"Magnolias are prized for their large, magnificent flowers, they are vibrant and fragrant and also
packed with plenty of meaning.
Magnolia flowers
represent many qualities, but especially endurance and perseverance.
Magnolias also
symbolize beauty, purity, love, and joy – depending on the color.
In Victorian
floriography, magnolias embody dignity and pride.
The scientific name “magnolia” dates from the 1700s
and pays tribute to Pierre Mangol, a French botanist.
Symbolic of many qualities, making them an
incredibly diverse statement flower. One of the primary meanings of magnolias
revolves around endurance and perseverance. This relates to the toughness of
the flowers and the astonishing longevity of the species – magnolias have been
around for millennia."
These miniature Blizzard Books measure approximately 1.75
× 2.5 inches. The pages are folded from Sumi Art Paper (washi/rice
paper), while the covers are made with Bauhaus and Marble Design Papers from
Pepin. Each book features 14 pockets and a pleated-closure
cover.
To make a book this size, you'll need a piece of paper
measuring 5.5 × 26 inches. I cut mine from a roll of washi
paper to achieve the required length. For the cover, you'll need a piece of
paper measuring 5 × 12.5 inches.
I followed the instructions in Hedi Kyle's The Art
of the Fold to create both the Blizzard Books and their pleated-closure
schoolbook covers. The entire project is made by folding alone—no sewing, glue,
or staples are required.
If you don't have a copy of Hedi Kyle's book, you can also find the video
tutorial links I shared in a previous post.
These miniature Blizzard Books measure approximately
1.75 × 2.5 inches. The pages are folded from Sumi Art Paper (washi/rice paper).
The orange book, including both its pages and cover, is folded entirely from
the same handmade paper from India.
The covers for the other three books are folded from screen-printed designs on
recycled newspaper by Norman's
Printery, which I believe are no longer available.
I followed the instructions in Hedi Kyle's The Art
of the Fold to create both the Blizzard Books and their pleated-closure
schoolbook covers. Everything is made entirely by folding—no sewing, glue, or
staples required!
Paula B. Krieg also offers easy-to-follow tutorials for both projects on her
YouTube channel. In one video, she explains how to calculate proportions,
customize the Blizzard Book/Card Carrying Case, and in another demonstrates the folding process. In another, she shows how to fold the Pleated Closure Book Cover.