Go Make Something

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.

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

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

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

How to make the absolute simplest booklet.

Patterns and instructions for making books shaped like carnival masks.

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

Turn your coffee filters into little handmade books with pockets.

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

Several ideas for incorporating matchboxes into small books.

Try this easy folded method for constructing book spines.

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

Turn cork drink coasters into little handmade books.

Instructions for making a house-shaped book.

Recycle your old CDs into little handmade books.

Turn inexpensive school folders into lovely handmade books with pockets.

Recycle your pretty gift boxes into simple handmade books.