A couple of years ago I compiled a list of the papers I use most frequently to make handmade books. Not a great deal has changed, but I noticed that some of the links in the original document were broken, so I’ve updated it. Click on the image below to download the information. I would […]
I’ve just announced my summer class schedule for 2019, and there’s a class I’m particularly excited about, the Mixed Media Journal Class. I will run it on two different days, Thursday, June 20th or Saturday, June 22nd. In this full day class, we’ll create a customized mixed media journal using new and vintage papers. You […]
Welcome to May’s Paper Club! I’ve chosen some pretty papers in shades of blue and silver this month so you can create some fun Spring projects. I’m happy to say that my stash of paper is definitely decreasing and so this month the full paper pack and the mini paper pack are slightly different. If […]
I find Instagram a rich source of inspiration and ideas, so today I’m sharing some wonderful projects and artist that I discovered recently. Please visit the artists’ feeds to give them some love and likes! Each journal that Louise from Bibliographica creates is a work of art. She uses found leather and vintage fabrics in her […]
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 […]