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Project: Create a sketchbook by folding one piece of paper or one paper, grocery bag ... without tape, glue or stitching.

Please post your project. You may add additional projects to your project page. Every time you add a new project in any of my classes, you earn an entry into the current month's contest. I draw the name of the winner on the first day of every month LIVE on Instagram. I will post the drawing time on an Instagram post on the morning of the drawing. The time will change due to my frequent travel and lack of cell or internet service. The winner will receive a free month of membership to The Artist's Journey.

Materials:

1. One paper, grocery bag with or without handles (you will carefully remove the handles before folding.

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One piece of paper approximately 2/3 as high as it is long. If you're not using a ruler (which you don't need to use) err on the side of making the paper longer rather than shorter. Due to the confusing nature of the folding process, I suggest you make your first book by using measurements. I have listed several below for you to choose from.

If you want to use a ruler here are suggested measurements: 11.25" x 18, 15" x 24", 18.75" x 30" or 22.5" x 36"

2. Scissors. (You can also fold the paper in both directions, crease it and rip carefully along the fold where you would cut if you were using scissors. I have made these sketchbooks without using scissors when traveling and scissors weren't available.)

3. Handy but Optional *** Bone folder, pen, end of a marker or the side of a pencil.

4. Handy but Optional *** Pencil ... in case you need to trip an edge and want to mark a line to cut along.

Follow the directions in the video. Post your project(s), comments and questions you might have. Feel free to be a bit inventive with your sketchbooks. You will probably inspire someone to try what you hav done!

Mary Kindred

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