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Wordless Wednesday 15.07.15
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Category Archives: Latest Projects
The Studio on Sunday (On a Saturday)
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Last week I got around to a project I’ve been meaning to do for a while. I built a new display for my table booth at art and craft shows. I don’t have a finished photo yet, but enjoy this ‘in progress’ shot in the meantime.
ps. Don’t you love that old woodworking clamp? It was my Grandpa’s!
Newsletter Sign Up Reminder
Day 275/365
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In the Works
Day 272/365
Lately I’ve been focusing my energy and creativity on custom orders for clients; wedding albums, guest books, anniversary memory books (paper is the traditional first year gift!) and special trip diaries. However, a little-known fact is that this is also prime time to get cracking on holiday products.
So I’ve slowly been brainstorming and jotting down ideas and diagrams for this year’s holiday collection, it’s going to be fantastic! I’m designing some new products and also expanding on previous ideas that I wasn’t quite finished with. I’m looking forward to sharing more with you as they develop into tangible objects!
If there’s a specific type of book that you’ve been wishing I would create, now’s the time to speak up! Leave a comment below or send me an email, I’m always happy to hear from you!
The Studio on a Sunday
Day 271/365
I’ve been working on a lot of custom orders the last little while, and last week I had the pleasure of crafting a gorgeous leather memory/keepsake book for a client. 
This is one of the largest books I’ve ever made. The photos might be a bit deceiving, but trust me, it’s a big book! It’s a limp binding made with a gorgeous brown leather. Inside is heavy weight printmaking paper and the endpapers are a fancy Italian printed paper, of course.
If you have a special occasion coming up or just like the idea of having a quality heirloom keepsake book, just click ‘Custom Order’ on the top menu bar and answer a few questions to get started. It’s easy! I enjoy working on special projects and love a good challenge, so don’t be shy!
If you have a custom request, just click here.
New in the Shop
Day 269/365
This is the very last large format Fancy Coptic Journal! Measuring 10″ x 8 1/4″ and just over 1″ thick, including covers. This is the perfect size for larger projects, sketchbooks and fancy guest books. And because the spine is thicker than the rest of the book, it makes a special album as well.
I’ve enjoyed making these large Fancy Coptic Journals, but for now I’m taking a break and focusing on other projects. I may make them again one day, but for now this is it!
The Studio on a Sunday
Day 264/365
Wedding season is here! This series of photos is from a piece I completed for a client last week: a gorgeous, stone grey fabric guest book with brass details and ocean blue ribbons. Sounds dreamy!
In case you were wondering; I make all my own covers. In this case, I also made the book cloth, custom to the bride’s request.
Some close ups of the finished piece, it’s all in the details. I’m really pleased with how this book, I love working with clients to find the perfect book for their occasion.
If you want to request a custom book, just go here and fill in my online form. It’s easy!!
New in the Shop
Day 262/365
Seems I’m in full production mode these days! I’d like to introduce the next set of designs in the Quick Notes series. Aptly titled, No-Nonsense Notebooks, these little pocket books mean business! They embody all the usual characteristics of my handbound journals; a balance of functionality and durability with beauty to inspire. But I’ve taken away the frills and pared it back to basics; this is a series of handbound notebooks with simplicity and class. Plain and simple, no messin’ around!
Clockwise from the top right, you can find them here:
Mint & Light Grey, Navy & Light Grey, Black & Light Grey, Gold & Cream, Burgundy & Cream.
Lakeside Blues
Day 261/365
I have high hopes for this weekend, since last weekend was filled with sunny, blue skies! I’ve put together my best collection of summery blues inspired by summer skies, lakes and oceans.
Starting from the top left, going clockwise:
Handbound Indigo Journal with Reclaimed Leather, Screenprinted Linen Pouch, Blue Red & Golden Floral Notebook, Indigo Blue Sketchbook, Paper Moon Book Earrings, Elegant Quick Notes in Blue Green, Indigo Starburst Journal, Indigo and Silver Notebook.
New in the Shop
Day 258/365
Some new items in the shop. These are the latest series of Quick Notes Notebooks, titled: Elegant Quick Notes.
They boast a bit more formality than the first series of Quick Notes, which are hand painted. They feature a white and gold label along with a fancy fabric trim! As always, they are hand bound by yours truly.
Clockwise from top left:
Mint & White Polka Dots, Red & White Floral, Blue Red & Golden Floral, Petite Blue Florals, Brown & Gold Garden, Blue & Green Floral.
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