Process Shot of the Week: Feeling Bookish

I'm finally on spring break this week, and trying to strike a balance between productivity and relaxation. I spent the first few days focusing on bookmaking. There's something meditative and soothing about making books, something I don't get in the metals studio. March was crazy and full of anxious moments, so the break, and extended book making were both needed. I tried several new structures: a tea bag book, sewing over paper tabs, a flower fold book, circle envelopes, stick binding and two signatures sewn as one.

Break is going fast, but I'm hoping to get some more book time in.

Etsy Updates

Made a few updates to the paper shop today. More tomorrow.

On the Side

So while I've been finishing up everything for the semester, I've also been working on my first big paper goods commission. I was asked to do 50 place card/bookmark bridal shower favors with party dresses in fuchsia, black and white. Some of these are a little more involved than my regular designs, and include hand stamping and hand painting with metallic inks.
I was also asked to do an 8"x10" version of the bride's gown in paper. This has been a big challenge for me. I've got the shape down, and a pretty solid plan on how to imitate the texture, but I'm nervous because the dress has a lot of detail and I can't find a very good picture of it. So I'm just going to do the best I can, and hope it works out. I hope that this commission leads to others. I really enjoy making these and I like making something pretty and unique for some one's special day!

Process Shot of the Week

Stuck inside on a beautiful spring day writing a 15 page reserch paper. And I'm only on page 3. Ugh. . .