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So close to spring.

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Every time I set up to photograph a new collection of books, I strive for something different.

I try to think about what the collection means.

What objects will enhance, but not distract from the books?

For this last collection, The Willow Collection, I wanted something that connected to nature,

but also to the illustrated bookplates.

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With the recent wind storm, and some neighbors pruning their trees in preparation for spring,

there were many branches down.

I decided to use these in my shoot, and added some much needed leaves.

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I’m very pleased with how the photographs turned out.

With each additional photo shoot, I find myself more and more excited to see the results.

I think I’ve finally found a system that works well for showcasing my work,

and still giving the customers as much detail as possible.

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I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

I’d love commentary or thoughts on this collection if you have any.

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Happy March!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

With the first few days of March behind us,

I can definitely admit to being antsy for spring.

This has been my first New England winter in a few years,

and it was tough getting used to the cold.

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Today I worked on some more books for the Juniper Collection.

(Some seriously bright thread colors in anticipation of spring!)

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Also, this last weekend Mark and I FINALLY did some more framing.

Our diplomas are up!

So is the rubbing Bobbi and I made

from the plaque in front of The Tree that Own Itself.

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BookBook

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

So I know this has already been all over the internet,

but I wanted to share it here because it seems so fitting for my aesthetic.

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Oh the beauty of computers and books becoming one.

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If only they had it in a 12″ version for my adorable computer.

Or maybe I’ll make my own.

hehe.

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To Boldly Fold 2.0

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Since I started up To Boldly Fold

as my blog just over a year ago,

there have been few changes

to the appearance.

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Over the last week,

Mark and I

have been working on launching

ToBoldlyFold 2.0.

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We’ve cleaned things up

and

made it more user friendly.

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This new incarnation of my site

is now mainly focused

on To Boldly Fold

as my business.

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Here we go!

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Featured!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

My work has been featured

on a couple of blogs lately.

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Alexander’s Designs

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Etsy Top 10

on

Timothy Adam Designs

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Also, planning on doing

some craft shows in December.

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I’ll keep you posted.

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Beautiful fall days.

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

My favorite season has arrived!

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This year has been a bit different

from most.

Instead of long walk in the leaves,

I’ve been spending many hours

with buttons.

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But I don’t mind.

The books are coming along,

and I couldn’t be happier.

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Thought I’d share some buttons with you.

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Buttons

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Since I’ve been spending

so much time

with them myself.

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Happy fall!

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We’re LIVE!

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

FINALLY,

my Etsy shop is open!

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Thanks to lovely Mark

and all his hard work.

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Enjoy!

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beautiful beautiful

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind

of buying supplies

and getting my studio all set up.

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- nipping press -

- flat file -

- a couple thousand sheets of paper -

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and today

two cow skins came in the mail.

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Leather

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Also, I built a book cradle over the weekend.

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Book Cradle

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Things are coming along quite well.

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Also,

I have two amazing ladies to thank

for their constant support and inspiration.

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The great

Casey Berry

&

Bobbi Pinkston

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You two have made this insane dream

so much easier to achieve.

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Missing you both so much.

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Craigslist is my friend.

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Last week: $25 nipping press.

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This week: $100 flat file with 5 drawers.

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Studio is complete!

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Flat File

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I should make a job out of finding great deals on craigslist.

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Also, books are coming along quite well.

I should have some photos of them in a couple weeks.

Soft leather covers, beautiful paper, and buttons.

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Let me know if you’d like one.

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A glimpse.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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Recent activity:

200 sheets of paper.

14 new rolls of linen thread.

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Get Ready.

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Also,

take a glimpse of new things:

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Happy summer.

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