I had no idea that it was subliminal sardine appreciation week. In a strange twist of blogging serendipity, Meg was dreaming of sardine inspired mobiles and Alix was taking photos of her tin too. Thanks for playing the game - lots of pilchard-worthy pantries nominated, but I have to admit it was Jane from Yarnstorm who I had imagined, and so with the help of my random correct answer selection crew...
The winner is Elizabeth! Send me your postal details and a little something will wing its way to you.
An excursion to the scrapstore yesterday which yielded some pretty marbled paper, for which I had the perfect project. Armed with a copy of How to Make Books (a Christmas pressie), I tried an accordion book. It's slightly less than perfect, but I know what I'd do differently the next time. I sized it for Moo cards, because I seem to be getting quite a collection these days.
I can see how easy it would be for bookmaking to become an addiction. But I would need a better guillotine, because my little paper trimmer just isn't really up to scratch. So instead, I'm drooling over some new-ish-to-me blogs with bookmaking elements:
Mrs Eliot Books
Little Paper Bird
Paperiaarre
Now I am off to make the most of some Sunday afternoon sunshine. Enjoy the rest of the weekend won't you?
Its a lovely little book and the perfect place to pop moo cards in. Bookmaking looks like a very therapeutic activity
Posted by: julie | 27 January 2008 at 16:36
Congratulations to Elizabeth.
Your little book looks so classy. And thanks for the links to some other lovely sites. x
Posted by: Kitty | 27 January 2008 at 18:26
your little book looks lovely! and moo cards would be the perfect thing to put in, now if I make a book does that give me the excuse to order the moo cards!
Posted by: driftwood | 27 January 2008 at 19:14
I love it! Its brilliant (looks neat to me) and waaaay better that my first attempt at an accordion book...
Keep it up :)
Posted by: sarah | 27 January 2008 at 19:17
I love your accordion book and a great idea ti keep your Moo cards in it.
At last I'm not the only one with a scrapstore!! I really need to go to my local one this week -not because I need anything - just because I need to get my fix!!
Lesley xx
Posted by: Lesley | 27 January 2008 at 22:18
What a cute little accordion book. I've eyed projects sharing this technique but haven't tried it myself yet. You're inspiring me to try it soon.
Posted by: June | 28 January 2008 at 02:37
Hi Ali, Thanks for stopping by my blog and indeed my shop! I've been wanting to get my hands on how to make books so I'd love to see what you get up to.
Posted by: francesca | 28 January 2008 at 06:55
hey - gorgeous little book, great links too. Take a wander over to my blog - there is something there for you!
Posted by: AnnieB | 28 January 2008 at 10:48
little paper bird is ace!
cool book you have there - i like foldy-out things
Posted by: hazeljoy | 28 January 2008 at 17:23
I'm delighted to have won your draw - it really made my day - thank you.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 29 January 2008 at 15:38
oohh this book has gone straight on my Amazon wish list! I'd love to get into making some books, but where to find the time? that's the question. I love your blog by the way... found you via Mollychicken.
Posted by: thevintagemagpie | 29 January 2008 at 23:05
Hi there! I'm so glad to be an inspiration! There aren't too many things as comforting and fascinating as bookbinding. I hope you'll enjoy all your future experiments!
Posted by: Kaija | 02 February 2008 at 21:53