Friday, 20 February 2015

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I little while ago I posted about the beginnings of a little handmade book.  At the time I was working on the cover. Well..... today I thought I would start to prepare the signatures. I was undecided as to what paper to put inside and I had lots of lovely comments suggesting that I use a mixture of papers
 I recently bought an over-sized cheap sketchbook because I liked the paper inside so I have decided to use it for my pages.

These are the signatures.


There are five signatures and each has four inserts. At the moment they are white but before I stitch them into the cover I may tea stain some of them and decorate some of them ready to work on..

On top of the signatures you can see a template for the positioning of the wholes for the binding.



I hadn't tried out the paper yet so I got out my trusty Portfolio oil pastels and quickly drew this little cutie.


She just popped by to see what I was up to.

Thanks for visiting. x

Linking this post to Paint Party Friday.
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16 comments:

  1. Vilhelm man20 February 2015 at 18:07

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  2. Faye20 February 2015 at 19:31

    She is adorable. You are the second artist I've seen today who has used oil pastels. I think I'll see if I can locate mine. Your book sounds wonderful and much over my head, but I do look forward to seeing your results.

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  3. Paper rainbow20 February 2015 at 20:13

    I look forward to seeing your little finished book. You are very at home with those oil pastels ....another sweet cutie !

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  4. Valerie-Jael20 February 2015 at 20:17

    Looks good, have fun with your little book. Valerie

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  5. TwinkleToes2day20 February 2015 at 21:34

    She's a cutie for sure. I love the colours you used on her face.
    What a clever idea making a template for the holes. I made a book - never used it yet tho' - and it took me aages to get the signatures sewn in..............cos I didn't think if making a template, lol
    Have a great weekend Carol ((hugs)) x

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  6. A bird in the hand20 February 2015 at 23:49

    What a little sweetie!

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  7. Jo21 February 2015 at 00:19

    Can't wait to see more of this!!

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  8. lee21 February 2015 at 00:50

    I too cant wait to see the completed book

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  9. wandamarie.blogspot.com21 February 2015 at 01:53

    DARLING and can't wait either!

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  10. robin cox walsh21 February 2015 at 06:48

    Don't you just love these little visitors? She's 'adorbs' as they say!

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  11. froebelsternchen21 February 2015 at 09:54

    curious about the completed book as well!

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  12. sheila 7721 February 2015 at 20:37

    Love your little oil pastel girl, it's good to see other art made with oil pastels.
    I very much like your header too.

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  13. Giggles22 February 2015 at 04:45

    I love how adorably cute she is! Your girls are so expressive! Love them!

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. denthe23 February 2015 at 11:36

    She's cute ! I think your journal will look great!

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  15. Lynn Holland23 February 2015 at 21:39

    Her face is fabulous, so much expression and in her stance as well. Love it
    Lynn xx

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  16. Diana Taylor25 February 2015 at 09:51

    She's beautifully cute, and I'm looking forward to seeing the completed book.

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