Includes bibliographical references.

The handmade books presented here are meant to spark outings and offer creative ways for you to explore your personal style and interests: Make treasure hunts even more special with a personalized Treasure Hunt Collection Bag and Notebook. Take notes at the beach with a Waterproof Book made with Tyvek pages. Make a canvas-covered Camping Songbook to take with you to the campsite. In this collection of twenty Japanese bookbinding projects, traditional techniques meet contemporary style, from easy-to-fold accordion books to the intricate Japanese stab-stitch bindings. Book artist Erin Zamrzla makes bookbinding easy and unintimidating. Her clear step-by-step instructions make even the more complicated stitches easy to re-create. Information on the basics of bookbinding--including terminology, tools, and techniques--is included, and many projects encourage the creative use of ordinary and recycled materials. The projects are: Everyday Outings - Grocery List Pad - Lunch Box Notes - Necklace Book - Cross-Stitch Cover - Write Your Own Story Journal Outdoor Play - Treasure Hunt Collection Bag and Notebook - Little League Score Book - Waterproof Book - Bicycle Book - Texture Collector Nature Excursions - Observation Journal - Leaf and Flower Press - Fishing Log - Stargazing Log - Camping Songbook Road Trips - Tiny Tickets Memorabilia Book - Photo Notes - Notes from the Road Postcard Book - Fold-Out Map Booklet - Things to Check Out.