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Scrapbooks, notebooks, journals, memory books, guest books and more, all made and stitched by hand with coptic binding (open spine) These gorgeous gifts use re-cycled materials wherever possible and every single book will have at least one re-cycled product.
Little Bits and Pieces Needed - Please Donate!
Well! I got out the camera and got it working again. Actually! The camera was always working, it was my brain that had to be re-set! Also checked that the drivers for it are still on my computer. Could not find the CD with the software though! I think it may be at my Daughter's house. I may be able to get the pictures from the camera to the computer without the fancy software program ... will check that out today. Yesterday, I took photos of the three books I have made so far.
Today I would also like to get more organized. Keeping things in order is one of my biggest downfalls. I seem to make allot of mess when I work. wink!
I started a new book yesterday and hopefully, I will get it finished before nightfall today. One of the problems I am having, designing my books is matching the colors of the different elements. For instance! I have quite a few pieces of fabric off-cuts that I bought from the op shops and some that were passed on to me by my lovely daughter Wendy. I also have a few beads, some twine and some string that I bought new, but the colors don't often match-up with each other. Buying new crochet and embroidery thread costs a small fortune especially when you need lots of different colors. Any small donations of scraps of colored crochet thread and string, old beads and junk jewelry and small fabric offcuts would be so helpful. The pieces of fabric can be as small as 20cm x 28cm ( 8 inches x 11 inches ). A few of these bits and pieces should not cost too much to put in the post and would be most appreciated. (My address is below) Also, pieces of string and crochet thread from 75 cm ( 30") in length can also be put to good use. I have also made a list that you can use as a guide (see sidebar)
Today I would also like to get more organized. Keeping things in order is one of my biggest downfalls. I seem to make allot of mess when I work. wink!
I started a new book yesterday and hopefully, I will get it finished before nightfall today. One of the problems I am having, designing my books is matching the colors of the different elements. For instance! I have quite a few pieces of fabric off-cuts that I bought from the op shops and some that were passed on to me by my lovely daughter Wendy. I also have a few beads, some twine and some string that I bought new, but the colors don't often match-up with each other. Buying new crochet and embroidery thread costs a small fortune especially when you need lots of different colors. Any small donations of scraps of colored crochet thread and string, old beads and junk jewelry and small fabric offcuts would be so helpful. The pieces of fabric can be as small as 20cm x 28cm ( 8 inches x 11 inches ). A few of these bits and pieces should not cost too much to put in the post and would be most appreciated. (My address is below) Also, pieces of string and crochet thread from 75 cm ( 30") in length can also be put to good use. I have also made a list that you can use as a guide (see sidebar)
This is what these kids have to do to survive!
Part proceeds from the sale of my books will be sent to the kids in India through donations to World Vision. My shopping cart buttons will be PayPal, but I would need to pay World Vision by Credit Card. Proof of each donation will be published here so you can see how much is being sent.
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If you would like to donate any of the following pre- loved items to be used for making a hand crafted journal, album or scrapbook you can bring them to my house or put them in the post. (Address below)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED:
Fabric offcuts
String and twine offcuts
Crochet thread
Upholstery tacks
Junk jewelry
Large beads
Wood beads
Beach glass
Sea shells
All kinds of plain or pretty paper
All kinds of CRAFT card (not from packing boxes)
Small soft leather offcuts
Craft Weaving
Cross-stitch samples
Lace doilies and fabric
Bridal and formal gown dress fabric offcuts
My address:
Jean Hall
33 Corfield Street
Gosnells, 6110
Western Australia
Donations now being accepted
This is what these kids have to do to survive!
If you would like to donate any of the following pre- loved items to be used for making a hand crafted journal, album or scrapbook you can bring them to my house or put them in the post. (Address below)
Proceeds from the sale of the books will be sent to the kids in India through donations to World Vision.
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Items being accepted:
Fabric offcuts
String and twine offcuts
Crochet thread
Upholstery tacks
Junk jewelry
Large beads
Wood beads
Beach glass
Sea shells
All kinds of paper
All kinds of CRAFT card (not from packing boxes)
Small.soft leather offcuts
Weaving
Cross-stitch
Lace doilies and fabric
Bridal dress fabric offcuts
My address:
Jean Hall
33 Corfield Street
Gosnells, 6110
Western Australia
Making books from scraps - Join me!
Today I saw on the morning news, children in India digging through garbage to find stuff that they can salvage and sell for a few pennies in order to help support their family. This brought tears to my eyes for two reasons. One, the sadness of them needing to do it in the first place, and two, the thought, that if the richer people could just organize themselves a bit better, and give the stuff directly to the poor families, then they would not need to go digging for it among dirt and filth.
For about a year or so now, I have been trying my hand and bookbinding and made many practice books. Some turned out quite nice, others have mistakes in them that taught me "what NOT to do".
Today an idea came to me. Why not set myself a challenge to make beautiful, fun or even crazy journals ... almost completely from re-cycled materials ... then donate the proceeds to these children in India.
The pages would need to be either be 100% re-cycled paper, or scrap paper that has been donated by others. Donated paper could come in the form of unused pages from unwanted notebooks and scrapbooks. Pretty craft and scrapbook papers that were never used, or any other type of re-usable paper or pages.
The covers could be made from many different types of materials. Book card, MDF, thin timber or plywood, re-cycled covers from old books, etc. The stitching done with string, yarn, crochet cotton and even wool donated by other creative people who have this type of stuff lying around doing nothing.
The possibilities for decorating the covers are endless. Anything from sticks, sea shells, fabric scraps, old jewelry bits, beads, fancy threads and cord, ribbons, scroll saw cut-outs, small craft shapes, tie dye fabric pieces, lace doilies, lace fabric, ... in other words, anything nice to look at!
Today I have set a goal to get myself organized. Work out the dimensions for my journals, and set up a nice place to work. Wish me luck!
For about a year or so now, I have been trying my hand and bookbinding and made many practice books. Some turned out quite nice, others have mistakes in them that taught me "what NOT to do".
Today an idea came to me. Why not set myself a challenge to make beautiful, fun or even crazy journals ... almost completely from re-cycled materials ... then donate the proceeds to these children in India.
The pages would need to be either be 100% re-cycled paper, or scrap paper that has been donated by others. Donated paper could come in the form of unused pages from unwanted notebooks and scrapbooks. Pretty craft and scrapbook papers that were never used, or any other type of re-usable paper or pages.
The covers could be made from many different types of materials. Book card, MDF, thin timber or plywood, re-cycled covers from old books, etc. The stitching done with string, yarn, crochet cotton and even wool donated by other creative people who have this type of stuff lying around doing nothing.
The possibilities for decorating the covers are endless. Anything from sticks, sea shells, fabric scraps, old jewelry bits, beads, fancy threads and cord, ribbons, scroll saw cut-outs, small craft shapes, tie dye fabric pieces, lace doilies, lace fabric, ... in other words, anything nice to look at!
Today I have set a goal to get myself organized. Work out the dimensions for my journals, and set up a nice place to work. Wish me luck!
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