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August 18, 2007
It’s been a hectic week with a visit from two of my sisters and my nephew and niece. Then number 2 son arrived back from a holiday in Los Angeles accompanied by two friends so we were full to overflowing. So no time for making books, although the ones I have already made were admired and I have orders for Christmas presents. As soon as they left I got down to work, but my attempts to try a new technique for a sketch book were scuppered when I realised I didn’t have the right bit of kit to punch holes through the covers so I have ordered the tool I need (a wad punch apparently), left that book half finished and gone back to the old tried and tested method. The Japanese Chiyogami papers I used are stunning and I think this is one of my favourite books so far. Although the two papers are highly patterned, it does work. What do you think?
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Debs | August 18, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Hello……Little sister no 3 here! Just had an exhausting couple of days following my visit to you. Had a fantastic time at Alton Towers. We love your new book but please send us some pics from our stay. Dying to show them to Pat!
Lots of love D x
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coco8199 | August 18, 2007 at 7:02 pm
I LOVE the papers! Especially the end papers. Where did you get them?
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Diane | August 18, 2007 at 7:31 pm
They are from Falkiners in London. I have raved about Falkiners in past posts! They do mail order.
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Diane | August 18, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Hi little sis! Made you a CD yesterday, will post to you shortly. xx
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clara | August 18, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Hi Diane!
Like ever, beautifull!
Hope you have many orders for Cristmas because you work is really nice!
Clara
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geeknews1 | August 19, 2007 at 5:27 am
Very cool books, works of art in themselves, you definitely have a great talent!
-andy
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Diane | August 19, 2007 at 7:31 am
Clara, thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it.
Andy, you are very kind, I’m thrilled you like them!
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lineartpaintmarker | August 19, 2007 at 6:01 pm
I like the pattern of paper, both inside and cover. Beautiful color too, Nice work.
I’m artist, Hope you like mine.
Nice to meet you. :)
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Diane | August 19, 2007 at 6:09 pm
I had trouble looking at your web site but found it eventually. (I think that there is a typo in the link) I like your work a lot. It would make beautiful monochrome book covers!
Thank you for your kind comments
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fishwithoutbicycle | August 21, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Oooooh these blue ones are my absolute favourites. Gorgeous. Get that mail order business up and running missus :-)
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Diane | August 21, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Thanks! I am making them as fast as I can, trying to build up a stock for Christmas!
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