A Book for Cat
8 Aug
This is the perfect time to post the book I’ve made for Cat – because I’m currently with her at a wedding! No chance of her stumbling upon this before I give it to her 
I was inspired this week to work on soft cover books. I feel like I’ve given them a mental bad rap in my head because they are more delicate and don’t seem nearly as time-consuming to make. Well, they aren’t that time consuming – but I find them easier to write in because they fold flat.
A year ago, around this same time, Cat and I went to Paper Source and she picked out a paper she liked. I promised I’d make her a book. Well, it’s been a year and I just now have gotten around to making it. Better late than never! And somewhat in time for her September birthday.
This paper is so Cat. I hope she’ll like this. This is a pamphlet stitch. You can see where I sewed inside.
See how the book lays flat. Sometimes hard cover traditional journals don’t do that.
I’m a fan of this exposed spine. I used twine string for this to give it a rougher look.
I felt like Cat might want a book that closed, and the cover is looser so it tends to not stay in place. I decided to attach a button (as I’ve been obsessed with them lately) with a string. Simple and easy + it looks good.
Materials used: decorative paper, cardstock, twine string, button, super glue, awl
End Result: I think this will be perfect for Cat’s personality and busy schedule.
Next up is a book for my friend Kelly!
Oh, and don’t forget – you can order a specially-made journal or book yourself. Just contact me at onalobsterplacemat [at] gmail [dot] com.
someday i would love to own one of your books. they are always such unique, personalized, and beautiful works of art. hope you have a fun wedding weekend!
I LOVE journals that lay flat. That’s my only criteria when people get me journals
have fun at the wedding!
Rose–another amazing creation! So simple and chic. I love it. You are so talented <3
You are SO creative! Love it!
wow that is adorable. love the colors. you are a crafty lady!
so cute! the colors and button compliment each other really well!
gorgeous!!! my friend made me a similar looking book once, but instead she put in CD folder pockets!! maybe you could try that too as a gift idea?! (and way to put your amazing book-making skills to another use!) it was so personalized and awesome!!
That book is beautiful! I’m sure she’ll love it. You are really talented
I bought a journal once that didn’t lay flat. Never again.
Very nice!
That is one gorgeous book. I am totally impressed. I may have to commission you to do some work for me!
Great looking book! How did you learn to make those? I’d love to be able to do that.
I saw some really cool books at an art fair today. Here’s the girl’s website if you’re interested: http://www.leatherbooks.info/index.htm
DAMN
You are a woman of many, many talents.
I echo the “how did you learn that? give us a post!” sentiment.
That book is gorgeous, Rose! I love the colors.
Oooh, I got In Defense of Food in the mail on Saturday! Shipping yours today!
Super super cute! I wish I was crafty!
Wow – you are EXTREMELY creative….what a beautiful creation!
so impressive, Rose! I love it!
Beautiful book!! Great job! I love crafty stuff!!!!! Wish I was better at it!
-A
So lovely! Oh, I would love to take some of the classes you have…you’re so talented!
By the way, you won some Saucy Mama Marinade on my blog this week! Send me an email with your address…
Have a lovely weekend at the Summit, miss Rose!
That is beautiful!
I am absolutely obsessed with paper source.