This is month two of my new blog feature giving you journaling ideas. I want to inspire you to create written or visual journal entries in the handmade books you create. They are jumping off points – feel free to go in whichever direction your creativity takes you. Don’t think too hard – just start […]
We have a year-long challenge taking place in my Facebook Group, Crafting Handmade Books, to create some of the structures in Hedi Kyle’s and Ulla Warchol’s book, The Art of the Fold. Jane Nieman is our host for the next three months and for the April challenge she has chosen structure #23, The Diagonal Pocket […]
And now for something different….an all white Paper Club. Yep, you heard me right! I love making books using the white handmade cotton rag paper that I have, so I thought you might like it too! This month’s Paper Club includes 6 sheets of 19″ x 25″ white paper and the mini pack includes 12 […]
As I promised in my last blog post, here’s a leather journal tutorial. It’s based on a stitch from Keith Smith’s second book, Non-Adhesive Binding, Vol. 2: 1- 2- & 3-Section Sewings called Triple Chain stitch but I’ve modified it to make it simpler. Below the video are a list of tools and supplies. Tools Rotary […]
I love to make leather journals, especially those with decorative stitches on the spine. I’ve taught several leather classes in the studio over the past few months, so I thought I’d share some tips that I’ve picked up along the way. Materials For the covers I like to use a soft, flexible calf leather that’s […]
I’m starting a new monthly feature to give you ideas for writing or creating visual journal entries. Many of my blog readers create lovely handmade books and then struggle to fill them. This post is intended to give you some jumping off points and encourage the flow of thoughts and ideas. Flower Memories March 12 is […]
In the Facebook Group, Crafting Handmade Books, we launched a year-long monthly challenge to create some of the structures in Hedi Kyle’s and Ulla Warchol’s book, The Art of the Fold. Each new challenge is posted on the first Monday of the month and I have some fabulous hosts, who will be choosing the month’s […]
Guess what? Handmade Paper Club is one year old today! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I had this mad idea to share my huge stash of handmade paper with you all. But I’m so glad I did! BUY NOW Check out this month’s preview video: As a thank you to my […]
I posted a fabric covered book several weeks ago and promised to share the inside pages. It’s almost finished – I might add more layers at some point, but for now it’s finished. Below each photo, I posted some of the items on the page. To begin with I lay a base of vintage papers over […]
I am delighted to share with you today the work of book artist Barbara Boswell Laws. During her 44+ year career as an art educator, Barbara taught simple bookmaking to elementary students, classroom and art teachers, and preservice teachers. Barbara was inspired to explore making artists’ books after being a facilitator and participant in an […]