Dos-a-dos His/Hers/Ours Goals Journal

Finishing this His/Hers/Ours Goals journal has been one of my artistic goals this summer! =) This is a completely handmade dos-a-dos journal, using acid-free paper, bound with a variation on the Centipede binding style over raised supports.  It lays flat for easy journaling. A dos-a-dos book (from the French meaning “back-to-back”) is a binding style where two (or more) books …

New mini-book: Book of the North

This mini four-in-one book measures 1″ deep by 3 1/4″ round when closed.  It was created from fabric, ribbon, ink-jet printed photos, and a snippet of a map treated with ice resin for the cover title.  Inside, four mini-books interlace to showcase old family photos and life on a farm in rural Minnesota. Each of the four mini-books follow a …

Music Charm Mini-Book, 3/4″ square

This charming little mini-book is 3/4″ square.  It has covers recycled from a discarded bracelet, sheet music pages (love it!) and is coptic bound with a clasp for attaching to a necklace or bag. The striking black, white and red makes it perfect for a night on the town.  It is a beautiful one-of-a-kind accessory for a book or music …

Book of Home - Interior 2

Book of Home

This week has been productive for my art, if not for my job.  😉 I created a mini-book for the OWOH giveaway (you can PEEK HERE or enter by leaving a comment on the OWOH giveaway post  HERE by Feb 14th) which was lots of fun and got me back in my art studio again.  I’m going to make two …