Animals
Can’t choose between cats and dogs? Why not both? This cute, minimalist pattern would be a great addition to any room. Just don’t let your cat knock it down! The Pin Are you a nature lover? Try this gorgeous deer scene for a more challenging piece. The Pin
Nature
If you’re not opposed to doing a bit of cutting in addition to folding, try this beautiful, intricate flower pattern! The Pin And of course, no flower is complete without a butterfly! The Pin
Cozy
Got an anniversary coming up? Or maybe you’re searching for a sentimental Mother’s Day gift for your bookish mom? These hearts would be a great place to start. The Pin And for Father’s Day, why not give this word pattern a go? The Pin What’s better than books and coffee? A free book folding pattern of a coffee cup, of course! The Pin
Beyond Free Book Folding Patterns
These free patterns are a great place to start when trying your hand at this type of craft. If you get the bug for book folding and want more projects, you can find any number of resources on in communities on Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, and more. Check out some of these tutorials on YouTube if you want to expand your knowledge. Etsy also has a number of low-cost patterns and free tutorials to help you become a book folding pro. Check out these gorgeous designs this stunning rose (very Beauty and the Beast) or this 2020 graduate cap (a great gift for any soon-to-be English grad). Finally, if you want to buy a book to teach you to fold books, start with Folded Book Art by Clare Youngs or Folded Book Art Made Easy by Marta Decker. And if you end up simply having too many books to fold, check out our post on other things to do with used books!
