I have long had a love affair with the art of book binding and over the years I've once or twice dabbled with very simple book binding techniques. Recently I decided I needed a little sketch book for one of my projects so I decided to make my own.
This is a folded paper technique called Blizzard Binding and although fairly simple it's important to be very accurate with the folding - not so easy with big clumpy hands like mine, but I eventually ended up with a little book I was pleased with!
I decorated the front with pieces of hand-made silk paper, pressed Ginkgo leaves and copper foil.
As you can see below each page spread is one sheet of A6 Khadi paper folded in half and held in place at either end by the little folded triangles that flip open and closed - this means you can remove pages to work on, change pages around or replace them as required.
I am linking up with Julia over at What's On Your Work Desk Wednesday this week, and I am also linking up with the Mini Album Makers Challenge.
Update: I'm so pleased to have been chosen as one of the Top 5 in this month's Mini Album Makers Challenge.
Happy WOYWW xx Jan (14)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Everything you turn your hand to has the magic touch....you could sell those on Etsy for squillions!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 6 xxx
Hi Diana, what a beautiful little book. And so clever too.Agree with Jan, they would really sell to those who appreciate artisan produce. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #10 X
ReplyDeleteOh my word that’s clever! That sort of accuracy is a bit beyond me I fear, but I love the remove-and-replace ability, it makes for the perfect sketch book/journal doesnt it. I’m always on the hunt for decent ring bound notebooks because it drives me nuts if they dont lie flat, so this binding has a huge appeal for me. Mind you, everything you’ve ever made has a huge appeal to me!
ReplyDeleteDiana, your little album is stunning, I love how the pages are held in, I must investigate that technique, it looks amazing! I hope you will consider adding your beautiful creation to our challenge at Mini Album Makers (http://minialbummakers.blogspot.com/2018/09/blogaversary-mini-album-tutorials-challenge-giveaway.html) Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous book, I love the way, the pages are secured there ,- and how to be able removing them . Such beautiful front cover, too with the ginkgo leaves , and your touches of gold , Diana .
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dorthe
I've never tried book binding, and being neat and precise doesn't come naturally to me so this may not be a good one to start with.... I love your results though!! Helen #7
ReplyDeleteWow - absolutely stunning book! I've never seen binding like that, so interesting! Happy fall, have a great week, Lindart #21
ReplyDeleteHi Diana, I just love your art work. When I visit you it always makes me feel so happy because your projects are so beautiful. Have a lovely creative week and happy woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous book. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day. God Bless. Caro x (#23)
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to add pages to a book Diana, I've not come across that before. The cover you have created is beautiful too. Thanks for visiting already. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
ReplyDeleteJust popped back to say thank you for joining in with us at Mini Album Makers! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous little book! Look forward to seeing how you use it! Chrisx 24
ReplyDeleteWow Diana, that's fascinating, I've never seen one like that before. And what a bonus that you can remove or move pages around. And your cover is just gorgeous, and perfect for Autumn as well!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully bound Diana, I've not seen that fold before what an intricate way of holding those fabulous paper pages. A very precious piece which will inspire you each time you use it. So glad you shared this with us all.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW Tracey #4
Oh, what a beautiful journal, Diana - and a great binding technique, one I will definitely try. I've got some Khadi paper, so when I get home, this will be my first stop at the craft table! Your cover is exquisitely beautiful - bound to inspire you whenever you pick it up. I'm so happy you're joining in with us at Mini Album Makers this month.
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Loving the book!! It's a magical process, isn't it??
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW :)
Claire no.3
I can't believe that you have big clumpy hands! The work they produce is just wonderful - that little book is so neat and clever. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteLooks stunning..... no way have you got clumpy hands :)
ReplyDeleteI bind all my journals myself and use different bindings but I never saw this binding you show here before... I just LOVE IT!!! I have an appointment later today but right now I plan to bind a book like that this weekend... thanks so much for the inspiration! Also thanks for your visit earlier this week. I'm late 'doing the round' as it's always weekend already... enjoy! Marit #8
ReplyDeleteHi Diana. Ooo - how lovely to make your own book - handmade paper, silk paper... wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #1
What an exquisite little book, Diana - I simply must explore this technique and make a book like this! Not only is it a very attractive looking binding, but I love the idea of being able to remove and swap the pages around. What a clever idea. I also love book making and have explored some different binding methods, having tried a Coptic binding last year that was very successful. I adore books and boxes - they are so much more tactile and interactive than art hanging on the wall, and I am increasingly drawn to them.
ReplyDeleteYou surprise me a lot by saying you've got big clumpy hands! Following your blog for so long and seeing all the intricate and exquisite work that is your hallmark, I'd have put you down as one with dainty little fingers lol!! Anyway, however big they may be, they are well connected to your heart and your brain and are more than capable of expressing your beautiful creative nature! Keep up the good work!
I simply adore your little book.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #9
What a fabulous book and so beautifully bound. This is a totally new technique to me and I love the way it looks and the ability to swap pages around. Fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing your lovely book with us at Mini Album Makers this month. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteThank you for your return visit, Diana, and I'm glad you like what I've done with the boxes My friend from Brazil gave me the music table napkins and I thought this was a nice use for them! I didn't do anything on them today because I was waiting for the rest of the hardware to arrive, which it did, and also because I had other things to see to. I've got till the 11th so don't need to over-pressurise myself. I'm also concerned about my health because my hernia has definitely returned and I've been having problems with it today. Dreading the thought I may need yet more surgery...
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Diana, thank you for this swell tutorial! I am going to give this type of binding a go as the one you completed is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Diana, this is really impressive and one book binding method I have never seen in my life. My brain is dancing with ideas and possibility! I adore your choice of papers and exquisite cover design! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Mini Album Makers. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing. Loving your method of Blizzard Binding ! Unique cover too. Always enjoy your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing book Diana! I love the cover .. so pretty . and, though I have never heard of this binding technique, I love it! Will certainly have to try it out for myself! Thank you so much for sharing!! x
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