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July 23, 2014
Get social for regular chances to win Mini Journals - they've been featured in Oh Comely, Country Living and Hello! to name but a few, and they make great little gifts.
INSTAGRAM - first ever giveaway to a follower who comments on this post: TWITTER - monthly to a lucky follower
Psssst! It's almost giveaway time!. Tell your friends to follow @boundbyhand and they could win a Mini Journal. pic.twitter.com/rkCMgGVZAw
— BOUND (@boundbyhand) July 21, 2014
FACEBOOK - major milestones - so far, the only place to win a 'full size' journal. View my page here.
So get liking, sharing and commenting - let's hope you're one of the lucky ones! To see what some of my lovely social media followers have won recently, click here.
Susan
July 22, 2014
Here in the studio I'm enjoying bright yellow and oranges as the heatwave approaches.
If you'd like a sizzling hot journal or supplies for your smokin' craft project, send an email to info@boundbyhand.co.uk or shop the ready to ship collection.
Susan
July 09, 2014
I'm running two workshops this September in conjunction with artist-educator Laura Joy. The first introduces you to the pamphlet, concertina and Japanese stab stitch book forms, the second focuses on the Longstitch with Linkstitch binding, using a leather cover. In both workshops you will have the opportunity to personalise your book(s) and although all tools and materials are provided, you are welcome to bring your own interesting papers, artwork etc to bind. No previous experience in bookbinding is necessary and you can attend either or both workshops.
BOOK MAKING: Sunday 7th September 10 am - 4 pm Cost £35
In this workshop you will learn how to make 3 book forms - the concertina, pamphlet and Japanese stab-stitch binding. These books make perfect gifts and work well as photo / keepsake albums, and can also be a great way of binding together prints or drawings. You will have the opportunity to make your books individual and unique, and after this day workshop, you will never need to buy a notebook or sketchbook again!
For further information please contact Laura Joy: 07765 681 592
To book please contact the venue directly: Artisan Community Art Studio on 07729 829 209 or email artisanstudio1@gmail.com
MAKE A MEDIEVAL JOURNAL: Sunday 28th September 10 - 4 Cost £35
In this day workshop you will learn how to make the Longstitch with Linkstitch book form. This 15th century binding with leather cover makes a wonderful journal, sketchbook, scrapbook or guest book. Examples that I've made can be viewed here - you'll be making similar books!
For further information please email me, Susan Green: susan@boundbyhand.co.uk or call 07748 759 371
To book please contact the venue directly: Artisan Community Art Studio on 07729 829 209 or email artisanstudio1@gmail.com
VENUE
Artisan Community Art Studio: First Point Plus, 1005 Wimborne Road Bournemouth, Dorset. BH9 2BS Opposite the Holly Tree Pub. Please go down the slope at the left hand side of a block of flats numbered 1003. Website
BOOKINGS
To book, please contact the venue directly. Call Pauline Stanley at Artisan Community Art Studio on 07729 829 209 or email artisanstudio1@gmail.com Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. I hope to see you there!
Susan
May 23, 2014
Did you know that I love to give a Miniature Journal to one of my followers every month on Twitter? And at each milestone on Facebook? It's my way of saying thanks for your support, companionship, conversation and for telling your friends about my books.
The Minis have been featured in Oh Comely, Country Living, Hello Online to name but a few, and they make great little gifts.
Hey, it's #giveaway day! Just follow @boundbyhand. This month it's this handmade Mini Leather Journal pic.twitter.com/e2DUDFiEmd
— BOUND (@boundbyhand) May 23, 2014
Just follow me on Twitter and like my Facebook page. And if you don't fancy leaving it up to fate, you can buy a Mini Journal, too.
Good luck and thanks for your company!
Susan
May 21, 2014
This cheerful book is the very last one left in my 50% off sale. It would make a wonderful artist's sketchbook or a guest book as it's landscape format and lies flat on a desk. Ships now, worldwide.
If you missed out on the sale this time around, subscribe to my occasional newsletter to get the heads up next time! You'll need to hit 'enter' on your keyboard to submit the form.
May 21, 2014
It's easy to purchase and pay online - you can pay by credit / debit card, Paypal, bank transfer or cheque.
Here's a step-by-step guide to paying with a regular credit or debit card. Paypal processes the payment, but don't worry, you don't need a Paypal account.
1. Select your book(s): click the yellow rectangular 'add to cart' button
2. Checkout: click the yellow rectangular 'checkout' button.
3. Personal Details: fill in as required
4. How would you like to pay? Select the 'Paypal' radio button then click 'complete my purchase'.
5. Pay with a debit or credit card: fill in your card details then click 'pay' at the bottom of the page
Queries?
If you have any difficulties checking out by any method, please email me: info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0)7748 759 371 and I will be happy to walk you through the process. Thank you for your business,
Susan
May 15, 2014
It's May, and that means the start of the wedding season! If you're getting hitched this summer, many congratulations! Whether it's next week or you're planning far ahead, here's what you need:
Bound in the finest white goatskin with beautifully smooth cartridge paper, this lovely book lies flat on a desk to receive your guests' well wishes. The first page reads 'Happily Ever After' in a romantic cursive font. Available in A5 size at £99 and A6 size at £70. Ready to ship.
Choose your leather and thread colours to co-ordinate with your wedding colour scheme, or your home decor. Bound in the finest goatskin or calfskin, available in a regular binding as a guest book, or with a memory binding if you'd like to add lots of photos and mementoes of your invitations, place settings, etc. Ask me to print custom frontspage text, such as your names and the date and location of your wedding, perhaps with a romantic quotation.
Available at A4 size at £199, A5 at £119 and A6 at £90. Please allow 2-3 weeks plus shipping for me to bind your commission.
For bridesmaids, flower girls and as a lovely little addition to the place settings at your wedding breakfast. Available to commission in sets of 10 or more from £90, in colours of your choice. Available as a stand alone purchase or in combination with a Guest Book.
Reviews
"A gorgeous, bespoke wedding guest book... did everything possible to make it perfect for us... our book was a one off, a treat and well worth every penny" Alice, Penrith
"We love it - thank you so much for making us a unique and beautiful wedding guest book - perfection" Janine & Tom, London
"We bought this as a guest feedback book for our wedding - we loved it and so did our guests!" Catriona, High Peak
Getting hitched?
The White & Neutral books are ready to ship so you can shop online right now.
For bespoke work, please contact Susan the bookbinder to discuss your requirements, and please mention your deadline and the country to which you would like your book(s) shipped. International brides, please do ask for a quote in your currency.
E: info@boundbyhand.co.uk T: +44 (0) 7748 759 371
Have a wonderful wedding day!
Susan
May 01, 2014
The cutest journal in the history of the world! Thank you @boundbyhand :) pic.twitter.com/VCh5VIyrtS
— Tia (@whoatemycrayons) May 1, 2014
Wow!!! Thank you Susan @boundbyhand for my beautiful leather journal prize :-) Xx pic.twitter.com/6ZdTlV0RdB
— Bernie Perkins (@TheChoirBoy) May 3, 2014
Grab a Mini Journal of your own in a cheerful range of colours and don't forget to follow me on Twitter - you're automatically entered into my monthly giveaway!
Good luck and many thanks to Tia and Bernie for sharing their pictures!
Susan
April 01, 2014
Make a fresh start for Spring with these new books for artists, writers and scrapbookers.
Small Leather Journals £39 Lilac & Yellow; Pink & Tan
Accordion Sketchbook Set £15 Moss; NeutralMemory Book £119 Blue & TanLeather Journal / Sketchbook £99 Pink & TanClick the yellow links to shop online - checkout is secure and I never pass on your details. If you're inspired to commission your own Bespoke book for your new Spring projects, email me: info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0)7748 759 371.
Susan
March 24, 2014
Here's all the information from my PTLLS micro teach workshop on 'Unusual Books and a Hot Dog'. It was fantastic good fun showing you how to make a book out of a single sheet of paper, thanks for providing such a 'safe and supportive learning environment' (sorry, no Harvard reference!).
Unusual Bindings: Sewn
Unusual Bindings: Folded
You can Google these and check out my Pinterest board of interesting bindings for examples.
Hot Dog
Instructions handout copyright Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, 2008
YouTube instructional video by Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord
Hot Dog Tips:
Extension activities:
Ideas for use:
I hope you find these resources useful and enjoy experimenting with your own adventures in bookbinding! If you've got any questions or if you'd like to be kept informed of workshops, please email me: info (at) boundbyhand.co.uk. Meanwhile, I'll be in my kitchen extracting DNA from strawberries!
Susan
March 12, 2014
Tell your friends! Every month I do a #TwitterExclusive draw to give away a Mini Journal to one of my followers. pic.twitter.com/HM2usChgAk
— BOUND (@boundbyhand) March 12, 2014
February 24, 2014
Longstitch with Linkstitch leather books are now available in Extra Large A4 size in a range of 14 colours. They're bound in vegetable tanned calf skins with a distinctive napped reverse.
Update August 2015: New colours! Now also available in White, Pewter Grey, Blackberry and Azure Blue.
Top L to R: Oxblood, Crimson, Light Toffee Beige, Gold, Duck Egg, Midnight Blue, Sapphire Blue
Middle L to R: Maroon, British Racing Green, Forest Green, Chocolate, Rich Tan, Tobacco, Black
Bottom: White, Pewter Grey, Blackberry, Azure Blue.
Extra Large A4 size is:
Landscape: Height 8.5 inches / 220 mm x Width 12 inches / 300 mm
Portrait: Height 12 inches / 300 mm x Width 8.5 inches / 220 mm
Your Bespoke options include:
Thread Colour: view here
Closure: thong, strap or fob
Pages: Journal (192 blank pages of 130gsm paper) or Memory (128 blank pages of 220gsm paper with spacers in the spine to allow for inclusions).
Price & Delivery: an A4 book is £199 plus £9 UK delivery. International delivery is also available, please ask for a quote.
A5 books are also available at £119 bespoke / £90 ready to ship
A6 books are also available at £90 bespoke / £70 ready to ship
How to order: please contact me by email: info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0) 7748 759 371 to discuss your commission or with any queries. Do mention any deadline you have and the country you'd like your order shipped to.
Susan