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maybe next time + enter to win.

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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. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    taking pictures in between really does kind of stall the creative process, doesn’t it? 😉 Love the book.

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  2. Dinah Avatar
    Dinah

    Hi Elise! I am a brand new reader of yours. I found your site while searching the tangled interweb for crafty things. Your page really intrigued me and has inspired me (within literally 5 days or so) to make a 26 things to do book for my friend’s birthday AND get up the guts to register for a booth at the summer craft fair in my town. Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful website with us!

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  3. mandie segura Avatar
    mandie segura

    This is awesome! love love love iT!

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    Dinah
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  5. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Ooooh Elise, So pretty! I just adore the cover paper.. how can you NOT want to write in it, with paper like that on the cover.

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  6. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    Beautiful work… no matter that your documenting didn’t work out!

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  7. Dana Fontaine Avatar
    Dana Fontaine

    My words would be honored to have such a lovely home on these distinctive pages!

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  8. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Love it!
    -Lucky Commenter #58

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  9. Lain Avatar
    Lain

    Beautiful! Would love to see the tutorial but I’l look at Youtube.

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  10. alison holcomb Avatar
    alison holcomb

    CUTE! this looks like a lot of work

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  11. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    ooh this is a goal of mine, to make beautiful books.
    Congratulations on your engagement.

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  12. Caity Avatar
    Caity

    very cool! i wish i was as crafty as you are.

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  13. Amber Filkins Avatar
    Amber Filkins

    Well, if it’s any consolation, it looks great. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. mary Avatar
    mary

    great book..thanks for the contest! 🙂
    now..pick me!pick me! pick me! 🙂

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  15. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    I love the book! But, I wanted to say congratulations on your engagement most of all! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you come up with as far as invitations, etc.

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  16. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Well, I have a better idea of what it might involve than I did before I looked here! And it’s a lovely book that would be just right for a personal journal…hint hint with fingers crossed!

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  17. shalvi Avatar
    shalvi

    would love to own a handmade book, made by you. congratulations on your engagement.

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  18. cat Avatar
    cat

    i am loving your book and the many crafty things you’ve been doing! love your blog! and congratulations on ur engagement, you and paul are really sweet tgt (:

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  19. Meg Paquette Avatar
    Meg Paquette

    I think an elise-made book binding video would be superb! good effort. LOVE that book! m.

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  20. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    love the cover papers. thanks for sharing.
    Melissa F.

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  21. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    bookbinding is on my list for 2009 – guess I really need to get a few books from the library!

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  22. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    It’s the thought that counts and the book is just beautiful!!!!

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  23. Kristin T Avatar
    Kristin T

    what a cool book. love the covering!

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  24. Jen Gough Avatar
    Jen Gough

    So cool!

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  25. Beth D Avatar
    Beth D

    Ooh how I would love to win a handmade book, especially one made by you! What a treat!

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  26. Jingle Avatar
    Jingle

    I am sorry it didn’t go as planned! The book looks fantastic!

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  27. Becki Avatar
    Becki

    This is a grat book. I always love when people take the time to make something with their hands. Thanks for inspiring us.

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  28. Cindy Avatar
    Cindy

    Very cool. Love this!! I have a strange obsession with notebooks!!

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  29. STEPHANIE Avatar
    STEPHANIE

    I love all the books you make. They are happy!

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  30. lee Avatar
    lee

    love the booke plese enter my name
    lee

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  31. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    This looks great!! Too bad the tutorial didn’t work out. Hopefully the video will be good! You are so creative and I love reading all the wedding updates!

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  32. Krys72599 Avatar
    Krys72599

    Would LOVE to win a handmade book!
    I collect books about books – how they’re made; the history of books, of libraries. I volunteer at a grammar school reading to first graders, trying to make them love to read as much as I do, and I scrap.
    What a cool project it would be to make a book about books in a handmade book…
    Pick me! Pick me!

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  33. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Bookbinding looks scarily difficult! I would love to win one instead 🙂

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  34. Kristen DeSimone Avatar
    Kristen DeSimone

    Congratulations on your engagement!!!!!!
    The book is fabulous!!! I would love to be entered to win, please!

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  35. leni Avatar
    leni

    Looks awesome! Maybe I can convince someone here at the local papersource to show me how. 😛

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  36. courtney Avatar
    courtney

    aw! i’m going to go a-hunting for bookbinding tutorals. gorgeous book, though!

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  37. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    OH MY! Elise, I would loveeeeeeee to have this. I’ve been admiring your work since sometime last year! 🙂
    Today’s my 24th birthday (and the first year my parents aren’t giving me presents, just money :() and it would be such a great birthday gift!!!
    Thanks!

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  38. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    I would love to be entered! Thanks for the happy accident.

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  39. Linda in KS Avatar
    Linda in KS

    The book looks adorable!!

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  40. Amy Eileen Avatar
    Amy Eileen

    Congrats on your engagement! What an exciting time for you! I am just starting to experiment with making my own journals myself. This one is just a knockout. 🙂

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  41. carrie Avatar
    carrie

    Love your crafty-ness!

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  42. Elaine R Avatar
    Elaine R

    Oh this was brilliant! I love love love that book too. I didn’t comment yet on your other post so i’ll just do it here too: I think the tentative plans for le Wedding are magnificent!
    ❤
    Elaine R.

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  43. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I would LOVE to win this and I am SURE that you would ROCK a tutorial anyways!

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  44. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    Thanks for sharing this. Looks great!

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  45. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    Handbound books are so beautiful. I would love to learn to make them myself.
    I love the one you have shown here.

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