Head on over to the BEST (Bookbinding Etsy Street Team) blog and check out the “R” members of the abeedarian, including me! A big part of being an “R” for me is using recycling in my books: whether it be upcycling thrift shop finds, yard sale goodies and graphically interesting materials normally headed to the trash, or incorporating recycled paper pages and tree free/ eco friendly papers into lovely traditional journals.
And while you’re browsing the lovely bookbinding Etsy “R”s keep in mind that BEST is haveing a Back to School Sale next week, September 1 - 7th. I’ll be offereing free shipping on domestic U.S. orders and 10% off international orders during the sale- keep your eyes here and on the BEST blog for more details soon!
about being in the “craft scene” is getting to meet and talk shop with other creative folks; even when a show is slow there’s always something to learn by talking to the talented folks all around you. That’s why I was thrilled back in May to spend some time chatting with Jacquelyn of 3pieceonline at the 
importance of regular blogging, and photographing (or even filming) yourself and your booth at each show you do. But I do have an excuse- beyond her super smart advice there was something distracting me, pulling my attention. . . something heavenly and delicious smelling, impossible to ignore. . . 
ven more excited that I’d be able to enact what is perhaps my second favorite thing about being a crafter, invoking the “swap” of creative goods! It was a ton of fun making the custom basketball journal, I even found some fantastic basketball textured paper for the endpapers. And it was a difficult decision to figure out which of the wonderful scents offered by Jacquelyn I wanted to get in exchange, but somehow I did it (and was surprised with an extra candle when swap time came!). Of 
Ah. Seems I have been very negligent whereas this blog is concerned. I’m sorry blog. But you see, I’ve been wrapped up in wedded bliss. Sure, the 
ext up, my first ever large format Scrabble guest book. Always when making Scrabble books I feel like I’m fighting against the fold in the board, making books shorter and longer than I’d like just to compensate. But when this order came in the bride was game to try something different, and work the board fold into the cover. The result: a neat double hinged cover that I’ll be sure to try again! Last but certainly not least, a trio of eco-friendly albums that you’re sure to hear about more here later. 
With covers made from sustainable tree-free Lokta fiber paper and 100% recycled/ acid-free interior pages these books are a beautiful blend of eco-friendly and archival. Good for the future, no matter how you choose to look at it! I’ve a few more books to finish up, and I’ll talk more here about them soon (promise!). In the meantime if you’re headed towards wedded bliss and want your very own custom book within which to capture the day