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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