My sister Christy (she gave me molas that I turned into notebook covers) was here for a visit and brought a hostess gift wrapped in handmade paper and tucked into a bag made of handmade paper. A triple treat!
I simply could not resist using the paper to create a notebook cover for one of the 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ notebooks I have. This size is ideal for tucking into a shirt pocket or purse.
Can’t you just feel the texture of that great paper? It’s wonderful! Plant leaves, stems and pedals become subtle greens and pinks in this creamy-colored paper. I was thrilled to have a home for the mother-of-pearl button. Cream-colored hemp cord knotted with a few small beads is just the right closure. I initially used the plain cream paper for the lining and the flaps on the inside of the cover. Unfortunately, the paper flaps were not strong enough. I removed them and stitched in some pale pink fabric to do the job.
A touch of stitching to enforce the spine and it’s done.
I already know who will receive this book. And I have some ideas for other closure methods that may work even better for a small book like this that will travel regularly.
Oh my what a wonderful link to the molas site with music and slideshow and colorcolorcolor. You are certainly becoming diversified. Love your work, Franki!
Marybeth Falzareno
Thanks MB! Havin’ fun!
Yes…such a great useful gift! Recognize some of the embellishments! So creative!
These are getting addictive!
Franki, the comment that immediately springs to mind is “lovely!” which is what springs to mind with almost every new work you unveil. Either you’re on a roll, or I’m in a rut, or maybe it’s both. Either/or, the book is lovely!!! 🙂
Thank you Suzanne. I imagine I’ll be seeing some wonderful new work from you after your recent class! I really like that these notebook covers are something useful.
You didn’t mention that you had given me the paper and bag some years ago and I couldn’t give it to just anybody. Then, I needed to wrap a hostess gift and the bag and paper were exactly right. Such a nice job, Franki. Even the use of the fabric is a happy coincidence. Love it!
Thanks for inspiring me with the paper and bag. It was such a nice surprise.
Lovely little book!
Thank you Meta.
A very beautiful and unique cover book. I like it very much
Thanks!
That’s gorgeous!
Thanks!