My Moon Book with Tamiko

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I love to create books and I don't always have a reason or content to put in them (shrugs).  Sometimes I just create to CREATE. Today I created a moon book.  While on a search for moon related quotes, I said, "I may just use this book to record some of my favorite moon inspired quotes." Here is my today's project.


I created my paper first from, using the Arnold Grummer (AG) Papermill Kit. The papers I recycled were old Christmas wrapping paper in red and white. For this batch I almost doubled my normal loose handful of torn paper bits.  To see how to create your own papers with this kit, you can check out Mr. Grummer's how to process, by clicking here. Because this book's paper was rather thick, and not your average sheet of handmade paper, the page itself required actual scissors or a blade to shape.  I decided not to support the book with any type of book board. I was able to score my page, to include a spine with a weak paper cutter blade.

I embellished the book with a small stamp from Rubber Moon by Claudia Rose. I used a quote I saw once on pinterest (smiles), and adhered it and the image with my trusted Helmar's Crafts and Hobby PVA Glue.  Cute, clean and simple.

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  1. JeanSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Awesome!!

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  2. SandeeNCSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Oh, I'm not any part of her is hidden! lol I love this idea and will need to make a cover for my life drawing sketches!! Fabulous idea1

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  3. UnknownSeptember 10, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I love the idea of making a book dedicated to such a theme. One of my favourites begins..."the moon methinks looks with a watery eye..."

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  4. UnknownSeptember 10, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Love this!! That's a great idea to use it as a quote book. I may have to steal your idea LOL

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  5. Linda MonopoliSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    This is a great idea. I love your cover. Don't forget the Harvest Moon lol

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  6. Linda MonopoliSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    This is a great idea. I love your cover. Don't forget the Harvest Moon lol

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  7. MicheleSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    this is lovely! xo

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  8. Byrd Street StudioSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Love this book and love the quote... I think it's Dira Reeves... I love the texture on this one. It looks kinda like burlap or linen.

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