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Journal Entry: Thu Oct 11, 2012, 9:49 PM

Etsy | Prints | Facebook



Please be sure to 'like' on :facebook: facebook

I'm still super busy with school, but I've decided to start making books for sale again. Here's how it's going to work...

I'll make books with the materials I have on the limited time I have, so it might be hard for me to make books specific to your request. This is generally how the books are going to look as of posting this journal. Each book will be unique and completely hand-made by me.

>> Hand-torn/ripped 80lb drawing paper
>> approx. 80 pages (might change)
>> Fabric cover

Each book is starting at $25 USD, and the shipping price isn't set yet, but it won't be much more if you're in the continental US. I can accept Paypal or cash (in person, so if you're in Boise ID let me know!).

If you're interested, please comment on this journal so I can make a first-come-first-serve list. I want to be fair to everyone, so I'll offer a book after it's made to the next on the list and remove the names when they've bought a book.

Please understand that I can't accept points or any other form of virtual currency.

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader

Journal Entry: Sat Sep 22, 2012, 4:34 PM

Etsy | Prints | Facebook



Hey everyone, this is just a thank you to the blog on Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for sharing my bookbinding tutorial. The website is full of interesting things worth checking out. :)

Article link

  • Listening to: Die Antwoord
  • Watching: Dorm
  • Eating: Jubes Nata De Coco
  • Drinking: Ramune

Art Feature!

Journal Entry: Sun Aug 5, 2012, 6:36 PM

Etsy | Prints | Facebook



Sorry for the delay. Please enjoy this collection of art chosen by the artists who won the feature in my giveaway. The work is theirs or from their friends. Please check their individual profiles to see their current commission info!

Please please please correct me if I got anything wrong!

:iconlittle-miss-kay::iconbunbun12::icondelcattylover53::iconaeriia::iconizumiko-san::icontheanimeotakufreak::iconhomikka:
(give those artists some love)

:thumb295184568:

If you would like to have your work considered for a future feature, or nominate a friend, please comment this journal! :love:

  • Listening to: Die Antwoord
  • Watching: Dorm
  • Eating: Jubes Nata De Coco
  • Drinking: Ramune

Giveaway winners!

Journal Entry: Wed Jul 18, 2012, 7:32 AM

Etsy | Prints | Facebook



Finally the time has come for me to announce the winners! Thank you everyone who gave :points: and :+fav: this journal. Also, look forward to the art feature and feel free to donate points at anytime so that I can do this again. I'll contact the winners and give the points ASAP.

Random number list

1. :iconizumiko-san:
~Izumiko-san [link]
Donation proof

2. :iconhomikka:
*homikka [link]
Donation proof
(features received)

3. :iconlittle-miss-kay:
=Little-Miss-Kay [link]
Donation proof
(features received)

4. =bunbun12 [link]
(features received)
5. ~Sakujochan [link]
6. *miyaotohime [link]
7. ~aeriia [link]
(features received)
8. =TheAnimeotakufreak [link]
9. ~delcattylover53 [link]
(features received)
10. =rouge2t7 [link]



Hey! I'm so super busy right now that I can't choose the winners tonight, which I was planning on doing. That means I'll extend this until the morning and try to post the winners by noon MST 7/26!

Sorry for making you wait, I have some last minute school enrollment today which means I'll be a student again starting Tuesday. AHHH!



I've decided to have a bit of a contest and give away some points toward premium or whatever you want to do with them.

1. Favorite this journal :+fav:. The winners will be chosen using random.org from the list of people who favorite.
2. You don't have to watch me or anything, this is just my way of contributing to the community. Also, if you like the idea of this you can donate points to me and I'll use them to have another giveaway in the future. I have premium for the next year so I honestly won't be spending them on anything.
3. Please don't spam or beg me for anything! I will see that as you forfeiting your right to win.


:points: :points:  Prizes :points: :points:

1st: 500 :points:  and be included in an art feature!
2nd: 300 :points:  and be included in an art feature!
3rd: 50 :points: and be included in an art feature!
4th - 10th included in the art feature!

Also, anyone who wins and is allowed in the art feature is also allowed to advertise their commissions! :nod:  
(In the feature I might choose more than the three winners)

I will decide the winners July 25th and post the winner's feature after I've contacted them! Look for a message from me to know if you won.

Good luck and tell everyone, this contest is completely by chance and I ask for nothing in return. ヽ(*≧ω≦)ノ
Have a nice day!

Hey hey! Check out :iconxia22: 1,000 :points: giveaway!
Giving Away 1,000 Points! (ENDED):bulletpink: THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER.  IM VERY SORRY IF YOU MISSED IT.  THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. :bulletpink:
That's right.  I, :iconxia22:, with the help of :iconhoneyandthedevon: are giving away 1,000 deviantART points for free.  So check out this journal for what you have to do to have a chance!
:star::star::star:
:bulletpink: Here's what you have to do. :bulletpink:
:bulletpink: You must watch both :iconxia22: and :iconhoneyandthedevon:.
:bulletpink: You must fave this journal so other people will see it.
:bulletpink: Make a journal advertising this giveaway and make sure you LINK BACK TO THIS JOURNAL.
:bulletpink: Fave this: so people will see the giveaway.
:bulletpink: Comment on this journal with a link to your advertising journal.
:bulletpink: And favorite either one of these journals to help advertise our contests!
:star: That's pretty much it.  Make sure to spread


  • Listening to: Beats Antique
  • Drinking: iced coffee

Made books

Journal Entry: Fri Jun 15, 2012, 10:32 AM

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There were so many books now I decided just to put them in their own entry. Feel free to leave links on this, the tutorial, a note or on my profile :)



  • Listening to: Beats Antique
  • Eating: mochi bread
  • Drinking: Aloe Morning
Eden Workshops - A Bookbinders Resource. Here you will find free tutorials, learn at home DVD's, equipment and materials.

:new: I just uploaded a video on Vimeo that demonstrates how I sew my book!!
It's uploading / converting at the moment, but go watch it when you can if you need some clarification *that I hope* I'm able to make here.

It will be available here

Here's a place to learn how to make your own book.




Completed books (mine and others!)

moved them! [link]



Tutorial: Bind your own Sc. Grammar Reference :

Bookbinding Tutorial :

Alternative Sewing Guide :

Simple (Single Paper) Tutorial :

Marbled Paper Tutorial (endsheets) : Planning

Paper Making Tutorial : Planning



Questions I've answered:

q Does any needle work?
a Yes, so long as the thread fits. The holes in the book are made with the awl so the needle is only to guide the thread.

q How long does the thread need to be?
a I'm not sure, I just use about 2 feet and tie more on (between holes on the spine) if I run out.

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