Like to color, cut and fold? This artist’s book pattern teaches you how to create a “color it yourself” lotus book. This book is more than just learning how to make a book because you get to have fun coloring all the pages first. The books in the images above are ones I have already colored. I tried to make the interior designs of snowflakes and the gusts of wind interesting and meditative to color.
This book is a beginner project; it should be quite easy if you have done these things before but a little more of a challenge if you haven’t done a folded craft. I have tried to make the directions easy to read with step by step diagrams and concise directions.
The pattern includes five A4, letter size PDFs:
3 pages of step-by-step illustrated directions
2 pages of a two-sided illustrated book to print out, color and assemble
A reminder that this is not an actual assembled book but a book to print out, color put together. Most testers found it took a little over an hour to color and then a little less than an hour to assemble, depending on experience. To assemble the book users will need to provide: 2 small pieces of compressed board like the back of a sketchbook and a few simple tools: a craft knife or scissors, glue and a bone folder or spoon.
How instant downloading works:
After Etsy receives confirmation of payment for your order, you will receive a link to download three PDF files. If you do not get the link, you can download your files in the "Purchases" section of your Etsy account. Convo me if you have any questions or trouble.
The copyright of all works belong to Camille Riner and isn’t transferred with the purchase of the digital files. This product is for personal use only. Please respect my creativity and hard work and do not resell or distribute multiple copies of this pattern. Thank you for sharing my shop address with those that are interested in my books!