On days when you might be feeling a bit stressed, anxious or just low on energy, it is helpful to have an activity that can take your mind off of things, and […]
The benefits of bookbinding for mental health
A philosophical fiction story about bookbinding
There was a time when bookbinding was considered a sacred art, a craft that required patience, skill, and dedication. It was a practice that demanded a deep understanding of the materials and […]
The joy of getting orders from complete strangers
When you start out with your small business, you spend days and weeks and months, hoping to get an order from somewhere. I’ve written about what it’s like to be the owner […]
Five more common mistakes to avoid during bookbinding and making DIY books
A long time ago, I wrote a post on six common mistakes to avoid when making your own DIY books. I had just started making my own books at the time, and […]
Twenty creative materials to use in your bookbinding projects and DIY books
Bookbinding is one of those arts where once you get the hang of it, there is literally no limit to the materials you can use to make new and unique books. Whether […]
Bookbinding for Kids: Fun and easy bookbinding projects for children
A friend recently asked me if I would do some “play” bookbinding with his kids. Apparently his daughter is really into making books! 🙂 This made me think about what kind of […]
Use your hobby to travel and experience a place from a different point of view
When you travel, it is often easy to get trapped in the same tried and tested tourist loop. You’ll check out the must-do sights, you’ll do the must-do activities, you’ll eat the […]
5 uses of leftover leather scraps from DIY bookbinding projects
You probably have a lot of leftover leather scraps, if you use leather for your bookbinding projects. Instead of throwing it away, here are 5 ideas of what you can do with […]
Bookbinding excursions in Tokyo, Japan
I’ve written in the past about how travel can be a great source of inspiration for whatever art or craft or hobby that you pursue. Travel exposes you to new ideas, new […]
Pocket notebooks – So cute and the power of constraints
I think we’ve all heard some version of the saying that constraints can be great for creativity. I was faced with a constraint of sorts recently – what do I do with […]
Sonali Mangal 