As you know, I've been making all kinds of prints with my Gelli printing plate. Now I have a huge stack of beautiful papers that are calling out to me. Although it is difficult to cut into them, I also can't resist the urge to turn them into something else. My friend Linda just blogged about how she made a promise to herself not to make any more prints until she had used some from her pile. (Take a look at how she used up her prints.) The other thing that has been on my mind lately is a book that I bought about a month ago, Making Handmade Books, by Alisa Golden.
I decided to try my hand at some of the beginner-level book projects using my stack of Gelli prints and my box of trash.
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This one is a flag book.
This book is made using tied binding.
This is called an X Book.
The back view.
This is another X Book, with the addition of pockets for tiny paper treasures.
So... how do you use up your paper hoard?
Great idea. We all have some many "scraps" just waiting to be used!
ReplyDeleteSeth, I bet you have a wonderful scrap pile!
DeleteOh these are so adorable. I love this tiny x book with the pockets, the blues and oranges are calling to me....I love to use up the gelli prints in my journals and other projects as painted bits.....xox
ReplyDeleteCorrine, you are always coming up with fantastic ways to use every bit of paper!
DeleteThose are really cool looking! I use up my paper hoard making greeting cards. I've also made some notebooks but they're not nearly as pretty as yours are.
ReplyDeleteI have seen your handiwork and I beg to differ. Your cards and notebooks are wonderful!
DeleteWhat wonderful little books Jenny! I have two of Alisa Golden's earlier books-it's been awhile since I went thru them or made a book so I may soon be revisiting them thanks to you -and to my pile of geli prints:):)
ReplyDeleteOh and thank you for mentioning my blog post and linking-much appreciated!
You are welcome. I would love to see what books you would create!
DeleteBeautiful books Jenny! I especially love the little flag book and the one with pockets, but all are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim. It was fun to do something new. I've made little books before, but never by following specific directions (which can be a little challenging for me!) Always good to work outside the norm from time to time!
DeleteLovely - enjoyed looking around your blog
ReplyDeleteHi Lynette! So glad you are here and enjoyed your visit!
DeleteGreat post - love what you did with all your Gelli prints and scraps. Wonderful!
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Thank you Nancy! Thank you so much for posting about this on FB - and for sharing my class info...I'm doing my best to share the Gelli love in the Southeast! Gelli printing is just too fun not to share!
DeleteWow, what a great use for all of your prints. I am definitely inspired to pull out some of mine. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
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