Pottering around on the internet should be illegal.
I have wasted so much time today, just blog~hopping and surfing randomly that I’m hours late in publishing today’s post.
On the other hand, I found some lovely bookbinding resources that I’m able to share with you now.
Since I first began making my own books in May, I’ve been almost obsessed with learning more about the craft.
I’ve even embroidered a couple.
I have this fantasy in which I am sent a wonderful how~to bookbinding volume to review.
With full colour photos and detailed instructions. 
The most fun find for me today was Eco Box Board Books at My Handbound Books. Rhonda has taken some cardboard cereal boxes and the like and used them as fun covers for some of her handmade books.
I can seriously see myself having a go at making some of these books. They look so fun and the kids would love them. Plus, I could easily size one to fit into my striped fabric journal cover that I adore.
Rhonda has several other how~to’s on her blog, including Ethiopian Chainstitch binding, Chopstick Notebooks and a Secret Fold Notebook. Definitely fuel for my growing bookbinding obsession.
I also loved erinzam, the blog of Erin Zamrzla, an artist, bookbinder & designer, who has made some cute Matchbook Books.
By the way, I dusted the lamp base in the picture just for you.
I have never actually tried making books. I think you have convinced me to give it a shot. Thanks for the tip on a great blog.
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Wow, these are great. I love handbound books. I’m a sucker for them and buy them when I see them. I don’t have time to make them, I wish I did. I love paper! Hmmmm, I sense an etsy opportunity for you!
If only I had the time…sigh
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These are so cool - definitely on my list of things to learn
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I’ve always wanted to learn how to book bind… or perhaps learn how to do scrapbooking. Whenever I see those how-to’s on tv, they make it look so easy.
Except my creative mind just won’t work for most part…..
You photo looks interesting. I am sure I’d rather buy one then attempt to make one. BTW I took your I’d rather they didn’t sell them in a 12 pack idea and posted it today.
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oooh, I’m thinking this could be added to my list of ‘I want to do this’ hobbies. I’ve never made a book before and now I must learn how.
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They look so cool, I think we’ve done these for school projects before. I like the word Pottering…that is my new word. thanks!
I’m going to sit down tonight and have a go at making a book from an empty Brie box. Any takers?
Maybe I should make some mini~books the next prize I give away here…