A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make

MOOD BOOK

This is a fun, quick project that explores two sides of the same coin: happy/sad, up/down, open/closed. . . you get the picture! I call this structure a book, but you could think of it as a card too. Either way, it’s a cool, easy-to-make, interactive piece of art.

TOOLS & MATERIALS

• Card stock or Bristol paper in any color. Experiment with what you have! Manila folders are a great weight. Make sure that whatever you choose will take the media with which you decide to work.
• Masking tape (a good-quality brand so it sticks well)
• Ruler and craft knife or scissors
• Cutting mat or piece of thick cardboard (the backing on a sketchbook, for ...