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September 30, 2020
10 Miniature Journal gift ideas for Christmas, a birthday, your wedding anniversary and more, all collected from my super creative customers
October 29, 2019
December 03, 2017
Huge thanks to Country Living magazine for featuring my Mini Journals in their December issue Christmas Gift Guide.
December 11, 2015
Did you see the December cover of ELLE Decoration? For their sparkling, seasonal Winter Luxe edition Kyla McCallum, founder of Foldability design studio, created dozens of paper snowflakes using Fedrigoni's Pearlescent papers. Here's how she did it.
November 04, 2015
I'm so happy to be taking part in Handmade for Christmas at The Workhouse Chapel again this year - it's the most wonderful cornucopia of gifts from a curated selection of 50 of the finest West Country artists and makers.
November 10, 2014
Visit Handmade for Christmas at The Workhouse Chapel for a glorious selection of unique and beautiful gifts from 35 of Dorset's finest local artists and makers, including my fine leather books.
The chapel is an amazing space for an pop-up shop. Sadly I forgot to photograph it, but the massive woodburner makes you feel very welcome... and warm!My work: I don't know the maker's name, but I covet this jug!Richard Gibson makes beautiful boxes in the Shaker tradition:Rose Hatcher is not only the owner of The Workhouse Chapel, she's a talented textile artist:
October 06, 2014
Save the date for the following exhibitions, Christmas fairs and artist book events where I will be exhibiting, selling and sometimes demonstrating.
Stitch & Bind Bournemouth Library for Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival: an exhibition of handmade books made by workshop participants, myself and fellow tutor Laura Joy during two recent bookbinding workshops at Artisan Studio. Runs til 24 October.
Handmade 4 Christmas at the Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton Open daily 8 November until 24th December. A wonderful collection of work from renowned local makers.
Etsy Dorset Team Christmas Fair 6 December 10-4 at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. One of only 17 official European Etsy Christmas craft fairs, I'll be joining fellow members of the Dorset Etsy Team and I can't wait to spend the day with my fellow team members and welcome lots of local visitors. Come and say hello!
BABE: Bristol Artists' Book Event 11 - 12 April Arnolfini, Narrow Quay, Bristol. Over 100 national and international artists, publishers, presses, dealers and organisations come to BABE over the weekend to show their artists' books at this two-day event. The last BABE in 2013 was a busy weekend with 7,530 visitors! I'm looking forward to meeting up with other book artists and seeing their amazing work. I'll be there with my work in Gallery 3 on the 1st floor.
Hope to see you there!
Susan
December 16, 2013
In a quandry? Here are some ideas for stocking fillers, special presents and everything inbetween.
Don't forget to order by midnight on Thursday the 19th for Christmas delivery. I'd be happy to send orders directly to your gift recipients - just include their name, address and any gift message when you check out.
STOCKING FILLERS: Mini Journals £10
Bound in the same lovely, tactile goatskin as my larger books, they're the perfect little luxe gift. In pretty pink, to manly monochrome and all shades inbetween they're small but useful notebooks to slip into bags, pockets - and Christmas stockings, of course!
Paperback Notebooks £10 set of 2
Florals and graphics are paired with handmade Nepalese batik-dyed paper in these sweet notebooks.
FOR ADVENTURERS: Travel Journal £99
If someone you know is planning an extended trip overseas, this is just the thing. With a Mark Twain quotation on the front page, and special entry sections for date, location and in case of emergency details, this Travel Journal will be their faithfull companion.
FOR COUPLES: Wedding Guest Books £70 and £99
For love birds planning a wedding, these Guest Books will be a treasured gift. Bound in white goatskin for guests to leave their good wishes and advice, the couple can also include photographs from their big day. Bespoke options also available for made to order.
FOR ARTISTS: Leather Journal / Sketchbook £39, £70 & £99
The Longstitch with Linkstitch binding styles allows these sketchbooks to lie flat on a table, they take inclusions such as mixed media and collage, and with various secure closing methods, they're a safe place to plan larger pieces. Three sizes.
Sketchbook Set: Accordion Fold £15 set of 3; £10 set of 2
Something a little less ordinary for people who love to draw, collage and story-tell. These paperback notebooks open to reveal an expandable page.
FOR SCRAPBOOKERS: Memory Book £119
This book bound in fine goatskin is a luxurious option for those who love to scrapbook their holidays, event planning, make a record of the year or compile a photograph album. A5 landscape size with heavyweight paper and spacers in the spine.
FOR WRITERS & BLOGGERS: Hardback Journals £25
These hardback journals are the perfect size to tuck into a bag, take on a trip and jot down notes on inspirations, dreams and plans.
All of these books are in stock and ready to ship. For all that's good to go in time for Christmas, click here.
If you're reading this a little later than the 19th and are in a last minute fix, email me and we'll see what Father Christmas and the Elves can sort out for you!
As ever, bespoke options are available for all leather Journals, Sketchbooks, Wedding Guest Books and Memory Books. These are made to order, so please allow a few weeks and get in touch if you're planning a special gift for the New Year or Spring by email: info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call me: +44 (0) 7748 759 371
Happy Christmas!
Susan
December 12, 2013
Are you subscribed to my newsletter? It's a great way to keep up to date with new products, special offers and how to grab a freebie! I've just sent the latest international one with a reminder of last order dates for Christmas - I'm organised, so you don't have to be.
Happy holidays!
Susan
November 25, 2013
Come along to St Mark's church hall in Talbot Village this Saturday to start your Christmas shopping at a Charity Christmas Art & Craft Fair.
I'm joining in with the festivities selling my work and possibly demonstrating bookbinding if table space allows. It would be great to see you there, please make sure you come and say hello!
It's organised by a graduate of the Arts University Bournemouth in aid of Spreading Health, a charity which works in partnership with rural communities in developing countries who want to improve health care provision in their villages.
You can find directions here. See you there!
Susan
November 05, 2013
If you love hand bound, chances are you like handmade goods in general and making things yourself. Have you checked out Homemade With Love magazine? Their Christmas edition is full of great ideas of things to make and do for the holiday season, including how-to projects for those inclined and handmade gift ideas for those with a little too much on their plate to start making their own.
I'm chuffed to see my Monochrome Mini Journals featured as a stocking filler idea, alongside other gorgeous Christmas gift ideas from a variety of my fellow independent designer-makers.
Check out more Monochrome gift options, prices at £10, £39 and £99 for all budgets.
My thanks to the team at Homemade With Love magazine, especially the Editor, Anna Simmonds who is also the talent behind the Crafting Fingers blog. It's her first issue of Homemade With Love and I think she's made a grand job of it. Congratulations and season's greetings for a very happy Christmas!
Susan
(Image copyright Homemade With Love magazine)