What is Hiding inside that Book?

My grandmother had a book in her house that when you opened it there was a deck of cards.  I always thought that was fascinating!  So I have fun making books with hidden compartments that can be used to hide something.  Here are two I worked on for gifts. 

Two Grandmothers

My Grandmothers came from different worlds. I loved them both so much as a child! When I found the photo of the two of them together from my parents wedding, I just had to make a book to celebrate their first 60 years as I am 60 this year. 

The 5x7 inch book is on paper I tore to create decked edges and stitched pamphlet style with one signature. Many of the pages fold out so that larger photos could be added. These are a few pages. I will treasure this book!

Magic Flexagon Book

This magic book is made with one sheet of card stock and folded in such a way to baffle the holder. 

The book opens up to a photo. Fold the pages back so the front of the book touches the back. In the middle there will be an opening to reveal another spread. Fold those pages back and, again, another spread.

Mini Folding Books

These mini folding books made with 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of card stock are so easy and fun to make! They are for my grandkids. 

I was so inspired by the artists at a Book Arts group meeting last month in Edmonds.