In 2019 I was inspired to make a 3x4" mini star book. At that time I created a Coffeehouse mini book and shared it on the blog. Since the paper size required to make the book starts at 4x6", the Pack of Panels work perfectly.
A pack of panels, or "POP", is a 6-8 ounce package of the same beautiful cover-weight papers used to create each monthly collection. Trimmed into useful sizes, from 2 inch wide strips to approximately 4x6", these gems have dozens of uses.
Use POPs for die cutting, extra photo mats, card making and other projects. At only $6.00 a pop (pun intended), you can't go wrong!
Pack of Panels Star Book Tutorial
I decided it was time to revisit this project, and what better theme for a Star Book than Starry Night?
Gather:
(5) 4x6" Paper A (Dk. Blue)
(5) 4x5.5" Paper B (Dk. Yellow)
(5) 4x5 Paper C (Bright Blue)
(2) 4-1/8 x 3-1/16" Folding Board Covers (Just trim the cover slightly wider than 3".)
24" Ribbon (1/2 to 5/8" wide works best)
Instructions:
Score and fold all 15 inside pages in half so each remains approximately 4" tall. Keep in mind, the panels may not necessarily be able to be folded "with the grain", so I recommend scoring at the half-way mark on each panel before folding.
Apply Bookbinding Glue with a needle-tipped applicator to the short edges of each page.
Paper B nests into A, Paper C nests into B. Continue until you have five sets of nested inside pages.
Next, use the needle-tip applicator to adhere the sets of pages back to back, stacking a new set of pages on top as you go, to form the book.
Add the ribbon closure before the covers.
Wrap the ribbon around the closed book block, centering it from top to bottom, and allowing equal lengths of ribbon at each end.
Adhere the ribbon to the first and last outside pages (leaving a bit of slack at the spine) to create the closure for the book.
Finally, adhere front and back folding board covers, sandwiching the ribbon inside.
When the book is fully open, it creates a lovely five-pointed star!
Starry Night Star Book
After constructing the book, decorate the inside pages with additional papers and embellishments. Trim additional POP pieces to create mini mats for photos.
Customize Page Cutaparts as needed to fit the design.
Add a bit of sparkle to the front cover with self-adhesive gems (from my stash).
Bright Blooms Star Book
Once you get the hang of things, make additional mini star books with POPS from your favorite kits.
Pair paper from the Pack of Panels and Card Cutparts to recreate this book.
Did you know you can have the Pack of Panels automatically added to your monthly subscription? Click HERE for more info on membership "Add-ons".
There are tons of ways to use a Pack of Panels: As extra photo mats, as card panels, with punches and dies, and so much more. In fact, years ago a handful of members created a document called 101+ Ways to use POPs. If you're looking for even more inspiration, be sure to check it out under "Files" on our Club Scrap Chat Facebook Group.
You can easily customize a mini star book to suit any theme or color scheme by using your favorite kit prints paired with coordinating Pack of Panels. Click on the links below to gather the supplies to create a Starry Night Star Book of your own!
12x12 Folding Board
$2.22
Heavier than cover weight paper, but lighter than mat board. Equivalent to 18 pt. board or 125 lb. cover weight stock. Cuts easily with our 12-inch paper trimmer. Perfect for book and box projects, such as the Notecard Carrier, Triple… Read More
Starry Night Pack of Panels
$6.95
A 6-8 ounce pack of premium kit papers from the monthly collection, approximately 4x6” in size. Great for use with die-cutting machines, as card panels, for creating page accents, and more! Visit the blog to learn how to make… Read More
Starry Night Page Cutaparts
$3.61
Easy-to-use, non-bulky embellishments for your scrapbook pages, cards and other projects. Beautiful artwork and meaningful phrases are printed onto cover stock. Simply trim for a lovely assortment of decorative elements. Includes: (2) 12x12 Printed Cutapart Sheets: 1 each of 2… Read More
