Making books

I had a great week of making accordion books with clear instructions and thoughtful prompts organized and hosted by Vintage Page Designs. I’ve always loved books and paper, and it’s been so much fun creating some of my own. I went down a bit of a video-watching rabbit hole while I was stuck home with COVID (mild case, thanks to vaccines and boosters, but still a kick) and am grateful that I’m feeling better, back to making stuff at the studio, and for finding yet another creative outlet. I credit art-making pal Kat Kirby for guiding me this direction.

An 8-pocket accordion book with ribbon closure with mixed media collages for each pocket. Lots of fun with watercolor, a medium I hadn’t used much in years and had great fun getting reacquainted with!

a four-panel accordion with insets that spin — this whimsical design called for festive watercolor and ink doodles

Before the challenge began, I put together a few simple journals with pockets that I made with covers from handmade prints by Amy Haney, who showed off the beautiful wood grain in one print and inked up ears of corn to create the other.

a trio of handmade journals with a belly band and ribbon around them — one of my first attempts at making books.

and what one looks like inside