Bookbinding is a craft as old as books themselves. Artists and craftsmen have spent a few hundred years perfecting the craft. Bookbinding is a calming and rewarding process enjoyed by both professionals and hobbyists alike. The art of bookbinding requires you to invest in a few different tools and raw materials like threads, paper, and…
Bookbinding and sewing have a lot of things in common in terms of tools, techniques, and the level of patience required. If you are already familiar with some sewing techniques and stitches, the art of bookbinding may come naturally to you since some of the stitches are very similar. What are the best book binding…
If you are just starting to learn about bookbinding, all of the different techniques, materials, and stitches may seem confusing to you. You should know that many people – including experienced bookbinders – can feel confused at times, especially when the stitches appear so similar. So, what’s the difference between a kettle stitch and a…
The first journal I ever bound came apart in about a week. The stitching held fine. It was the glue that failed, a bottle of basic school glue that dried stiff and cracked the third or fourth time I opened the cover. That flop taught me what every binder figures out sooner or later: the…
People’s obsession with shimmery things makes glitter the number one go-to item for glamming crafts. Indeed glitter breathes new life to otherwise ordinary things transforming them into gorgeous and attractive pieces. This glitzy crush can, however, get frustratingly messy when it starts to shed. And as much as you are deeply in love with glitter,…
Kite flying is the ultimate spring activity. When the sun is just starting to poke out more often, everything is beginning to look a little greener, and the wind picks up just a little, that is perfect kite weather. Although to be fair, a lot of weather is kite weather! If you really want to…
If you just got your Cricut machine, cardstock projects are the simplest way to test it out and introduce yourself to what it can do. Plus, cardstock projects are versatile, inexpensive, and so much fun. You can create anything from cards and tags for gifts and handicrafts, to more complex things like 3D flowers and…
Crafters all around the world know and love Mod Podge. It is a versatile product that allows you to stick different materials to your craft, seal them in, and add a finishing layer to your craft projects. It is popularly used for decoupage projects and is a one-in-all type of product that you can store…
Making crafts is a delightful pastime, and many people appreciate the opportunity to make art from the comfort of their own home. One of the easiest crafts to make is paper mache, which has a history that dates back thousands of years, and you can make it with ingredients you already have on hand! So,…
If you are passionate about making your own greeting cards, then you would certainly want to stock the best ink pads available. It doesn’t really matter what kind of project you are working on. It is essential to be equipped with the right tools for the purpose. If you love stamping, then having the best…