MTO: Handmade Notebooks

I finally was able to try long-stitch binding or buttonhole binding and, lucky me, I got me a commission work, too, because somebody ordered a few pieces. Yay! I'm liking this process better than coptic binding but I also still need to work on it, of course. I was glad for the order because it made me practice and learn about long-stich binding.

What I like about long-stitch binding is the book lays flat when opened, just like in coptic binding, but the stitching part is less complicated and easier than that of coptic binding. But... preparing the cover is a longer process since the spine is included.

Below are photos of the notebooks together and some detailed shots. (Me thinks the picture of the all the notebooks is pretty...) Click the photos to see a larger view.

P.S. The watermark on the photos is that of my FB store... I just redid it using my own calligraphy. :)

MTO: Superhero Invites

Just want to show you how the superhero invites I was working on looks like when finished. It took me several tries before I made one that works. Yeah, I know, I'm a paper killer. ㅠㅠ Anyway, I love, love, love how it turned out and I'm very glad that my client loves them, too.

Here are some photos of the invites shown in different angles, plus, the matching names and seals for the envelopes, and favor tags!

It's my first time doing such kind of invitation and I really had fun working on these... I kinda wish there were more to do. I felt sad when I finished. Haha.

If you want me to make something like this for your or your child's event, drop me a message here or shoot me an email asmachica at yahoo dot com. You can also message me on my Facebook page (link at the sidebar) or my FB Shop www.fb.com/StudioPixelDust.

WIP: Superheroes Invites

Wondering what I'm busy with? This...

I'm making invites for a Supergirl who'll be celebrating her 7th birthday sometime this month. The one on the photo is just a prototype. My client saw a similar invite somewhere and asked me if I can recreate it. So far, so good.

I'm done cutting the building silhouettes and I am now working on the superheroes. I'm telling you, my papercutting skill is being tested here. As if I really have that skill. Haha! Anyway, here's a peek at the buildings when illuminated

How I wish I can also do this with the actual invites. Oh well. I hope I can finish everything this week. Will post when I'm done. ^^

Simple Doodled Notepads

Just finished my first commission work for 2014, these simple doodled black and white notepads...

 

Like what I said, these notepads have a very simple design... a doodled border and names that look handwritten. I like the simplicity and I think they're great gifts for guys, too. And look! I used one of my hand-carved stamps on the packaging...

 

This one’s a rush job… I started it the day before yesterday and to be delivered later today. Good thing I’m not busy. Good thing, too, that and I was able to finish these pads without me getting a cut on my fingers. Haha! I really hope this is the start of a very good year for me.

Anyway, if you also need personalized notepads like these for personal use, gift-giving, or event favors, don’t hesitate to contact me, okay?