A few weeks back, Chantal from France sent me a wonderful little red notepad she made herself. The crocodile imitation paper was so shiny and appealing, the little gold findings so cute, the color just perfect for me so all I can do is just keep it stored in it's bubble wrap enveloppe so I won't damage it. That's what started my quest for handmade books. I have drawers of fabrics which I though would be so nice as a book covers. I found nice leather journals here and there on the web and, as I do have some leather I hoarded from the days my kids were into medieval recreation, I decided to give it a go. Now, I just can't stop making them. This first picture is the 2 first day's crop.
Gladly, I had everything needed at home: leather, waxed linen thread as well as beeswax and linen thread so I could wax it myself, leather, buttons, paper... My goal is to add my own lampwork beads to them. I have to make beads with bigger holes and I got a button mandrel so I can make beads with two holes. Meanwhile, I continue to make those journals and I intend to list these on Etsy very soon. 
