Free fold book folding pattern book folding, folded book. All bookfolding patterns are tried and tested and the pattern is available as an instant download so the book folding fun can begin as soon as your payment has confirmed. For those that dont know, book folding is the art of folding the pages within books to create 3d shapes. In the meantime, heres a small teaser, and a super simple christmas craft. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages of the book. Folded book tips from stephanie pounds all things paper. Following our easy to understand book folding method of marking and folding you will be able to make this beautiful pattern come to life on the pages of your own book. They are ideal for folding into books with few pages, or they use a small design that can be repeated several times in the same book. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. The music sheets and illustrations are included with the pattern so you can decorate it with themed embellishments. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics.
This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. Fold both measurements into the centre of the book, as close to a 90degree angle as possible. Fold your own book measure, mark, fold standard multi. Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Jul 28, 2016 fold both measurements into the centre of the book, as close to a 90degree angle as possible.
Once you know how our method works, you can fold any pattern from our website you like. Snowman book folding pattern book folding, book folding. It takes a bit of work to go through the pages and fold them, but the result is beautiful and the steps are super easy to follow. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. Then fold back the corners, as you can see on the picture. Mar 05, 2016 the first one takes hours, second you need enough patience. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. However, apart from imparting knowledge and providing pleasure, the books we read daily can be utilized in making a variety of awesome crafts for intensifying the decor of. Color or paint the rim of the hat white, and then cut them out. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. You can easily make a tree in less than 30 minutes. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold.
It can, at times, be a little fiddly and time consuming because, depending on the level of detail in a pattern, you may have to deal with very many folds per page alot of which may be of just a mm in size. Ensure that the letters of your work are exactly the size you would like them to be in the book. Cut off the cover, the same sizeshape as the folded pages. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book pages into book art or sculptures. Book folding freebies in 2020 book folding, book folding. The number in the first column indicates which sheet you are on. With the pattern download you will receive 2 pages of graphics, designed to match the image. Place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold.
The number in the second column indicates how far to fold down the. New 2 lined pattern custom initials and custom date. Just print a word or draw a design on the pattern that most closely matches the book you have, and then follow the folding instructions in my first video. Repeat process until the whole pattern is finished. Please read the product description below for exact details about this pattern. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 aweinspiring book folding patterns that all book lovers will appreciate. Easy book folding patterns the folded book company. Print two pages for every one hat pattern page you print.
The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. Perfect to give as a special gift or just to keep as a unique piece of home decor. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree. Soccer mom cut and fold combi book folding pattern 499 pages. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages holidappy. This quiet book pattern has six different activity pages, including a family photo page, unicorn braid page, shoe tying page, apple tree page, closures page, and a shapes page. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Nov 23, 2012 fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. A great little project to get you into the new and exciting 3d book folding. As above but your page will have 4 or 6 measurements.
This folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. Folded book tips from stephanie pounds december 26, 2012. Nov 30, 2017 in this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. To do this, fold the pages as per normal to make a tree as in the photo at the top of the page, but make one extra fold to turn the pointed corner in towards the book. Unicorns are such magical creatures and im so happy to create this special pattern. These patterns require mostly simple 90 degree folds and a little patience. Posted by admin on january 24th, 2015 posted in christmas, craft, festive and celebrations, paper crafts tagged as. The instructions below are divided up into each page lets get to work. Print out the letters that you wish to fold, go at least 200 dpi in your print. Mar 15, 2017 in this video i show you how i fold a heart in a book. Book folding is easy with these stepbystep folding instructions. Nov 01, 2015 as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course.
Grab a free pdf and start your journey into book folding today. These enable you to make decorative end pages, coordinating tags and book plates to personalise your books by simply. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. Print the hat patterns onto red card stock or construction paper.
Below are links to several striped backgrounds for books with 352, 462, 550, 616 and 792 pages. Book hedgehog how to make a piece of book art paper. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end.
Cut and fold books create this book book folding patterns how beautiful happily ever after gifts products presents beauty products. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this family tree combi cut and fold book folding pattern. I used a notebook with assorted colors so that it looks like a rainbow. Free fold book folding pattern of champagne bucket. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Diy craft projects, projects to try, diy crafts, book folding patterns, pattern pictures, gifts for friends, great gifts, soccer, shapes.
This christmas tree can be folded by novices or with children as a craft project. Transform that old book into this gorgeous origami old book page wreath with a simple folding pattern and a bit of glue. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages. Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper. Whilst it may look difficult and complicated, cut and fold book folding is actually very easy to do.
Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree. Dec 02, 2015 hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. To be honest, im still experimenting with fonts to see which ones look best when folded, but the peace font is a particular favorite. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree.
Folded book art resource enables users to step into the art of book folding. Diy pattern, custom made, to fold two initials and a date into a book on 2 lines. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. Supplies for all pages separate supply lists for each page given. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art.
Lets start youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. It can, at times, be a little fiddly and time consuming because, depending on the level of detail in a pattern, you may have to deal with very many folds per page alot of which may be of just a. In just a few hours, you can transform a book into a sculpture that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Products archive page 3 of 9 folded book art patterns. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Totally free cut and fold patterns will help you start the art of book folding with ease. Tiger paw book folding pattern book folding patterns. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Then you can leave it as it is or, as in my case, decorate it a little. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books.
This folded book art pattern forms a heart with the words let it go and a snowflake from disneys frozen. I posted on instagram a couple of weeks ago about how i found this continue reading. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. New book fold pattern stunning arches design tutorial. In this video i show you how i fold a heart in a book. Print landscape for long words and portrait for small words or monograms. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. We can also design custom requested patterns with any word or symbol you need. The dull black and white pages may call for some ornamentation such as spray paint or sparkles, but if you prefer a black and white decor, leaving the folded pages unadorned makes a nice minimalist tree. Since it was a really hard task to find 10 free book folding patterns, weve included some patterns you can find with some extra price.
Find this pin and more on book folding by suzanne richey. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. Folded book art bookfolding patterns for beginners. Get crafting and create a wonderfully unique treat for yourself or gift for a loved one with my stepbystep folded book patterns. You can do relatively simple ones like a diamond or a heart, or super complicated ones like a bulldog silhouette or patterns done on all three sides of the pages. Diy book folding how to fold book pages into book art. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. Choose a book with 6700 pages for a complete folded set of letters such as mrs and mr, or a 200 page book to make a large monogram. Im participating in the very merry christmas home tour, hosted by lovely, etc. Dont worry if you have a bit that overlaps, either fold it back on itself or cut excess paper off. Every lower case letter needs at least 35 folds, that means 70 page numbers per letter. This pattern will allow you to fold a beautiful angel into your book. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this cut and fold book folding pattern of a stunning fancy christmas tree.
Use an exacto knife to slice down the spine where youve partitioned off your thirty pages. Family tree combi cut and fold book folding pattern. Sep 10, 2019 a typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree. Print three for every one gift pattern page you print. Diy pattern, custom made, to fold a word or name into a book. This pattern will allow you to fold a wonderful christmas tree into your book. This pattern will allow you to fold the word read into your book. As promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch.