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I belong to a book club of a different sort - in my book club, we make our own books. We get together every couple months to exchange our handwork and catch up with each other. Wine, chocolate and laughter are also swapped.

 
Our exchange is tonite at Casa Santini.

 
Being the five star procrastinator that I am, I made my books today.  

 
 

Above are my pages in progress - large sheets of paper layered on both sides with color - monoprints, doodles, splashes, drips, etc - using paint, markers, glitter pens, watercolor pencils, ink, and whatever else I could get my hands on.
 

The style of book I made involved one paper per book - with a creative folding technique and several carefully placed snips with a scissors and viola - a book magically appears!

 
 

And here's the magic! Finished off with blanket stitching, vintage buttons and a snippet of gold ribbon - each page is a colorful little treasure waiting to inspire deep, philosophical thoughts (or not!).

 
Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family,
Kim


 
 
It's A Party !!
 

 
Join us for dessert, beverages, and music, this coming Friday evening at the Orion Art Center, from 7-9pm.

 
It will be your final opportunity to view the nearly 50 paintings from the Painting a Dog a Day project before they move to their next destination.

 
Hope you can make it!
 

The Orion Art Center is at the southern most end of Anderson Street, nestled up along the banks of the Paint Creek, in downtown Lake Orion. More information available at 248-693-4986.
 
 

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  1. I LOVE this idea! I enjoy making little books, but would never be brave enough to gift or sell them - a book club would be a fun way to share with friends!

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  2. It's a great club, Sara! we started after our book making class ended - the teacher suggested we convene in a couple months and do an exchange, and we've been doing it ever since. Now it's a nice incentive to try something new, with the accountability to finish it up! Next swap is September......

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