Attention Atlanta book artists and book lovers!  SCAD Atlanta is hosting their 3rd annual Artists’ Book Symposium, Variant Hues: Art, Design and Teaching with Artists’ Books, this weekend (March 12-13, 2010).  Much of the symposium content is for SCAD students only, but the public is welcome to attend all lectures and receptions free of charge (and no need to register).  There’s a presentation by Vamp and Tramp Booksellers on Friday afternoon followed by a reception and the announcement of the Student Artists’ Book Competition winners and Awards Ceremony.  On Saturday there is a not to be missed lecture by artist Macy Chadwick of In Cahoots Press.  Be sure to also check out the exhibition No Translation Required - Artists’ Books in Germany/Georgia at SCAD, if you can’t make it this weekend the show will be up at the SCAD Trois Gallery thru April 16th.  The exhibition showcases selections of the best contemporary book art from the collections of the Klingspor Museum and the ACA Library of SCAD, and also highlights student work from SCAD and the University of the Arts, Braunschweig.  Hope to see you there!

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It’s almost 2010, which means time for resolutions- for the new year AND the new decade.  If you’re resolving to learn something new, why not check out the Book Arts Class at the Atlanta Printmaker’s Studio?  Classes start soon (next Sunday!), so there’s no time to waste- this is a resolution you’re sure to keep. Come join me for 24 hours of instruction, spread over 8 fun and laid back Sunday classes.  We’ll cover a variety of techniques for creating beautiful books, including: pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab-bound, cased-in codex, exposed stitched Coptic and chain stitch over ribbon books.  Head over to the APS site to register, I look forward to seeing you next Sunday!

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Perhaps you saw them in the Green Upgrader Handmade Gift Guide written by the lovely Becky of Glue and Glitter , or maybe you caught them on Nerd Approved. Either way, there’s no denying- beer box books are the must have journal for eco-conscious beer aficionados with a writing habit. The demand caught me by surprise and the initial batch of books sold fast, but rest assured I’m working as fast as my fingers will go to whip up and new round for you all.

So what do you do if you’ve just got to have a beer box book? There are a few options. If you want a book and are not too picky about the box used for the cover drop me a message either using the contact me link to the left or the contact RePaper link on my Etsy site and I’ll send you a note when the new set of books has been listed in my Etsy store. If you have a request for a specific brand, drop me a line at either contact and let me know what you’re in the market for- I’ll keep any eye out when I hit the neighborhood bars (or rather, their recycle bins), but I may not be able to fill every request. If you have a must-have brand that I cannot find locally you can send me a box (contact me for shipping instructions) and I’ll create a custom listing for you in my store when it’s ready.

Please keep in mind that Christmas will very soon be upon us, I’ll do my best to fill orders by then but if you can wait until after the holidays let me know, you will win my eternal gratitude and save a little bit of cash. All must have by Christmas special orders carry a rush charge and will cost $12, special orders that can wait until after Christmas delivery are still only $8. And, if you can catch them, the ready made books I’ll be listing in the shop will also sell for $8 and will make it to you by Christmas if purchased by December 20^th (US delivery only, sorry). How do you know when there are more books ready in the shop? Keep an eye or the Etsy widget to the right there for images, or contact me to be sent an update.

Happy Holidays, and remember- once you do have a beer book in hand, write responsibly.

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The holidays loom.  You’re on a tight budget, but you’re crafty.  Hope is on the horizon (or perhaps more appropriately, the book shelf)!  Check out this awesome new release from Lark Books, Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin an inventive tome of bookbinding projects using things you’d usually toss in the trash or recycle bin.  Craft journals and the like for friends and family using everything from discarded office supplies to used coffee filers and egg crates (no joke)!  Projects range in difficulty and I’ve found the instructions to be clear and easy to follow.  There’s even a few projects in there from yours truly- including my ever popular game board journals.  The Lark Books site even has a free project pdf for the Java Journal up on their site now- check it out, who can beat free?!

For more in-depth learning (and to prepare for holiday seasons for years to come), why not join me at the Atlanta Printmaker’s Studio this January/ February for my popular Book Arts Class?  I’ll be teaching 5 different book structures, including Japanese stab-bound (great for photo albums) and a variety of hard and exposed spine formats.  Classes meet Sunday afternoons and total up to 24 hours of instruction- more than enough to start you down the addictive path of bookbinding, a skill comes in handy whether you’re an artist/ crafter looking to take your skill to the next level or a a novice hoping to pick up a fun new crafty skill.  All skill levels are welcome, but this class is best geared towards beginners looking to learn the basics and work their way up to making some pretty awesome books!  Register now at the APS website, and I’ll see you in January!

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The BEST Holiday Book Event is being held Nov 27th - Dec 5th.

If you purchase books from participating shops during this time (including Re:Paper), you have a chance to win prizes from BEST team members and gift certificates to participating shops!

A drawing will be held with the winners announced December 7th on the BEST Team Blog.

For every $10 you spend in participating shops, between Nov 27th - Dec 5th your name will be added to the drawing. For example, if you purchase something for $50 your name goes in 5 times! If you put “BEST Holiday” in the note to seller box then you can have an extra ticket in the drawing!

Here is a list of the participating shops:

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That’s right, it’s almost time for ICE!  Be sure to stop by booth #21 to see me (that’ll off the right hand aisle by the kitchen, near the yummy goodies from Just Add Honey and Dulce Vegan Bakery).  I’ll have plenty of 2010 day planners, photo albums, address books, blank books, diaries, travel journals and other goodies to fill every stocking on your list!  I’ll also be taking custom orders at the show if you’re looking to create the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays.  So be sure to join me and over 100 other super talented artists for the best holiday market in Atlanta!

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Thanks everyone who voted in the BEST Zombie Award over at the BEST blog- it was a tough fight with so many awesome entries, but I managed to retain my title!  Check out the BEST Blog here for a wonderful write-up on my Vampire Diary.  Best of all, I get to share the “horrors” (ahem, pardon the pun) or rather honors this year with Rhonda on MyHandBoundBooks and her super cool (and super creepy) “Trapped Inside a Haunted House” tunnel book!

You may well ask, Sara Hindmarch, you just won the BEST Zombie Award two years running- what are you going to do next?  Well, here’s a hint.  And here’s another one!  Keep your eyes here for more info soon!

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As you may recall, I am the reigning champion of the 2008 B.E.S.T Zombie Award- bookbinding Zombie queen supreme if you will.  And here it is nearly Halloween again, meaning I’ve got precious little time left to brag and use my coveted award graphic, eeek!  It also means that the 2009 B.E.S.T. Zombie challenge is just around the next spooky corner.  I’ve been working hard and have completed my book for your consideration again this year, a ghoulish and bloody little Vampire diary* perfect for chronicling any undead angst- whether you’ve been dead 100 years or just since home room.

Voting will open soon on the Bookbinding Etsy Street Team website, in the meantime be sure to check out all of the submissions already listed at Esty by simply searching for “ZombieAward2009″.   Who knows, you might find the perfect little tome for recording your search for the great pumpkin this year.  Happy haunting!

*Not to get too technical, but I can tell you that the book is created with the Secret Belgian binding,  adapted to create “fangs” on the cover. Each long fang is tipped wth a red eyelet (smaller fangs are tipped with white).  The cover is made with black satin, with red satin endpapers to invoke a vampire cape. The ext block features blank ivory and red pages with random pages printed with text from “Dracula” for extra inspiration.
UPDATE: Polls are now open, get out there and vote!

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Dear me, can it be that time already?  2010 is swiftly upon us, and if you’re like me you already have some dates to put into the calendar!  So while I’m reticent to start talking about the new year until I can comfortably wear a scarf and boots outdoors, I suppose it is after all time to start talking about 2010 planners.  I’ll be making up a few to put in the Etsy shop in this weekend, so keep your eyes pealed for a ready-made planner to snag.  Or, to really start the new year in style, why not commission your very own custom planner for 2010?  Tell me the paper/ colors/ theme you want for the cover, the binding style (coptic or secret Belgian), even the specific holidays you want noted!  There’s a listing for both a standard custom planner and a custom cover Scrabble planner up in my store right now with all of the details.  Or, drop me a line here to discuss possibilities.  Happy New Year!

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It’s time to hit the books!  Fantastic, unique, well made books from the BEST bookbinders around!  September 1st - 7th score some sweet deals in the Bookbinding Etsy Street Team’s Back to School Sale.  Check out the BEST blog for a list of participating shops and deals on offer.  Over in the Re:Paper shop I’ll be offering free worldwide shipping on all orders.  Be the envy of your peers as you tote a clever journal to track your reading assignments, plot a semester abroad in new travel journal, or slide into your seat wearing some adorable book earrings.  Now imagine your disappointment if they score these goodies first- BEST get shopping!

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