08.12
2011

Jane Austen Mini Book Tutorial and Free Download plus a JANE AUSTEN GIVEAWAY!
I didn’t really get any good shots of these little books but they were a fun little addition to the party. We used them in the teacups at each setting and then hung them from a branch in the corner – I am disappointed I didn’t get ANY usable shots of that! =(  I thought I would still show you all how we made them, though, because they were so easy and inexpensive. You just need cardstock, some old book pages, a stapler and some double-stick tape.

1) Just like for yesterday’s banner tutorial, we ripped the pages out of the book and then used a ruler to tear them – this provides a softer look than cutting them.
2) We also did some of the ripping by hand to make it look a bit more authentic.

3.) Next we ripped them in half.
 
4). After that we stacked them up and folded them over.
5). Then we opened it back up and staples the pages together at the fold.
6). Then we printed out the covers on cardstock and cut them out. (You can download the covers a little further down in this post if  you want).

7) Then using a piece of double-stick tape we tape the book covers onto the book pages.
 
Once they are made have fun displaying them!

If you would like to use these fronts just click on the image below and it will open in a new window in a much larger size that you can print. Just cut along the lines and then fold each one in half!
 
I didn’t do a tutorial for the bookmarks as they seem pretty self-explanatory but I did include a printable below that has the first paragraph from Sense and Sensibility on it. We printed that on cream cardstock and then added it to the bottom half of the bookmarks.

Just click on the picture below and it will open larger in a new window and then you can just download and print.
To view all of our tutorials, please visit our tutorials page!

Alrighty, now it is time for our weekly GIVEAWAY!
This week we are giving away one Jane Austen Pillow Cover!

So how can you win this pillow cover?

The giveaway rules are the same as always:
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post!
You
don’t have to have a blog to enter, either. If you aren’t a
blogger, just enter a comment and then where it says “comment as”
scroll down near the bottom and click on anonymous. However, if you
do that, make sure to leave your e-mail address so we can
confirm that you are the winner. If we draw the name of someone
who doesn’t leave any identifying information we will simply draw
a new name. Make sure to check back here on the blog to collect
your prize!
You can comment each day if you would like to up your chances!

For extra entries become a follower of our blog, twitter
and/or  like our facebook page!
Just write “follower” as a second comment so it counts as an entry,  and “twitter”
and “facebook” as their own entries.

We are going to run this contest a bit longer than normal so that I will have time to settle back in at home before worrying about shipping out a package. Because of that you can enter this contest through next Thursday and then Friday we will announce the winner.

I hope you all have a fabulous Friday!

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207 thoughts on “Jane Austen Mini Book Tutorial and Free Download plus a JANE AUSTEN GIVEAWAY!”

  25. I have loved the last couple of posts! I'm such a Jane Austen fan! I've read and re-read all the books so many times, and watched and then watched again all the films! I love this pillow!!! I want to win so bad! Thanks for hosting such great giveaways!

  47. Oh, as a huge Jane Austen fan this is about the most wonderful post I have ever read in blogland. Thank you so much for sharing the images too. You have just made my day…

  78. I am a new follower! And I love Jane Austen! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! 🙂

    vzjessie(at)gmail(dot)com

  79. Thanks for sharing your printables..they are so creative and great for a book lover like me! 🙂

    vzjessie(at)gmail(dot)com

  94. I absolutely adore this theme…Jane Austen is brilliant and this is just so tasteful and classic. Love it!!! Also a follower on facebook in addition to the blog!

  106. Great tutorial and such wonderful parties that you have! Love the Jane Austen pillow and would love to add this on to my couch! Thanks for the opportunity on your giveaway.

  110. I feel a Jane Austen themed party coming on! I absolutely love this little craft! I wonder if I can do a Jane Austen themed tree for Christmas now…*hmmm*

  126. feeling lucky today, that pillow cover needs to be mine!!
    molly

    i am a follower (mommaofonediva@gmail.com)

  134. Hi my dear! I really must say I love your space here! Everything is so lovely! And what a stunning candy! Loooved it just because I looove Jane Austen so and so much! Thanks, dear, for sharing this with us! God bless! 😀

  144. Hi! Your blog is so beautiful and inspiring! And omg, I love Jane Austen! I need this pillow so much! 🙂 I love your works and handmades! You have a stunning taste! And your little daughter looks like an angel! A beautiful angel!
    Have a nice day!

  146. As an English major I have a passion for literature. I bought this same print on a sweatshirt of yours and love it! I would love this pillow too 🙂

  148. Liking this one on facebook. I adore Jane Austen and would have an Austen party in a heart beat. Have you read Austenland? Author's last name is Hale I believe. A must for any Austenphile.

    Maren Haws

  151. Thank you! Hosting a fundraiser for "Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, A Musical" (NYMF)next month and you have given me lots of ideas! (The pillow cover would make a nice door prize)

  179. I just found this blog! I'm a huge Jane Austen fan so I really hope to win and will definitely be coming back to visit. Thanks!

  198. I just found your blog and I LOVE your Jane Austen ideas! I am now a follower and I've "liked" on facebook. Thanks for the lovely ideas!

    Felicia

  203. I wanted to post a few pictures of the ones I made but there isn't the option. I loved your ideas and thank you very much for sharing them with everyone.

  204. Thank you for sharing all these ideas. I have loved using some and making them my own by giving them my own touch. I would not have been able to do it on my own. Thank you.

  205. I love these little books! I will be making these for my birthday party which I am holding on January 28, 2013, the 200 year anniversary of Pride and Prejudice being published. Thanks for your generosity in sharing these.

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