A handmade memory book inspired by someone's favorite activities, such as travel, cooking, gardening, or bird-watching, is an appealing and refreshingly personal gift idea ― and it's fun to create.
The memory book might function as a journal, scrapbook, sketch pad, or guest book. The size of the book depends on the size and thickness of the paper you choose.
TIME: About three hours, depending on complexity, plus drying time
COST: About $20, depending on paper or fabric type
MATERIALS
- Metal ruler
- 80 sheets white or colored high-quality writing paper (fewer if you substitute thicker paper or card stock ― needed if gluing photos)
- ⅛-inch-thick cardboard or binder's board
- Craft knife
- White illustration board or mat board for cover lining boards
- Two sheets of decorative paper or a length of fabric for cover
- Palette knife or large Popsicle stick
- Tacky glue
- Two sheets of contrasting colored paper for the cover lining
- 5 or 6 small clamps
- Electric drill with a ⅛-inch-diameter bit
- Large blunt needle
- Colored paper twine or satin ribbon
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