In Process

New work is in process (on all levels).

Refilling Bound Journals

I've been asked often "What happens once my hand-bound journal is filled up? Is there a way to refill it?" While there has always been that option, I am officially making it easier than ever.  You can now go to my shop and purchase refill options for either your large or medium leather journal.  If you have another type of journal that I've made that you would like me to refill, please do not hesitate to contact me.  You can also purchase the "rebind text block" option if you would like.  This would be in addition to the refill for your journal.  Let me explain:  The old pages have to be cut out of your journal before I can sew new ones in.  If you don't want to keep these pages or aren't concerned too much with them, this is not something you will want.  However, if you want to keep those old pages and want them sewn so they stay neatly together, I can do that.  You'll want to purchase the refill and the rebind text block option.  As always, let me know if you have any questions.

A Collaborative Project:

These particular inside planners are a local, collaborative effort. The layout design was created by Rebecca Wheat of Lily of the Valley. She is awesome...just so you know. They were then printed by a local printing shop (Beaugraphics-these guys rock). I then created these covers, and some of the glass beads are made by an artist friend, Cee Thompson of Illume Jewelry Design. While they've been a work in progress for quite some time, I'm excited with how they've turned out. Also, they are a limited series so get them while you can. They are 4.5 x 6.75 inches. Oh, yes-and refillable!

And some are even created from coffee bags!  Go here to see more examples.

To a New Year

May you give birth to an even truer version of yourself in the coming year.
"To claim your light is a revolutionary act."-Willow Arlenea and Jasmin Lee Cori

Green Sea Turtle

I was asked to create a custom piece featuring a sea turtle. I had to do a bit of research to do so and discovered some pretty fascinating aspects, especially the way they are shaped. The customer was correct in asserting that the pattern on the back echos a labyrinth. It was fun discovering how intricate I could get while still maintaining a clean, minimalist look.

Holidays in the Studio

I got inspired tonight amidst various orders and, of course, a long to-do list.  The inspiration started here, which I saw last week.  I guess those ideas have been simmering in my head somewhere.  All I know is that I was finishing up an order like any other evening. Before long, I'm getting all these text blocks of books together and deciding how I'm going to turn them into a Christmas tree.  I found an extra string of lights, made a paper star top, and hung my mini book ornaments.  It's the first time I've ever had a Christmas tree in my studio, and I'm actually pretty excited about it.  Happy Holidays to me!

 

Last Minute Local Shows!

POP-UP ART STORE

• Where:  MS Rezny Gallery 903 Manchester St.
• When:   Thursday, December 15th from 4-6:30pm
• What:    There will be various artists showing and selling their work.  No admission and light refreshments will be served.  

JEWELRY AND JOURNALS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT

• Where:  The Tibbetts House 4009 Hillside Drive 40514
• When:   Wednesday, December 14th from 6-9pm       
•              Sunday, December 18th from 2-6p           
•  What:  AmandaMade and ReImagined by Luna present two shopping events for all your Christmas shopping needs!

AmandaMade jewelry offers a large variety of handmade jewelry including wire wrapped pendants, rings, bracelets, and necklace sets. Custom orders placed will be ready in time for Christmas.

Invite your friends :

New Product Now Available Online

 I've just made alot of new product available online.  Be sure to check it out.  Also, I am having an End of the Year SALE and have marked particular books down 20-35%.  The photos below are examples of new product now up for grabs in my online shop.  Happy Shopping!

Kentucky Monthly's Holiday Gift Guide

 

You can read the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide in it's entirety here.

Cyber Sale!

 I am doing an online sale today only.  Since many of us will shopping online today anyway given that it's Cyber Monday, stop by my online shop for 25% off your purchases.  It will end at 10pm tonight.  Just put in the code CyberMondaySale2011 when you get ready to check out.