for kids, too. Paper journals...