Tell us a little
about yourself.
I have been making art for as long as I can remember. I have
a strange obsession with learning how to make things from scratch. It isn’t
enough to learn how to crochet, I need to learn how to make yarn starting at
the sheep. I enjoy a plethora of crafts, but my favorites are photography and
bookbinding. I think that is because there is so much to learn about them that
I never get bored. When I’m not crafting I like to read and watch TV.
Why did you start making books/journals?
It’s a little odd. I was reading a book and one of the
characters was re-binding an old book. It was just a few sentences, and had
little to do with the plot, but I got the idea stuck in my head that I wanted
to be able to do that. While researching it, I discovered all these wonderful
artists binding books by hand. I decided to learn that first. I still haven’t
graduated to re-binding. Maybe someday.
Where does your inspiration come from when creating your books/journals?
Mostly from the papers I find/buy. The patterns or colors tend
to dictate to kind of book I make. I
also like to browse the handbound books on Flickr for inspiration.
What tools do you use for your craft that you can't live without?
A bone folder is necessary to get a nice sharp crease in the
paper. A needle is used to sew the signatures (stacks of folded pages) together.
Binder clips are great for holding a book together while I work. And paper…
lots of paper. It isn’t really a tool, but I can’t live without it.
What are your best tips for managing your time between bookbinding and the rest of your life?
I have a full-time job that isn’t at all craft related, so I
dedicate an hour or two each night after dinner for bookbinding (or other
crafts). I usually craft on my couch while I catch up on my TV programs.
Sometimes I get to devote more time to crafting on the weekends, but I try
(sometimes unsuccessfully) not to let my current project draw me in when I have
other responsibilities.
What are your three favorite blogs?
I read a lot of blogs, but the three that I read every day
are A Beautiful Mess, The Dainty Squid, and Love Elycia. I really enjoy each of
these blogger’s personal style.
Name three websites you couldn't live without.
I use the Massive Developing Chart at Digital Truth a lot,
so I would probably mess up a lot more rolls of film without it. I also find
YouTube a great resource for craft tutorials. If you want to learn how to do
something, there is probably a youtube video out there to teach you. And of course Google, because I won’t take on
any new craft project without thoroughly Googling it.
What is your favorite snack?
Hmmm. That is a hard one. I like a lot of snacks, but I
guess I would say Green Mountain Gringo Tortilla Strips and Medium Salsa. I
love that stuff!
What are your three favorite movies?
#3 The Empire Strikes Back
#2 The Royal Tenenbaums
#1 Blade Runner
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