Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this quick video, I’m sharing how I create my tiny books using an unexpected supply—those thick paper perfume sample holders that usually get tossed. They’re the perfect sturdy base for small, scrappy books filled with fabric, paper, stitching, and layered details.
This is a loose, intuitive project that’s great for using up leftovers from other projects. I’ll walk you through how I build the pages, layer materials, and add simple stitching to bring everything together—no perfection required.
These little books are perfect as mini journals, inspiration keepers, or special places to tuck favorite words, swatches, and tiny treasures. They’re small, soulful, and so satisfying to make.
If you love fabric, paper, and turning everyday bits into something meaningful, this one’s for you.
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🎨 SUPPLIES
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Perfume Sampler Card
Glue Stick: amzn.to/49lNKCH
Fabric Bits and Pieces
Scissors
Scraps of Painted, Vintage and Book Papers
Embroidery Thread and Needle
Sewing Machine
Polaroid Art Vibes by Illustrated Faith: illustratedfaith.com/shop/polaroid-art-vibes
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💻 BLOG POST
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Check out the blog post for all the project images:
robenmarie.com/blog/tiny-books-from-scraps-an-easy-mixed-media-mini-book-project
🎥 Hit subscribe so you get notified of new mixed media, art journaling and collage videos.
*JOIN THE ROBEN’S NEST *
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*FREE COURSES TO GET YOU STARTED*
Transitions Journal: robenmariestudio.com/p/transitions-journal
Urban Journal Remix: robenmariestudio.com/p/urban-journal-remix
CONNECT WITH ME:
🎨 Website: robenmarie.com
🪺 The Roben's Nest Creative Community: therobensnest.com
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/robenmarie
🎙 Podcast: robenmarie.com/artist-life-podcast
✏️ Facebook: facebook.com/robenmarieart
💡 Pinterest: pinterest.com/robenmarie/boards
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Music Credit
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/photographs
License code: IPJZYJLDUZFQ4MMP
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/corals/valley
License code: 46O994R0MNUVIIMM
DISCLAIMER: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS WHICH WILL REWARD ME MONETARILY OR OTHERWISE WHEN YOU USE THEM TO MAKE QUALIFYING PURCHASES.
In this quick video, I’m sharing how I create my tiny books using an unexpected supply—those thick paper perfume sample holders that usually get tossed. They’re the perfect sturdy base for small, scrappy books filled with fabric, paper, stitching, and layered details.
This is a loose, intuitive project that’s great for using up leftovers from other projects. I’ll walk you through how I build the pages, layer materials, and add simple stitching to bring everything together—no perfection required.
These little books are perfect as mini journals, inspiration keepers, or special places to tuck favorite words, swatches, and tiny treasures. They’re small, soulful, and so satisfying to make.
If you love fabric, paper, and turning everyday bits into something meaningful, this one’s for you.
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🎨 SUPPLIES
************
Perfume Sampler Card
Glue Stick: amzn.to/49lNKCH
Fabric Bits and Pieces
Scissors
Scraps of Painted, Vintage and Book Papers
Embroidery Thread and Needle
Sewing Machine
Polaroid Art Vibes by Illustrated Faith: illustratedfaith.com/shop/polaroid-art-vibes
*************
💻 BLOG POST
*************
Check out the blog post for all the project images:
robenmarie.com/blog/tiny-books-from-scraps-an-easy-mixed-media-mini-book-project
🎥 Hit subscribe so you get notified of new mixed media, art journaling and collage videos.
*JOIN THE ROBEN’S NEST *
For more connection and creative creation with fellow art friends
therobensnest.com
*FREE COURSES TO GET YOU STARTED*
Transitions Journal: robenmariestudio.com/p/transitions-journal
Urban Journal Remix: robenmariestudio.com/p/urban-journal-remix
CONNECT WITH ME:
🎨 Website: robenmarie.com
🪺 The Roben's Nest Creative Community: therobensnest.com
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/robenmarie
🎙 Podcast: robenmarie.com/artist-life-podcast
✏️ Facebook: facebook.com/robenmarieart
💡 Pinterest: pinterest.com/robenmarie/boards
***************
Music Credit
***************
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/photographs
License code: IPJZYJLDUZFQ4MMP
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/corals/valley
License code: 46O994R0MNUVIIMM
DISCLAIMER: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS WHICH WILL REWARD ME MONETARILY OR OTHERWISE WHEN YOU USE THEM TO MAKE QUALIFYING PURCHASES.
