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I had big plans to photograph each step of how to make a book using the "case-binding" method. Except that it is very hard to take pictures while making a book and then come up with instructions so it makes sense. Sad Day.

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I went ahead and made the book this afternoon, using a text block and bookboard from Paper Source and cover paper purchased last fall from Paper Studio. A text block in case binding is the "block" of papers that are pre-cut and pre-glued that will drop into the covers and spine to become the pages of the book.
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If you are interested in learning more, I am sure their are videos on youtube or there may even be bookbinding classes in your area. In the meantime, if you would like to own a handmade book, please leave a comment to be entered to win this one. I will randomly choose a winner Monday night.

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95 responses to “maybe next time + enter to win.”

  1. Michelle Avatar

    Thanks for trying. I appreciate the effort! Your book looks beautiful.

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  2. Liz Avatar

    As long as you know how to make them, that’s all that matters. The rest of us can just buy them from you 😉

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  3. Jamie H Avatar

    It’s the thought that counts! 😉 Thanks for trying! I love that book! The cover paper is amazing! Hope you had a great weekend!

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  4. Shirley K. Avatar

    The Paper Studio is great! I’m glad their physical store is in Phoenix (technically Tempe, but close enough). After a few scrapbook stores have had to shut their doors in recent years, the Paper Studio is one of the closer stores left.

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  5. Kathy Daume' Avatar

    I’d love to win this! 🙂
    Yeah, I don’t blame you for bailing on the tutorial. Tutorials are a lot of work! 😉 Love your blog, btw!

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  6. Lisa Avatar

    oh how cool of you to give one away! you are ever so crafty miss e 🙂

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  7. angie Avatar

    it was a great ides – thanks for trying:)

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  8. Cricket Avatar
    Cricket

    I have been looking for classes local to me forever! LOL Unfortunately I live in an area where there is NOTHING..ugh!
    I will check out YouTube though! Love your book, it would be awesome to win it!
    smiles,

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  9. Miranda Avatar
    Miranda

    The book looks amazing! You’re so talented!

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  10. Sandy Avatar

    Great book, thanks for the contest.

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  11. Bekka Avatar

    It was worth a try! The finished product looks great!

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  12. lindsaywillman Avatar

    awesome book. would love to have one ounce of you creativeness.

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  13. Anilu Magloire Avatar

    Love the paper you used on the covers.
    I made one once and I really enjoyed it.

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  14. mandy Avatar
    mandy

    Looks Great! And LOVE the ROCK!

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  15. Nadia Avatar

    LOVE the book! ciao!

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  16. Jennifer W. Avatar
    Jennifer W.

    oh, love the book! Good job!

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  17. tee Avatar

    That’s beautiful, good job!

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  18. lanne Avatar

    I am sorry you found it hard to photograph the process. Maybe write the instructions first and then shoot the images to go with the instructions. It will make more sense to define what you need in terms of images.

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  19. Sara Anderson Avatar

    I’ve done some book making but nothing with a ready-to-go text block 🙂 I’ll have to investigate this further 🙂
    Thanks for letting us down so easy 😉 a giveaway is very generous 🙂

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  20. Patti H Avatar
    Patti H

    in love with that book. 🙂
    ps, i went to an awesome letterpress store in portland, OR this weekend and thought of you and your crafty-ness in there cranking out your cuteness. and i only read you blog….weird right??? but kinda fun all at the same time…

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  21. Kathleen Bing Avatar

    LOVE this book! I totally am going to look into a tutorial someplace!

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  22. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    the book is beautiful. and well, nobody could make books like you, so it doesn’t matter that much, that it didn’t work out.

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  23. shannon Avatar

    if you ever feel up to it, i would love a tutorial. but i appreciate the thought;)
    and congrats on the engagement!

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  24. Marcela Avatar
    Marcela

    It’s the thought that counts and as long as you make them perfect that’s great and you can just make more giveaways 😉
    I sooo wish we had letterpress in AUS 😦

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  25. Carrie K Avatar

    that book rocks…
    rather than learning how id like to just buy already bound books from those that are skilled at it 🙂
    like you…and etsy…lol

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  26. Alsion Chains Avatar
    Alsion Chains

    I would love to win this book.
    I think that you gave it a good try.

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  27. Steph Baxter Avatar
    Steph Baxter

    You are so cool…those photos are just enough I think 🙂

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  28. Kristie Avatar

    It sounds like a lot of hard work, so I’m with the others who’d rather just buy one (or even better, win one) from you!
    It’s just gorgeous ♥

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  29. amanda Avatar
    amanda

    ahh amazing book you made. im heading overseas soon and i have trying to find a bookbinding class so i can make my own writing journals.
    please please please let me win. : ) ill cherish it forever and ever.
    k thanks. : )

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  30. Verna G. Avatar

    What a great looking journal!
    Thanks for the attempt to teach us how to book bind. 🙂 The photos were a great start!

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  31. sonrie Avatar

    Looks awesome!

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  32. summer Avatar

    don’t feel bad- the book turned out beautifully!
    plus, it’s the thought that counts!

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  33. Emily S Avatar
    Emily S

    it looks awesome! would love to win 🙂

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  34. Jodi Thomas Avatar
    Jodi Thomas

    I really love reading your blog, a friend told me about it when you were doing your card a day as i was also making some cards abit like yours, funny enough my middle name is Elise 🙂 The book looks really good, im in craft mode at the moment so hope i can make something as good!
    (P.S. Congratulations on your engagement 🙂 )

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  35. Brianna Avatar

    I’d love to win a book!

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  36. Melissa M. Avatar
    Melissa M.

    Hey!!! It seems to be off to a good start!

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  37. Lisa Martin Avatar

    Love that cover. very nice

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  38. Jodi Avatar

    I recently found your blog and I love looking through your posts. Your work is so inspiring! Keep up the great work!!

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  39. Rachel Avatar

    Of course I’d love to own a handbound book! Thanks for the chance and as always, the inspiration. 🙂

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  40. Kristy Avatar

    Darn, I was looking forward to the tutorial. But this is a great consolation prize! I sure hope I win!

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  41. ee k Avatar

    Looks fabulous! Pick me pick me please!

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  42. man Avatar

    i hope you figure it out someday to share with all of us! thanks for giving it a shot, anyway! cheers!

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  43. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    great job! it looks amazing. please make more!

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  44. Vicki Holdwick Avatar

    Elise,
    Congratulations on your engagement!
    I’d love to win the beautiful bound book!
    thanks for the opportunity!

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  45. Katie @ Making This Home Avatar

    Thanks for a shot at this. I can’t even imagine trying to tutorial it.
    Katie

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  46. Brideen Avatar
    Brideen

    What a pretty book! Thanks for trying to explain it, and thanks for recommending Paper Source and Paper Studio, I wish those stores were in Ireland, here’s hoping they ship overseas! Love your blog 🙂

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  47. Rachel Avatar

    I have just wanted to get into this myself, making journals with scrap papers around the house. I’m not there yet… (C:

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  48. Gretchen McDowell Avatar

    I would love the book and I cant wait for the video! Thanks for your sharing

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