I made this little notebook so I could use some odd paper my sister picked up in Vancouver's Chinatown. (Also because I was tired and it's easy, but don't tell anyone.)
I have no idea what the pierced cream-colored paper is for. But it was intriguing. The weight and texture are like a two-sheet paper towel after you've peeled off one layer. I liked the cut-outs and wanted to show them off with some contrast, so I opted to put a piece of solid color paper under each sheet, The colors alternate bright red and royal blue. I cut the question mark from red paper and glued it down.
The covers are cut from a heavy, canvas-textured card stock. After wrapping it around the block, I clamped everything together neatly and drilled the holes for the stitching. The traditional Japanese stab binding is done with narrow navy blue ribbon.
This is kind of a silly book. It has no purpose at all and would not be practical for much of anything. But I think it's cute. And it got me to finish my book for the day.
I have no idea what the pierced cream-colored paper is for. But it was intriguing. The weight and texture are like a two-sheet paper towel after you've peeled off one layer. I liked the cut-outs and wanted to show them off with some contrast, so I opted to put a piece of solid color paper under each sheet, The colors alternate bright red and royal blue. I cut the question mark from red paper and glued it down.
The covers are cut from a heavy, canvas-textured card stock. After wrapping it around the block, I clamped everything together neatly and drilled the holes for the stitching. The traditional Japanese stab binding is done with narrow navy blue ribbon.
This is kind of a silly book. It has no purpose at all and would not be practical for much of anything. But I think it's cute. And it got me to finish my book for the day.
The photo seems to be missing! Would love to see this little notebook.
ReplyDeleteHey! Where's the pictures? You really were tired! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the graphics against the bright colors idea.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay in getting the pix up. I guess I was asleep!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Well, you said you were tired. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe question mark makes me smile. Cute little book. :)
Not a clue what that paper is for. Perhaps something with cooking? But it is a very neat use, perhaps receipts for meals??
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. You have enthused me now. I think I'll try 365 days of writing.
ReplyDeleteWell it's end of October already and the rest of the sixty some days will give me the momentum. We'll see. Thanks for this lovely blog. Dita
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