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April 20, 2007
Books!
Dave's been out of town for the past few days. In honor of his homecoming (and because he told me the Cheerios book was fantastic), I made some more books for him.
He also likes really small books to carry around in his pockets and make notes on, so that's what I did this time around. I used an empty tea bag box and some scraps from my larger size bookbinding stuff to make these teeny tiny notebooks for him. Here's an idea of scale. That's a quarter propped against the bigger book.
The books are in two different sizes because the box was rectangular. The two big books are the front and back of the box and the two small books are from the sides. They're 10-12 pages each.
It took me about 45 minutes, tops, to put the four together. They're a little uneven, but I wanted to get them done before he walked in the door, so I didn't worry too much about trimming them down. The great part is that the only non-recycled aspect of the entire project is the thread. The pages are scraps and I'd have tossed the covers into the recycling bin anyhow. So it's winwinwin.
My friend Maaike and I have discussed having a table at the next Women's Work holiday bazaar in November at the University. I want to do some of my fiberlace scarves and she's got a bunch of artwork to sell. It'd be nice if I also had some of these recycled notebooks in all sizes to sell. Of course, they'd have to be a little more polished than the stuff I threw together for Dave last night. But I think that will come with practice. And maybe a better paper cutter. I've long suspected that mine doesn't actually trim things square.
Posted by sally at April 20, 2007 11:07 AM
Comments
These books rock! I love love love them. If you were to sell them at a fair, they'd be snatched up! I'd love to buy a couple of the smaller ones for my purse, diaper bag, etc. (hint hint, email me if you're willing to sell)
LOVE THEM.
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at April 23, 2007 04:38 AM
Wow. Thanks so much, Mrs. Squirrel. I really appreciate the lovely comments. Lots of people seem to be interested in the books; I had no idea they'd be so popular. You'll be hearing from me.
Posted by: Sallyacious at April 23, 2007 09:12 AM
I quite like the books as well, especially those made of cereal boxes. There is just something wonderful about taking a piece that would otherwise be trash and making it useful. Of course now I want cheerios. Damnit. Please don't make any out of pizza boxes, I obviously have a problem with the power of suggestion.
Posted by: Desiree at April 25, 2007 11:34 AM
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