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Post date August 1, 2012
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As the leather I'm using for my latest commission was rescued from a shoe factory, it's not really suitable for covering books as it is; so I'm thinning it down! It's hard work, but my client is after a very particular 'look', so I don't have to do too much of it thankfully 😁
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I'm working on a big commission at the moment. It involves lots of leather offcuts and scraps, an old belt or two, some tea-stained paper... keep your eyes peeled for sneak peeks!
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Been making some teeny tinys! Can you still tell what animal it is? *
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Hands up if this weather's got you wishing you were somewhere else. 🙋 It can't hurt to plan, right? *
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Roses shmoses! Head to @nenecourtemporium and pick up an origami bloom. They may not smell as pretty, but they'll last longer.
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Could you split these love bunnies up? No? Better get both, then. Origami bunnies, £2 from @nenecourtemporium.
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A customer once used one of my mini book necklaces to propose, by writing their love story in the tiny pages! I love this so much. But you needn't go that far - you could just write a special message for the person you're giving it to; then they can carry it with them.
(Visit my Etsy shop for the full range: link in bio).
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Oh, hi! Have we met? My name's Jenni and I've been Captain of The Craft Fantastic for 4 years! Time to reintroduce myself and what I do. I specialise in creating products from paper and rescued leather, trying to be as sustainable as I can by reusing and upcycling where possible. Think hand-bound journals, scrap leather bookmarks, miniature book necklaces, and a plethora of origami animals! Find me on Etsy (link in bio) or @nenecourtemporium in Northants. Thanks for stopping by and for supporting my homegrown, handmade business. I wouldn't still be here without you! (Celebrated last night at Gin & Temple on St Giles Street, Northampton).
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Post! Real live post! A card from @thecuratoreducator to say thanks for taking part in the #NN Advent Calendar. Thank you so much! Here's to future projects.
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Craft club was a blast this evening! Really lived up to the Coffee.Cake.Create ideal, with lots of chatting and calligraphy interspersed with hot drinks and snacks.
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Commission reveal! I recently made this pair of A4 (swipe to size size comparison!) leather books for a father of two young children. He's filling a double-page spread, one for each year of their lives, then they'll be given to them on their 18th birthdays. Leather rescued from a shoe factory. Paper upcycled from takeaway cups.
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Coffee.Cake.Create starts again next Thursday! January session is FULL (you guys really want to have a go at calligraphy ✒) but don't worry, there's plenty of creative fun coming up. Swipe to see what's on the craft menu. [Craft club runs the last Thursday of the month @nenecourtemporium from 19:00-21:00]
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Packing up a big custom order to go out today! Photos will be shared soon...
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Did I tell you guys about The Craft Fantastic sale? 20% off selected items till the end of Jan; like this unique key print book with a flexible leather spine, £11.20 down from £14. Link in bio ⚓️
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Epic as always! Lunch from @thebreadandbutterfactory in Northampton. The toughest thing about going into the town centre is deciding which of the many wonderful independent cafés to go to! *
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Pretty paper flowers! I'm never sure whether to do a whole load of singles so people can pick and choose, or make up some bunches. Which would you prefer? *
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My shelf space now has an origami animals reserve: rabbits, elephants, foxes... come see what can spy at @nenecourtemporium!
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Sneaky surprise sale! I need to shift some old stock to make way for shiny new notebooks, journals and mini books. Get 20% off selected items till the end of Jan at thecraftfantastic.etsy.com (link in bio).
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Lists, recipes, plans, schemes. These limed notebooks come with a ribbon place holder, sturdy hard covers and a spine made from upcycled leather. What will you write in yours? £14 from @nenecourtemporium.
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