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Paper · Valentine's Day · Teens

Best friend mini book

A pocket-size folded book full of photos, inside jokes and memories, made from a single sheet of paper.

Best friend mini book
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes
Cost$0 to $5

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Fold in 8
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    Fold in 8

    Fold the sheet in half 3 times, opening it after each fold. You'll see 8 boxes.

  2. Step 2: Cut the middle slit
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    Cut the middle slit

    Fold it in half the short way. Cut along the center crease from the fold to the middle only.

  3. Step 3: Fold the book
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    Fold the book

    Open it and fold the long way. Push the ends together so the slit pops into a plus shape.

  4. Step 4: Flatten into pages
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    Flatten into pages

    Fold the pages around each other so you have a little 8-page book.

  5. Step 5: Fill the pages
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    Fill the pages

    Add 1 memory per page: a photo, a quote, a rating of your worst sleepover snack.

  6. Step 6: Make the cover
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    Make the cover

    Title it with both your names and the year.

Edie's tip

Plan each page on sticky notes first. It keeps the story in order.

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