Decos & Small Books

Decos are decorated friendship books that are passed from artist to artist. They can be constructed using any handmade book technique, like those presented below.

Decos 101

Decos 101

A quick rundown of what they are, and what to do with them.

Hand Books

Hand Books

Patterns and instructions for making books shaped—well, like hands.

Fan Deco Instructions

Fan Deco Instructions

Make a simple fan-shaped book with the pattern included in this lesson.

The World's Most Basic Deco

The World’s Most Basic Deco

How to make the absolute simplest booklet.

Mask Decos

Mask Decos

Patterns and instructions for making books shaped like carnival masks.

Simple ATC Books

Simple ATC Books

These little books are designed to hold a handful of ATCs.

Coffee Filter Book

Coffee Filter Book

Turn your coffee filters into little handmade books with pockets.

Scrap Paper Books with Stick Bindings

Scrap Paper Books with Stick Bindings

Turn your paper scraps into handmade books with this simple binding technique.

Matchbox Books

Matchbox Books

Several ideas for incorporating matchboxes into small books.

Accordian Spine Books

Accordian Spine Books

Try this easy folded method for constructing book spines.

Making a Comb Bound Book

Making a Comb Bound Book

Here’s how to assemble a book using a comb binder.

Cork Coaster Book

Cork Coaster Book

Turn cork drink coasters into little handmade books.

A Fourteen Page House Deco

A Fourteen Page House Deco

Instructions for making a house-shaped book.

An Easy CD Book

An Easy CD Book

Recycle your old CDs into little handmade books.

Fantastic Folder Books

Fantastic Folder Books

Turn inexpensive school folders into lovely handmade books with pockets.

Gift Box Books

Gift Box Books

Recycle your pretty gift boxes into simple handmade books.