Today I am sharing a step-by-step tutorial of how to make a no-sew book! This is a beginner-friendly book and makes a great scrapbook or journal. I wanted to make a book that allows you to see a full-page design of a patterned paper. I am using paper from a 6"x8" paper pad and using the whole page. This is one of the fastest books I have made because I did not have to cut down any of the paper before using it. All you need to make this book is a 6"x8" paper pad, wet glue, a paintbrush, chipboard, and a bone folder. The 6"x 8" papers get turned to the side, so make sure you pick a design that looks good sideways.

Start by tearing out all of the pages out of your paper pad and folding them in half hamburger style. You want to fold it with the design on the inside. Use a bone folder on the fold to flatten it. You want the fold to be tight so your book will lay flat.

  

Once all of your pages folded in half, it is time to start gluing them together. Arrange your pages in the order that you want them to be seen. Starting with the first page, glue the back and stick the next page on top of it. Continue this until all of your pages are glued together.

  

When gluing, I like to put a piece of scrap paper in the center so I do not get any glue on the other pages. I add the glue to the page, then use a paintbrush to completely cover it with a thin coat. I make sure that all of the edges and spine have glue on it.

  

  

  

When you have your stack of pages glued together it is good to reinforce the spine. Add glue and use the paintbrush to even it out. Put it under something heavy so the spine pages can stick together well.

  

While your pages are resting under something heavy, it is time to make the covers. Cut 2 pieces of chipboard a little bit bigger than the size of your pages. I usually make it 1/8" bigger on each side.

  

I am covering it in a 6"x8" paper. Glue it to the center of the paper and cut off the edges of the paper. Leave enough room on the edge of the paper for you to be able to wrap the chipboard.

  

I used the bone folder to score my edges around the board so the paper would fold easily. Apply glue to one side at a time, making sure to get the chipboard edge.

  

  

Now add glue to the first and last page in your book, and stick your covers onto it. Let it rest under your heavy object again until the glue has dried.

  

I like to add a little something to the front cover so you can tell what is the front and back. I used a piece of phrase ephemera, which makes a title. I hope you try this fun and quick book binding! Thanks for checking it out!

  

  

Posted by Jessica.

 

 

Come join us for National Scrapbook Day here at A Cherry On Top Crafts! We will be celebrating NSD all weekend long (April 30th - May 2nd) with an online crop, challenges, games, giveaways, and more! You'll find all the action on our Message Board, our private Facebook Group, and on Instagram! 

This is a great weekend to connect with other crafters, get some scrapbooking done, and win some crafty prizes. There will also be giveaways on our Instagram and Facebook pages, so make sure you are following us!

So gather up your supplies, clear some space, and get ready to crop till you drop! Make sure you have enough of your favorite supplies stocked up for a full weekend of scrapping fun! You'll want to have photos printed, and your favorite cardstock and adhesive on hand.

 

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How can I participate in ACOT's Online NSD Celebration?

You'll find different games and challenges on the message board here. Play along with a challenge by making a layout following the rules and posting it on that challenge's thread in the Message Board. You may come and go throughout the weekend and participate in as many or as few challenges and games as you want! There will be a lot of crafty chatting as well, come join! Below is a chart of all of our challenges. We will continue adding up until NSD weekend!

 

Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of the winners being announced. How the winners are selected is up to the host of that challenge. The winner will either be announced on the Message Board thread, emailed, private messaged, or announced on the Cherry Crafters page. The chart below will also have a list of all of the winners. 

 

*Everyone is welcome to play the challenges and games, but we can only send physical prizes within the United States. International players can still receive Cherry Points when participating.

 

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Challenge	Prize	Date/Time	Location	Host
Share Your First Scrapbook	Cherry Swag Bundle - ACOT	Friday	MessageBoard	Jessica.
What I Learned from Last Year	Punches Bundle - American Crafts	Sunday 3- 5 pm	MessageBoard	CarrieG
Zig Zag/Chevron Sketch Challenge	Cotton Fields Bundle - American Crafts	Saturday 1- 3 pm	MessageBoard	joannie
Fashion Challenge	Cotton Fields Bundle - American Crafts	Saturday 11- 1 pm	MessageBoard	blbabe1234
	School Time Bundle - American Crafts	Saturday 5- 7 pm	MessageBoard	oceanbreezes423
Recipe Challenge	Tools Bundle - American Crafts	Saturday 7- 9 pm	MessageBoard	ScrappyDistractions
6x6 Patterned Paper Background	Cordless Freestyle Foil Quill Pen - American Crafts	Saturday	CherryCrafters	Laura Alberts
	Maker's Glue Gun Kit - American Crafts	Sunday 9- 11 am	MessageBoard	aheatfan
No Adhesive Challenge	Arcadia Bundle - American Crafts	Friday 9- 11 am	MessageBoard	traveler
Layout Challenge	Made With Love collection + tote - Doodlebug	Saturday 3- 5pm	MessageBoard	Sandi0805
Mixed Media Challenge	Made With Love collection + tote - Doodlebug	Saturday	CherryCrafters	EricaRose Creates
Color Palette Challenge	Fairy Garden collection + tote - Doodlebug	Sunday 11- 1 pm	MessageBoard	wendycrowe
Fill Your Bag Recipe Challenge	Fairy Garden collection + tote - Doodlebug	Sunday 1- 3 pm	MessageBoard	Art_Teacher
	Fairy Garden collection + tote - Doodlebug		MessageBoard	Rachel Kent
Out Of Season Challenge	Adventure Bundle - Echo Park	Friday 11- 1pm	MessageBoard	Krystle
Background Paper Challenge	Summer Bundle - Echo Park	Saturday 1-3 pm	MessageBoard	joannie
Flower Challenge	Spring Bundle - Echo Park	Friday 9- 11 am	MessageBoard	traveler
	Floral Bundle - Echo Park	Friday 1-3 pm	MessageBoard	Sara Scraps
Choose A Number	Animal + Nature Bundle - iCrafter	Sunday 5- 7 pm	MessageBoard	Tammey
25 Items Challenge	Phrases + Alphas Bundle - iCrafter	Saturday 9-11 am	MessageBoard	beachlover
My Favorite Layout	Summer Bundle - Lawn Fawn	Sunday 5- 7 pm	MessageBoard	Tammey
Layout Challenge	Summer Bundle - Lawn Fawn	Saturday 3-5 pm	MessageBoard	Sandi0805
	Summer Bundle - Lawn Fawn		CherryCrafters	Rachel Kent
Hang it Up	Summer Bundle - Lawn Fawn	Friday 5-7 pm	MessageBoard	pawprints
Make a Scene	Tulla & Norbert Bundle - Photoplay	Friday 5-7 pm	MessageBoard	pawprints
Non-Traditional Format	Pet Bundle - Photoplay	Sunday 3- 5 pm	MessageBoard	CarrieG
	Zoo Bundle - Photoplay	Sunday 9- 11 am	MessageBoard	aheatfan
Create Your Own Mood Board Challenge	Kids Bundle - Photoplay	Sunday 1- 3 pm	MessageBoard	Art_Teacher
Guess the Phrase	Easter Bundle - Photoplay	Sunday 5- 7 pm	MessageBoard	Tammey
Color Palette Challenge	Winter Bundle - Photoplay	Sunday 11- 1 pm	MessageBoard	wendycrowe
	Fish + Sea Bundle - Photoplay		MessageBoard	scrapy1967
Pinterest Challenge with a Twist	Home + Family Bundle - Photoplay	Saturday 11- 1 pm	MessageBoard	blbabe1234
Layout Challenge - The Brady Bunch	Bees and Birds Bundle - Photoplay	Friday 7-9 pm	MessageBoard	Flasher
	A Day at the Park Bundle - Photoplay		MessageBoard	bapoynor
Double Page Challenge	Home + Travel Bundle - Photoplay	Saturday 5- 7 pm	MessageBoard	oceanbreezes423
Glitter, Foil, or Sequins Challenge	Shiny Bundle - Sizzix	Friday	CherryCrafters	Jessica.
Die Cut Challenge	Spring Bundle - Sizzix		MessageBoard	Natalie Dill

 

 

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We asked many designers and brands what they loved about scrapbooking, and here is what they had to say.

We hope this inspires you to create something this weekend!

 

 

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Thank you to our manufacturers who are sponsoring these great prizes!

 

     

       

 

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Posted by Jessica.

 

Happy Freebie Friday! Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win Paige Evans' new "Wonders" collection. This prize includes 12 cardstock 12"x 12" papers, Phrase Thickers, Washi Tape, Floral Ephemera, and Paper Flowers. One winner will be announced next week, and be notified by email. They have 30 days to claim their prize.

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