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Set of 3 Geek Books

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:52:01 -0500

$20.00
These pocket-size notebooks are the perfect place to jot down notes and doodles on the go! This listing is for three (3) handmade geek books.

Each cover is created from a real, vintage computer card. They are filled with 104 pages (52 leaves) of genuine, green bar computer paper. (One side of each paper is printed with green bar lines, while the other side is blank.)

Each little book has a button and string closure. Just let me know which three (3) eyelet colors you would like in your notes to seller when you check out:

silver
green
turquoise
yellow
orange
red

Finished size is 3 1/4" x 3 5/8" x 3/8" (8.3 cm x 9.2 cm x 1 cm). Each notebook is hand bound with a pamphlet stitch binding in natural linen thread.

Geek Book

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:47:55 -0500

$8.00
This pocket-size notebook is the perfect place to jot down notes and doodles on the go! This listing is for one (1) handmade geek book.

The cover is created from a real, vintage computer card. It is filled with 104 pages (52 leaves) of genuine, green bar computer paper. (One side of each paper is printed with green bar lines, while the other side is blank.)

Each little book has a button and string closure. Just let me know which eyelet color you would like in your notes to seller when you check out:

silver
green
turquoise
yellow
orange
red

Finished size is 3 1/4" x 3 5/8" x 3/8" (8.3 cm x 9.2 cm x 1 cm). The notebook is hand bound with a pamphlet stitch binding in natural linen thread.

KIT - Japanese Binding Kit and Tutorial

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:46:00 -0500

$18.00
True DIY! If you are interested in giving book binding a try, but don't quite know where to begin, this kit is a great introduction.

Included are all of the supplies that you need to make one 3" x 4" book and complete instructions for four different Japanese stab bindings. The instructions are written out as well as illustrated to make each step clear. Choose to make one of the bindings with the included supplies and once you get the hang of it, you can make the other bindings with your own materials.

Included in this kit:

-Detailed instructions for four bindings (Japanese 4-Hole, Noble, Hemp-Leaf, and Tortoise-Shell)
-Hole punch template for each binding
-Papers for one book (a mix of ruled, grid, blank and vintage book pages)
-Hand screen printed book plate page
-Waxed Irish linen thread
-Tapestry needle

You will need to provide just a few tools of your own:

-Awl, hole punch or paper drill
-Cutting mat
-Scissors
-Bone paper folder (optional)

All illustrations and instructions ©erinzam 2008

* California residents: please note that 8.25 percent sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

KIT - Business Card Book Kit and Instructions

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:33:17 -0500

$5.00
DIY! Keep your collection of business cards all in one place with this simple and unique little kit.

Included are all of the supplies and instructions that you need to make one business card book. The instructions are very simple to follow.

Included in this kit:

-Detailed instructions and hole punch template
-Hand screen printed (100% recycled) book covers
-Metal book ring
-Rubber band closure

You will need to provide two things of your own:

-Regular hole punch
-Business card collection (up to 50 cards) (business cards are NOT included in this kit!)

Let me know which pattern you'd like in your notes to seller when purchasing:
1. Graphite
2. Woodgrain
3. Crisscross
4. Scales

When completed your kit will hold up to 50 regular (2" x 3 1/2") or smaller sized (such as Moo cards) business cards. You can also fill your book with blank pages instead and use it as a notebook.

All illustrations and instructions ©erinzam 2008

* California residents: please note that CA sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Long Stitch Mini Tag Book

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:57:20 -0500

$15.00
This little book is the perfect tag-along for your bag, purse, or pocket. It is created from a manila inventory tag. The cover is printed on both sides with tag-like lines and typography, which would be fun to fill out with information related to the contents of the pages.

The cover is filled with 200 pages (100 leaves) of blank (unlined), acid free, 65 lb. sketch paper. Finished size is 3 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/16" (8 cm x 6.8 cm x 2.7 cm). The cover is lined with black paper and closes with a long string that wraps around the book. The pages are hand bound with a long stitch binding in red linen thread.

Each book has a different inventory number stamped on it. If you prefer a certain one of these numbers, please let me know!

* California residents: please note that 8.25 percent sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Set of 3 Mini Tag Books

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:43:37 -0500

$20.00
These three little books are the perfect tag-alongs for your bag, purse, or pocket! They are created from manila tags, hand screenprinted with an inventory design. One book is printed with a grass green ink, another with turquoise, and the third is a dark orange. Each book is stamped with its own inventory number in red.

The front and back are ready to fill out with information regarding the goodies that you fill your little books up with, whether that is sketches, ideas, lists or more! You can keep one in your car as a gas and repair log, keep one to note books you read, movies you watch, places you visit, your favorite websites, etc.

Each book is filled with 100 pages (50 leaves). Half of these are blank (unlined), smooth, recycled, 20 lb. sketch paper, which alternate with wide ruled pages. Finished size is 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" x 3/8" (8 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm). Each cover is lined with a special paper and closes with a long cotton string that wraps around the book. (The color and design of the special paper may vary from those pictured.)

The pages are hand bound with a pamphlet stitch binding in matching thread.

* California residents: please note that 8.25 percent sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Pincushion Book - leaves

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:59:52 -0500

$22.00
This little notebook is a multitasker! Fill up the pages with your best sewing tips and notes, while using the top as a pincushion.

The covers are created from a woven fabric with pretty line drawings of leaves. A polyester fill pincushion is attached to the front cover with vintage green buttons. Each cover is reinforced with chipboard sewn between layers of fabric. The inside is filled with 30 pages (15 leaves) of acid free, 60 lb. drawing paper. The blank, white, pages are folded in the traditional Japanese style. The book is hand bound with a Yamato binding in grass green rick rack. The same rick rack is sewn to each cover to tie the covers closed.

Cover size is 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4" (13 cm x 11 cm x 3.3 cm). Page size is 4" x 4 1/4" (10 cm x 10.5 cm).

* California residents: please note that current sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Lavender Sachet Book - red garland

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:28:16 -0500

$22.00
This is the perfect little journal to tuck away for safekeeping. Fill it up with your thoughts and it will keep your things smelling fresh and fragrant!

The covers are created from a vintage tablecloth. The soft, front cover is filled with dried lavender from our local farmers' market. The back cover is reinforced with chipboard sewn between the layers of fabric. The cover is filled with 30 pages (15 leaves) of acid free, 60 lb. drawing paper. The blank, white, pages are folded in the traditional Japanese style. The book is hand bound with a Yamato binding in unbleached cotton bias tape ribbon. The same cotton ribbon is sewn to each cover to tie the covers closed.

Cover size is 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" (13 cm x 11 cm). Page size is 4" x 4 1/4" (10 cm x 10.5 cm).

* California residents: please note that current sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Lavender Sachet Book - blue flowers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:15:57 -0500

$22.00
This is the perfect little journal to tuck away for safekeeping. Fill it up with your thoughts and it will keep your things smelling fresh and fragrant!

The covers are created from a vintage pillowcase. The soft, front cover is filled with dried lavender from our local farmers' market. The back cover is reinforced with chipboard sewn between the layers of fabric. The cover is filled with 30 pages (15 leaves) of acid free, 60 lb. drawing paper. The blank, white, pages are folded in the traditional Japanese style. The book is hand bound with a Yamato binding in unbleached cotton bias tape ribbon. The same cotton ribbon is sewn to each cover to tie the covers closed.

Cover size is 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" (13 cm x 11 cm). Page size is 4" x 4 1/4" (10 cm x 10.5 cm).

* California residents: please note that current sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Lavender Sachet Book

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:08:48 -0500

$22.00
This is the perfect little journal to tuck away for safekeeping. Fill it up with your thoughts and it will keep your things smelling fresh and fragrant!

The covers are created from a woven fabric with pretty line drawings of leaves. The soft, front cover is filled with dried lavender from our local farmers' market. The back cover is reinforced with chipboard sewn between the layers of fabric. The cover is filled with 30 pages (15 leaves) of acid free, 60 lb. drawing paper. The blank, white, pages are folded in the traditional Japanese style. The book is hand bound with a Yamato binding in grass green rick rack. The same rick rack is sewn to each cover to tie the covers closed.

Cover size is 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" (13 cm x 11 cm). Page size is 4" x 4 1/4" (10 cm x 10.5 cm).

* California residents: please note that current sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Egg Carton Book v3

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:19:36 -0500

$50.00
This one of a kind book is the perfect place to hatch ideas... as a journal or sketchbook or even a place to record your favorite recipes.

The cover is created from a cool green, paper egg carton. It is filled with 144 pages (72 leaves) of yellow, white, and brown speckled paper (like eggs!). The original egg carton closure has been moved to serve as a closure for the book. The book is is 4" x 6" x 3 3/4" in size.

The book is hand bound with matching green linen thread using a traditional coptic stitch. The coptic stitch allows the pages to open completely flat. Cream colored eyelets in the egg carton provide reinforcement. Please note that, even with reinforcement, this is a fairly fragile book, due to the nature of the paper cover.

This design is a prototype for the newly published book 'Eco Books'. If you would like to create a book like this on your own, take a peek at 'Eco Books', which has complete instructions for how to recycle interesting materials into one of a kind books. It is available at Amazon.com as well as most bookstores.

Vintage Map Key Blank Sketchbook and or Journal

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:14:01 -0500

$20.00
This little one of a kind book is ready to tag along!

The front cover is created from a 1967 vintage wall map and features portions of the map's color coded key. The inside of the front cover is lined with 100% recycled lemon paper. It is reinforced with acid free book binders' board and glued together using an acid free adhesive. The back cover is created from a discarded library book and has the texture of book cloth.

It is filled with 224 pages (112 leaves) of acid free, recycled (30% post consumer waste), medium weight (60 lb.), lightly textured sketch paper. The finished size is 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 1 3/8" (82 mm x 89 mm x 34 mm).

The book is hand bound with golden yellow linen thread using a traditional coptic stitch. The coptic stitch allows the pages to open completely flat, which is great for writing or drawing.

* California residents: please note that current sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Mini Tag Book - Inventory Edition

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:41:09 -0500

$8.00
This little book is the perfect tag-along for your bag, purse, or pocket! It is created from a manila inventory tag, hand screenprinted with my own design. Choose from one of three ink colors: turquoise, dark orange, or grass green. Each book is stamped with its own inventory number in red. (Please let me know what color you prefer in your notes to seller when purchasing.)

The front and back are ready to fill out with information regarding the goodies that you fill your little book up with, whether that is sketches, ideas, lists or more! You can keep it in your car as a gas and repair log, use it to note books you read, movies you watch, places you visit, your favorite websites, etc.

It is filled with 100 pages (50 leaves). Half of these are blank (unlined), smooth, recycled, 20 lb. sketch paper, which alternate with wide ruled pages. Finished size is 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" x 3/8" (8 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm). The cover is lined with a special paper and closes with a long cotton string that wraps around the book.

The pages are hand bound with a pamphlet stitch binding in matching linen thread.

* California residents: please note that 8.25 percent sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Pillowcase Book - Green Field

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:04:29 -0400

$42.00
This is the perfect one of a kind journal for the bedtime writer. It is my own experiment in softcover binding, based upon nighttime journaling and the way that so many ideas flow the instant your head hits the pillow. The design also relates to the concept of hiding secrets inside or underneath a pillowcase.

The cover is created from a vintage pillowcase. The pages are hand bound with linen thread using a combination of stitches. The cover is then hand sewn to the bound pages.

The 192 pages (96 leaves) are hand cut from acid free, 80 lb., 100% recycled drawing paper. Ruled pages (printed on a high-quality inkjet printer with acid free ink) alternate with blank pages.

Cover size is 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 1 1/4" (19.5 cm x 17 cm x 3 cm). Pages are 5" x 5" (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm).

* California residents: please note that 8.25 percent sales tax will be added to your order in PayPal.

Pillowcase Book - Little Flowers

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:04:15 -0400

Pillowcase Book - Green Stripes

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:03:52 -0400