friday - something meaningful to do

May 15, 2015 09:21

I was writing yesterday about not doing much paying work and then last night an order came in to make a wedding book with handmade paper covers. I made this same customer a book for her other daughter when she married in 2011 and I want to make one as nice or nicer this time around too. She wants blush pink, metallic gold and ivory colors. So that ( Read more... )

papermaking, bookmaking

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earthmother45 May 15 2015, 18:54:07 UTC
I think it is always so nice and a great compliment when you have a return customer. Glad you are going to get to do something different now.

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egg_shell May 15 2015, 19:53:47 UTC
Maybe this is just what I need to change gears for a while, then I'll be ready to go back to jewelry again.

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kabuldur May 16 2015, 08:30:49 UTC
I love the colours your customer has chosen and I think it will look very good indeed.

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egg_shell May 17 2015, 03:45:16 UTC
It's turning out to be a challenge - I want to make it "perfect" - I have already made more than 8 sets of handmade paper for the covers just so she can choose her favorite. All commissions makes me worry and overdo. But! I do think it will turn out nice, whatever papers she chooses. Thanks, Beth.

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kabuldur May 24 2015, 14:38:11 UTC
I have to say, I am really liking your paper!

I hope the process isn't too taxing on you. You're turning out beautiful stuff. And even the ones you don't use for this project you will use somewhere else, I'm sure.

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