Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Pictorial Webster's

I've been pining over the Pictorial Webster's for months, but haven't been able to justify purchasing it. Chronicle Books also held a drawing for a copy of the Fine Press edition (featured in the video below), but didn't win. Alas. This video shows a bunch of different printmaking and book binding techniques, definitely interesting if you geek out about that sort of thing.

Pictorial Webster's: Inspiration to Completion from John Carrera on Vimeo.



Or if you've ever had someone question why handbound or handprinted books are so expensive. Because that is some serious (and seriously beautiful) work right there.

via Uppercase.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Gingerbread House

My brain's been on what to make for the ornament swap lately, and this is one idea I was toying with.



A little gingerbread house made from folded paper. So I put together one for you to cut out and fold out if you'd like. Punch a hole in the top for a loop of ribbon and hang it on the tree.



Or fill the house with treats and set one at each place at your Christmas table.



I'm thinking of folding up a bunch of these next year to use as an advent calendar. The door's the perfect size to write in a number.

Want to play? It's easy.
1. Cut out along the solid lines.

2. Fold along the dotted lines.

3. Glue. Attach a ribbon to the rooftop or set up a little tabletop village.

To begin, just save this image to your computer:


Want to color your own? Here's a blank version. If you make your own, I'd love to see what you come up with!


Merry merry!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ben DiNino

I wish that artist Ben DiNino had a website.



Because then I could look at more of his work, and tell you more about him, than what can be gleaned from this post over at design*sponge.

Anyway, Ben, if you're out there: I think your stuff looks great. And I want to see more of it. And I'm glad you see something worth celebrating in old books. I'd like to think we have that in common.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Olympia Le-Tan

Oof. This stuff punched me in the stomach.



Great book covers that have been re-created using cloth and embroidery. I found them atWe Love You So and i want to hold them. Very badly.



Like. By Olympia Le-Tan.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Ornament Swap



Hey guys,

In case you didn't see it over at my other home, I'm hosting my third annual ornament swap!

I hope you will join in. It's fun.

Sign up over at Two Loose Teeth before November 28th.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Home Decor

Suddenly, my jar of Sharpie markers is calling to me.



Must. Not. Vandalize. Rented. Home.

This, and many more walls, were drawn on by artist Charlotte Mann. I found her on mirror mirror, which I found on another site that I now can't remember.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Uncle Envelope

Uncle Envelope would make a great Christmas gift for a friend that loves all things paper. For $36, you get a year of paper objects or crafts: one per month. I like it.

via Angry Chicken.