tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344049232024-03-05T07:16:50.272-06:00Anna's Papeterieemporium of paper goodnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-88415501492999792702013-05-10T06:24:00.000-05:002013-05-10T17:28:57.714-05:00Winner winner chicken dinner!In which I reveal the winner of the Filofax and other goodies...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-86679598768695134562013-05-05T09:46:00.000-05:002013-05-05T09:46:06.320-05:00My bookbinding tool storageIn which I show off my new carousel to hold all my bookbinding tools.<br />
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It's working well and It has me newly inspired to make some books!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-43617525275128834382013-05-01T18:00:00.000-05:002013-05-01T18:54:31.665-05:00Filofax Giveaway Time!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a Filofax mini Chameleon in raspberry!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-8106333180547334382013-04-30T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-30T08:00:05.868-05:00I is for...imagination<div style="text-align: left;">
There is really no limit to what a book can be or what it can be made from. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Books have been made from food, fabric, wood, metal, glass, found objects and anything else you can think of. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">check my Cozi online calendar for family events.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">go through a weekly planning checklist</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">refer to my goals (monthly and weekly)</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-40113434145626343532013-04-28T07:45:00.004-05:002013-04-29T17:42:03.372-05:00Raskog cart storage awesomeness<span style="font-family: inherit;">In which I show you all about my new Raskog cart from Ikea. It holds my Project Life stuff and all my Filofax goodies too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lots of great pages in here!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-86690070235116032342013-04-19T10:14:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:42:52.123-05:00G is for...gilt<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3235/2442742273_279a127f25.jpg" href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3235/2442742273_279a127f25.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft" data-mce-src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3235/2442742273_279a127f25.jpg" height="172" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3235/2442742273_279a127f25.jpg" width="120" /></a>Ooooh
adding gold or silver to your book makes even the simplest tome a
treasure to hold. Gilding is the process of adding precious metals to
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<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">beautiful detail on a gilded prayer book from Etsy</span></dd></dl>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Great tutorial of creating a gilt spine <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/v4_OydUZ7zc" href="http://youtu.be/v4_OydUZ7zc" target="_blank">here.</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-76897382850183157562013-04-13T10:10:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:43:12.491-05:00F is for...French<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3132/2724770698_39d02e854a.jpg" href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3132/2724770698_39d02e854a.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright" data-mce-src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3132/2724770698_39d02e854a.jpg" height="194" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3132/2724770698_39d02e854a.jpg" width="193" /></a>French link binding is another exposed binding with a lovely result. I did a previous post on this binding <a data-mce-href="http://annahawthorne.com/archives/107" href="http://annahawthorne.blogspot.com/2013/01/french-binding-examples.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tutorial <a data-mce-href="http://pasticheknits.blogspot.com/2010/02/french-link-binding-tutorial.html" href="http://pasticheknits.blogspot.com/2010/02/french-link-binding-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-77361162713086606292013-04-12T10:08:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:45:00.061-05:00E is for...exposed<div class="pin-it-btn-wrapper">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2009/2481755739_4247c5356a.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft" height="163" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2009/2481755739_4247c5356a.jpg" width="130" /></a>Exposed
binding is an easy way to add a WOW factor to your tome. Instead of
concealing the stitching, it becomes a decorative focal point. And it’s
great for making books on the go because no adhesive is involved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cailun.info/index.php?/plugin/tag/tacket+binding"><img alt="" height="236" src="http://cailun.info/uploads/books/8journals_closed.jpg" width="420" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://feelingbookish2010.blogspot.com/2010/12/exposed-tape-binding.html"><img alt="" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrVk8Z6Ra3GETNDaodqD-cSpCabkIwXtBP5HV6eiO3cuhIvxu7acDwOdI0boTMEoWg9tH319wmy9wk8cNwmyDwEraEcEAUj1g6fHXGIzctCOZHoJr5Qu-qqzK2QhtlIUWMBFhGA/s400/156.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Exposed sewing on tapes from Feeling Bookish</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://slateblu.typepad.com/weblog/2008/11/cord-binding.html"><img alt="" height="207" src="http://slateblu.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341de06153ef01053624b82f970b-pi" width="311" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lovely exposed binding on cords from SlateBlu</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://titanicletterpress.blogspot.com/2012/02/one-titanic-year-later-post-3.html"><img alt="" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUl5LJSnW8vpBxEfww4s2w38ExdwSQH0OArYCN7pa9AYO5q0veEtNkMaylzBEn70te79WOpQNVx5471WOw8RZUHcOuY-DKJwUEkJkjWa3loGwlA2CS3DoG86j0YacMrd-ymxyA/s640/Duffys3.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Titanic Letterpress has several works with exposed binding to see if you click on the photo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keith Smith has terrific books on making books without adhesive.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tutorials here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJY-X9kLYks" target="_blank">here</a> and (long one) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCLaZEZsagk" target="_blank">here</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-85842391015922407902013-04-11T10:05:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:45:17.870-05:00D is for...dos a dos<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2084/2442742201_5193c42ea2.jpg" href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2084/2442742201_5193c42ea2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright" data-mce-src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2084/2442742201_5193c42ea2.jpg" height="176" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2084/2442742201_5193c42ea2.jpg" width="166" /></a>This
is a super fun binding! It's two, two, two books in one. The term comes
from French, meaning "back to back." It's not difficult to make and a
ton to fun to use. You can keep two journals or a journal and a
commonplace book or any other combo that suits your needs. It's also
makes a great interactive journal between two people.</span><br />
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://brittlepaper.com/2012/09/grangerized-book/" href="http://brittlepaper.com/2012/09/grangerized-book/"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://brittlepaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Dos-a-dos.jpeg" height="209" src="http://brittlepaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Dos-a-dos.jpeg" width="279" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">top view of this binding from Brittle Paper</span></dd></dl>
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<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dos-a-dos style with four books from Batcat Press</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://alteredbythesea.blogspot.com/2012/04/end-of-era.html" href="http://alteredbythesea.blogspot.com/2012/04/end-of-era.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetih-vfW-8U9LlxkGOHQ2Q91MtguhjPuqXme50Phd232Rb4gxLk4O-Zsv4o7ISnqK4LgFt53fTQkrufDZuGV7BHp555FtN2Npzak28dO25GnmKlJp8mzHN_9eeuyuH-GDuV4y/s400/Pam+Sussman+Dos-a-Dos+2.jpg" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetih-vfW-8U9LlxkGOHQ2Q91MtguhjPuqXme50Phd232Rb4gxLk4O-Zsv4o7ISnqK4LgFt53fTQkrufDZuGV7BHp555FtN2Npzak28dO25GnmKlJp8mzHN_9eeuyuH-GDuV4y/s400/Pam+Sussman+Dos-a-Dos+2.jpg" width="204" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beautiful dos-a-dos with ephemera at Altered by the Sea</span></dd></dl>
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<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fantastic embroidered dos-a-dos book from the 17th century</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/books-manuscripts/dos-a-dos-binding-book-of-common-prayer-the-5382415-details.aspx" href="http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/books-manuscripts/dos-a-dos-binding-book-of-common-prayer-the-5382415-details.aspx"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/D53824/dos-a-dos_binding_book_of_common_prayer_the_book_of_common_prayer_and_d5382415h.jpg" height="340" src="http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/D53824/dos-a-dos_binding_book_of_common_prayer_the_book_of_common_prayer_and_d5382415h.jpg" width="241" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Book of Common Prayer ca. 1895</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://chethamslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/some-unusual-bindings.html" href="http://chethamslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/some-unusual-bindings.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-zzkvqN0Ow22B9fSS7dPesrQ9g7YVwWb_GT9uIYdkiJt6qPyI-BWq_vmusYV7DotrP9W38N5tVTJ5XfSnQSobAS3_beR_zpy_yED3Ou3WXya0RYbOYlPA7tZVTa_8yDzGXerPg/s400/head_to_toe_1.JPG" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-zzkvqN0Ow22B9fSS7dPesrQ9g7YVwWb_GT9uIYdkiJt6qPyI-BWq_vmusYV7DotrP9W38N5tVTJ5XfSnQSobAS3_beR_zpy_yED3Ou3WXya0RYbOYlPA7tZVTa_8yDzGXerPg/s400/head_to_toe_1.JPG" width="229" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Book of Common Prayer and 1633 New Testament</span></dd></dl>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://jennibelliestudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/dos-dos-journal-book-tutorial.html" href="http://jennibelliestudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/dos-dos-journal-book-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Tutorial here</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-12830845021740530902013-04-10T10:03:00.000-05:002013-04-28T12:22:46.593-05:00C is for...coptic<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8604884438_03f6cd6c8a.jpg" href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8604884438_03f6cd6c8a.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft" data-mce-src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8604884438_03f6cd6c8a.jpg" height="104" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8604884438_03f6cd6c8a.jpg" width="104" /></a>Coptic
stitching is one of my go-to bindings. It's terribly easy and is useful
for so many projects. I enjoy the straight lines and chain stitching
that accentuates the open spine.</span><br />
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://the-laurel-tree.blogspot.com/2010/05/bookbinding-joy.html" href="http://the-laurel-tree.blogspot.com/2010/05/bookbinding-joy.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://www.ciar-roisin.net/art/books/Book03d.jpg" height="198" src="http://www.ciar-roisin.net/art/books/Book03d.jpg" width="297" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Lovely coptic binding nice and straight, from The Laurel Tree</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.katiecalak.com/pages/books.html" href="http://www.katiecalak.com/pages/books.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://www.katiecalak.com/portfolio_images/red_caterpillar.jpg" height="300" src="http://www.katiecalak.com/portfolio_images/red_caterpillar.jpg" width="380" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Fantastic coptic with an added caterpillar stitched on the covers, from Katie Calak</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://garlicharveststudio.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/various-books-from-winter-and-spring-2009/" href="http://garlicharveststudio.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/various-books-from-winter-and-spring-2009/"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://garlicharveststudio.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/green-zigzag-1.jpg" height="282" src="http://garlicharveststudio.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/green-zigzag-1.jpg" width="392" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">coptic binding in a zigzag variation, from Garlic Harvest Studio</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://cailun.info/archives/66-Simple-Cotpic-Stitching-Modified.html" href="http://cailun.info/archives/66-Simple-Cotpic-Stitching-Modified.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://cailun.info/uploads/process/simplecoptic_stitching_20050626.jpg" height="259" src="http://cailun.info/uploads/process/simplecoptic_stitching_20050626.jpg" width="292" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Up close and personal with another coptic variation, from Cailun</span></dd></dl>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/ue52htX3j0k" href="http://youtu.be/ue52htX3j0k" target="_blank">Video Tutorial here</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-59715954098340539532013-04-09T10:01:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:45:39.860-05:00B is for...Belgian<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5298/5501026927_c75a25d6da.jpg" href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5298/5501026927_c75a25d6da.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright" data-mce-src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5298/5501026927_c75a25d6da.jpg" height="159" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5298/5501026927_c75a25d6da.jpg" width="145" /></a>A
lovely binding choice is the secret Belgian binding. I really love the
simple lines and clean look. It's not too difficult for those who have
some experience with bookbinding and the results are beautiful. They
make nice journals and albums. because it opens flat it can be a good
option for left-handed people like me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Click the pics below to visit the sites of these lovely books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://users.stargate.net/~dearsam/bookarts/" href="http://users.stargate.net/%7Edearsam/bookarts/"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" data-mce-src="http://users.stargate.net/~dearsam/bookarts/Image13.jpg" height="284" src="http://users.stargate.net/%7Edearsam/bookarts/Image13.jpg" width="243" /></a></span><br />
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://art-is-try-artistry.blogspot.com/2012/02/secret-belgian-binding.html" href="http://art-is-try-artistry.blogspot.com/2012/02/secret-belgian-binding.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-52hdh7YkfVU/TzsLRswsJuI/AAAAAAAAB4M/6vjdal6AXrs/s640/12.jpg" height="203" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-52hdh7YkfVU/TzsLRswsJuI/AAAAAAAAB4M/6vjdal6AXrs/s640/12.jpg" width="336" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">lovely sample from Art-is-try. You can really see why it is called secret. The choice of thread is perfect to hide the binding.</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://c3a.games4u.cz/?p=150" href="http://c3a.games4u.cz/?p=150"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://c3a.games4u.cz/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/t_PICT0200.JPG" height="245" src="http://c3a.games4u.cz/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/t_PICT0200.JPG" width="328" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Closeup of this binding. Excellent work!</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://ashevillebookgirl.blogspot.com/2007/05/secret-belgian-binding.html" href="http://ashevillebookgirl.blogspot.com/2007/05/secret-belgian-binding.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NtqlDcX9ZUCYBles9yvWdrpFmvDF8aWyClLGRavMYTbQ7nLrhHn_-avCJ7O95kKwCKcI_7mOqA5rHIfcFAGc60R4qm_OmM8QfWSxue332uSfAMq9wZL7arEZIo_GWgfl-dg/s1600/SecBelgianBindingInside.gif" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NtqlDcX9ZUCYBles9yvWdrpFmvDF8aWyClLGRavMYTbQ7nLrhHn_-avCJ7O95kKwCKcI_7mOqA5rHIfcFAGc60R4qm_OmM8QfWSxue332uSfAMq9wZL7arEZIo_GWgfl-dg/s1600/SecBelgianBindingInside.gif" width="361" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inside view of Belgian binding from BookGirl</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://uberartshop.blogspot.com/2009/05/secret-belgian-binding.html" href="http://uberartshop.blogspot.com/2009/05/secret-belgian-binding.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgWxblvq7l-Ob45Z1iZ9D5QET3zI1zE9OvpTpDfgJTdob7AHmRhshcREayPrDzhd5EEjlTIJ3RpLinx0EZxk2OjAVuoW1OStcJqoErvLOFaLss0O5IxHX5nx88i6Nij-8dabvgw/s400/Secret+belgian+3.jpg" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgWxblvq7l-Ob45Z1iZ9D5QET3zI1zE9OvpTpDfgJTdob7AHmRhshcREayPrDzhd5EEjlTIJ3RpLinx0EZxk2OjAVuoW1OStcJqoErvLOFaLss0O5IxHX5nx88i6Nij-8dabvgw/s400/Secret+belgian+3.jpg" width="324" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another view of inside from Studio B.</span></dd></dl>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Excellent instructions here.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-28746060470977141972013-04-08T10:00:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:46:02.701-05:00A is for...adhesives<span style="font-family: inherit;">So the first letter in our book binding alphabet is for adhesives.
There are many choices for sticky things to keep your book together.</span><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3176/2481755447_a419c0f249.jpg" href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3176/2481755447_a419c0f249.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright" data-mce-src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3176/2481755447_a419c0f249.jpg" height="193" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3176/2481755447_a419c0f249.jpg" width="192" /></a></span>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rice paste is easy and inexpensive to make at home. Recipe <a data-mce-href="http://en.espritcabane.com/green-diy/rice-glue.php" href="http://en.espritcabane.com/green-diy/rice-glue.php" target="_blank">here</a> or all over the Net.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">wheat paste can be made from scratch but bugs like it so long-term it can be a problem. Recipe <a data-mce-href="http://myhandboundbooks.blogspot.com/2008/02/making-paste.html" href="http://myhandboundbooks.blogspot.com/2008/02/making-paste.html" target="_blank">here </a>or on the Web.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">PVA--polyvinyl
acetate, standard adhesive for bookbinders. Strong and long-lasting
glue for porous materials like paper and wood. can be a bit pricey,
depending on your source. Also it cannot be shipped in winter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">glue sticks--available everywhere</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">archival
glues used for scrapbooking available ant any scrapbook supplier
adequate for gluing down papers but not for hinges and corners such as
boxes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">tapes come on tape guns and handheld applicators. They are quick and easy to use with little mess.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">white glue like Elmer's in not a good choice for most projects.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There's
a perfect adhesive for any job you have. If you decide to make a book
that you want to last, it pays to do your due diligence and investigate
the best adhesive for your project.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Questions? Did I leave an adhesive out? Leave a comment!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-62717111380421193472013-04-06T10:06:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:46:17.408-05:00News about upcoming stuff<span style="font-family: inherit;">So I have been super busy with my family and my twice-a-week posting
goal has languished but I'm about to make up for it. I'm starting a
series on the <b>A to Z of bookbinding</b>. It's going to be a BLAST and I hope
you'll learn something new along the way. Look for it here starting
Monday!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-69367950600935498342013-01-27T10:11:00.000-06:002013-04-29T17:46:37.322-05:00French binding examples<span style="font-family: inherit;">None of these are mine but they are amazing. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">French binding variation</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0uhJO8QLRUlYRu_ZMVlw65YNeqbYqkvyR7FRTQUPBSYOyjXBRCEJL1L0mXTp3UIMtew2kyaxyJBntWC7dkvmUy3N-j-u255sSOaOXw08UW7qiE2PZLbsfnecptcR9K6H1zoHXg/s320/IMG_1342.JPG" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0uhJO8QLRUlYRu_ZMVlw65YNeqbYqkvyR7FRTQUPBSYOyjXBRCEJL1L0mXTp3UIMtew2kyaxyJBntWC7dkvmUy3N-j-u255sSOaOXw08UW7qiE2PZLbsfnecptcR9K6H1zoHXg/s320/IMG_1342.JPG" width="240" /></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">French binding tutorial</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://beccamakingfaces.com/2011/05/14/french-link-stitch-and-3-section-sewing/" href="http://beccamakingfaces.com/2011/05/14/french-link-stitch-and-3-section-sewing/"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://wanderingdesigner.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_2128.jpg?w=600" height="450" src="http://wanderingdesigner.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_2128.jpg?w=600" width="600" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The white book on the bottom is French link binding</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/media/p/24386.aspx" href="http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/media/p/24386.aspx"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/500x375/__key/CommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments/00.00.02.43.86/french-general-art-journal-binding-edge.jpg" height="375" src="http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/500x375/__key/CommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments/00.00.02.43.86/french-general-art-journal-binding-edge.jpg" width="495" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">French link stitch for an art book</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://pereirus.blogspot.com/2011/01/green-book-2-herring-bone-stitch-on.html" href="http://pereirus.blogspot.com/2011/01/green-book-2-herring-bone-stitch-on.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7mFLzkWCO0_I06Ha06i7prfQcqzka7w0p260WDgX0vOStnPH1xdQYAK-9QL-YFpjh4BP4pLdZYnIM8Gx6LcoM-rbuHG5EiUAX3P0AfCxi62KUnV_A40peTPcAmSPgA8mTbYI/s320/P1140732.JPG" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7mFLzkWCO0_I06Ha06i7prfQcqzka7w0p260WDgX0vOStnPH1xdQYAK-9QL-YFpjh4BP4pLdZYnIM8Gx6LcoM-rbuHG5EiUAX3P0AfCxi62KUnV_A40peTPcAmSPgA8mTbYI/s320/P1140732.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">French link and kettle stitch</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://greentrikepress.blogspot.com/" href="http://greentrikepress.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfJcRgHW8XP8G93LBFamfp19oeKfeZz6MgLrkZnQ8ONSm2fSKFpfbXNy3nmI2LB5HAK8TSVzseWETdPxrV7VsY7C05gKlvstuKSs4IgJBjgcB7f-1dBlLf1yIs45XyjGSRcl8/s640/corneille+book3.jpg" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfJcRgHW8XP8G93LBFamfp19oeKfeZz6MgLrkZnQ8ONSm2fSKFpfbXNy3nmI2LB5HAK8TSVzseWETdPxrV7VsY7C05gKlvstuKSs4IgJBjgcB7f-1dBlLf1yIs45XyjGSRcl8/s640/corneille+book3.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pretty repurposed covers with French link</span></dd></dl>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-mce-href="http://greentrikepress.blogspot.com/2012/03/upcycled-book-board-i-found-this.html" href="http://greentrikepress.blogspot.com/2012/03/upcycled-book-board-i-found-this.html"><img alt="" data-mce-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLLoxGX1FThyphenhyphenLEbl71VWFedlUPqSbXVjGhqDgBkDhZKz1FKc9Aj4HJ2QQ9dTUQqDYwDneCNMqPRldeGExcHbKdD0kwYRHBi2Moi0azO3sYEzK_agvCJ35O_4OybXR3fQiTdB3/s1600/grey4.jpg" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLLoxGX1FThyphenhyphenLEbl71VWFedlUPqSbXVjGhqDgBkDhZKz1FKc9Aj4HJ2QQ9dTUQqDYwDneCNMqPRldeGExcHbKdD0kwYRHBi2Moi0azO3sYEzK_agvCJ35O_4OybXR3fQiTdB3/s400/grey4.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another up cycled book with lovely French stitch binding</span></dd></dl>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-6595747364362382872009-04-23T23:42:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:46:55.043-05:00In art, bigger really is better<span style="font-family: inherit;">These days in the art community there is a wonderful movement that strives to get back to handcrafted, placing a premium on pieces that are brimming with the artist's personality. I agree, I much prefer the one-of-a-kind over the mass produced. I prefer smaller pieces that are well done over larger pieces that lack detail. That said, there are some things about your art that are better bigger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Dreams.</span> Goal setting is important, but don't forget <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davemorris/3834941/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/3/3834941_58c1566919.jpg?v=0" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 248px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 186px;" /></a>your dreams in the day to day. When you are afraid, reach even higher.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Quality.</span> How can you improve on your quality?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Knowledge.</span> Take a class. Call a mentor. Read a book. Get into the studio and experiment. It is amazing how learning will spark the creative juices. Learn something new already!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Reputation.</span> What do you want people to say when your name is mentioned? Make every effort to keep your word, ship on time and offer value every chance you can get.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Body of Work.</span> Keep on growing. Keep on reaching. Keep on working.The most successful artists are the ones who are faithful to work work work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Circle of Friends.</span> Get out there and make sincere connections. Not just for your career but for your sanity. Friends keep you honest, give your ego a healthy boost and make sure you keep some balance. But adding to your professional Rolodex doesn't hurt either.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigger Heart. </span>Be generous with your information. Offer freebies. Donate profits or do work to sell for charity. People love people who aren't afraid to share their knowledge with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These things, added up, will add up to a fulfilling artistic career. And all that will translate into bigger dollars, but all the other "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">biggers</span>" will ensure that your increasing profits are not temporary, but a natural, permanent growth. And that bigger is <span style="font-style: italic;">definitely</span> better.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-8152002409622440712009-03-31T23:14:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:47:14.205-05:00You can judge a book by its cover<span style="font-family: inherit;">The cover of a book, especially an antique, determines its value. A great volume with an intact spine and flyleaves is sought-after by collectors the world over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7BMT1X3FHP_QlaRhHpLmYWv25tfovvb3iLaHKn4wsXe4zmjDClAqDGvIA6Glkkail82NbYU7ho25xi_6feCuUGh5Ek2EcBGSyyGhYOiL2O2oe_S0CYZhVhGHvRlThrPYFoRl/s1600-h/judaicabookcover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319581955099064642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7BMT1X3FHP_QlaRhHpLmYWv25tfovvb3iLaHKn4wsXe4zmjDClAqDGvIA6Glkkail82NbYU7ho25xi_6feCuUGh5Ek2EcBGSyyGhYOiL2O2oe_S0CYZhVhGHvRlThrPYFoRl/s200/judaicabookcover.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 116px;" /></a>When you make a book, keep in mind that the cover is not an afterthought. It is not simply a holder for the title or something to keep the pages inside from getting ruined. Yes it is all that too but it's more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's like the front door. It's the readers first interaction with your work. It's the thing they hold and manipulate to get to the "good stuff." It's the first stop on a journey through your work. Why not make it really count?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An article to enjoy is this one on<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/arts/design/19morg.html"> an exhibit of the Morgan Library and Museum</a>. A limited collection of their books spanning 1400 years displays the exquisite detail of the covers. You almost hate to open them up for fear the text won't live up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you maker your next book I hope you will take the opportunity to make the cover a work unto itself.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-85658912772691617502009-03-28T22:54:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:47:33.925-05:00Finding artist book inspiration<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC84liCAGatDl9KI5prpGgmkOSl4YVsZpQZsBlo4ZTFGDUUl9Sy4_E90w0sdmvTpvxHRQbAlqcdM27Ks_Flmooia0lo7WokOFnVrjy_A536xb-m2vA8T_SFZR9FPW6qYfNNrw/s1600-h/thankfulfanpages.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318465461966227074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC84liCAGatDl9KI5prpGgmkOSl4YVsZpQZsBlo4ZTFGDUUl9Sy4_E90w0sdmvTpvxHRQbAlqcdM27Ks_Flmooia0lo7WokOFnVrjy_A536xb-m2vA8T_SFZR9FPW6qYfNNrw/s320/thankfulfanpages.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 157px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 182px;" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Creative block is one of the things I struggle with. Things are rocking along and then one day, without warning, it's like someone dammed up the river of ideas. Suddenly I got <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nothin</span>'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are stuck, lacking inspiration or just afraid to try something new, maybe you can try one of these:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://foundmagazine.com/">Found Magazine</a> is filled with ideas and inspiration. It's all about old receipts and love notes and pictures of strangers just begging for their story to be told. It's fun to peek into the life of a stranger this way.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Watch a video at <a href="http://www.ted.com/">TED</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Leave your work, close the door behind you and take a walk. Clearing your head does wonders for the creative process.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out these <a href="http://designfeedr.com/more-awesome-product-packaging">these packaging solutions</a>. How creative!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit <a href="http://www.vampandtramp.com/">Vamp & Tramp Booksellers</a> to peruse all the artist book happiness they have available.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit the <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/handmadebooks/">Handmade Book Community</a>'s board to see what amateur and professional bookbinders from all over are up to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.zyarts.com/zybooks/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Zybooks</span></a> also has a good variety of artist books to drool over.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are ton of other book artist sites but these are a few that I enjoy.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-54430181772173171582009-03-24T01:40:00.000-05:002013-04-29T17:47:50.340-05:00vlog: make your own book cloth<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's my first ever video tutorial--on making your own book cloth. Hope you find it helpful. Please understand, it is my first shot at this. Hope it's not too long!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/3829242">Make your own book cloth</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1478724">Anna Hawthorne</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-59760801497207621512009-02-01T11:02:00.000-06:002013-04-29T17:48:06.589-05:00Using your artistic voice<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was reading <a href="http://sarah-n-dipitous.typepad.com/sarahndipitous/2009/01/equipping.html">this post</a> on Sarah <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hodson's</span> blog. There is a new machine out there that I am crazy about. It's a screen printing machine that Provo has come out with that, like the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cricut</span>, is going to revolutionize the craft world. See a <a href="http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/01/yudu-by-provocraft.html">video demo of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Yudu</span> here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What I appreciated about Sara's post was the video from Provo featuring a man giving the homeless a voice using the machine. Please <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDohvaRxbk">view the video</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It really got me thinking about communicating faith in art. There is reason for us to create beauty, to communicate the Gospel, to offer hope and help. We as Christians have a unique voice. We bring the hope of Christ to what we do. It is <span style="font-style: italic;">Christ in us, the hope of glory</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To them God has chosen to make known among <span class="highlight">the</span> Gentiles <span class="highlight">the</span> glorious riches <span class="highlight">of</span> this mystery, which is <span class="highlight" style="font-weight: bold;">Christ</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> in you, </span><span class="highlight" style="font-weight: bold;">the</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="highlight" style="font-weight: bold;">hope</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="highlight" style="font-weight: bold;">of</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="highlight" style="font-weight: bold;">glory.</span> Col. 1:27</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we allow Christ to shine in our art we have something unique to offer, not just any hope, but the hope of glory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Christ is come to save, to heal and to deliver. When we can get that across, not just in a literal way, but in the subtle artistic communication--that is one to one, artist to patron---you are able to reach the very soul of another person. Art disarms, connects and elevates. For a moment in time you are able to communicate soul to soul with a person you may never actually meet this side of heaven. you are truly, as Ron Di<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cianni</span> puts it, "Going into all the world...one painting at a time." Or one book. Or collage. Pick your medium, the principle is the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What an exciting time to be an artist. Modern technology has brought the ability to get your art into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">people's</span> hands to the next level. Take advantage of every opportunity you have to communicate the Good News to everyone you can. Be bold, be subtle, be brave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my next post I will share my personal art scriptures and how they fit into my artist statement.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744569319989211286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404923.post-30772882955679636262009-01-25T22:01:00.000-06:002013-04-29T17:48:25.338-05:00The reluctant journaler<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't journal. There it is. I said it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A book artist who doesn't journal? How can a bookmaker not spend hours filling beautiful books with deep thoughts flowing from her pen? I suppose it's like a musician who doesn't listen to her own music or a painter who owns none of her own work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One reason I don't is because I think I don't have time. I would love to make artist journals but they are so labor intensive that I prefer to spend my time on other things. I drool over the stacks of books some book artists own and I admire the work it takes and the insight that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">journaling</span> brings. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">But even a simple journal would work just as well</span>, you may say. Well then you don't know me very well. I have a huge all-or-nothing aspect of my personality that finds it hard to do anything just a little bit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also all the books I make end up in the hands of family and friends and an occasional customer. There isn't much left for me, but I don't think that's too unusual. It is hard for me to keep a book when I know it will have such a happy life in someone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">else's</span> hands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another reason is because I am a perfectionist. I would spend <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">waaaay</span></span> too much time getting the pages just right and defeat the purpose of the journal. One book that may help me overcome this perfectionist tendency is <a href="http://chrysti.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/day-2029-days-of-giving-is%E2%80%A6/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chrysti's</span></span> latest giveaway</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">See her post for all the details and you can enter to win one for yourself. Would a bookmaker encourage such wanton destruction? Absolutely. Anything that will get someone to pick up a book is a good thing.</span></div>
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