This mini four-in-one book measures 1″ deep by 3 1/4″ round when closed. It was created from fabric, ribbon, ink-jet printed photos, and a snippet of a map treated with ice resin for the cover title. Inside, four mini-books interlace to showcase old family photos and life on a farm in rural Minnesota.
Each of the four mini-books follow a theme (winter and childhood play; old family portraits; outdoor activities and recreation; and farming life) and are hand-sewn to the ribbon closure. The covers include fabric-wrapped tin and tiny magnets are stitched into the ribbon ends to secure the book.
I really enjoyed making this mini-book, even if I missed a deadline with it! It was nice to get back in the studio again now that my toddler has started “school” (day-care). Feeling inspired, I’ve also started working on a few more books which will be posted shortly. Stay tuned!
P.S. That lovely painting glimpsed in the background of the first photo above is part of a beautiful oil painting of my childhood farm by fellow artist and friend, Wanda Hibbs.
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Wow this is really cool…
How did you do this…it looks simple enough but to get them to fold within…?
Just wondering…would you share? Love your work…back to clickin’ on you blog
OWOH tootsie