PAPER POCKETS BOOK

 This Paper Pockets Book was created by Greta Baack and will be taught by Diane Williams at the workshop on April 11. Diane explains the project as a "book with 10 pages made from #10 security envelopes (size 4.12" x 9.5") or any envelope this size can be used for this project. The envelopes must have their flaps which must be sealed. Envelopes will be provided at the workshop. Envelopes can be colored, painted, covered or stamped to decorate them.
   Sometimes you will get them in your bills as return envelopes. I recycle these for my book pages. If the envelope has a window you can use it as long as you can cut in 2.75" from the end of your sealed envelope.
   Decorative paper may be used to cover the chipboard book cover or you may decorate it with stamps. The pockets in our book are large enough to hold business cards, artist trading cards, school photos or whatever your creative mind thinks up to put in the pocket." 
Please RSVP to Diane (see sidebar in the newsletter for her contact information) by April 5.

Materials and Tools to Bring:

• (10) 9.5" x 4.12" #10 security envelopes or use the ones that will be provided at the workshop
• (2) Chip board or card board pieces cut to 3.25" x 4.5" for covers
• (1) 8.5" x 11" piece of paper for covering the chip board
• Glue Stick or PVA
• Strong 1/4" double-sided Scor-Tape (Sookwang) or Red Line tape
• 18 to 20" piece of twine or narrow ribbon to secure the book closed
• 1 to 3 beads to string on the ribbon (optional)
• Stamps, ink pads, colored pencils or paints for decorating the cover and inside envelopes
• Scissors/X-Acto knife
• Ruler
• Cutting mat

Materials Provided:

• Cutting template
• Written instructions
• Envelopes

Note: All supplies are available at Scrapper's Edge. If you need assistance drop by Scrapper's Edge Monday - Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. when Diane will be working, but any of the staff will be able to assist you at other times.

When:    Sat. April 11 @ 12 noon
Where:   Eureka Methodist Church, Del Norte and F Streets
Fee:       50 cents
RSVP:     Yes, to Diane by April 5

Library Kiosk Featured Artist

Books by Grace Battjes

   This month the kiosk in the Humboldt County Library is featuring books by Grace Battjes. If you are not able to stop by to see this lovely display here are a few photos of some of Grace's wonderful books.
   Grace retired from nursing in 1994 and moved from Oregon to Eureka to live near friends she met in the Peace Corps. She also found she liked the weather and the town itself. Within a short time she found NORBAG, a newly formed group of artists making handmade books. She joined and has been using her interest in paper arts and photography to play with book structures ever since. She prefers making her books for family and friends, often using her original photos and poetry. Grace loves cats and has featured them in many of her books as illustrated by the photos of her "Meow Museum". Each of her books is a complete original, just like Grace.

The Meow Museum

The following photos include some of Grace's other books featured in the kiosk.

2015 March Workshop - Pamphlet Stitch

March, 2015 Workshop - Candid Snaps

On March 14, we had the March meeting and book exchange.  We had about 14 people attending.  The book exchange had 15 books, seven of which were from out of town members. The theme was "shaped" books.

The workshop was about the pamphlet stitch and two covers made without adhesive.  We did both a three and five hole pamphlet stitch.  The five hole pamphlet stitch book used our instructions for a signature.  The three hole pamphlet  was a tiny 1-1/2 inch book that had a non-adhesive pocket and tab closure.  The third book was a “two-sewn-as-one” with a center pocket with a separate cover.

The first four pictures are of the book exchange. The candid shots of the workshop follow.

Say Ahhh tunnel book that looks like a nose, lips and the inside of the mouth

Bed  Japanese stab binding that looks like a bed

The Unicorn

Cat Silhouette using a drum-leaf binding format

The five-hole pamphlet stitch book was made using the instructions as a signature.  The red book is a two-sewn-as one with a self cover. The tiny blue/green book is a three hole pamphlet with a cover that has a pocket and tab closure.

This is a two-sewn-as-one pamphlet with a three part cover that enables this peek-a-boo window.  The exterior cover is Tyvek.

The Humble Pamphlet Stitch

Inside and front views of Bobbie's
 "humble" pamphlet stitch books.

   
In March, we are going to take a look at the humble pamphlet stitch. We will make three books; a five hole pamphlet stitch with a Mi-Teintes cover for the instructions; a simple 2" x 1 1/2" single signature three hole pamphlet stitch and a cover with a tab closure, and a two signature pamphlet that is 3" x 3" with a cover.

Materials to bring:

1. Thread for sewing your signatures: (linen, perle cotton, embroidery thread, hemp)

2. Paper for signatures:

• 5 pieces 2" x 3" grain short text weight paper
• 8 pieces 3" x 6" grain short text weight paper
• 1 piece 3" x 11 3/4" grain short, Mi-Teintes, cardstock or similar paper

3. Paper for covers: 

• 1 piece 8 1/2" x 11" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper
• 1 piece 11" x 4" grain short, light weight paper that folds sharply
• 2 pieces 3" x 7" grain short, plus 1 piece 3" x 10" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper. All three can be the same color or the two short papers can be complementary or contrasting colors from the 3" x 10" paper.

• Note from Bobbie: Grain. I have been very specific about grain. For those of you who are not sure about which way grain is running on your paper, call me. There is a solution.

Tools:

• Scissors
• Metal ruler
• Pencil
• X-Acto or craft knife
• Awl
• Cutting mat or phone book (we need to protect the table surfaces)
• Bone folder
• Binder clips (small to medium - we are working with small items here)
• Beeswax for your thread
• Needles for sewing signatures

RSVP required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

When?
Saturday, March 14
12noon
Where?
Eureka Methodist Church
Del Norte & F Streets
What to bring?
See list above
RSVP
Yes, required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

Fee?

Fifty cents

Valentine's Day Workshop

   This past Valentine's day nine NORBAG members gathered to make valentines that Lorraine Miller-Wolf distributed to senior citizens. This creative group made 200 valentines that were given to seniors at Timber Ridge in McKinleyville and Eureka and Sequoia Springs in Fortuna. This is the tenth year that Lorraine has spearheaded this project, and she reached a new record of 824 valentines! Many thanks to the members who participated by attending the workshop or sending in valentines. It looks like a great time was had by all.

Lorraine Miller-Wolf

Photos courtesy of Lorraine Miller-Wolf and Dolores Guffey

2015 Valentine Card Workshop

VALENTINE MAKING with Lorraine Miller-Wolf

A sampling of the many Valentines created for Lorraine's generous give-away

Please join me on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th for an afternoon of making beautiful, original valentines. They will be given to people receiving the Senior Nutrition Program home delivered meals, participants at the senior lunch sites and people living in our local board and care homes.
Feel free to bring your own supplies (suggestions are listed below). I will have card stock, stickers, etc. for your use...along with some munchies! A perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day by sharing your creative talents with people who will definitely appreciate the cards they receive from you. If you are unable to come to the workshop but would like to give me some cards, please contact Lorraine (see newsletter).

Materials to bring:
♦ Miscellaneous papers suitable for valentines
♦ Paper doilies
♦ Ribbon, lace, and other adornments
♦ Bone folder
♦ Scissors
♦ PVA glue / glue stick
♦ X-acto knife and cutting mat
♦ Stamps and stamp pads

When?
Saturday, February 14
12noon
Where?
Eureka Methodist Church
Del Norte & F Streets
What to bring?
See list above
RSVP
No

Valentine's Day at the Kiosk

Along with blue skies in Humboldt County, love is in the air! Are you looking for inspiration for handmade Valentine Day cards? The kiosk at the Eureka branch of the Humboldt County Library is featuring a selection of cards from years of February card exchanges by the North Redwoods Book Arts Guild. If you cannot visit, the photos below will give some idea of the range of artistic approaches.