Thrifted fabric as book covers & 7 tips for making book covers without a paperbackThrifted fabric I got from Value Village: tablecloths and a curtainSecondhand fabric is so abundant—just like recycled paper. Tablecloths, curtains, bedsheets, old jeans—you name it. It’s everywhere and keeps emerging. And since my crafting principle is sustainability, extending the lifespan of … Read more
Ideas for using my handmade paper and handmade books I’m sharing with you fun ideas on how I use my handmade paper and handmade books. #1 Use handmade paper to bind notebooks I bind the notebooks with a French link and the Kettle stitch technique. They have double-layered glue on the spine, making it strong … Read more
How to make paper at home from recycled paper The ideal result of paper made from recycled paper The goal is to make white or off-white paper, which will make it easy to use in multiple ways, including bookbinding, origami folding, making stickers, stamp printing, etc. The ingredients Dig deeper into each ingredient here. Materials … Read more