http://folksy.com/shops/KateBowles I am an artist and craft maker with a passion for recycling previously cherished fabrics and papers into whimsical, yet functional, hand-bound notebooks and journals en-gb Kate Bowles I am an artist and craft maker with a passion for recycling previously cherished fabrics and papers into whimsical, yet functional, hand-bound notebooks and journals This listing is for one of these very small notebooks, which have been created using medieval bookbinding methods. The book covers were originally shoe leather samples and are secured with plaited linen threads. Measurements: height 6.5cm, width 4.5 cm and depth 1.5 cm Each book contains 8 signatures, or 40 folios (folded pages) 80 pages, of assorted recycled papers. Books available: - White with red binding - Dark Green with white binding Please specify which one you would like when ordering Your book will be sent via 1st Class delivery. KateBowles Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:25:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2678373 http://folksy.com/items/2678373 “Tiny Shoe Leather” Recycled hand bound notebooks This A6 notebook/ journal or even sketchbook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. I have covered the book with pretty embroidered cotton, once a child’s shirt, and secured it with a pink ribbon. The book contains 10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of 100gsm 100% recycled paper encased in a page of graph paper. All pages have been hand folded then torn to create a deckle edge. Measurements: height 15cm, width 10 cm and depth 3 cm This book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:44:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2698658 http://folksy.com/items/2698658 “Embroidered Rose” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This listing is for one of these mini notebooks which have been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used assorted ribbons and coloured button cottons. The book covers are made with book board covered in scraps of floral fabric and can be secured with a small coloured buttons and plaited threads. Measurements: height 6.5cm, width 6.5 cm and depth 2 cm Each book contains 10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled and scavenged papers. Book available: - Lilac and Orange Floral The books will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:40:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2724586 http://folksy.com/items/2724586 “Mini Floral” Recycled hand bound notebooks The price for this book has been reduced from £15 to £10 to make room for some new designs. This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used a red linen ribbon and a smaller navy satin ribbon. The smaller ribbon is attached to the book cover with two small shirt buttons. The book cover has been made out of beer mats and is covered with a striped cotton. I am not sure of the fabric's original source as it came in a bag of lovely fabric bits kindly donated by a friend. The book contains:130 pages or 65 folios (folded pages), of the following recycled papers: plain cream, white and brown. Measurements: height 9.5cm, width 9.5 cm and depth 2.5 cm This book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:59:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2776050 http://folksy.com/items/2776050 SALE “Striped PJ - Shirty Beer Mat” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal The price of this book has been reduced from £20 to £14 to make room for some new designs. This notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. The book cover has been made out of a pair of black leather placemats, found in a charity shop, which I have embellished with shirt buttons and pearly beads. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used assorted coloured ribbons. The book contains 140 pages: 14 signatures, or 70 folios (folded pages), of assorted 100% recycled and or scavenged papers including: white, cream, lined and brown. Measurements: height 11.5cm, width 9.5 cm and depth 2.5 cm This book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:54:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2789010 http://folksy.com/items/2789010 SALE “Pearly Queen” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape and thread, I have used pink button thread over a woven dark pink ribbon. The book cover has been made out of beer mats and is covered with a pretty floral fabric (once part of a much loved T shirt). The book can be secured with vintage pink knicker elastic. The book contains 10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled and scavenged papers. Measurements: height 9 cm, width 9 cm and depth 2 cm This book will be sent via 1st Class Recorded Delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:34:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2821866 http://folksy.com/items/2821866 Tutti Frutti - Beer Mat” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This listing is for one of these very small notebooks, which have been created using medieval bookbinding methods with a Valentine's twist. The book covers were originally shoe leather samples and are secured with a vintage mother of pearl button and plaited linen threads. Measurements: height 6.5cm, width 4.5 cm and depth 1.5 cm Each book contains 9 signatures, or 45 folios (folded pages) 90 pages, of assorted recycled papers. Books available: - White Heart - Green Heart - Red Heart Please let me know which book you would like when ordering. The books will be sent via 1st Class mail. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:56:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2864934 http://folksy.com/items/2864934 Heart Tiny Shoe Leather Recycled hand bound notebooks This small hardback notebook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribbons and a measuring tape. The book is covered with fabric taken from an old cotton sheet, onto which I have printed an image taken from a dress pattern and picked out one of the lines with red stitching. A magnet has been securely embedded within the cover to hold the tape in place. The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of 100% recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7.5cm and depth 3cm This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. Please note that this book contains a magnet and may not be suitable for someone with a pacemaker! KateBowles Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:53:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2893426 http://folksy.com/items/2893426 Small Dress Pattern -Tape measure handbound notebook This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used a tape measure which will keep the book closed with the help of a metal popper. This hardback book is covered withlinen, once part of a pre-loved shirt. The book contains: 120 pages,10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted 100% recycled or scavenged papers, all with a deckle (hand torn) edge Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7.5 cm and depth 2.5 cm. This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:24:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2917750 http://folksy.com/items/2917750 Small Linen Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used a cream linen woven ribbon attached to the book cover with two little red buttons. The book cover has been made out of beer mats and is covered with a blue fine striped cotton, once part of a much loved shirt. The book contains: 100 pages,10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of assorted 100% recycled or scavenged papers. Measurements: height 9 cm, width 9 cm and depth 2 cm. This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2939890 http://folksy.com/items/2939890 Pale Stripe - Shirty Beer Mat” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This listing is for one of these small'ish notebooks featuring the "Caterpillar Stitch" taken from Keith Smith’s book "Non-Adhesive Binding, Volume 3". Keith originally learnt this stitch from Betsy Palmer Eldridge, it's fiendishly hard but I just had to have a go at it. The hardback book covers, which are covered with book cloth made out of scraps of fabric taken from pre-loved clothes, can be secured with a vintage button and plaited linen threads. Measurements: height 8.2 cm, width 11 cm and depth 3 cm Each book contains 12 signatures, or 72 folios (folded pages) 144 pages, of 100% white recycled paper. Books available: - Dusty Pink with brown bug Please let me know which book you would like when ordering. This books will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:29:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2990310 http://folksy.com/items/2990310 Bug Book "Dusty Pink" recycled hand bound notebooks This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used two shades of vintage bias binding. The book cover has been made out of beer mats and is covered with vintage/ retro cotton, then secured with plaited linen thread and a couple of vintage laundry buttons button. The book contains: 100 pages,10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled and scavenged papers. Measurements: height 9 cm, width 9 cm and depth 2 cm. This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery or via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:22:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3069430 http://folksy.com/items/3069430 Patchwork - Beer Mat” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This listing is for one of these small handmade notebooks. Size 10.7cm x 7.5 cm. Small enough to pop in your bag. The last book available is the little white book in the middle. Each notebook is covered in handmade book cloth, made by myself using recycled fabric onto which I have printed an image taken from a scrap of dress pattern. I have left the edges raw as I particularly like the way the book cloth frays with use. The books can be secured with linen thread and a shirt button which I have sewn onto the front cover. Each book contains 22 pages of assorted recycled pages, all with a deckle (hand torn edge). This book will be sent via First Class Mail. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:11:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3070378 http://folksy.com/items/3070378 Dress Pattern Notebook This listing is for one of these simple small notebooks which have been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribons. The books are covered with shoe leather samples, donated by a very kind shoe designer. Please note that the leather is recycled and therefore will have a few marks and flaws. Each book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. The books are secured with elastic, attached to the book cover with a vintage laundry button. Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7cm and depth 2.5 cm Books available: - Rust - Dirty Cream This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. If you are unable to sign for this delivery, I am happy to send the book to your place of work. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:36:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3070418 http://folksy.com/items/3070418 Shoe Leather notebooks small This small notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used pale pink and green vintage bias binding. The book cover has been made out of beer mats and is covered with a retro/ vintage Pink Tulip cotton fabric, then secured with white elastic. (not vintage) The book contains 100 pages, 10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of white and off white 100% recycled paper. Measurements: height 9 cm, width 9 cm and depth 2 cm. This book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:50:54 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3071066 http://folksy.com/items/3071066 Pink Tulip - Beer Mat” Recycled hand bound notebook or journal This small hardback notebook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribbons, lace and a measuring tape. The book is covered with fabric taken from an old cotton sheet, onto which I have printed an image taken from a dress pattern and picked out one of the lines with red stitching. A magnet has been securely embedded within the cover to hold the tape in place. The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of 100% recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. Each signature is encased in a section of dress pattern paper. Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7.5cm and depth 3cm This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. Please note that this book contains a magnet and may not be suitable for someone with a pacemaker! KateBowles Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:06:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3111070 http://folksy.com/items/3111070 Small Dress Pattern -Tape measure handbound notebook This listing is for one of these simple A6 notebooks which have been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribons. The books are covered with shoe leather samples, donated by a very kind shoe designer. Please note that the leather is recycled and therefore will have a few marks and flaws. Each book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. The books are secured with elastic, attached to the book cover with a vintage laundry button. Measurements: height 15 cm, width 10.5cm and depth 2.5 cm Book available: - Rust This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. If you are unable to sign for this delivery, I am happy to send the book to your place of work. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:10:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3149534 http://folksy.com/items/3149534 Shoe Leather notebooks A6 This hand-bound hardback book is covered with a soft fabric from a once loved shirt, and can be secured with a popper attached to a linen ribbon. I have hidden the popper under an orange shirt button. Rather than use traditional linen tape I have used snippets of tape measures. The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted 100% recycled and scavenged papers. Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7.5cm and depth 2.5 cm This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:48:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3208266 http://folksy.com/items/3208266 Small Sky Blue handbound notebook This notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. This book is covered with recycled/ pre-used cotton and can be secured with a measuring tape. A small magnet has been securely embedded within the hard cover to hold the tape in place. The book contains 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted scavenged and 100% recycled papers. Measurements: height 15 cm, width 10 cm and depth 3 cm This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. Please note that as this book contains a magnet it may not be suitable for people with a pacemaker! KateBowles Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:56:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3225590 http://folksy.com/items/3225590 Pink and Blue Floral -Tape Measure Handbound recycled journal notebook This very small notebook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used a dark green ribbon. The book covers are made with book board covered in scraps of linen sheet onto which I have printed images taken from a vintage sewing pattern. The book can be secured with a small button and plaited yellow threads. Measurements: height 6.5cm, width 6.5 cm and depth 2 cm The book contains 10 signatures, or 50 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled and scavenged papers. The book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:44:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3253670 http://folksy.com/items/3253670 “Mini - Dress Pattern” Recycled hand bound notebooks This listing is for one of these simple A6 notebooks which have been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribbons. The books are covered with shoe leather samples, donated by a very kind shoe designer. Please note that the leather is recycled and therefore will have a few marks and flaws. Each book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. The books are secured with elastic, attached to the book cover with a vintage laundry button. Measurements: height 15 cm, width 10.5cm and depth 2.5 cm Books available: - Brown (with brown paper on spine) - Mottled brown This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. If you are unable to sign for this delivery, I am happy to send the book to your place of work. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3322670 http://folksy.com/items/3322670 A6 Shoe Leather notebooks shades of brown This listing is for one of these mini notebooks, which have been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used assorted ribbons and coloured waxed linen thread. The book covers were originally shoe leather samples, and are secured with small coloured buttons and plaited threads. Measurements: height 6.5cm, width 6.5 cm and depth 2 cm Each book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled papers. Books available: - Caramel with pink button - Dark Olive with green button - Dirty Cream with orange button - Grey with dark green button Please specify which one you would like when ordering Your book will be sent via 1st Class recorded delivery. If you are unable to sign for this delivery I am happy to send the item to your place of work. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Mon, 14 May 2012 13:37:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3323230 http://folksy.com/items/3323230 Mini "Shoe Leather" hand bound recycled notebooks This hardback A5 notebook/ journal or even sketchbook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. All papers are: cut, folded and sewn by hand. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than using traditional linen tape, I have used assorted pink and cream ribbons bound with a cream waxed linen thread. The book is covered with a pretty white, embroidered cotton, once part of a much loved vintage table cloth. The book contains120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of 100 g/m white 100% recycled paper. Measurements: height 21 cm, width 15 cm and depth 3.5 cm This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3330570 http://folksy.com/items/3330570 A5 “Vintage Embroidered” Recycled hand bound wedding book This notebook/ journal has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. This hardback book is covered with recycled cotton, taken from a vintage sheet, onto which I have printed sections of a dress pattern. A small magnet has been securely embedded within the hard cover to hold a tape measure in place. The fabric tape measure is decorated with a small vintage laundry button. The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of assorted recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle edge Measurements: height 15 cm, width 11 cm and depth 3 cm This book will be sent via 1st class recorded delivery. International shipping is via standard airmail. Please note that this book has a magnet within it and may not be suitable for people with a pacemaker KateBowles Mon, 21 May 2012 15:33:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350630 http://folksy.com/items/3350630 Handbound recycled journal or notebook - A6 Dress Pattern This hand-bound hardback book is covered with a soft fabric from a once loved shirt, and can be secured with a bow. Rather than use traditional linen tape I have incorporated assorted ribbons and lace. The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), assorted 100% recycled papers. Each page is folded by hand then torn to create a deckle edge. Measurements: height 11 cm, width 7.5cm and depth 2.5 cm This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. KateBowles Mon, 21 May 2012 15:49:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350646 http://folksy.com/items/3350646 Small Paisley handbound notebook This listing is for one of these small handmade notebooks. Size 10.7cm x 7.5 cm. Small enough to pop in your bag. Each notebook is covered in handmade book cloth, made by myself using recycled shirt fabric. I have left the edges raw as I particularly like the way the book cloth frays with use. The books can be secured with linen thread and a shirt button which I have sewn onto the front cover. Each book contains 22 pages of assorted recycled pages, all with a deckle (hand torn edge). Please send me a message if there is a particular book that you would like, otherwise I will select one at random. This book will be sent via First Class Mail. International shipping is via standard airmail. KateBowles Tue, 22 May 2012 21:51:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3354434 http://folksy.com/items/3354434 "Shirty" Notebook This A6 hardback notebook has been created using traditional bookbinding methods. I have left the spine exposed, as I think it a shame to hide this particularly attractive feature. Rather than use linen tape I have incorporated assorted scraps of tape measure, bound with waxed red linen thread. The book is covered with fabric taken from an old linen sheet, onto which I have printed images taken from an old dress pattern. A vintage sock suspender has been securely embedded within the cover in order to close the book . The book contains 120 pages: 10 signatures, or 60 folios (folded pages), of 100% recycled or scavenged papers with a deckle (torn) edge. Measurements: height 15 cm, width 11 cm and depth 3cm This book will be sent via First Class Recorded Delivery. KateBowles Fri, 25 May 2012 13:41:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3360394 http://folksy.com/items/3360394 Dress Pattern - Suspender A6 handbound recycled notebook journal