Second post today. I needed something fairly simple today that didn't require a lot of thought. And I didn't have an idea. Then I saw a box of plastic zip-top sandwich bags and realized they could be pages in a book.
As I played with the idea, I decided I didn't wanted all plastic bag pages, just a few. I cut some white card stock to size for pages and made a tape-bound book, interspersing a plastic bag after every two or three pages. I decided on a tape binding because I didn't want to sew through the flimsy plastic. I knew the bags wouldnt' hold up. I've used the tape binding once before in this challenge. It is dead easy--no stitching, no glue--and I actually like the finished look. And I like that it allows the book to open completely flat.
Basically you just lay two pages side by side and tape them together at the join. Turn the right page over the left, lay down another page and tape it to the last one. Turn it over, butt another page up to it and tape them together... and so on until it's as thick as you want it to be. The covers were added the same way.
For this tape bound book, I used red duct tape (you might realize by now it's one of my favorite materials). After the block was completely taped together, I covered the spine with a wider piece of tape to finish it off.
I think it's kind of fun, and I like the idea that you can use it to collect stuff, not just notes and ideas, but actual physical stuff. I can see myself filling the plastic bags with feathers, leaves, tickets and other bits of ephemera.
Because yeah, I really do collect stuff.
As I played with the idea, I decided I didn't wanted all plastic bag pages, just a few. I cut some white card stock to size for pages and made a tape-bound book, interspersing a plastic bag after every two or three pages. I decided on a tape binding because I didn't want to sew through the flimsy plastic. I knew the bags wouldnt' hold up. I've used the tape binding once before in this challenge. It is dead easy--no stitching, no glue--and I actually like the finished look. And I like that it allows the book to open completely flat.
Basically you just lay two pages side by side and tape them together at the join. Turn the right page over the left, lay down another page and tape it to the last one. Turn it over, butt another page up to it and tape them together... and so on until it's as thick as you want it to be. The covers were added the same way.
For this tape bound book, I used red duct tape (you might realize by now it's one of my favorite materials). After the block was completely taped together, I covered the spine with a wider piece of tape to finish it off.
I think it's kind of fun, and I like the idea that you can use it to collect stuff, not just notes and ideas, but actual physical stuff. I can see myself filling the plastic bags with feathers, leaves, tickets and other bits of ephemera.
Because yeah, I really do collect stuff.
What a clever idea! And, yes, I can see feathers and assorted collectibles in the zip lock bags...and you could use the cardstock pages to sketch or write a description...wow! Perfect cover for it, too! *gold star*
ReplyDeleteI have been following your progress daily for a little while now and I have been inspired by your work. Todays book however is amazing, the perfect gift for the person who has everything and likes to keep mementos
ReplyDeleteI like this book and what better title for collectors like us! Evem the quart size for items and might have to add a pleat here and there like an accordion book to allow for thicker items and still close the book.
ReplyDeleteMost interesting blog. I have just participated in a small book swap and am now involved in making journals .. so I hope you don't mind if I blog you tomorrow. I will be back to browse later. The zip lock bags and pure genius. Donna
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you blog about me. Thanks so much! It's my readers and followers here that truly keep me going day after day. The more the merrier.
ReplyDeleteOh Thanks. You look like you are getting pretty good at this. :o) No wonder .. as they say .. practice makes perfect. Donna
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