Crafted Box for Dos-A-Dos Journal

I crafted this box and covered it with handmade decorative paper made in India. The natural paper is made from cotton rags and is 100% eco-friendly.

The box is approximately 4.5"W x 5"L x 2"D  

The flip top lid box is a pefect size to accomodate my mini Dos-A-Dos handmade journal. 

You can see images and a short video flip through of my Dos-A-Dos mini journal in a previous post here.
 

"Dos-A-Dos" Mini Handmade Book

I was inspired to create this mini 'dos-a-dos' book after watching a tutorial here on Jerri Bellini's YouTube channel.

I love the way this little book turned out! Finished it measures 4" x 4". A fun little handy size to throw in your purse.

Each signature of the book (total of 6 signatures) consists of 4 pages, which doubles to 8 when folded, and both sides of the paper are a total of 48 pages.

Black cardstock served as the base of my cover. I then covered it with textured handmade paper from Nepal called 'Batik Sq Black & White and Batik Sq Ivory & Beige'.  For the tie closure I used torn batik fabric. 

The pages are handmade printable Natural Lokta papers. I bound the book with waxed linen thread using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch.

Info on "Dos-A-Dos Bookbinding" here

Watch a short video flip through below...