Well they are together at least . . . I made so many mistakes while adding covers to these Coptic-bound book blocks! I
had originally planned on different colors of book-cloth for contrast
spines. But I'm still dealing with some vertigo/dizziness, so I kept it
as simple as possible. I may add some small bit of embellishment to the
front of each as I use them --- that helps to easily tell the front from
the back. I may shorten those ribbon bookmarks a bit as well.
The
first two covers were glued on before I remembered end papers . . .
they seem to work fine with just the first and last pages of the book
block used as end papers. Another one has a major folded ripple in one
end paper . . . pure carelessness. One book's spine board was too wide.
Oh, well . . . .
Most of my previous sketchbooks are
the size reached when simply folding/tearing down from the original
full-size paper -- ending with 5.5 x 7.5" book blocks. These are a bit
bigger this time, about 7 x 9". Three are Kilimanjaro 140 lb cold-press
watercolor paper from Cheap Joe's, one is Fabriano Artistico 140 #
hot-press, and the last one is a combination of Fabriano Artistico 90
lb. soft-press and Mi Tientes toned papers. Oh . . . and making my own bookcloth worked great! Cotton fabric and white tissue paper put together with Heat & Bond iron-on adhesive.
These looks great Vicky, even though you had a bit of a journey to get there..lol. I've started making some sketchbooks myself, but only bound with ribbon at the moment, I've got a Zutter Bind It All machine on order, can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of the Zutter machine . . . sounds intriguing. ANY binding works if it works for you personally, giving you the paper you deserve.
DeleteBrava, girl! They're beautiful! Sorry you're still dealing with some vertigo, but simpler worked JUST fine here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate. Not sure what kind of front embellishment I'll add, but I'm in no rush . . . I'll wait until inspiration hits.
DeleteThese look great. Your mistakes just give them lots of character. Glue an embelishment over the crease IF you can't live with it.
ReplyDeleteThen there's LOTS of character in these!
ReplyDeleteI may just attach a vellum envelope over the creased end-paper -- they are so handy for storing stuff.
Your books are wonderful. Thanks for the tips on your book covers. I must try that. I love stitching books together when time allows. I just purchased a Rubicoil machine. I love it and I can use any paper I like, and it lays flat when open.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon!
DeleteLove the books! Great job! Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara!
DeleteVicky I meant to mention that I had vertigo and finally asked the Doctor for help. I couldn't believe that he gave me a prescription for nose drops. I had NO symptoms of nasal problems but I tried it and it worked. Love my Doctor.!!! You might check that out. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteHow odd this sounds -- and how wonderful that it actually worked! I see the specialist on the 20th, though I am feeling fine at present.
DeleteI've learned that as horrible as vertigo is, many seem to have experienced it.
Well hooray, I'm so glad you feel better! And yes, I have it intermittently, but never for as long as you did. NOT fun. Take care, sweetie!
DeleteIt appears that I did the Epley maneuver correctly this time -- not even dizzy anymore. A couple of on-line friends told me about it and led me to a Youtube video showing how.
DeleteSuper cool I wish I could make 1 I am new to your blog and already love!
ReplyDeleteEmma Grace, look in our sidebar, there is a LOT of info on making your own journals. Of course you can!
DeleteMy first journals were so messy looking but the more try, the better they become.
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