tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473258216579594952024-02-07T10:02:35.305-05:00'Round the World in 80 pgsPlease joing me at http://www.roundtheworldin80pgs.etsy.com
or you can contact me at bethy_99@hotmail.comHandmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-91349580389929165772013-03-03T16:25:00.003-05:002013-03-03T16:29:33.508-05:00I love hearing how my books work outI was speaking with a friend / fellow artisan Kathie about the craft shows she has been involved with lately. Kathie makes the most beautifully painted pillows that are quite special. Her sister Carol is an exquisite painter.<br />
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Kathie mentioned that her sister was using the custom portfolio that I made for Carol to display her work, and I was so happy to hear that this book had fufilled its destiny.<br />
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The cover paper that Carol chose has a lovely Baroque feel to it, it is lush in its metallic sheen and pieces of maroon peeking through to reveal the gentle details. The book was bound using a coptic stitch which allows for the book to lay open flat and display every image. The black pages have a slight texture to them, chosen through the inspiration of the textures of the paint used.<br />
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Thank you Carol for using something I made to display your work.<br />
Thank you to Kathie for taking the time to take these photos of the book being in use.<br />
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To find Carol, please visit her <a href="http://www.carolhendersonpew.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-44436804060692428192013-02-19T18:44:00.000-05:002013-02-19T18:44:45.673-05:00Spring cleaning should be left for the spring.I have a whole lot of organizing to do around here. The studio. My mail. My closet. There must be more but I literally shudder at the thought of it all. I know that by organizing stuff and business things, I myself will be more organized. Not organized as much as at peace.<br />
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Someone wise said that, in more organically smooth language that rolled off their tongue, which was proof of their being so wise. I sometimes wonder what Maya Angelou is up to and if she would come hang out for a bit. Either Dr Angelou or Oprah. That shouldn't be a problem I'm sure. What do they have to do? Of course, I kid. As long as it isn't Dr. Phil. No thank you to him.<br />
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The dreary winter has pulled me down a bit. Not enough sun means I get less done. I wonder if those natural light lamps work. That could be nice. Don't get me wrong, lazy days spent watching movies at home are great. That is how I have spent the weekend. The Sessions, Silver linings Playbook, This is 40, and then we went to see Identity Thief at the theatre last night. They were all good by the way, a few of them were really brilliant.<br />
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It is getting to the point that I have something scheduled every day. Every. Day. I am going to be forced to be on everyone else's time. I'm yawning right now at the idea of it.<br />
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I received a message from a great friend concerning a custom order I made for her business partner / sister. I am hoping to post about that soon.Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-85425898413489659522013-01-31T20:40:00.001-05:002013-01-31T20:40:08.144-05:00oh computersThe screen of the laptop died and its taken almost two weeks. Its baaaaaaak!Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-74155885584002680202013-01-14T18:28:00.001-05:002013-01-14T18:28:37.379-05:00With my last post, 101 things in 1001 days, the numbers mentioned have been in my head.<br />
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Turns out, the binary code for 101 in 1001 days..or to simplify 1011001, = y<br />
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Y. Interesting. Its an answer and also a question. Why the heck did it concern me about what the numbers meant in binary. Now I know.Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-80882541313036622022012-12-31T16:42:00.001-05:002013-03-04T21:58:59.350-05:00I have been away....but I have had the busiest time; seeing doctors, going to physio and now the holidays. Ive written this post because I was inspired by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrangeWindmill?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Shirly at The Orange Windmill's</a> blog. It turns out, through research, that 101 in 1001 is somewhat popular. That being said, I still thank Shirley for the inspiration.<br />
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I have compiled a list of goals or things I wish to accomplish in the next 1001 days.<br />
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starting date January 1, 2013</div>
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finish date Sept 28, 2015</div>
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in progress will be noted<span style="color: lime;"> (2/10) </span>etc</div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>1. Complete this list</strike> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>2. Do not put anything on list that you have already done just so its crossed off as done, which is hard to do for me</strike> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>FAMILY</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>3. make sample book pages for Sue for work</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">4. email brother in law to try to mend our relationship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">5. collect a hand written recipe from aunt Joanne</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">6. collect a hand written recipe from Lu</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">7. collect a hand written recipe from Joy and Nancy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">8. write randomly timed love letters to those I love</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>9. plan wedding shower for here</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">10. have coffee out with just Megan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">11. have coffee out alone with mom</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">12. have coffee out alone with dad</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">13. collect recipes for a cookbook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">14. use facebook to re-connect with 3 family members</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>FOR ME </strong></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">15. write out a daily schedule of what to do each day for 2 weeks <span style="color: lime;">(2 days successful...)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>16. send in para transit form and set that up <span style="color: lime;">(mailed in form, just waiting now)</span></strike></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">17. work on hand stretches and exercises every second day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">18. use the para transit and go to the mall 4 times</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>19. visit the AGO for the Freda Kahlo exhibit by JAN 20</strike></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">20. telephone Denise at new home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">21. see LeeAnn C more often <span style="color: lime;">(currently setting out time to hangout)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">22. find a pen pal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">23. make sure I do some sort of physio each day (days missed:1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">24. stand up 3 times a week</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">25. clean up email folders</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">26. read Mitochondria book entirely to learn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strike>27. organize my file folder</strike></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>SPIRITUAL</strong></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">28. read Joni given by Judy M</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">29. finish reading A New Earth by Eckart Tolle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">30. finish reading My Story by Mark Stewart</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">31. meditate, breathe consciously</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">32. write gratitude in journal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">33. read book on Islam</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">34. read book on Hinduism</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">35. <strike>pray in </strike>thanks <span style="color: lime;">ongoing</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">36. re-read The Little Prince</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>FUN</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">37. go to a bookstore and leave a note in five random books for their new owners</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">38. get a manicure - 2 times <span style="color: lime;">(manicure #1 done!)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">39. go to the movies at least once a month <span style="color: lime;">(3/33)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">40. go to the movies alone every 2 or 3 months</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">41. go to Chapters alone 2 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">42. have coffee alone at Second Cup 2 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">43. get ears re-pierced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">44. visit with Mark Stewart in Brampton</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">45. visit Longos to see Vida and Silvana</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">46. have coffee with Janice T</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">47. go to an MS society social event 2 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">48. go to big local Bingo 1 time </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>FOR THE HOUSE OR COTTAGE - when physically able</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">49. straighten up older bookshelves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">50. straighten up square bookshelves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">51. organize closet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">52. donate items I don't want or need anymore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">53. choose paint for my bedroom walls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">54. try to re-organize how furniture goes in my room for optimal ease of use</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">55. make the tree stump art I wanted to make for new living room at cottage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">56. redo photographs in bedroom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">57. reorganize the cupboards in the bathroom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">58. patch or fix the scrapes etc on the walls from my wheelchair</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>ROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PGS - when physically able</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">59. clean and re-organize studio desk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">60. organize paper in drawer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">61. organize rolls of paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">62. organize room and shelf for optimal use of area with lights, being able to reach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">63. write out list of types of books to make</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">64. work each weekday for a minimum of one hour (1) per day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">65. write up yearly schedule for when to start for holidays to have to sell on time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">66. go in to Unique Creations more to check in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">67. blog once a week <span style="color: lime;">(on going)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">68. add to FB page once a week <span style="color: lime;">(on going)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">69. purchase a corner punch on sale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">70. find leather supplier that sells great colours</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">71. fill out pricing pages for each book / figure out pricing again for types,sizes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">72. sell at 3 craft shows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">73. get to 100 twitter followers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">74. get to 300 facebook likes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">75. get to 30 listings in my etsy shop at one time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">76. try 4 new bookbinding techniques from instructional books</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">77. re-organize book photos and folders saved on the computer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">78. work with the grain all the time</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">79. make someone a cookbook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">80. make a book press</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>ARTISTIC</strong></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">81. use the Bob Ross video and make a painting trying things</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">82. use the Bob Ross video to make a painting</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">83. take a month off to work on doll house and finish decorating</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">84. complete a sketch or doodle every week for 2 months</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">85. make one small dry wall carving, sitting outside in warm weather</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">86. make greeting cards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">87. borrow Sue's cri-cuit machine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>SERVICE</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">88. send out 5 cards of kindness to random strangers </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">89. volunteer with the MS society 3 times</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">90. visit with an older neighbour 2 times</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">91. ask library about idea of showing art made by those that live here </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">92. spend more time in home library too see others</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">93. help out as much as I can with events in the building</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">94. try to organize a collection of clothing etc to donate from building</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><u><strong>FOOD</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">95. make dinner for everyone once a month <span style="color: lime;">(2/33)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">96. make the microwave chocolate cake from email</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">97. make my own smoothies <span style="color: lime;">(ongoing)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">98. gain 15 lbs from 94.5lbs to 110lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">99. buy coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">100. try a new local restaurant 5 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">101. try a new food Ive never had</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma;">**for any not completed on time, I will donate $2 for each one to a charity. For every day I don't do a daily item, I will donate $2 as well.</span> </div>
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To be honest, I haven't made a book in almost 3 months. I worked and worked to be ready for a show at the beginning of June but that day and being in a wheelchair did not work out at all and discouraged me a bit. So no new books.<br />
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Then we found out that my mother has to go for open heart surgery this week. We have known for a bit but its coming up soon so we are all going around tired and not thinking straight. Besides the aortic valve needing to be replaced, she is in great shape. Its going to be a long journey of recovery but she is strong so she is going to be great. With this on my mind, no new books.<br />
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Ive had a bit of a rough patch with having multiple sclerosis. Migraines, aches etc etc (I wont bore or possibly depress you lol) and feeling like there is a serious lack of sleep. Again, no new books.<br />
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I am looking forward to the day coming soon where I can wheel into the studio and get something done. I'm looking forward to feeling inspired.<br />
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For now, no new books. They are coming soon though! I have two custom orders and then if all goes well I'm back :)<br />
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I just wanted to make it known that I'm still here, just in a rough patch.Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-19284873078992392712012-06-29T17:40:00.000-04:002012-06-29T17:40:48.812-04:00New listings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have finally made it and photographed the books I made and are keeping for myself to sell. As per usual I wanted to photograph the books I sent to the <a href="http://www.ucao.ca/" target="_blank">Unique Creations Artisan Outlet</a> in Niagara Falls. Yes, my books are there but it really is a great place to find great gifts. Im honoured to be a part of a store that has such great items!</div>
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You can find these and more in my <a href="http://www.roundtheworldin80pgs.etsy.com/" target="_blank">etsy</a> store!</div>
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This cover paper is from Iceland.</div>
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Japan Chartreuse.</div>
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Floral from Florence, Italy.</div>
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Address Book with paper from Iceland and eggplant bookcloth.</div>
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Silver, grey and white paper from France.</div>
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Coptic stitch book with gorgeous paper from Nepal.</div>
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Paris book with elastic closure and rounded spine.</div>
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Coptic stitched book with a hint of Nepal, take a look inside!</div>
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I will post more when I have more photographs. Special thanks to Tracy at the <a href="http://www.ucao.ca/" target="_blank">store</a> of all of her help and support.</div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-82285124990144743782012-06-13T18:23:00.001-04:002012-06-13T18:29:58.950-04:00My personal policy While discussing the books I make with a visitor to the First Sunday Stroll<br />
event, the motivation and focus of the books I bind came to me. I make<br />
books the way I make any art, I focus on the piece and only the piece I'm<br />
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I don't plan that I need to make X number of this kind of book, same size, <br />
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I find that with books that aren't custom orders, I just sit in the studio and one thing leads to another and a book is made.<br />
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I am lucky enough to have friends that travel and send me papers they found through their journies, I also lucky to be able to get my hands on such great papers.</div>
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Whenever I order paper or receive paper from someone, I purchase only one sheet of each design. I do this so even though I may use the one sheet of paper with more than one book, there isn't enough paper to make more than one of the same sized or style of book.<br />
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I like that each of my books are one of a kind, just like the experience I had making the book. From the size, type of page paper, what style of sewing and binding, to the choice of whether the book calls for a bookmark or bookends, I go with the flow and just create.Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-69632179297257852182012-05-09T16:59:00.001-04:002012-05-09T17:00:05.150-04:00Product Review...of sortsI've decided to do a product review of sorts. This is't a review of a particular brand, but of a general round curved needle.<br />
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I've had a package of needles that I found in my mom's stuff but the only needle I had used from the pack was the "bookbinding" needle, because its eye was larger than the needle I was using. The package as you can see is old. The store Towers doesn'y exist anymore, nor has it existed in quite a long time here in Ontario Canads</div>
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I asked another bookbinder/friend if she used these needles and she loves working with a rounded needle. I have only used the needle for a coptic stitch journal, I don't even know if it is a needle I would use with any other stitch.<br />
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Now, as I've mentioned, I have MS. My hands have taken a toll, so when I'm using them for too long (whatever that means on any given day) they want to curl up. There are stretches the physiotherapist mentioned but I don't feel they work. Having said that, I still do them.<br />
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I found the round needle to be great for the two coptic stitch books I've bound with it. However, I found it hard to hold without it turning around when between my fingers. As the sewing went on, it became more difficult, but that was because of my hands, not the needle itself.<br />
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I chose to work on a series or collection of journals, coptically bound, covered in book cloth with a small sample of the featured paper. Here I used a burgundy (for lack of a more eloquent colour name) bookcloth, and a Baroque style golden paper that I originally ordered for a custom order portfolio.<br />
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I now see that when I took this photograph, one of the cover loops was loose. Luckily I did spot this post photo but pre completion of the book. *phew*<br />
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I found the needle allowed super easy kettle stitches (looping around stitch in previous signature), a nice in and out, and I found that the needle went smoothly between the signatures and I didn't catch any pages with the needle (big huge annoying pet peeve)<br />
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Now the fact that the signatures do not perfectly and neatly meet up at either end of the book. Each page is hand torn so therefore each page, and in turn each signature is a slightly different size. Part of me hates this, part of me likes it. I found the binding was stronger than books I have sewn in this fashion in the past. Which reminds me to re-sew a book I felt was too loosely bound.</div>
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This is a photo of the finished product. The sample pattern of the gold paper adorns the front as a hint of what is to come, both end papers (inside of the cover) have the same paper. The first one I made didn't sit super well with me as a favorite book of mine, but as I add to the collection or series I'm loving the idea.</div>
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Listening to: The only living boy in New York by Simon & Garfunkel</div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-41230734581500243162012-04-03T13:40:00.002-04:002012-04-03T13:45:32.040-04:00I feel like a bit of a jerkI started off a post proclaiming my love for books and taking the one book a day challege. I gave it a go but it didnt last. Booo<br /><br />Then I had to think and re-evaluate things. I have MS. I cant do everything, everyday. Thats ok. Just means that my books are more precious (ha ha ha, nice try I know).<br /><br />So its not going to be a bo0k a day. Some days will be two books, and other will be none. Thats ok. I have to stop stressing out about hurrying up.<br /><br />Like I say: Life gets in the way of life sometimes<br />I should listen to myself more.<br /><br />Peace and love<br />Beth<br /><br /><br />Listening to: Ordinary Man by the kinksHandmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-43156852779893064902012-03-14T16:26:00.011-04:002012-03-14T16:44:20.503-04:00What I've been upto latelyYou should have seen the mess the studio got into again...today is cleaning day and then tearing paper.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0duvXyP3GkJlpV0oQUp9wO_26cAyU2k9yB4un6fbJsp0FqdpwVfbALjho9A3rYPzEdTw4WkMrdNnBpYJpCbpd7nwS2u3R0g2WlHqPDsurDXUEC-dzqHhvdfdpmHhFZVufm93sY5vEG9s/s1600/IMG_0010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719856061073856498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0duvXyP3GkJlpV0oQUp9wO_26cAyU2k9yB4un6fbJsp0FqdpwVfbALjho9A3rYPzEdTw4WkMrdNnBpYJpCbpd7nwS2u3R0g2WlHqPDsurDXUEC-dzqHhvdfdpmHhFZVufm93sY5vEG9s/s200/IMG_0010.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOW9E6UpxZgEFk8oSRGjsr9tAAoTyNSegcFjlFVmgS69C2qpd8qJzIneXkPO-SBeoq3Wej2tAP-o1p9lUIhspBfpjJoFkyVnrX2oB0-zrSGLgUzkKy7dXAX4BNP9uoLGWj9UovibZkywk/s1600/IMG_0067.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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I thought it would take a day.<br /><br />I am determined to have things organized and neat and efficients. I get in there and work on one area at a time, making my way right, starting with the extra chair in the room in which I drape sheets of paper over that I used when I'm gluing. Someone suggested to go to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ikea</span> and get newsprint on a roll. Seems like an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span> idea but I can't just throw out paper after using it once. Too much garbage for my liking.<br /><br />I made a nice pile of the gluing papers, cleaned off the table and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">awful</span> corner where the small scraps of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">eska</span> board and scraps of paper that I was too tired to care about at the time. Guess what? It adds up.<br /><br />Today I tackled the top of the drawers. You can see that there is furniture under there! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span> it was not that bad, but it was close. Later tonight I am going to tackle the top drawer which holds some tools but mostly packaging items (envelopes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bubble wrap</span>, thank you notes, little gifts with purchase). It is the second drawer that I am afraid of.<br /><br />Tonight and tomorrow: the complicated second drawer *dun dun dunnnnn*Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-42020547824625152152012-01-21T19:03:00.006-05:002012-01-21T19:16:54.236-05:00Leap Year JournalThis journal was custom made with exactly 183 sheets of paper.....366 pages...one journal page per day of the leap year. The pages are lined and bound with white bookcloth and a tie dye paper from India, and a white ribbon bookmark finishes off the book.<br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700242095505366178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUj8LLMq1gRUy6UmnfgPb5jeJYDyjIZAjquMlwC__C48nkPTrlgXjIefe_s5nqgP98SWusN9r72Bx4mI8qKuAZJeZhSurrLW9kil92pgF_BhPFk5lVPpXBrRkLzWCRDLdvhPLOwUydJE/s200/tanyas+book+005.JPG" /><div> The text blocks were only 40 sheets each, and with the custom page number needed, I chose some text blocks that were whiter and some that had a light yellowing to them so I intermingled one white and one yello, then one white....etc<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700241377512916370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb42EH08-dcrqGPK0UCwfCKv-9P2ZhU4Mq1skhMIhb8obfY1MkjFjvvYFSuoTPiDD6SFlXvkbGJZOkBkVGUkfjKeBgXFEQFe-p2Okt5s8A9z03u6ZmWhSCqB_tAFMoNpz9JWMn0BYjs34/s200/tanyas+book+009.JPG" /></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-15016966540987354522012-01-20T20:12:00.006-05:002012-01-20T20:26:12.098-05:00Book-a-day continuedA custom coptic stitched recipe book.<br />Covered in Japanese pearlzied Mango paper, coptic stitch bound with yellow waxed linen thread.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699889396082847938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYixp-qTTElqQfunmFrMrhX2i0wlWtDC8OsIeWm0ZkYwYjXVNd5twKJB3h5od-yC4BuNXipGZrgBWcpwTcLV8V3-Vz33Pf6iRyco6lOUbIGmPam4gyD9Ko9gCftP5kaP4sR5jfvckNJQ4/s200/danielles+order+007.JPG" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699888432419651810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Gu9MSR6w4lDJlcr9FUQjaL0y3wv5prWMpnqXSM6kLI9BrRsnXJlL24-T9lZfaAV4arCMD9p79lo0qb8KQkzAGRT9gcLmjRBOcKmRH0n-viNFmxsezNjAFn5ZK2Oo4pvv-qrVQHJ95tw/s200/danielles+order+011.JPG" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699888033372102242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYgD_pXuIdjJ4bCXLV6erLqWn2ETpBrMVdfRLlqy6_ThEgxkmSx5EbEWYjtbODRpaNyL7ZF3g0dUrPQPrhGQGewnoCkTOJWFybRZbYLvkb91WTsXuPedLWpqOJppoTXWYZPA_yw8E_mY/s200/danielles+order+006.JPG" /><div><div><div> </div></div></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-70573661477189278672012-01-09T15:57:00.005-05:002012-01-09T16:09:02.800-05:00I've been in denialIm in a funk. Give me an order to do and its done quickly but there are no creative juices flowing right now.<br /><br />I usually find inspiration in everything. I even watched part of Amelie today and nothing.<br /><br />Im not used to this and I dont like it. Perhaps if I start planing ahead it will give me focus. Definitely an idea.<br /><br />Im craving kale chips right now. Super healthy and taste great.<br /><br /><br />I have tons if drawing paper begging me to make a journal. So thats what Ill do.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />tomorrow<br /><br />.Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-38667217955417917792011-12-17T18:28:00.041-05:002011-12-18T17:12:06.972-05:00'Tis the seasonto thank everyone for their love and support! Thank you all for recognizing what I do and how much I love doing it. I love custom orders and here are a few samples of some of the orders Ive had this year. 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Figures.<br /></div><div> </div><div> A dear friend just asked me for a custom order which has lifted my spirits and for her, Im ready to get back to things. (ah dont say back...it hurts lol)</div><div><br /></div><div>I was just looking at the sales I have made this year and it really warms me to have customers who are buying the books as gifts. One customer was buying a journal for her friend with cancer so she could write down how she is truly feeling, where as I know you tend to edit what you say to others when you are the sick one. I thought it was so special so of course I offered to wrap it and include a card for her friend.<br /></div><div> </div><div>As I looked through the list of sales, it was just a nice way to end the year, seeing that what I am giving to the universe is helping some people</div><div><br /></div><div>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 293px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685407679279576466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX264xr1OIYUeNqrURF2LVwmbbcW0cGcI0XLPfU5e7S4DE6WylydOn9T0OAVqpYx4tY3xcnI7QQwJSYUBo0tqTkZO9SdWpKVoz_hUsdcxAUUFq48xRVPzNePiQbg230nF4sz8Leoj51ak/s320/holiday-cheer-christmas-tree.gif" /></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-7251221104519409172011-12-03T18:11:00.005-05:002011-12-03T18:21:48.808-05:00Book a day challenge book 2<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGVLqH0d4_SPCl8OpuMcXDsuwBspIMhBWaHwEq64U_ReK8M5RkoHwMUrf_cf7TnJJ-916ilLaVGGSgDzUGnMykZW_dbikKC4MoFxH1JNKaudPt4cAvGKEE5tB9QOjChqYhMNA7fyOens/s1600/mini+book+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682046155018515026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGVLqH0d4_SPCl8OpuMcXDsuwBspIMhBWaHwEq64U_ReK8M5RkoHwMUrf_cf7TnJJ-916ilLaVGGSgDzUGnMykZW_dbikKC4MoFxH1JNKaudPt4cAvGKEE5tB9QOjChqYhMNA7fyOens/s320/mini+book+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBlj8Np5qUPGAHQ6ikmmdCjQmIhbeTLzlRfPPwSBs5gxiLPuYmFgBwOlKq2t07jVpIGIoDEtV65IqGc8Ikj_H2OXXSmunORLS6VWux9UWRrcSLvoqaPZ3l1NHQQP-8WvRYW7GMAYpbM4/s1600/mini+book+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682045940492234626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBlj8Np5qUPGAHQ6ikmmdCjQmIhbeTLzlRfPPwSBs5gxiLPuYmFgBwOlKq2t07jVpIGIoDEtV65IqGc8Ikj_H2OXXSmunORLS6VWux9UWRrcSLvoqaPZ3l1NHQQP-8WvRYW7GMAYpbM4/s320/mini+book+001.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7KbfoVGQdYk8_mdYBUpndBF645sRtyI9RQKi3HIreSZyWdu1pX3yg9rZzgqDtpb_ZI_rjvDOG9hyphenhyphenAi7SUEmLXRCU07K_IjJW3NmJ9DFvYA-5UsBvZc873vse250To-O7skIql9V8ViY/s1600/mini+book+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682045675351525826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7KbfoVGQdYk8_mdYBUpndBF645sRtyI9RQKi3HIreSZyWdu1pX3yg9rZzgqDtpb_ZI_rjvDOG9hyphenhyphenAi7SUEmLXRCU07K_IjJW3NmJ9DFvYA-5UsBvZc873vse250To-O7skIql9V8ViY/s320/mini+book+006.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKasn2lxoRHU1rB0_fZoitFVZoJB0NByB_XLmTueF8SwaWTC3jvaPd-J1Ud7PR1umD-mwglLxTSaQLyHBHa51E2X8-JKstS09Je3yYWhIscv8AFQhR_kQR30qdDO2tvN9i4sMO1ldHuE/s1600/mini+book+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682045387878152178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKasn2lxoRHU1rB0_fZoitFVZoJB0NByB_XLmTueF8SwaWTC3jvaPd-J1Ud7PR1umD-mwglLxTSaQLyHBHa51E2X8-JKstS09Je3yYWhIscv8AFQhR_kQR30qdDO2tvN9i4sMO1ldHuE/s320/mini+book+009.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksHUWVHbqrgbFjLdrQCmk8wOgzOgoBrE0WvbviPn7bEZQ4OtyqJx4zTfwPmq-iJCJHR0gWTqigsnhDU4gvnnE1HBudGLZIwBJ6Tbs5lybigGJei7pdV-9ZNd2hjU6FZlyd1MuXMZvekA/s1600/mini+book+009.JPG"></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-19573042212106057982011-12-02T15:46:00.013-05:002011-12-02T16:19:03.414-05:00Book a day challenge<div>Keeping in mind that this week has been busy and next week is full of appointments so this week wont exactly been one book per day. But here is #1<br /><div><div><div> </div><div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681642462171549106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_26UXSKcORF-4smhzxoMIN-Xsjd7J0QTtFK071xA9T2quA6RUrqCEO2NYXbVOqTERDN41VA15Q4j5dRS6bcnIEid6TowCT9wobxeTeG53wsWmgW98x-u1zNQ95nqNvpeXFTPkfKSBQaE/s320/dec1sr+003.JPG" /><div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681642221605539234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG7gJixnOUvYR2_ItLrwV1eB4FfLgmmpdTpBGVRVlACrwfiBhFr66gmo41v0NlOws1bXErtsxvv-8Mu2M1_-JqIDt3bKq0ISHaO5_0jb0sdWxXkHUqsIFgJPSaCUH66guOCK5tFF8DAA/s320/dec1sr+004.JPG" /><div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681641529856478626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52XQlS5WdVrqs9_cbA4solPNqLDPcI6L-fhKLluxjq7yFiSeQuxFDfXzwaNrK9eV_IMU0DnV84c0Sq8PgxAIEbrvLcrrsaYKMj_RaTfVeRANLApQyT0KS1xf_KmiXOOYmhvx3B_N1Gzk/s320/dec1sr+005.JPG" /><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681641239033509634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwtsCAsqaamBxlLxCjGMfxqCcUTkkOEk3QJMspV40HcTRQ4UxNS8yBzdtyicb4QwlKpHaSXr7GevK10ESzU32714kOfUZzzUQ_afCKZP7Eh-sCDhT4s9IPs8qUBKIH5gt3PZrjxXR-QE/s320/dec1sr+006.JPG" /><br /><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681639856660985970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8pDAzviuvL9y5cMK5IBnlrHqTVbIDicJpl6zzdSdQ8fXo6XEYUqyz9BJRslKt82eFMT_ol3EhonfrnnDJhLquVUtt02M39WI-EIi1YU0hRL9BC0oC7hJOfrpTzOETihiOgMnOT9D_WIU/s320/dec1sr+008.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-22879468221438015912011-11-29T14:37:00.002-05:002011-11-29T14:39:47.844-05:00*deep breath*<div>ok if I say it publicly than I have to stick to it...<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Im going to take the one book a day challenge! But with health the way it can be, Im not going to be too tough on myself.<br /><br />Here I go trying to make excuses already<br /><br />Ok one book a day here I go!!!!!!</div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-25428129325598458022011-11-25T14:50:00.002-05:002011-11-25T14:52:25.185-05:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35qOj3GyImjfoF_U5utznMsXnqIVcmOvtV2hyphenhyphen78W2cgJsDm06oDUAqqS41X1VBvvw3XbGEF0BULhgP4TI2kME1FiBquIQfYSJN9SMAO0Y8KoyM4E-CRQF01uHV3FrNRblyoHCPs4ocNE/s1600/globe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 186px; height: 185px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679023462254937586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35qOj3GyImjfoF_U5utznMsXnqIVcmOvtV2hyphenhyphen78W2cgJsDm06oDUAqqS41X1VBvvw3XbGEF0BULhgP4TI2kME1FiBquIQfYSJN9SMAO0Y8KoyM4E-CRQF01uHV3FrNRblyoHCPs4ocNE/s400/globe.jpg" /></a><div> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.roundtheworldin80pgs.etsy.com">http://www.roundtheworldin80pgs.etsy.com</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">NOW HAVING A BLACK FRIDAY ETC SALE ON NO UNTIL MONDAY nOVEMBER 28TH</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">10-25% OFF!!!!!!!!!</div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-78141848762743883702011-11-14T19:35:00.003-05:002011-11-14T19:41:38.764-05:00What a great weekend<div><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>This weekend I went to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217271761675210" target="">4th Annual Four Little Snowflakes Craft Show</a> in St Catharines and met D0nna of Details by Donna, what fabulous jewelry.</div><div> </div><div>I find that there are A LOT of jewelers on etsy and at different craft shows but Donna's work really surpasses other work I have seen and I am in the process of getting one of her BEAUTIFUL rings. Im a sucker for cocktail rings, truth be told.</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675015889954262738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyKFdSfucM-EVtWLIekPGJ0pjl760YW1yLZnrMkbFDJIU9LWoSOcRjjg6X2HQyJP_npY9WLbKSKbn5jTgSG2JLz5i3PPxkjWqJi4obgYPPjFe_WbJbJMKZK0vkwPgyXvJjzGcoco_hos/s320/378090_210783138995007_115883548484967_513834_681153236_n.jpg" /></div><div>I cant wait to get this ring.</div><div> </div><div>To find Donna's work, check out her facebook page:</div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DetailsByDonna/115883548484967">https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DetailsByDonna/115883548484967</a></div></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-61643078429321395432011-11-08T15:16:00.001-05:002011-11-08T15:17:12.387-05:00wahooooo!<div>check out my interview for the First Sunday Stroll event!</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://mypelham.com/articles.php?id=7279">http://mypelham.com/articles.php?id=7279</a></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-90512281725727902702011-11-08T14:55:00.001-05:002011-11-08T14:56:58.061-05:00I had to pass this on<div>from <a href="http://www.makingmyrent.etsy.com">www.makingmyrent.etsy.com</a> 's blog:</div><div> </div><div>I've been making a lot of mini books lately, despite their unpopularity.<br />Actually, probably because of their unpopularity. I guess mini books are the<br />geeks in the pantheon that is book-high-school.</div><div> </div><div>Brilliant</div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747325821657959495.post-53867012823374561082011-11-05T16:42:00.000-04:002011-11-05T16:43:22.955-04:00A showcase of some of my etsy work<div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/assets/js/etsy_mini_shop.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new Etsy.Mini(5877649,'thumbnail',4,5,0,'http://www.etsy.com');</script></div>Handmade books and a Smakeral of Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948276826746599211noreply@blogger.com0