I just finished the last of my crafts for the upcoming show this Saturday. I wanted to share my sketchbook/journals before they sell like hot-cakes (...that’s me practicing positive thinking.)If you know me personally, you know that I keep a sketchbook with me at all times. I’ve been known to break out into a freakish, spontaneous doodling spasm at the very thought of something creative. So imagine how excited I was when I found a case of blank 4" x 6" books at the recycle area of or landfill! There were over 60 of these puppies left in the box!
I designed different covers, using vintage artwork from my collection of antique catalogs, books and ephemera. Some I designed with clip art. All have my little truck logo on them somewhere, at times hidden in the artwork. I printed all the covers onto large Avery-type label stock, trimmed to size and covered the outsides and inside flaps as well with coordinating graphic panels. Each book has a ribbon or string bound-in bookmark.
From designing to covering took an incredible amount of time, which I broke up into steps and worked on here and there over several months. If I had to do the math using my going rate, these books should sell for $125 each. But I’m pricing them at $15 each and crossing my fingers.
27 comments:
what amazing luck you have!
these are lovely!
Oooooohhhh, these are such lovely pieces of eye candy!!! What I would do to be able to be at the show and snatch one up!! (make 'em 20 bucks at least!)
I agree with $20. Can your ever faithful blog readers get first dibs on any remaining? Not that I don't want you to have amazing success and sell them all, but y'know maybe one won't sell! :)
You have so much patience! They turned out wonderfully. I think I would end up cursing mis-aligned and wrinkled adhesive.
These are fantastic and what a find--woohoo!
These are FANTASTIC!! I'm hoping to come to the show, say "hi" and do a little shopping. I'm hoping there will be one of these cuties left for me (that's me practicing positive thinking on your behalf). :)
Whitney
Did you do the spines the same way - with label stuff? Very cool. You have a wonderful eye for designing them. They will all sell...fer shure. I wish I lived somewhere close.
Your books are beautiful! I'm so jealous of you finding a whole box of blank books! What a happy day that must have been.
Those are great. I really love your design style, the vintage look is wonderful. Here's hoping they all sell for you!!!
what beautiful sketchbooks, lovely work!
oh wow. that is an amazing score. dont forget to hoard a few for yourself! ;)
Wish I could swing by for 2 or 3. 2 for me and 1 for my sweet sister in law. I think too think you should charge $20.
Wow! These little books are so cute and super collectible! I'll have to keep them in mind!
One can never have enough journals, sketchbooks, and notepads on hand - readily available for those "moments". Oh, and of course, a fine-tip black pen too! Right now I have three sketchbooks sharing couch space with me. To me, they are like a security blanket or my own children; I never leave home without one of them. I, too, love your find. You did an wonderful job elevating them to something special. Good luck to you.
What a score!
I found an entire box of fabulous hinged-lidded jars at the recycle center a few years ago...everyone got homemade granola in a cool jar that year for Christmas...
The sketchbooks are fantastic. Even if you are only making ten cents an hour...
Oh my goodness, they're great!
I have a HUGE blank book and notebook adiction.
OH MY GOSH! I found your blog from Tristan's. Oh my gosh, you ROCK! You are sooooo talented and I love your blog!
Sheila
Very cool! Love how you display them in the last pic too. Almost seems like a collection of vintage books.
These are so wonderful! I saw your post on Etsy about doing a craft fair this weekend and just wanted to pop in and say that these are going to sell like hotcakes!
Ohh! How pretty! How about a few in your etsy store? Is that up and running yet?
They look great!
Yes, I'd love to buy one as well! Let us know what is left over (not that I am hoping for anything less than SOLD out)
Holy cown, those are amaaaazing!
Cathe - these look incredible! Love them.
Awesome Cathe, I adore your sketch books, do you sell them on Etsy? You know I love them! Did I miss your link for them?
Oh, those are awesome! Did you use spray adhesive? If you have any left I'll buy one for sure!!
Oh my goodness! I want one!
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