How to Make Tiny Sketchbooks: Easy Zine & Accordion Book Tutorial (Real Time)

Stay creative this holiday season with two easy handmade sketchbooks you can make in under 30 minutes!

In this real-time tutorial, I show you step-by-step how to create two tiny sketchbooks: a classic one-page zine made from regular drawing paper, and a fold-out accordion book made from lightweight watercolor paper. These pocket-sized books are perfect for sketching, journaling, mixed media, or capturing quick ideas on the go.

I start by painting loose, random textures on the watercolor paper so your finished accordion sketchbook has beautiful patterns you can layer over or draw on. Whether you’re an artist looking for a simple creative break or someone trying to stay inspired during the busy holiday season, these mini books are a fun and accessible way to keep your art practice going. Slip one in your pocket or bag—and you’ll always have time to create!

In this video you’ll learn:
• How to fold and cut a single piece of paper into a zine
• How to make an accordion sketchbook from watercolor paper
• How to add painted textures for unique patterned pages
• Simple tips for staying creative when life gets busy

Video Content:
0:00 - 1:08 - Inroduction
1:08 - 2:37 - Materials
2:37 - 7:00 - Preparing the watercolor paper
7:02 - 10:21 - Folding the zine
10:22 - 20:25 - Folding the accordion
20:26 - 20:54 - Concluding thoughts

Perfect for: beginners, urban sketchers, journalers, watercolor artists, and anyone who wants a quick creative project.

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