There are so many book structures out there that it can be difficult to know where to begin. Luckily, our next 5-Day Challenge is the perfect way to test out bookbinding. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve made hundreds of books or never made a book at all! The 5-Day Coptic Journal Challenge requires just one […]
With fabric meditation journals you can stitch your cares away with texture, patterns, bold colors, neutral colors, small stitches, cross stitches, whatever you fancy! These journals are not only fun to make, they’re relaxing, satisfying – and as you’ll see – the end results are stunning! In the Handmade Book Club, we have a mixed […]
During each Handmade Book Club 5-Day Challenge, hundreds of crafters make beautiful, unique books like this Long Stitch Journal. Many of these journals have a special story, such as this one by Carol Tardiff! In this post, Carol explains the inspiration and process behind her version of the Long Stitch Journal 5-Day Challenge. The Story […]
Although Andrea is now the owner of A Work of Heart studio and her own art supply shop, her business started in her own home. It began with scrapbooking—Andrea made scrapbooks for her clients, and as her business grew, she needed more space.
If you’ve decided to use Kraft-tex to make the cover for your next book, there is no shortage of ways to bring your Kraft-tex to life. From simpler methods like stitching to more complex strategies like dye sublimation, there’s something for all skill levels to try.
In a recent Facebook Live, Ali had the pleasure of speaking with Tiffany Sharpe about her journey as an artist, her discovery of collage fodder and a fun watercolor technique. About Tiffany Sharpe Tiffany is a science teacher turned artist, but her career change wasn’t a surprise! She’s been crafty since she was a child […]
I have always been reluctant to do image transfers onto fabric because of the long drying time. However, recently, I experimented with using my heat gun and got some really good results. Here are my steps for doing an image transfer onto fabric in just 10 minutes. Here are the steps I follow: Print a […]
It was great fun to chat during this interview with Joanne Sharpe today on my Facebook Live. Joanne is a watercolor and lettering artist from Rochester, New York who started her professional career as a K-12 art educator and went on to become a sought-after retreat teacher and published author. In our interview Joanne shares […]
Kraft-tex is one of my favorite materials to use for covers in handmade books. It is a paper fabric that is strong, flexible and a great alternative to leather. Kraft-tex Basics Working with Kraft-tex Mediums that Work on Kraft-tex Here are a few of the mediums that work on Kraft-tex. For more ideas, watch the […]
Now summer is well and truly under way in New England the trees are filled with juicy leaves. That means gelli plate printing time! In the video below I show you my method for creating leaf prints that I make into handmade books. At the bottom of the post, there are printable directions. Watch Video […]