It's time for our June Book Club! Just as a reminder, each month I choose a crafty book from my bookshelf and create something inspired by the book. I hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
This month I chose Cover to Cover by Shereen LaPlantz:
As you can see, the full title of this book is Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques For Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums.
This is not a sexy book filled with glossy pages, big text graphics, and huge photographs of brightly colored art. Rather, this is a straight-forward book binding manual. There are colorful photos inside, but the bulk of the book is black and white diagrams and written instructions. And frankly, most of the photos are not of projects that appeal to my painty inky sensibility. It doesn't have shelf appeal for me. I probably never would have bought this book if not for a recommendation.
Let's take a look at the table-of-contents:
- The Explosion: This is an introduction that discusses the explosion in the popularity of bookbinding (this book was published in 1998).
- Bookbinding Basics: A wonderful collection of terms, tips, materials, paste recipes, and safety precautions.
- Pamphlet Stitch: Each of these next seven chapters (Pamphlet Stitch, Basic Codes, Stitches, Stab Bindings, Fold Books, Combination Books, and Unusual Bindings) includes color photos of example books, written instructions for the binding techniques with black and white diagrams, and variations on each of the techniques.
- Basic Codex
- Stitches: This is the chapter that I worked from for my project.
- Stab Bindings
- Fold Books
- Combination Books
- Unusual Bindings
- Presentation Counts: Color and Black & White photos of book projects. Mostly a gallery with a few notes about presentation.
- Contributing Artists: This is just a list of names.
- Acknowledgments: These last four "chapters" take up just a few pages.
- Bibliography
- Index
- A Note About Suppliers
I bought Cover to Cover in Arizona. I was spending an evening with Dina Wakley and she took me to an art journal meetup at her local stamp and craft store and the owner recommended this book. And since the owner had dozens of gorgeous hand bound books for sale, I took the recommendation. It sat on my shelf for a long time.
Almost a year later I sent out a tweet asking for a source for a "tape binding" tutorial. Several people responded by recommending Cover to Cover. I looked it up on Amazon and thought, hmmmm…that cover looks familiar. I went to the bookshelf and sure enough, there it was. And yes, there are step-by-step instructions on how to do a tape binding in the chapter called "Stitches."
You can absolutely read this book cover to cover (get it?!) or you can do what I did, and go looking for a certain bit of instruction and simply read that section of the book. If there's something that you missed from a previous chapter, Shereen lets you know where to find it. For instance, when it came to tying the knots in my stitching there was a notation for which previous page and figure held that instruction.
Here is the book I made:
And a closer peek at the binding:
After putting together this pretty book I'm fairly impressed with myself — or maybe I'm fairly impressed with the excellent instructions in the book. Most of my bookbinding in the past has turned out pretty wonky. This journal turned out better than I imagined and I feel that I can safely say that Cover to Cover is hands down the best bookbinding book I have every come across (and I own a whole bunch of them).
Many of the bookbinding books I own have prettier illustrations and cooler covers and more appealing projects. But none of them have such well written directions and helpful diagrams. Shereen's directions are written in easy to understand language. The illustrations and diagrams are accurate and accessible. And I got great results on my first try! I love that! I feel like every neophyte bookbinder should have this book on his or her shelf. It's a basic reference book, like a dictionary!
Have you read Cover to Cover? What did you think?
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P.S. For easy reference all these "Book Club" posts are archived under the "Book Club" logo in the far right column of the blog.
P.P.S. Since I'm intending to use this book as an art journal, I figured I'd show you the inside of the book on Friday for Art Journal Every Day!
Love this book! It is my go-to reference for different styles of bookbinding. I have made several with the tape binding like yours, Julie. Examples are at the weblink. When you finish Cover to Cover, be sure to check out Shereen LaPlantz’ The Art & Craft of Handmade Books. She really expands the definition of “book” in this one!
Love this book! It is my go-to reference for different styles of bookbinding. I have made several with the tape binding like yours, Julie. Examples are at the weblink. When you finish Cover to Cover, be sure to check out Shereen LaPlantz’ The Art & Craft of Handmade Books. She really expands the definition of “book” in this one!
Love this book! It is my go-to reference for different styles of bookbinding. I have made several with the tape binding like yours, Julie. Examples are at the weblink. When you finish Cover to Cover, be sure to check out Shereen LaPlantz’ The Art & Craft of Handmade Books. She really expands the definition of “book” in this one!
Love this book! It is my go-to reference for different styles of bookbinding. I have made several with the tape binding like yours, Julie. Examples are at the weblink. When you finish Cover to Cover, be sure to check out Shereen LaPlantz’ The Art & Craft of Handmade Books. She really expands the definition of “book” in this one!
Love this book! It is my go-to reference for different styles of bookbinding. I have made several with the tape binding like yours, Julie. Examples are at the weblink. When you finish Cover to Cover, be sure to check out Shereen LaPlantz’ The Art & Craft of Handmade Books. She really expands the definition of “book” in this one!
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I would agree that this is my go to book for book binding techniques. When I first started making book about four years ago, this was very helpful. Now I have made over 200 books with all different kinds of bindings. And the foundations that I learned from this book has helped me to understand others not so clear directions. I also agree that her second book will set your imagination free on the definition of books. I never thought to post photos of my books. I will put some up on my facebook page. I don’t have a blog. https://www.facebook.com/theresa.petermann?sk=photos
I would agree that this is my go to book for book binding techniques. When I first started making book about four years ago, this was very helpful. Now I have made over 200 books with all different kinds of bindings. And the foundations that I learned from this book has helped me to understand others not so clear directions. I also agree that her second book will set your imagination free on the definition of books. I never thought to post photos of my books. I will put some up on my facebook page. I don’t have a blog. https://www.facebook.com/theresa.petermann?sk=photos
I would agree that this is my go to book for book binding techniques. When I first started making book about four years ago, this was very helpful. Now I have made over 200 books with all different kinds of bindings. And the foundations that I learned from this book has helped me to understand others not so clear directions. I also agree that her second book will set your imagination free on the definition of books. I never thought to post photos of my books. I will put some up on my facebook page. I don’t have a blog. https://www.facebook.com/theresa.petermann?sk=photos
I would agree that this is my go to book for book binding techniques. When I first started making book about four years ago, this was very helpful. Now I have made over 200 books with all different kinds of bindings. And the foundations that I learned from this book has helped me to understand others not so clear directions. I also agree that her second book will set your imagination free on the definition of books. I never thought to post photos of my books. I will put some up on my facebook page. I don’t have a blog. https://www.facebook.com/theresa.petermann?sk=photos
I would agree that this is my go to book for book binding techniques. When I first started making book about four years ago, this was very helpful. Now I have made over 200 books with all different kinds of bindings. And the foundations that I learned from this book has helped me to understand others not so clear directions. I also agree that her second book will set your imagination free on the definition of books. I never thought to post photos of my books. I will put some up on my facebook page. I don’t have a blog. https://www.facebook.com/theresa.petermann?sk=photos
Generous, meaty how-to books like this one seem sort of few & far between nowadays. This is my book-binding bible (along with her second book) and I’m so glad to see Shereen’s name making the rounds again (I just saw her mentioned on another blog in the last couple of days.) She really was one of the founders of the artist book movement. More importantly, she was an incredibly generous & brave spirit. I had the good fortune of taking a couple of bookbinding classes from her (just as she was starting her battle with breast cancer). I miss her greatly!
Generous, meaty how-to books like this one seem sort of few & far between nowadays. This is my book-binding bible (along with her second book) and I’m so glad to see Shereen’s name making the rounds again (I just saw her mentioned on another blog in the last couple of days.) She really was one of the founders of the artist book movement. More importantly, she was an incredibly generous & brave spirit. I had the good fortune of taking a couple of bookbinding classes from her (just as she was starting her battle with breast cancer). I miss her greatly!
Generous, meaty how-to books like this one seem sort of few & far between nowadays. This is my book-binding bible (along with her second book) and I’m so glad to see Shereen’s name making the rounds again (I just saw her mentioned on another blog in the last couple of days.) She really was one of the founders of the artist book movement. More importantly, she was an incredibly generous & brave spirit. I had the good fortune of taking a couple of bookbinding classes from her (just as she was starting her battle with breast cancer). I miss her greatly!
Generous, meaty how-to books like this one seem sort of few & far between nowadays. This is my book-binding bible (along with her second book) and I’m so glad to see Shereen’s name making the rounds again (I just saw her mentioned on another blog in the last couple of days.) She really was one of the founders of the artist book movement. More importantly, she was an incredibly generous & brave spirit. I had the good fortune of taking a couple of bookbinding classes from her (just as she was starting her battle with breast cancer). I miss her greatly!
Generous, meaty how-to books like this one seem sort of few & far between nowadays. This is my book-binding bible (along with her second book) and I’m so glad to see Shereen’s name making the rounds again (I just saw her mentioned on another blog in the last couple of days.) She really was one of the founders of the artist book movement. More importantly, she was an incredibly generous & brave spirit. I had the good fortune of taking a couple of bookbinding classes from her (just as she was starting her battle with breast cancer). I miss her greatly!
OMG! Your book binding looks awesome! Love, love, love all the colors in those…signatures? (Not sure of the proper term.) Can’t wait to see the inside on Friday! And, now I have another interest to add to my growing crafty bucket list as I explore and discover where my artsy passions lie. Girl, I swear, do you ever SLEEP?? 😉
OMG! Your book binding looks awesome! Love, love, love all the colors in those…signatures? (Not sure of the proper term.) Can’t wait to see the inside on Friday! And, now I have another interest to add to my growing crafty bucket list as I explore and discover where my artsy passions lie. Girl, I swear, do you ever SLEEP?? 😉
OMG! Your book binding looks awesome! Love, love, love all the colors in those…signatures? (Not sure of the proper term.) Can’t wait to see the inside on Friday! And, now I have another interest to add to my growing crafty bucket list as I explore and discover where my artsy passions lie. Girl, I swear, do you ever SLEEP?? 😉
OMG! Your book binding looks awesome! Love, love, love all the colors in those…signatures? (Not sure of the proper term.) Can’t wait to see the inside on Friday! And, now I have another interest to add to my growing crafty bucket list as I explore and discover where my artsy passions lie. Girl, I swear, do you ever SLEEP?? 😉
OMG! Your book binding looks awesome! Love, love, love all the colors in those…signatures? (Not sure of the proper term.) Can’t wait to see the inside on Friday! And, now I have another interest to add to my growing crafty bucket list as I explore and discover where my artsy passions lie. Girl, I swear, do you ever SLEEP?? 😉
Yes, this is a well thought out instructional book and I too have found it to be helpful and easy to acheive the end result do to such great and concise directions.I also have her other book “The Art and Craft of Handmade Books” and would recommend it also.
Yes, this is a well thought out instructional book and I too have found it to be helpful and easy to acheive the end result do to such great and concise directions.I also have her other book “The Art and Craft of Handmade Books” and would recommend it also.
Yes, this is a well thought out instructional book and I too have found it to be helpful and easy to acheive the end result do to such great and concise directions.I also have her other book “The Art and Craft of Handmade Books” and would recommend it also.
Yes, this is a well thought out instructional book and I too have found it to be helpful and easy to acheive the end result do to such great and concise directions.I also have her other book “The Art and Craft of Handmade Books” and would recommend it also.
Yes, this is a well thought out instructional book and I too have found it to be helpful and easy to acheive the end result do to such great and concise directions.I also have her other book “The Art and Craft of Handmade Books” and would recommend it also.
Oh sorry- forgot to mention-your book looks amazing- so many elements to look at and study!
Oh sorry- forgot to mention-your book looks amazing- so many elements to look at and study!
Oh sorry- forgot to mention-your book looks amazing- so many elements to look at and study!
Oh sorry- forgot to mention-your book looks amazing- so many elements to look at and study!
Oh sorry- forgot to mention-your book looks amazing- so many elements to look at and study!
This has always been my go-to book for bookbinding. It is truly excellent for instructions, illustrations and variety. Every bookbinder/bookmaker should have this book for reference.
This has always been my go-to book for bookbinding. It is truly excellent for instructions, illustrations and variety. Every bookbinder/bookmaker should have this book for reference.
This has always been my go-to book for bookbinding. It is truly excellent for instructions, illustrations and variety. Every bookbinder/bookmaker should have this book for reference.
This has always been my go-to book for bookbinding. It is truly excellent for instructions, illustrations and variety. Every bookbinder/bookmaker should have this book for reference.
This has always been my go-to book for bookbinding. It is truly excellent for instructions, illustrations and variety. Every bookbinder/bookmaker should have this book for reference.
I appreciate your review of the book even though I have never heard of it. I took one class with Tim Holtz in which we made a book and I vowed to never stitch a binding again. LOL
I really like my final result, but it was work, not fun.
I do however love what you made.
I appreciate your review of the book even though I have never heard of it. I took one class with Tim Holtz in which we made a book and I vowed to never stitch a binding again. LOL
I really like my final result, but it was work, not fun.
I do however love what you made.
I appreciate your review of the book even though I have never heard of it. I took one class with Tim Holtz in which we made a book and I vowed to never stitch a binding again. LOL
I really like my final result, but it was work, not fun.
I do however love what you made.
I appreciate your review of the book even though I have never heard of it. I took one class with Tim Holtz in which we made a book and I vowed to never stitch a binding again. LOL
I really like my final result, but it was work, not fun.
I do however love what you made.
I appreciate your review of the book even though I have never heard of it. I took one class with Tim Holtz in which we made a book and I vowed to never stitch a binding again. LOL
I really like my final result, but it was work, not fun.
I do however love what you made.
Julie, your book is beautiful!!! Her book is truly wonderful -it has been one of my reference for years…. Also good are books from Gwen Diehn, Alisa Golden and Keith Smith – love bookbinding, and am verious curious to learn how you made the beautiful covers?
Thank you so much!
Julie, your book is beautiful!!! Her book is truly wonderful -it has been one of my reference for years…. Also good are books from Gwen Diehn, Alisa Golden and Keith Smith – love bookbinding, and am verious curious to learn how you made the beautiful covers?
Thank you so much!
Julie, your book is beautiful!!! Her book is truly wonderful -it has been one of my reference for years…. Also good are books from Gwen Diehn, Alisa Golden and Keith Smith – love bookbinding, and am verious curious to learn how you made the beautiful covers?
Thank you so much!
Julie, your book is beautiful!!! Her book is truly wonderful -it has been one of my reference for years…. Also good are books from Gwen Diehn, Alisa Golden and Keith Smith – love bookbinding, and am verious curious to learn how you made the beautiful covers?
Thank you so much!
Julie, your book is beautiful!!! Her book is truly wonderful -it has been one of my reference for years…. Also good are books from Gwen Diehn, Alisa Golden and Keith Smith – love bookbinding, and am verious curious to learn how you made the beautiful covers?
Thank you so much!
Would love the learn book binding. I will have to check this book out. Thanks Julie.
Would love the learn book binding. I will have to check this book out. Thanks Julie.
Would love the learn book binding. I will have to check this book out. Thanks Julie.
Would love the learn book binding. I will have to check this book out. Thanks Julie.
Would love the learn book binding. I will have to check this book out. Thanks Julie.
Julie, first, your books are gorgeous! Love how they turned out and I’m looking forward to you sharing the insides!
Second, this is another book that I have and has been collecting dust of late. I received it as a gift from a flickr friend, and certainly need to give it another look! Thanks for the nudge!!
Julie, first, your books are gorgeous! Love how they turned out and I’m looking forward to you sharing the insides!
Second, this is another book that I have and has been collecting dust of late. I received it as a gift from a flickr friend, and certainly need to give it another look! Thanks for the nudge!!
Julie, first, your books are gorgeous! Love how they turned out and I’m looking forward to you sharing the insides!
Second, this is another book that I have and has been collecting dust of late. I received it as a gift from a flickr friend, and certainly need to give it another look! Thanks for the nudge!!
Julie, first, your books are gorgeous! Love how they turned out and I’m looking forward to you sharing the insides!
Second, this is another book that I have and has been collecting dust of late. I received it as a gift from a flickr friend, and certainly need to give it another look! Thanks for the nudge!!
Julie, first, your books are gorgeous! Love how they turned out and I’m looking forward to you sharing the insides!
Second, this is another book that I have and has been collecting dust of late. I received it as a gift from a flickr friend, and certainly need to give it another look! Thanks for the nudge!!
I own the book too, and agree that it has the best instructions! Her second book (aside from the ones she made and sold directly) was a great disappointment to her, and just before she died she made a whole list of corrections online for folks to download. It may still be there, under her name, on the ‘net. I had the pleasure of getting to know her a little when I took a class from her at ArtFest (she was a wonderful teacher), and through correspondence. I subscribed to one of her model series, and learned so much from her examples and the instructions that went with them.
I own the book too, and agree that it has the best instructions! Her second book (aside from the ones she made and sold directly) was a great disappointment to her, and just before she died she made a whole list of corrections online for folks to download. It may still be there, under her name, on the ‘net. I had the pleasure of getting to know her a little when I took a class from her at ArtFest (she was a wonderful teacher), and through correspondence. I subscribed to one of her model series, and learned so much from her examples and the instructions that went with them.
I own the book too, and agree that it has the best instructions! Her second book (aside from the ones she made and sold directly) was a great disappointment to her, and just before she died she made a whole list of corrections online for folks to download. It may still be there, under her name, on the ‘net. I had the pleasure of getting to know her a little when I took a class from her at ArtFest (she was a wonderful teacher), and through correspondence. I subscribed to one of her model series, and learned so much from her examples and the instructions that went with them.
I own the book too, and agree that it has the best instructions! Her second book (aside from the ones she made and sold directly) was a great disappointment to her, and just before she died she made a whole list of corrections online for folks to download. It may still be there, under her name, on the ‘net. I had the pleasure of getting to know her a little when I took a class from her at ArtFest (she was a wonderful teacher), and through correspondence. I subscribed to one of her model series, and learned so much from her examples and the instructions that went with them.
I own the book too, and agree that it has the best instructions! Her second book (aside from the ones she made and sold directly) was a great disappointment to her, and just before she died she made a whole list of corrections online for folks to download. It may still be there, under her name, on the ‘net. I had the pleasure of getting to know her a little when I took a class from her at ArtFest (she was a wonderful teacher), and through correspondence. I subscribed to one of her model series, and learned so much from her examples and the instructions that went with them.
And, Julie, your book is gorgeous! The front cover looks like metal–is it? Is tooling metal another of your many talents? Anyhow, you did a super jod on this book!
And, Julie, your book is gorgeous! The front cover looks like metal–is it? Is tooling metal another of your many talents? Anyhow, you did a super jod on this book!
And, Julie, your book is gorgeous! The front cover looks like metal–is it? Is tooling metal another of your many talents? Anyhow, you did a super jod on this book!
And, Julie, your book is gorgeous! The front cover looks like metal–is it? Is tooling metal another of your many talents? Anyhow, you did a super jod on this book!
And, Julie, your book is gorgeous! The front cover looks like metal–is it? Is tooling metal another of your many talents? Anyhow, you did a super jod on this book!
Well, now I am even more excited about my summertime goal of creating my first journal! Though I have FILLED dozens, I have never made one, as in bookbinding. Thank you for this book critique. It sounds perfect for me!
Well, now I am even more excited about my summertime goal of creating my first journal! Though I have FILLED dozens, I have never made one, as in bookbinding. Thank you for this book critique. It sounds perfect for me!
Well, now I am even more excited about my summertime goal of creating my first journal! Though I have FILLED dozens, I have never made one, as in bookbinding. Thank you for this book critique. It sounds perfect for me!
Well, now I am even more excited about my summertime goal of creating my first journal! Though I have FILLED dozens, I have never made one, as in bookbinding. Thank you for this book critique. It sounds perfect for me!
Well, now I am even more excited about my summertime goal of creating my first journal! Though I have FILLED dozens, I have never made one, as in bookbinding. Thank you for this book critique. It sounds perfect for me!
As a book (and bookbinding) lover I think Cover to Cover is the best instruction book I even laid my hands on! Even for me – a Dutchie – it was easy to read the instructions. I combined two of the techniques to create a fabulous book with ‘hidden treasure’ in the spine – I’d never seen anything like it and I succeeded wonderwell (I show it in a video on my blog here http://www.maritspaperworld.com/blog/?p=2766 )
As a book (and bookbinding) lover I think Cover to Cover is the best instruction book I even laid my hands on! Even for me – a Dutchie – it was easy to read the instructions. I combined two of the techniques to create a fabulous book with ‘hidden treasure’ in the spine – I’d never seen anything like it and I succeeded wonderwell (I show it in a video on my blog here http://www.maritspaperworld.com/blog/?p=2766 )
As a book (and bookbinding) lover I think Cover to Cover is the best instruction book I even laid my hands on! Even for me – a Dutchie – it was easy to read the instructions. I combined two of the techniques to create a fabulous book with ‘hidden treasure’ in the spine – I’d never seen anything like it and I succeeded wonderwell (I show it in a video on my blog here http://www.maritspaperworld.com/blog/?p=2766 )
As a book (and bookbinding) lover I think Cover to Cover is the best instruction book I even laid my hands on! Even for me – a Dutchie – it was easy to read the instructions. I combined two of the techniques to create a fabulous book with ‘hidden treasure’ in the spine – I’d never seen anything like it and I succeeded wonderwell (I show it in a video on my blog here http://www.maritspaperworld.com/blog/?p=2766 )
As a book (and bookbinding) lover I think Cover to Cover is the best instruction book I even laid my hands on! Even for me – a Dutchie – it was easy to read the instructions. I combined two of the techniques to create a fabulous book with ‘hidden treasure’ in the spine – I’d never seen anything like it and I succeeded wonderwell (I show it in a video on my blog here http://www.maritspaperworld.com/blog/?p=2766 )
Its just paint and tar gel and some beads. 🙂
Its just paint and tar gel and some beads. 🙂
Its just paint and tar gel and some beads. 🙂
Its just paint and tar gel and some beads. 🙂
Its just paint and tar gel and some beads. 🙂
I used pastel board and just used paint and tar gel and beads. 🙂
I used pastel board and just used paint and tar gel and beads. 🙂
I used pastel board and just used paint and tar gel and beads. 🙂
I used pastel board and just used paint and tar gel and beads. 🙂
I used pastel board and just used paint and tar gel and beads. 🙂
Lovely book! It’s so nice to work in a book you made yourself. It adds another layer for me. Cover to Cover would be the book I would recommend anyone start with too. I still consult my autographed copy and think fondly of all I learned from Shereen.
Lovely book! It’s so nice to work in a book you made yourself. It adds another layer for me. Cover to Cover would be the book I would recommend anyone start with too. I still consult my autographed copy and think fondly of all I learned from Shereen.
Lovely book! It’s so nice to work in a book you made yourself. It adds another layer for me. Cover to Cover would be the book I would recommend anyone start with too. I still consult my autographed copy and think fondly of all I learned from Shereen.
Lovely book! It’s so nice to work in a book you made yourself. It adds another layer for me. Cover to Cover would be the book I would recommend anyone start with too. I still consult my autographed copy and think fondly of all I learned from Shereen.
Lovely book! It’s so nice to work in a book you made yourself. It adds another layer for me. Cover to Cover would be the book I would recommend anyone start with too. I still consult my autographed copy and think fondly of all I learned from Shereen.
Hi Julie, I love your book, it has so many interesting details and textures!A real artist’s book.
I too have Shereens book and love it, it is my bible for bookbinding projects. I didn’t know she had a second book, I will have to look for it!
Hi Julie, I love your book, it has so many interesting details and textures!A real artist’s book.
I too have Shereens book and love it, it is my bible for bookbinding projects. I didn’t know she had a second book, I will have to look for it!
Hi Julie, I love your book, it has so many interesting details and textures!A real artist’s book.
I too have Shereens book and love it, it is my bible for bookbinding projects. I didn’t know she had a second book, I will have to look for it!
Hi Julie, I love your book, it has so many interesting details and textures!A real artist’s book.
I too have Shereens book and love it, it is my bible for bookbinding projects. I didn’t know she had a second book, I will have to look for it!
Hi Julie, I love your book, it has so many interesting details and textures!A real artist’s book.
I too have Shereens book and love it, it is my bible for bookbinding projects. I didn’t know she had a second book, I will have to look for it!
I got all caught up and thought wow.. I HAVE to have this book. So I ordered it immediately! Then I had this nagging thought… “why does it look so familiar?” Sure ‘nuf, I already HAVE it!!! No matter, some lucky friend will get their very own copy to play with! Great job inspiring us, Julie!
I got all caught up and thought wow.. I HAVE to have this book. So I ordered it immediately! Then I had this nagging thought… “why does it look so familiar?” Sure ‘nuf, I already HAVE it!!! No matter, some lucky friend will get their very own copy to play with! Great job inspiring us, Julie!
I got all caught up and thought wow.. I HAVE to have this book. So I ordered it immediately! Then I had this nagging thought… “why does it look so familiar?” Sure ‘nuf, I already HAVE it!!! No matter, some lucky friend will get their very own copy to play with! Great job inspiring us, Julie!
I got all caught up and thought wow.. I HAVE to have this book. So I ordered it immediately! Then I had this nagging thought… “why does it look so familiar?” Sure ‘nuf, I already HAVE it!!! No matter, some lucky friend will get their very own copy to play with! Great job inspiring us, Julie!
I got all caught up and thought wow.. I HAVE to have this book. So I ordered it immediately! Then I had this nagging thought… “why does it look so familiar?” Sure ‘nuf, I already HAVE it!!! No matter, some lucky friend will get their very own copy to play with! Great job inspiring us, Julie!
Thanks so much for the info Julie. I am actually taking Nathalie’s Über Acrylic online workshop right now and the mediums you are talking about are actually in this week’s class! I think i might try to use these techniques for a book cover -What a creative way to put in practice what I have learned!!!
Thanks so much for the info Julie. I am actually taking Nathalie’s Über Acrylic online workshop right now and the mediums you are talking about are actually in this week’s class! I think i might try to use these techniques for a book cover -What a creative way to put in practice what I have learned!!!
Thanks so much for the info Julie. I am actually taking Nathalie’s Über Acrylic online workshop right now and the mediums you are talking about are actually in this week’s class! I think i might try to use these techniques for a book cover -What a creative way to put in practice what I have learned!!!
Thanks so much for the info Julie. I am actually taking Nathalie’s Über Acrylic online workshop right now and the mediums you are talking about are actually in this week’s class! I think i might try to use these techniques for a book cover -What a creative way to put in practice what I have learned!!!
Thanks so much for the info Julie. I am actually taking Nathalie’s Über Acrylic online workshop right now and the mediums you are talking about are actually in this week’s class! I think i might try to use these techniques for a book cover -What a creative way to put in practice what I have learned!!!
Yes!!!!, this is it!!!!! So this is where you got the ribbon binding! Looks like I gotta’ get this book!!!! My book binding efforts have been terrible to say the best….so this may just be what I need!!!! Thanks, Julie!
Yes!!!!, this is it!!!!! So this is where you got the ribbon binding! Looks like I gotta’ get this book!!!! My book binding efforts have been terrible to say the best….so this may just be what I need!!!! Thanks, Julie!
Yes!!!!, this is it!!!!! So this is where you got the ribbon binding! Looks like I gotta’ get this book!!!! My book binding efforts have been terrible to say the best….so this may just be what I need!!!! Thanks, Julie!
Yes!!!!, this is it!!!!! So this is where you got the ribbon binding! Looks like I gotta’ get this book!!!! My book binding efforts have been terrible to say the best….so this may just be what I need!!!! Thanks, Julie!
Yes!!!!, this is it!!!!! So this is where you got the ribbon binding! Looks like I gotta’ get this book!!!! My book binding efforts have been terrible to say the best….so this may just be what I need!!!! Thanks, Julie!