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Don’t forget:
Kari Hennefer will also be at the open house with beautiful images of her work on display, and booking Portrait Sessions. Enjoy her “Open House Special” discount of $50 off a Portrait Session if you schedule your booking that day. Come browse through samples, get awesome ideas of how to display your images in your home, and schedule your next Portrait Session for you, or a gift certificate for someone you love.
In 2012, Kari will also be introducing the amazing, “My Beauty Campaign” to the Houston area! “My Beauty Campaign” has been introduced all over the world and is continuing to spread! So, come get a sneak peak of what it’s all about and how it’s changing women’s self esteem worldwide.
Just a few weeks ago, Kari took our family pics. We had so much fun. The kiddos were completely at ease with her. And to top it all off, she is the nicest person on the planet. You will love her.
 [No tutorial today... Do you still love me?]
Hooray for notebooks! These notebooks are my top sellers. They are a convenient small size (good for purses and backpacks) with pockets in the front and back covers. The images are transferred onto the covers with a printmaking technique that uses lots of acetone and is very stinky. There are seven cover choices: bird, butterfly, truck, dinosaur, bike, tree, zebra.
Some good ideas for notebooks:
+ Keep track of the funny/cute things your toddlers say.
+ Use it for a weekend travel journal.
+ Plan weekly meals and shopping lists and keep it in your purse.
+ Make the most gigantic to-do list ever and then mark things off.
+ Make hand and foot prints of your kiddos.
+ Write a short story inspired by the cover.
+ List favorite inspirational quotes.
My kiddos and I go through these like they are candy. Treasures, I tell you!
What will you do with your notebook?
Happy Halloween!
The final count down to the Book Bound Bindery Open House is on! If you have not received the email invite and want to, email me (sarah at sarahnielsen dot com) and I’ll send it your way.
Every day this week I’ll be showing you some of the books I’ve made that will be available on Friday. If you have not yet penciled in “get excited” on Friday, please do so now.
Reasons you should get excited:
1. My parents are coming! And my sister!
2. I have not yet torn off the purple grape vine wallpaper in the kitchen, so you will feel like it’s 1992 again.
3. Freshly bound journals.
A word about journals.
You may wonder why I do this — this whole bookmaking thing. Who makes books, anyway?
Well.
I really believe that everyone has a story to tell. Maybe it’s your everyday story. Maybe it’s your make-believe story. Maybe it’s your someday story. Maybe it’s your I’m-on-the-coolest-vacation-ever story.
But I do that on my blog, you say. Ok. But books are better. My kids spend hours a day looking at books. They love to see photos of our family and their cousins. They don’t spend hours reading blogs. Just sayin’.
The journals I make are filled with acid free paper, sewn together with love, and cased in (most of the time) vintage fabric. I like them to be one of a kind because I hope to inspire other people (YOU) to write your story.
My sister has written on my blog before about journaling: where to start and writing in your journal. You should read those.
Bottom line: Do I think you need to write in one of my journals to have a good story? No. Am I rich and famous because I hand-make books? No.
I do this because I love the process and because I love the look on the face of someone who has found the journal perfect for them.
I’m the lucky duck who got to abandon all my duties and go to my cousin’s wedding. Thanks to Chris for supporting the activity and to Mom and Pa for making it possible. We had such fun. My photos aren’t great… but you get the idea.
The reception was in this really cool old building. Beautiful woodwork. Soon-to-be wedding planner, Cousin Annie, did an amazing job. I’m sure other people planned stuff too — good job, other people. White pumpkins, berries on chairs, jute on everything, candles in the windows, burlap table cloths paired with vintage linens.
Things to note: See that book? Yep. I made it. See those personal sized cakes wrapped beautifully? My auntie made those. One for every guest! And if you know the first thing about my auntie, you know she makes the most amazing cakes.
The cocount, lime curd cake was my favorite.
It was really fun to see my family. And spend some time with cousins. (Can you tell which girls are sisters and which ones are cousins?)
Hello! Today’s tutorial is from my amazing sister-in-law, Katie. She is the mastermind behind the easy autumn centerpieces, the burlap mat, and the embroidery hoop ornament. She is one of those that every thing she touches, she makes beautiful. Thanks to Katie for sharing this tutorial!
ps – click on any of the images to enlarge
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HOW TO MAKE A THANKSGIVING BUNTING
This is a “Give Thanks” bunting that will be perfect on your Thanksgiving mantle. It is a cinch to make and fairly inexpensive. You probably have most of the stuff already.
What you need:
Burlap (1/2 yard is plenty)
Large Brown Ric Rac (I got mine at Hobby Lobby)
3 Decorative Leaves (Mine are paper mache from Hobby Lobby. You could probably make your own)
Letter Stencils or stamps (I made a stencil with my Silhouette Machine)
Brown Acrylic Paint
Foam Brush
Scissors
Hot Glue
Ruler
Rotary Cutter and Mat (optional)
Paper plate and wax paper
Cut ten 5″x 7″ rectangles out of burlap.
Fold each rectangle in half “hotdog style.” Using either your rotary cutter or scissors cut diagonally from the bottom corner (folded side) to the opposite corner. Open it up and you should have a triangle. Do this for the rest of your rectangles.
For this next step, I made a stencil on my Silhouette machine using “Birch” font in 288pt. I cut out “GIVE THANKS” on one cardstock sheet. If you don’t have a Silhouette or Cricut, you can use letter stencils or stamps.
Place your triangles over your wax paper. Squirt some paint on to the paper plate. Gently dip your foam brush in the paint and dab the excess off. Carefully dab your paint brush over your stencil onto each triangle. One letter per triangle. Let dry.
Next, with your hot glue gun, squeeze a bead of glue on the top of one of your leaves. Press your ric rac onto it. Make sure to leave enough ric rac on the ends so you can hang it your bunting. Now continue with each of your lettered triangles. Put a leaf between “GIVE” and “THANKS” and at the end of “THANKS.”
Hang on your mantle and enjoy!
Just to sum things up:
+ Did you see my feature on ohdeedoh? I feel so honored.
+ Our family photos were a total success. Thanks, Kari! Can’t wait to see those cookie faces.
+ My studio is littered with paper scraps. I made a wedding guest book and all kinds of journals this week for the Open House. (If you want the official invite and haven’t received one, email me.)
+ Chris hung blinds and the tv. I feel so happy every time I see them.
+ I’m expecting an Emily McPhie painting in the mail next week. Very exciting!
Happy weekend!
We have our yearly family photo shoot coming up so outfits have been at the front of my mind for a while now. The honest truth is, I love that other people have really great style but I’m happy to just be in shorts and a t-shirt from Target (one of the reasons I’m not a perfect match for Texas). I don’t know about you, but I get sneezed on and slobbered on and all kinds of other stuff during the day. Do I need to be dressed up for that? Anyway, I know that I don’t want to be wearing that in our pics because then my posterity might know the truth (haha, just kidding). The point is: when I get dressed in “real” clothes, it takes some careful planning.
Now is a good time to introduce today’s contributor, Kari. She is the most kind and wonderful and happy person on the planet. And she is bursting with talent. Here is her advice (as a photographer and stylish woman and mother) on what to wear for your family photos.
Wonderful readers, please welcome Kari of Kari Hennefer Photography.
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The big question of “What to Wear!?” It can be exhausting to think about, so my advice is make it fun!! Try not to stress about making it perfect. There may be some guidelines, but really, it’s all about your style and what you feel good in. If it helps, here are 7 tips…
1. Picture your portraits up on your wall. What do you want to look at? Think about the colors of your home, and where you want to put your beautiful, printed pictures.
2. Think about what you are like…relaxed, outdoor and playful, formal and sleek, crazy and funky? The pictures that portray who you really are will often be the ones you connect most with.
3. Bold colors are good for both outdoor and studio (and bold colors especially look great with children). Pastels and neutrals are also beautiful and can bring focus to the face.
4. Avoid prints or logos that are distracting to the face, unless you’re going for a specific focus.
5. Texture it up! Belts, accent colors, hair bows, layers, and textured shirts are always interesting, and help give personality to your portraits.
6. In general, I recommend watches to be left off unless they are part of your “jewelry.”
7. As far as matching, choose 1 or 2 theme colors, and add accent colors to them for variety (sweaters, scarves, layers, hair bows, belts, shoes). Avoid all wearing the exact same shirt as it’s easy to kind of blend all together.
Most importantly, wear what you feel comfortable in and what displays you and your family. People who are happy and comfortable will be able to relax and show their personality! Have fun!
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Thank you, Kari! Lucky for you local Houstonites, Kari will be at the Book Bound Bindery Open House on November 4th booking sessions. More info on that coming.
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I like to ride my bike. Especially when I can be the caboose in our family bike train because I like to mosey. I’m the kind of biker that loses my balance because I’m watching the sky instead of where I am headed. My brother is a real biker. He goes fast. And looks official. My dad is a biker too. He rides in the mountains. Maybe some day I will bike like them, but for now I’m happy to scoot around the neighborhood with my family.
I’m happy to announce this year’s Book Bound Bindery Open House has been scheduled (aka I wrote it on my calendar with a sharpie)!
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 4th.
Come in the afternoon, 1- 3pm, or in the evening, 7-9 pm.
All Book Bound Bindery products will be available for purchase at the open house (although you don’t have to purchase anything to come — just come so we can chat)  Some new products to look forward to include:
> 3 new silhouette notebook covers
> 3 sets of limited edition journals
> Book Bound Bindery workshops
But of course, all your favorite products will be there too. Over the upcoming weeks, I will post sneak peeks of what you can come see at the Open House. Or you can look at the photos from the last Open House, here. This is your chance to come see my products in person. I have a few spots left for customs orders, too, if you have a special Christmas gift in mind.
Hello, hello! Remember how last week my tutorial photo session did not go as planned? Well, I planned ahead and pulled through this time.
All you need is a piece of paper. I’ll wait here while you go grab one (out of your printer). Seriously. It’s that easy.
Let me introduce you to the map fold (aka the pop-up fold). These make awesome invitations, or cards, or love notes, or lunch box notes, or any other kind of note you write. With a little personalization, it can be just about anything.
HOW TO MAKE A MAP FOLD (or POP-UP FOLD)
Supplies:
1 piece of paper (I used a piece of construction paper that is 9″ by 12″)
NOTE: The end product will be 1/4 the size of the paper you started with. So if you want something to fit in a 4″ by 6″ envelope, start with paper that is 8″ by 12″.
Step 1: Fold in half hot dog style. Unfold.
Step 2: Fold in half hamburger style.
Step 3: Take the top left corner and line it up with center fold. Crease.
Step 4: Do the same thing on the right side.
Step 5: Open it up and invert the center fold. Crease.
Step 6: Turn in the left corner (of the top layer), line it up with the center fold, crease. Do the same thing with the right corner. Flip it over repeat with the other side.
Step 7: Open it up. (This is the tricky part.) Start in the upper left-hand corner. Invert the diagonal fold. Then invert the diagonal fold on the right-hand corner. Use both hands to guide those folds in while you flatten it. Crease.
Step 8: Flip it over and carefully open. Repeat step 7. As you guide the folds this time, though, fold the entire piece of paper in on itself. You should end up with a house shape.
Yipee yahoo! You did it!
All closed up.
Wide open.
I gave one to the kiddos and they wrote a letter to Nana.
I took a second piece of 9″ by 12″ construction paper and glued in the map fold. You can trim down the green outer sheet to fit the width of the blue one, if you want to.
What are you going to make?
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welcome Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm an artist, bookmaker and mother of three boys. This is where I showcase my custom wedding guest books, introduce new Book Bound Bindery products and share bits of inspiration. Enjoy!
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