From One Sheet to Wow: Easy #SimplyG45 Mini Book Tutorial for Every Crafter

Hello G45ers!

Looking for an easy mini album tutorial that’s both fun and resourceful? Today, Graphic 45 is excited to share a #SimplyG45 project by Brand Ambassador Paul Ford, featuring a creative one sheet mini book tutorial that transforms a single piece of paper into a beautiful handmade mini album. Using the stunning Ghostly Greetings paper collection, Paul shows how to create a DIY mini book perfect for scrapbooking, storing Instax photos, and using up paper scraps and ephemera. Whether you’re a beginner papercrafter or an experienced scrapbooker, this easy paper craft project is a great way to try something new while making the most of your supplies.

One Sheet Mini Book 

Tutorial by Paul Ford

“Welcome to another #g45brandambassador project. I have gone for a #SimplyG45 project this time – easy and very little materials and equipment. 

I’ve often made one pad mini books but how about this little, cut ONE SHEET book? It is so cute and fun to fill with your Instax photos and other small style photos as well as tags and other mini ephemera. I had a blast filling it with all the details. A great way to use up leftovers. 

For mine I used Ghostly Greetings and went for the Patterns and Solids for the base. I also used some of the ephemera pieces to decorate. But of course, you can use any collection and I look forward to seeing all the different themes and styles you all come up with. So grab your leftovers and turn them into something creative…

Supply List:

Ghostly Greetings 12×12

Ghostly Greetings Ephemera (sold-out)

Video Tutorial

From One Sheet to WOW! Easy Mini Book Tutorial | #SimplyG45 with Paul Ford

Tips for Success

• Score Before You Fold: Crisp folds make all the difference—use a bone folder for clean, professional edges.
• Choose Double-Sided Paper: This ensures every page of your mini book looks beautiful inside and out.
• Keep It Simple: This is a #SimplyG45 project, so don’t overthink it—let the paper do the work.
• Use Your Scraps: Add leftover ephemera, tags, and small embellishments to personalize your mini book.
• Think Small Photos: This project is perfect for Instax photos, wallet prints, or trimmed-down images.
• Experiment with Collections: While Paul used Ghostly Greetings, any Graphic 45 collection will shine in this format.

Paul Ford – United Kingdom

2024-2025 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador

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We hope this #SimplyG45 one sheet mini book inspires you to get creative with your paper stash and try a new technique. A big thank you to Paul Ford for sharing this fun and accessible tutorial with the Graphic 45 community. Now it’s your turn—what collection will you use to create your mini book?

Be sure to watch the full video tutorial, then share your creations with us on social media by tagging @Graphic45.

Happy Papercrafting!