I made my first Japanese bound book with beads on the spine. I have made other starbooks; however, this was my first with handstitched signature pages.
The book was made for a friend whose name I drew for a gift exchange. It is really difficult to make or purchase a gift for someone so special. The joy, however, came back to me when she opened her package and liked the contents.
The true spirit of Christmas is giving of oneself and it was so evident at our get-together yesterday as packages were exchanged. As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the holidays I feel so fortunate to have a wonderful family and a life filled with treasured friends.
6 comments:
Thank you Carolyn, for this beautiful book. It is truly stunning. Your talent continues to grow - you amaze me! I am the lucky caretaker of this piece of art.
Here's to a another year of art with good friends!
Oh my, Carolyn--that is utterly spectacular!!!
Carolyn,
What a beautiful book!! I just love it. It looks like a lot of hard work went into it. Awesome job!!
Jacque
Oh My Carolyn!! Your talent is showing. How absolutely spendiffilous. You can see the love that went into it. Hugs, Donna
This is just so stunning!!! I am so glad that I was fortunate to have seen it in person as well. The binding was just amazing! Each little saying tucked inside held so much thought how could she not love it! Merry Christmas to you my friend!
Inka
Happy Happy Christmas Carolyn .. to yourself and all your family. May 2010 bring you much love and many blessings. hugs, Donna
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