Bookstar Bindery

Anyone who has been to south Spain will have fallen in love with their Azulejos, their beautiful tiles. I sure did. I came back from Sevilla a few weeks ago, and I was so amazing that I started drawing my own tiles, and taught myself to use watercolour to paint them. This has been a total new experience and I have loved it so much. True, it is not bookbinding, but it sends me in the same state - concentration. When I draw or paint those tiles, the world could collapse, I woul...dn't even notice. I am also very much inspired by https://instagram.com/bycarriechan?igshid=2kzf12aonrb4 who is a watercolour genius. I used her Instagram repeatedly for colour reference. So after weeks of trying things out, I decided to make my own Christmas cards. Each one of them takes me over 1h30 to finish, but they are definitely the best I have been able to create. Especially those 4. It got me thinking - would anyone be interested in purchasing printed version of those cards? I could do a folded version for easier writing. Show your interest in a comment! And if enought of you are keen then I'll work at adding them to my etsy shop during the weekend! Don't forget the 50% off in the shop actually! Link is in the bio. Perfect occasion to get handmade and unique Christmas gifts :) Have a lovely day! . . . #bookstarbindery #christmas #christmascard #handmade #azulejos #tiles #watercoulor #aquarelle #creation #handpainted #drawing #painting #learningcurve #newpassion #bookbinding #christmasoffer #christmasgiftsideas #christmasgifts

3 beautiful projects from the past few months. I loved how the colours and materials complemented each others. Don't forget the sale on etsy, 50% off everything! Ideal for personalised, unique and handmade Christmas gifts!... Link in the bio! . . . #bookstarbindery #bookbinding #notebook #sketchbook #perfectgift #somethingspecial #personalisedgifts #reliure #leather #colourful #bigsale

Hello dear people! Long time no see. This year has been another one of those crazy year when bookbinding could not be a priority, unortunately. But things are about to change! I won't say anything more because I wouldn't want to jinx it. But I will update you all as soon as I can. In the meantime, I need to do a clearout of the workshop. So I am organising a giant etsy sale. My WHOLE shop is 50%, first come first served. The code is CLEAROUT, but here is the direct link: http...s://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BookstarBindery?coupon=CLEAROUT So if you ever wanted your own Bookstar notebook, or if you were looking for the perfect handmade gift for Christmas, it is time! Some of them can have a personalised title for free. And I will try to share all the beautiful projects I have worked on those last few months soon. . . . #bespoke #sale #bookbinding #reliure #clearout #handmade #bookstarbindery #notebook #sketchbook #sale #gocrazy #boxes #colourful #christmasidea #inspiration #giftidea

In the past couple of days I have been playing with my new fonts! And I have loads of photos to share :) So let's start with this one. I've got a whole tray full of those weird symbols. They are very small, only a couple of millimeters high! And really cute! I particularly love the little knife and fork, and also the little yin and yang which I just can't manage to block properly, because it is too small (that's the third one from the left on the top row)... However I have NO IDEA what the 3 first ones from the right and he 5th one from the right on the bottom row mean. And the little P in a circle (first from the left, bottom row) as well. Any idea anyone? In any case I'm having great fun reorganising and trying everything out. Such luck I have. #bookstarbindery #fonts #police #lucky #foil #blocking #bookbinding #bokbindare #reliure #dorure #symbols