This is the second review of a Craftboy Workshop Blankety Blank Book. This book is made from reclaimed hardback covers from old Reader’s Digest Condensed Editions. Both the front and back covers are salvaged and filled with creamy hand stitched signatures of blank paper. The spine board is new book cloth selected to coordinate with…
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Blankety Blank Books from CraftBoy Workshop
Last weekend was the annual Ric Rac Roundup hosted by Bon Bon Atelier here in Kansas City. The event features lots of local artists and craftsman in the nearby parking lot and I got a chance to meet Chuck of Craft Boy Workshop who makes exquisite handbound blank books. I was so smitten I purchased…
The Pencilmaker
The Staedtler Pencilmaker Set is a DIY pencil kit in the historical style in honor of their 175th anniversary. The set comes in a commemorative tin, not the coolest tin but not a cardboard box. Included in the kit is two slats of wood, stick of graphite, string, seal and glue along with instructions to…
Morning Pages
Lots of people have attempted to do Julia Margaret Cameron’s The Artist’s Way morning pages at some point in time. If you’re not familiar with the concept, the idea is that by writing three pages every morning, you can clear the mental clutter and get down to the core of your “real work” whether that…
Holy Cow! Monsieur Notebook Review
Today, I got the chance to review a new series of notebooks from a UK-based company called Monsieur Notebook. These books are sized similarly to an A5 (regular 5.5×8.5”) and an A6 (pocket 4×6”) Moleskine but with real leather covers for just a few dollars more than a comparable sized Moleskine. The books are handmade…
Vintage Monarch Silverette Gem Paper Clips
Oh, lovingly photographed vintage office supplies will get me everytime. This time, I have Scout’s Honor to thank for this wonderful find. scoutshonorco: You just can’t beat vintage packaging. Found this old school box of paper clips at my great aunt’s house over the weekend. I love everything about it… Clean, simple, + totally free…