tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post2298487044429332677..comments2024-02-11T01:17:30.236-07:00Comments on Defining Me: bookbinding tools and a phobialeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543310711967915831noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-8809061563078877622013-04-09T17:51:00.132-06:002013-04-09T17:51:00.132-06:00Make a "throw away" one first. I mean, ...Make a "throw away" one first. I mean, from the beginning you'll know that it doesn't have to be perfect. Use cheap paper, etc. Just for practice. I bet you're like me and you want any time investment to "count", but it does...it's practice! Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351368937198883719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-1659440604498980612013-04-07T18:31:24.291-06:002013-04-07T18:31:24.291-06:00I have tried making my own and it is fun and easy ...I have tried making my own and it is fun and easy once you do it- find an easy one to start with not copic binding to start- there are a bunch on youtube-Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-34415188953656180622013-04-07T10:15:37.262-06:002013-04-07T10:15:37.262-06:00Hi Lee...I understand your phobia. I have bound a...Hi Lee...I understand your phobia. I have bound a few books but I usually take the easy way out and use old books or buy something to use for my journals. You might try the pamphlet stitch to get you warmed up...that's the easiest one for me! But whatever you do...I bet you will be amazed at what you can do!<br />Mary Joyfulployshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019711968410396731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-63055661179606761432013-04-07T07:30:37.554-06:002013-04-07T07:30:37.554-06:00You will be fine, Lee. It's just the scarey fe...You will be fine, Lee. It's just the scarey feeling of trying something new...I've been there:)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JanJFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021461504951465311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-79761401669744362332013-04-07T05:17:12.251-06:002013-04-07T05:17:12.251-06:00YOu will start when you are ready. Now get on with...YOu will start when you are ready. Now get on with it as we are all waiting to see your progress. Think about doing it for us like the royal taster. Have fun.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987111031726857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-80402960988940041472013-04-07T00:07:38.780-06:002013-04-07T00:07:38.780-06:00No, I think you're just waiting for the right ...No, I think you're just waiting for the right moment. It's fun and addictive, so when you first do it you can't stop making just one book. Good Luck and enjoy!Lailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170651516697628175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-25165958361371941822013-04-06T20:06:00.232-06:002013-04-06T20:06:00.232-06:00I think once you get going it will be ok its like ...I think once you get going it will be ok its like starting a new empty journal, fine once you do the first page! your next post will be all about the finished book! now go....!!!!Everydaythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562558164959015562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-82985556577805564442013-04-06T19:22:49.743-06:002013-04-06T19:22:49.743-06:00Personally I think it is more about starting... ju...Personally I think it is more about starting... just do it girl, you can do it :)<br />Manonxmanomijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12715640427284309283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246030.post-76645366032277987522013-04-06T17:39:26.964-06:002013-04-06T17:39:26.964-06:00I do the same thing. I have all the bookbinding su...I do the same thing. I have all the bookbinding supplies and they sit on a shelf gathering dust. Maybe we should inspire each other to get busy!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.com