Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sometimes the best creative ideas come from unexpected places.
My sister gifted me perfume samples for Christmas, and all I could see were perfect little book covers perfect for mini books made with scraps from my art table.
I grabbed fabric bits, paper layers, and started stitching. No plan, no rules, just following where the materials wanted to go.
The first one came together so naturally that I had to make another and share this with you.
These little treasures are perfect for favorite quotes, found words, or tiny photos you don’t want to lose.
Don’t have perfume holders? Cut-down package boxes work perfectly too. Sometimes the best art supplies are hiding in plain sight.
Full length tutorial: Tiny Books from Scraps (An Easy Mixed Media Mini Book Project)
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Sometimes the best creative ideas come from unexpected places.
My sister gifted me perfume samples for Christmas, and all I could see were perfect little book covers perfect for mini books made with scraps from my art table.
I grabbed fabric bits, paper layers, and started stitching. No plan, no rules, just following where the materials wanted to go.
The first one came together so naturally that I had to make another and share this with you.
These little treasures are perfect for favorite quotes, found words, or tiny photos you don’t want to lose.
Don’t have perfume holders? Cut-down package boxes work perfectly too. Sometimes the best art supplies are hiding in plain sight.
Full length tutorial: Tiny Books from Scraps (An Easy Mixed Media Mini Book Project)
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
