Book 301 - Manila Envelope Book - Recycled Envelope, Pamphlet Stitch

Here's a simple little thing but it makes a clever and handy notebook for a pocket or purse. I used a long, narrow manila envelope for the cover, folded it in half and cut the flap. I made two signatures from text paper and stitched them to the envelope cover with a pamphlet stitch with red cotton thread. Then I added another piece of red thread at the spine for a tie.

I cut two circles of colored card stock in two sizes and stacked them for the "button" for the thread to tie around.

The sliced-open envelope flaps form a pocket on each side of the cover, so this would be handy for keeping receipts, tickets, notes, etc. while jotting down ideas on the pages.

Handy!