Archive for February, 2010
Designed and manufactured from start to finish, in Bangkok, Thailand, Quote bags are at the top of my list for quality and construction. I love convertible bags (above) most because they can go straight from day time to a long weekend travel bag with a few quick adjustments.
Visit Quote Studio Bags on etsy to view the entire collection. And also visit Quote on papernstitch, who we are excited to have as a new exhibitor this month.
Anything pocket-sized is cool with me. Grab it and go types of things. And of course, letterpress is always a plus. So I combined a couple of my favorite things for today’s diy: a pocket size letterpress sketchbook. Its similar to a project I did for 100 Layer Cake a while back, but I switched some things around to accommodate for a more practical everyday item…
What do I need to make this?
Materials: Needle and thread (or embroidery floss), scissors, blank sheets of paper (consider using a thicker weight than standard printer paper) and blank letterpress cards. Optional: bookbinding awl and paper cutter. The most important materials though are the letterpress cards that you choose. I chose a blind embossed eyelet lace set from Pistachio Press. Look for letterpress sets with multiple cards to save even more money, and use an A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5 inches).
How do I make this?
Steps (above for images): 1. Measure the letterpress cards you are using, and then with a paper cutter or a pair of scissors, cut the sheet in half horizontally. Now you have two halves of paper that are of equal size.
2. Trim about 1/4 inch off of your newly cut sheets all the way around the edges. Then fold sheets in half (hamburger style this time) and stick the pages inside your letterpress card.
3. Trim any excess so that it fits neatly into your letterpress card. There shouldn’t be too many problems with that though since we already trimmed the pages before folding them in half.
4. Next, turn to the middle section of your newly formed booklet. Using a stab or bookbinding awl, create three evenly spaced holes down the spine of your booklet.
5. Use your needle and thread or embroidery floss to go through the three holes as if you are binding a book. Then tie the thread or embroidery floss off and cut off any excess. Thats it- all done. Here’s the finished product…
Looking for more ideas for quick and easy projects? Click here to visit the tutorials page filled with almost 30 diy’s.
I think that this toast soap would be a pretty surefire way to startle guests at your next dinner party. Can you imagine walking into your hostess’ bathroom and seeing a piece of toast with jam lying on the counter? I spotted Soapopotamus’ Strawberry Jam Goats Milk Soap bar over on Seesaw Designs. Then I spent a good five minutes staring at her Etsy shop confirming that these were in fact soaps – not a delicious looking snack. The jam has real strawberry seeds and the bread is creamy goat’s milk soap that smells like freshly baked bread.
Seriously, this shop is blowing my mind. Rice Krispie soaps, frosted donuts, cinnamon rolls, sunny side up eggs?
And they all smell like the real thing. It’s too much.
Who knew handwashing could be such a tasty pastime?
Happy Tuesday!
Good morning! Day two of the new exhibition…Favorites for today here.
This is exactly how I am feeling today….overcast and rainy here. Bummer.
Rain Drops 18×24 print $60 from DeeDee914
Visit DeeDee914 on etsy and here on papernstitch.
It’s after lunch time here, but I am still thinking about food. If these images from Laura Evans don’t make you drool, I don’t know what will. That waffle sandwich looks sinful (and delicious)…I think its two waffles with ice cream in between and syrup. Amazing. Why did I just start a diet?
For more from Laura Evans, visit her etsy shop here. And you can also catch her over on papernstitch as a new exhibitor.
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to this week’s Craft Venture! I’m Brenda from Phydeaux Designs, with another post about product photography! Last week, we talked about styling ideas for your photos. Today, I wanted to share with you some online resources to help you improve your photography skills (or learn new ones!).
The internet is full of fantastic resources for just about anything, including photography! Lost your camera manual? Turn to Google or just head to the manufacturer’s website for a digital replacement in a matter of minutes.
The internet is full of free and for-pay resources for photographers, both professional and fledgling. I wanted to share a few with you today, but would also love for you to share those that you use in the comments!
