A sweet beginning for a handmade friend — download this printable “Hello Friend” memory booklet for handmade plush toys.

This small keepsake booklet is a place where new friends can begin capturing shared thoughts, wishes, and experiences together.

This free printable fold-up memory booklet is easy to make – just print, fold, cut, and stitch.

 Scroll down for the download for your booklet and follow the simple steps below.

1) PRINT

Print the booklet PDF on letter-size paper (8.5” × 11”) using double-sided printing.

For a sturdier booklet, you may print on lightweight cardstock instead of regular paper.

💡 Tip:

If your printer doesn’t print double-sided automatically, print one page first, then turn the page over and print the second side.

This booklet is designed to print correctly on most home printers as is, though small setting adjustments may be needed for some.

2)FOLD

Fold in half lengthwise.

3) STITCH AND CUT

Stitch along spine. Cut top edge.

4) FINAL FOLD

Fold into booklet form. Finished!!

STITCH & TRIM

Stitch spine, trim top edge. Fold along spine

Every friendship has a beginning. This booklet is here to hold the first pages of a story that will grow with time, care, and imagination.