Hello, it's CP Girl Larissa here to show you another 3-D project today and this time I'm here to inspire you to create a book for your children to play with! First, let me introduce you to my creative process:
From the moment I saw the Books patterned paper I knew I just had to give life to one of those adorable book titles that Lisa brought to us. So, it's been a while that I've been thinking about creating a children's book. I also remembered when Lisa presented to us Crate Paper's new collections and shared the story of entering her son and daughter's bedrooms and from the two rooms, she worked up all the inspiration required to create CP's amazing new collections - Emma's Shoppe and Toy Box! Since having read Lisa's story, I've been unable to stop thinking about them two adorable rooms. So, for CP DIY project this month, I decided to create a 2-floor little house pop-up book that hosts a children's world of textured and layered rooms. Here's another look...
Now for the instructions to make the pop-up book...
First, trim four pieces of patterned paper measuring 11.5" x 12".
Fold each of the papers at the 11" mark and 5.5" mark {see image above}.
Adhere the pieces of paper together to create the shown accordion above - the small tab should be adhered to the backside of it's neighboring paper. Remember, that for the accordion, you'll need to alternately fold one section back, then one section forward.
Put the accordion aside to give it time to dry. Next, cut and fold 8 triangles like those shown above. To ensure an accurately sized triangle, pre-measure the area in which they'll be placed within the accordion.
After the triangles are cut and folded, insert them into the accordion.
Continue by adding cut-outs, embellishments and attaching tabs.
For the roof, trim four more triangles and fold them in the same fashion as the previous ones. Insert them into position along the top of the accordion as to create a roof for it.
For the covers, trim two pieces of chipboard measuring at 5.75" x 12".
Cover the chipboard pieces with paper...
Before you adhere the accordion to the inside of the two covers, you'll need to add ribbon. Measure and place a mark at the middle point of each chipboard piece. Position the ribbon using double-stick tape on center both above and below the mark.
Now it's time to position the accordion inside the book!
Cover the chipboard covers with patterned paper and an individual book spine trimmed from the aforementioned "books" patterned paper. Continue to further decorate the book covers!
And your book is ready!
You can now encourage your children to play with the book! Than's to Lisa for the inspiration - hope you like my version of your "home". I'm moving on! See you soon - Larissa Albernaz.
Simply Amazing!!! When I was child I loved this kind of book!!!! The collection is perfect!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Aline Salmon | May 11, 2011 at 04:52 PM
What an awesome tutorial and book!! TFS!!
Posted by: Melissa V. | May 11, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Larissa! You simply AMAZE me!!! This is GORGEOUS!! WOW WOW WOW!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | May 11, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Truly creative, Larissa! You continue to amaze!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | May 11, 2011 at 08:50 PM
This is incredible!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Nikki M | May 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM
OMG....this is AMAZING,Larissa! Thank you so much for sharing this AWESOME tutorial! LOVE this so much!!! I'm going to try this !
Posted by: Vera Rhuhay | May 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM
This is unelievable! Amazing idea, and so well done!
Posted by: Debora Prass | May 12, 2011 at 04:05 AM
AMAZING!
Posted by: marianne b | May 12, 2011 at 06:16 AM
I featured this project in my first edition of What a Week in Crafting! I linked back and hope you get more hits and comments!
Check it out at http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com
Cara
Posted by: cara | May 12, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Amazing is an understatement!!! This has to be one of the most incredible things I have seen. tfs!
Posted by: Raechelle Bellus | May 12, 2011 at 09:33 AM
wow, this amazes me!
Posted by: stephanie j | May 12, 2011 at 01:19 PM
awesome Larissa!
Posted by: Jenny Chesnick | May 12, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Complaints are the greatest offerings that God obtains from human beings, as well as the most faithful prayers human beings might utter to God.
Posted by: cheap jordan retro | May 12, 2011 at 07:40 PM
This is stunning! Amazing! Fantastic!! You projects always make me drool! :) Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Cristina | May 24, 2011 at 06:28 AM
absolutely wonderful!!!
Posted by: Lara-versari | June 13, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing how you did it : )
Posted by: Chantal | August 15, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Now this is a great pop up doll house. I love the poka-dot walls. Found you thru themakingspot blog and I am a new follower. Can't wait to make this for a birthday girl this month.
Posted by: Penny | October 22, 2011 at 11:24 PM
This is awesome to the tenth power! How clever! How creative! It just rocks!
Posted by: Brandi | March 04, 2012 at 07:28 AM
This is brilliant! Thanks for the tutotial x
Posted by: The Sparkly Fairy (Emma) | March 05, 2012 at 03:44 AM
This is Stunning!!! I loved each detail
kisses
Rosana
Posted by: Rosana Garcia Hess | March 05, 2012 at 03:48 AM