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By Elissa
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Book Arts Improv Book #3: James Bond’s Bad Day

As I mentioned earlier in the week, I found myself quickly drawn to a few ideas when thinking about this week's Improv themes. However, things didn't really click for me until this morning. It was the martinis that did it. I became obsessed with why you never see James Bond in a

24 Jan 2015 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding
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Book Arts Improv Book #2: Godzilla, Extreme Couponer

I had such a hard time developing content for this week's Improv book. Thankfully, this week's winner sent me some additional inspiration - "Spam", she said. Thanks Marcia! I discovered that in the United States, Spam has the highest consumption in the state of Hawaii. The state is also home to

17 Jan 2015 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding, Etsy
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Recent Etsy Treasury

My Green Bamboo photo album was recently featured in a lovely Etsy treasury and within hours, it sold - woohoo! I'm so honored to have my work chosen. The treasury, All in purple and green! was created by Bestcontentforyou:

18 Apr 2014 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding
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Book Arts Improv Book #3: A Dog’s Diary

I had a really strange spark of inspiration for this week's Improv book. All I kept hearing was, "I puked puce." Finally, I realized that it had to be a book about a dog. I could totally see Wiggum puking puce after eating something he wasn't supposed to eat. Yep, dog

25 Jan 2014 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding, Etsy
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Recent Etsy Treasury

I've been featured in a number of Etsy treasuries lately and I'm so honored to have my work chosen! Here's one of my favorites, including my Key Lime MonoJournal: This one is by a fellow member of the Bookbinding Etsy Street Team, Lisa of CinderLisaDesign:

18 Nov 2011 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding, Business Stuff, General Crafts
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I’m on Etsy!

It's official - I finally have work available for purchase on Etsy! Here's the link to my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/BlueRoofDesigns Okay, so it's only three things but you have to start somewhere, right? I'll be listing more items over the coming weeks (I'm still working on photos and item descriptions). If you've

1 Apr 2010 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Bookbinding, Vermont Open Studio Weekend
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Completed accordion books…music to my eyes

I decided that I would get two dozen accordion books done in time for Open Studio Weekend. You can see the start of my work in this post. I already had quite a few in stock, but sometimes I get an urge to set a deadline just so I can

27 May 2008 Continue Reading

By Elissa
In Studio, Vermont, Vermont Open Studio Weekend
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Open Studio Weekend – recap

I survived Open Studio Weekend!Well, most of me did. My feet have seceded from my body and are now hitchhiking down I-89, looking for a new place to live.I had so much fun meeting people - everyone who does the tour is so friendly. You never get people in a

25 May 2008 Continue Reading

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Book Arts Improv Book #3: James Bond’s Bad Day

Book Arts Improv Book #2: Godzilla, Extreme Couponer

Recent Etsy Treasury

Book Arts Improv Book #3: A Dog’s Diary

Recent Etsy Treasury

I’m on Etsy!

Completed accordion books…music to my eyes

Open Studio Weekend – recap

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