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Making Mini Books: Book & Project GIVEAWAY!

April 19, 2012, 08:00 am  Posted by Nicole McConville
 

We are so delighted with the publication of our most recent bookbinding title Making Mini Books that we’re offering up a rather spectacular giveaway to celebrate.

Erica Ekrem of Odelae Graphic Design & Book Arts Studio generously provided her actual Butterfly Wings project from the book, and we’re offering it–and a copy of Making Mini Books–here to one very lucky winner. Talk about a miniature work of art! This artfully crafted miniature book measures just 2.25 x 3.5 inches, but it delivers large scale artistry. Stitches along the spine of the book complete a beautiful butterfly design when the book is opened up.

How can you enter for a chance to win a copy of Making Mini Books and this extraordinary project from the book? Just leave a comment to this post by 9:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 26. One winner will be selected at random and announced here on Monday, April 30. Click here for the official rules.

Erica’s handmade books are constructed the old world way using hand tools– an awl, needle & thread, ruler, bone folder and steel blade. Materials, as well as her tools and binding methods, are chosen with careful consideration for the environment. Her vintage journals are born from faded, timeworn materials, many of which are discovered at the bottom of old chests and bookstore salvage boxes–she reclaims what is remaining and revives it. More of Erica’s beautiful work can be found at Odelae.com and in her Etsy shop.

 
 
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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kelly-Massman/100000121712212 Kelly Massman

    I would love to win this amazing book. 

  • http://twitter.com/curiositykt curiositykt

    Oo this looks like an awesome book that I’d love to have!

  • TeoStudio

    I love Eric’s books and would be honored to be the owner of this butterfly beauty! Thank you for the chance to win it!

  • Kelli

    ooh, lovely! we are currently obsessed with making books!

  • Justine

    What a thrill it would be to win this book and start creating my own mini books!

  • Amy S.

    Aaahhh!! I’ve been eyeing this book and would love use it as a possible program for the Teens at the library where I work.

  • Kristen

    What a fantastic prize!  * crossing fingers *

  • Purple Potatoes

    I would love this book. will work on the free project from site in the meantime.

  • Jenny Chang

    Great giveaway!  

  • Doe Boyle

    I make books from vintage library discards and would love to have some new ideas; the butterfly is especially lovely, and I would love to learn how to do its star binding. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kenneth-Setzer/1034088604 Kenneth Setzer

    MUST HAVE THESE BOOKS!

  • Amelia

    I absolutely adore boxes and making artist books, I have atcually taught a few classes and workshops, and I would be delighted to have this as a reference!!!

  • http://theantiquepalette.etsy.com/ Susie

    Thank you for the chance to win this lovely set, the book AND a work of art.  What a treasure for the fortunate winner!

  • Heidi

    Would LOVE to have this book! Thanks so much for offering it to some lucky person!

  • Esiff

    Love miniature books and the butterfly book is gorgeous!   I have made some tiny books..very simple design,  but would love to learn new techniques so this book would be so useful to me!

  • Cat Jack

    Wow, a mini book could actually come in very handy.

  • Karen Blair

    A neat looking book.  I can’t wait to see it.

  • Janel Gradowski

    I have a miniature book pin that I bought from an artist. I would love to learn how to make book jewelry for my friends!

  • Wordygirl

    My niece Jessica would love this book.  Hoping I’m the lucky winner…

  • Steve Massman

    What a fantastic mini book. The butterfly is really creative. Thanks for a chance to win!

  • Carlee

    I just love your little tiny books.  Especially the shell books.  :)

  • Melissa

    These tiny books look adorable.  Thank you for your generous giveaway

  • Jonee

    This looks like a great resource for those like me who love making books and miniatures. I appreciate being entered in the giveaway.

  • Anonymous

    How lovely!! As I’ve seriously over-spent my book budget recently, it would be fabulous to win this gem!!

  • Anonymous

    Would love to win this–looks like so much fun!

  • Mary

    I love books, any shape, any size.  But a butterfly book is the best!

  • Jaime

    How lovely!  I love book arts.  Would love to win this beautiful butterfly!

  • Sbsford

    Beautiful! I love tiny books, just to hold and feel them!

  • http://twitter.com/CrunchyConMom Crunchy Con Mommy

    These remind me of mini books I’d make for my dolls when I was a kid, except way way cooler and more beautiful!

  • Kim McM

    The butterfly book is lovely!  I would love to win your giveaway- I love books of all sorts.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sue-Cooke/100000410318793 Sue Cooke

    THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL!  Can’t wait to make one.  Hope I win the giveaway too.

  • Jamie

    mini books, BIG IDEAS, love it, want it

  • Jennifer Bruner

    I love these.  I’ve been taking classes on bookmaking, and this book looks like it notches up the fun.  I hope I win!!

  • Mypinkrainbow

    I so love little books and would love to make some on my fav subjects , that would be so cool , and to have a book that will guide me from start to finsih would be so very awesome,

  • http://profiles.google.com/shinycrystalballs Kathleen Fritz

    How cute are these!!!  Would love to explore paper crafts, time to start making holiday gifts again

  • martinmosaics

    I am a librarian. I would love to make books to give as gifts or journals to the special people in my life. thank you for your generosity!

  • Akua

    I’m a hand papermaker and love little books. In years past, I used to participate in handmade book swaps of handmade paper. Now i hope to  do some more again, to remind myself and others of the pleasures of the book as object. So I welcome and relish the possibility of getting this book to show me how.

  • Laura Sawyer

    I love making mini-books but the cover of your book shows me some new shapes and sizes.  Wonderful, bring them on!!

  • Jaimi

    Little books are one of my fav things to make. Small books seem to me to hold a special secret fun. A tiny note to someone special or a tiny journal to hold little treasures. The possibilities are really endless.

  • Jaimim111

    I love making tiny books. This looks like soooo much fun!

  • Julzzzz

    Such a cute idea.

  • Juzzzz

    What a cute book and great mini book ideas!

  • http://ashleycalder.blogspot.com/ Ashley

    I love paper and I love little things — so mini books are like the perfect marriage! Thanks for the great give-away!

  • Asteride

    My daughters are very creative, we make paper and crafts together and of course we would love to have this book in our library.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002176430224 Darlene Koppel

    What a lovely book! The cover alone gets me in a book making mood.

  • Hazel

    i love mini books and am always looking for new ideas – this book looks fab!

  • Jackiemarchant

    What an awesome, generous, fabtabulous giveaway I am so excited and thank you so much for this opportunity please sign me up for this absotively positutely exciting event …Thank you so much
    Jacqueline Marchant
    http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/

  • Jackiemarchant

    What an awesome, generous, fabtabulous giveaway I am so excited and thank you so much for this opportunity please sign me up for this absotively positutely exciting event …Thank you so much
    Jacqueline Marchant
    http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/

  • Jackiemarchant

    What an awesome, generous, fabtabulous giveaway I am so excited and thank you so much for this opportunity please sign me up for this absotively positutely exciting event …Thank you so much
    Jacqueline Marchant
    http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/

  • Jackiemarchant

    What an awesome, generous, fabtabulous giveaway I am so excited and thank you so much for this opportunity please sign me up for this absotively positutely exciting event …Thank you so much
    Jacqueline Marchant
    http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/

  • Christine Bolin

    How adorable!  Why do we like miniature things so much?  I would really enjoy winning this so I can start on my Christmas presents really early this year.

  • Anonymous

    enter me

  • Mosterlily

    In this age of mass-produced everything, handmade books are a simple reminder of the beauty and pleasure of handcrafted goods.

  • Muireann

    These are beautiful! I love that they’re ‘green’ too. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Susan

    I would like to sponsor a workshop at my local library for children to make their own mini-books.
    I work part time as a children’s librarian in Youth Services. I think this project would be great
    for reluctant readers.

  • Lecsm

    I make books and I teach children to make books. Love the mini books.

  • Gillwatson

    This looks such a great book! I would love to win a copy!

  • Sue Maib

    i would love to win this book….it looks amazing! 

  • http://missvintagegirl.blogspot.com/ Kristin

    Oh, my! What a gorgeous book. I love bookbinding because, as a seamstress, I love the idea that you can stitch a book together instead of using glue. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

  • http://missvintagegirl.blogspot.com/ Kristin

    Oh, my! What a gorgeous book. I love bookbinding because, as a seamstress, I love the idea that you can stitch a book together instead of using glue. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!