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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:13 PM #1
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Default Bin-bound recyclables made into handbound notebook :D

I've just finished making this notebook as a Christmas pressie for my mum - it's my first attempt at making one and I'm really happy with how it's turned out.

It's made from cereal boxes & cardboard, old magazines, school copy books my son never used, and some scraps of paper and card I had left over from other projects. Cost me nothing but the price of the thread!

I'll post a detailed tutorial soon, in the meantime here's a video with instructions for the coptic stitch used for binding. It looks daunting but it's actually nice and easy once you get going :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHAJy...e=channel_page
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:16 PM #2
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A fabulous and unique piece of work, magiceight. Well done!

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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:31 PM #3
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I remember when I was a child, I took some A4 pages and folded them over and made a cover out of cardboard and then I stitched it together with a needle and thread- wow I was so proud of myself, I still remember the feel of the book- nice memories only topped by the time I got a jewellery making set that had resin and some other liquid and you had to mix the two liquids and it hardened clear so I placed stones in them- that was the business- does anyone know where I could get a similar kit- I'd say the fumes are a bit dangerous for little kids, but I'd love to help my daughters to make some similar items.
Well done on your notebook- it's fab

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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:36 PM #4
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Oh - just yesterday I saw a resin kit in the Art & Hobby shop in Dun Laoghaire. I'd been wondering where to get my hands on some. I didn't buy it but am going to next time I'm there, never worked with resin before so not sure how safe it'd be for children...
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:42 PM #5
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Default Well done!

This is really lovely, I've been keeping a pregnancy diary for baby to read when he/she is older and after seeing this I'm going to have make one and transfer it all from my shop bought notebook! Although I did the same for my daughter and afterwards transfered all the pages to a scrapbook, it'll make a lovely present on her 16th birthday (13 years to go lol!)
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 07:50 PM #6
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Thanks guys :)

LOL Kiara, now that's what I call forward planning... wish I was that organised :P
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 08:43 PM #7
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Beautiful piece of work Magiceight. well done and i bet your Mum will love it.
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 10:03 PM #8
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Absolutely divine, will wait for the tutorial to try my hand, but this is inspirational, well done, it will make a fabulous xmas present x
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Old Posted: 24-12-2008 , 11:01 PM #9
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The smell when you mix the two liquids for resin is very strong for children so adult help is essential- but it's just wonderful for kids- It's like magic for them- I remember I put tiny shells in the resin and attached different things like a pin for a broach or earings or a pendant.
How do they make the grain of rice with your name on it or the sand art in a bottle--oohh I love that kinda stuff lol
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Old Posted: 07-01-2009 , 11:36 AM #10
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Quite beautiful! Well done.
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Old Posted: 07-01-2009 , 12:10 PM #11
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Just brilliant magiceight :o) Can't wait to do the tutorial - We go through copious amounts of cereal here so there's no shortage of cardboard :D. Looking forward to making cushions with you soon :o).
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Old Posted: 07-01-2009 , 05:09 PM #12
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Tutorial coming soon! Sorry about the delay, I just started a new job (woohoo!) and I have lots of info to take in so the rest of my life is on pause while I'm training in!!

Mickey - yes we'll make that cushion appointment soon lol... things should be calmer around here in the next week or two :)
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Old Posted: 08-01-2009 , 03:45 PM #13
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That really is gorgeous. it looks like it took a lot of work. well done
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Old Posted: 09-01-2009 , 07:36 AM #14
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that looks really cool...fair play to ya :)
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Old Posted: 09-01-2009 , 09:11 AM #15
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I've just finished making this notebook as a Christmas pressie for my mum - it's my first attempt at making one and I'm really happy with how it's turned out.

WELL MAGICEIGHT WHAT DID YOUR MUM THINK OF HER BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
REGARDS LINN
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