Circle Lid Books: Tiny Mixed Media Art You Can Hold in Your Hand
There’s something irresistible about small-scale projects, especially the kind that invite play, experimentation, and a finished piece all in one sitting.
That’s exactly what Circle Lid Books are all about: miniature fold-out accordion books that nestle right into decorated jar lids.
Yes, lids! From your kitchen junk drawer to your art table, they’re the perfect tiny container for creativity. This project feels like a deep breath. No pressure. Just joy.
Why I Love This Project
It’s quick and satisfying
You can use up scraps and leftovers
It’s highly personal – no two are alike
The finished pieces are perfect for gifts, affirmations, or simply bringing beauty to a shelf or windowsill
Each little book is made from round pages that fold accordion-style, bound together with scraps of fabric, washi tape, or thread. You can tuck in favorite words, doodles, stitched elements, or even tiny collages. The lids themselves become covers, layered with fabric, painted papers, or textured bits and pieces.
What I love most is how much personality fits into something so small. There’s real creative freedom in working at this scale – the constraints actually make the choices feel more intentional, more meaningful.
Whether you fill yours with words that matter to you, tiny stitched details, or scraps from a project you loved, each Circle Lid Book becomes its own little world.
