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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Bookbinding skillz



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Originally uploaded by phunkymama
Bookbinding is something I've been interested in for years, but I've never made the time to take a formal class. Thankfully, I found Tricia Morris, who has great online tutorials on TV Weekly.

I saw this accordion file kit at Club Scrap, but being the over-stashed and under-funded craftster, I resisted temptation. I managed to use the online guide to properly cut my bookboard from Dick Blick, and I pulled papers and ribbon from the stash.

The only problem I foresee is that the ribbon closure pulls on the paper at the back, and the paper is pulling up a bit. I think when I do this again, I may set eyelets in the back for the ribbon to go through, eliminating the weakness. I could always set up a decorative hook closure, or perhaps one of those magnetic purse snaps instead, eliminating the ribbon altogether.

I've already completed a second box, done more as a recipe box, which I coated all over with polyurethane. Easy to clean up any kitchen messes that way. Photo of that one to follow soon!