It’s been a long few months, but here at last I’m happy to announce the opening of Re:Paper Studios North!  That’s right, I’ve arrived in Chicago safe and sound, with dog and husband in tow.  What’s more I’ve finally unpacked enough of my studio to get some work done, so send those custom order requests my way- whether you’re looking for a new journal, wedding album, photo album, address book or any other kind of custom-bound custom-made book, I can help!  More news to come as I continue to settle in.  Welcome to the new studio!

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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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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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Mother’s Day is nearly upon us! Whether your shopping for Mom or are a Mom looking for a fun event to spend the day with your kids (or both) you’ll want to come out this Saturday for the Mommy and Me Market. Here’s the scoop:

Mommy and Me Market!
Just in time for Mother’s Day

This Saturday, May 2nd
Noon-4:00 p.m

Bella Cucina Artful Food
Virginia Highland Location
1050 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306

A FREE EVENT!

Sponsored by
Bella Cucina Artful Food and The Sweet Honey House
Vendors:
Atlanta Craft Mafia, Paisley Umbrella and others!

We’ll have great products and creative
gifts for giving and to celebrate Mother’s Day!

FOOD DEMOS BY Bella Cucina Artful Food
with quick and easy recipes for moms and the whole family!

Our vendors are top of the line,
sure to bring you creative ideas for gift giving:

www.lovenestbysweethoney.com
www.prettyfacesspa.com
www.3pieceonline.com
www.re-paper.net
www.naturalhairessentials.com
www.olivestyle.com
www.blendcustomparfum.com
www.luckypaperie.com

MOMMY AND ME PHOTOS DONE ON SITE BY:
www.midcityimages.photoreflect.com

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Come on out to Atlantic Station Friday night, July 18th and meet the ladies and gents of the Atlanta Craft Mafia! We’ll be selling our wonderful handmade art 5-11pm, which gives you plenty of time to catch dinner and a movie and still shop the market. Hope to see you there!

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 It’s lucky number 7 for the Indie Craft Experience, come down to Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday June 7th to experience the best “Indie Craft” Festival in Atlanta! There will be over 100 vendors, live music, craft workshops, swag bags and a whole lot of fun. The festival runs from 11am -6pm, rain or shine. It’s easy to get the park (and save some gas!) via Marta, just take the train to Peachtree Center (one stop north of 5 Points). Visit their handy trip planner to plan out your route. Hope to see you there!

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Athens yesterday, it was a lovely (if hot and humid day)! If you’ve stopped by because you picked up my card, please feel free to drop me a line- check out the “order custom-books” link at the top of the page for a link to my e-mail. If you’re interested a book you saw, but don’t see it on my Etsy page don’t worry, I still have lots of books and photographs left that I haven’t loaded to the site yet. Drop me a line and let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll check if it’s still in stock.

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Edible books: wonderful or just plain weird?  You decide.  Wordsmith Books in Decatur is hosting the 5th Annual Edible Book Festival next weekend, Saturday March 29^th.  The Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta and the Southeast Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers invites you to “unleash your imagination as you cook up a culinary creation with literary inspiration.”  Participants are asked to make edible art that has something to do with books, shapes or content.  Entries will be exhibited to the public at Wordsmith Books and judged base on relevance and creativity.  Prizes will be awarded to winners and (best of all?) after judging all “suitable entries” will be eaten.  Entry fees are $5 for amateurs and $25 for professionals (what qualifies as a professional edible bookmaker I leave you to ponder), and all proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta in its effort to increase adult literacy.  I’m cooking up an entry (pardon the pun) and am looking forward to deciding where the event falls on the wonderful/ weird divide in person.  To find out more or to register check out the Wordsmith Books website.  And if you’re not in the Atlanta area do yourself a favor and Google “Edible Book;” you may be surprised how many festivals of this bent (Edible Book Festivals, Edible Book Teas, etc.) pop up around the country every Spring!

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