I found a sheet of beautiful marbled paper that we'd brought back from Florence... and not being one to mess about with a rough model first... I cut it up and started folding!
And a few hours later I had my own little postcard book!
I didn't quite get my measurements right so a standard postcard is a little too big to fit in the pages.
And my folding isn't anything like as neat and accurate as Sarah's.
But I was really pleased with my little book and now I want to make more!
This isn't my first attempt at book making and I've made quite a few small books following a brilliant weekend course a couple of years ago with Heather Power, who is primarily a printmaker but makes books too. These two are about 4 x 6 cm each.
And this one is about 9 cm square.
Did I mention that I love books?
I've had enough now - there is simply NOTHING you can't turn your hand to! Those books are fabulous.
ReplyDeletethose books look lovely, i especially like the first one - gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteyou are one very talented lady.
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I agree with Katy, I am envious of your talents except for the kitchen stuff. That particular room of the house still remains a mystery to me.
ReplyDeleteThe books are lovely.
Your books are fab - but I'm most in awe of your costume making skills - the postie has just come back for a second attempt at delivering Fred's Daredevil costume and Fred has just got it all on. The Postie didn't want "Fred Dare-Devil Locket" to miss out!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Lucy x
Ooo! You clever flame-fanner you!
ReplyDeleteThe postcard book is such a clever idea. And I love the gorgeous paper from Florence. I bet that's where you bought those leather bound sketchbooks!
ReplyDeleteCelia
Those little books are gorgeous! That paper folding looks wonderfully neat to me!
ReplyDeleteoh, these books are just gorgeous! I am so impressed!!!
ReplyDelete~Emily in Norway
Yummy marbled paper and gorgeous book(s)! You can go off people you know ;o) I agree, one highly talented lady!
ReplyDeleteGina you are so clever. I agree with Katy - is there nothing you can't do????
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Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous books, I love the colours in the cover. You are rather good at it!
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful! I want one (booklover here too!)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katy :)) You are Wonder Woman. Book making can be addictive too!
ReplyDeleteI've just had to buy an extra new bookcase and it's still not enough.
Beautiful books Gina, you are very clever. Jane x
ReplyDeleteGo you x
ReplyDeleteThe little book you made for me stores moo cards and loggy people addresses. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Goodness Gina! I have only just read you last few blogs properly instead of just drooling over the pictures. Your books are lovely - you are just too clever. And then you tempt us with all your lovely cooking - I'm trying to loose weight and now my tummy is rumbling because I'm sure I can smell pork followed by crumble.
ReplyDeleteYour books are gorgeous ! I am almost too scared to even think about bookmaking. I do not have time for any more hobbies....but books......
ReplyDeleteOh these are gorgeous. I wnat one! Just had a lovely catch up on your blogs - such a nice way to spend a dark Friday evening xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Gina. As I said I do try to keep up reading all the blogs, but may not always comment. I love your books.
ReplyDeleteabsolutly fantastic Gina. it's a great design too.
ReplyDeleteI love books too, but especially your books!
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