Envelope Book

Wow sounds like fun - anyone got a pic of what they're supposed to look like??

I was a bit worried about where I would find cardstock that measured exactly 8.5 x 11 inches - but now I've discovered that America uses a different standard paper size In England our paper and card stock usually comes in 'A4' size which I think is slightly smaller. Would it be OK to use this? I don't think it will make much difference to the overall size of the book or how much stuff I cram into the little envelopes!

Also, I've never made a book before - can anyone suggest a good website for advice on how to bind the pages together?

I don't want to assume since I am not the host, but A4 would be just fine with me since it is almost the same as 8.5 x 11 anyway.

There are many ways to bind the book. Here are 2 examples - there are tons more if you google "making+books".

http://familycrafts.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=familycrafts&cdn=parenting&tm=32&gps=14412601020592&f=11&su=p284.8.150.ip&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.sff.net/people/Brook.West/bind/bindit.html

http://familycrafts.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=familycrafts&cdn=parenting&tm=120&gps=8618401020592&f=11&su=p284.8.150.ip&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//library.thinkquest.org/J001156/makingbooks/em_wallpaper.htm

Ok, I feel stoopid now. It turns they are almost the same (A4 is 8.3 × 11.7 inches). I was trying to guesstimate before, but it turns out that inches are a lot smaller than I thought! So it really doesn’t make much difference.

Thanks for the links Terry. I've been googling as you suggested, and now I'm overwhelmed with the number of different kinds of books there are - can't wait to get started!

Use whatever paper would work best for you. The measurements def. don't have to be exact or anything.

Um, are we supposed to do the back and front of each page? That'd make the book = 14 pages + front cover and back cover! Just wanted to check as I started cutting and pasting....then thought to ask, lol!

I think it would be cool for each page (front & back) to have envelopes on it. Not every page needs to have tons of tiny ones on it, you can have pages that have just 1 big envelope on the page. Remember, they don't all need to be brimming with fancy/lots of stuff. You can put a note in some, favorite quotes, an envelope of fortunes... It's just the fun of having so many surprises. Hope this helps!

That would be 4 sheets of cardstock that makes 8 pages of fronts and backs right??

Yes. 8 pages of fronts & backs.

Thanks!

Rainydaygirl yours is on it's way..Hope you like it, it's really really stuffed full with stuff that hopefully you can use..Raven

Duh, I cut 8 sheets of paper, that's why my math is off -- hehe, having a senior moment:)

Wow Raven! You are amazing to already have yours finished!

Holy cow, Raven! I haven't even started thinking about mine, yet. Probably won't til my Christmas break...

Will everyone post pics of their books when they receive them in the gallery up top so we can all "ooo" and "ah"?

It's just my way of doing things,I can't help it.. I can't be late at anything. My grandpa always said that I would be early for my own funeral, because I wouldn't want the mourners waiting on me ..(ha ha )..As soon as I sign up for a swap I start making it, by the send date I always have it ready..The bad part is I can never sign up for a profile swap this would drive me crazy, or maybe just crazier...It's my curse

I got my book from Raven today! Thank you so much. It was lovely. I still haven't gone through all the little goodies. :)

I finished mine today so winemakerssister - you'll be getting mail! Hope you enjoy it - I had a lot of fun making it. I'll post pics after you receive it, so I won't ruin the surprise!

RoseHips: I just noticed that you have changed the send by date from January 14 to March 1. While I have no problem with this, a pm or email would have been appreciated as not everyone checks the swap page regularly once they have signed up. Thx.

kiki, your book is all ready to mail but we have a major storm heading our way tonight and tomorrow - it might be Tuesday before I can get it mailed.

This sounds like lots of fun... will you be hosting another one of these swaps--- and can I join you?

Terry, yours went out on Friday. Hope it doesn't take too long to get to you.

OrigamiGrace: Your envelope book is on its way. The project got a little crazy - I hope you like it! (I'll post pics to the gallery if I can, so don't peek if you want to be surprised!)

ive sent a few of these to my pen pal ive had for a couple of years now, i absolutely love making these! :) how do i find a pen pal to do this with? i would love to do another one again soon!