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Gee... Wael , you're fast !

 

OK , gimme some time, let me make one first ...

A new challenge of sorts for me.

 

I am planning as hard as possible how to make as many journals as possible with 4 sheets, but this time unlike previous "Black Ties", these new ones will see front and rear covers having symmetrical graphics.

 

So far, my preliminary findings are that the 4 sheets can yield :

- 2 A5 ;

- 2 A6 ;

- 1 A6 landscaped with leather spine like #28B "Letters"

 

rgds

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This is the 3rd batch for sale .

 

Journal #52 "iPhones" USD$13 Ready for shipping http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2052%20iPhones/DSCF5046.jpg

 

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2046%20Red%20Chrysanthenum/DSCF4922.jpg Journal #46 "RedGold Chrysanthenums " USD$15 ready for shipping

 

 

 

Journal #49 "Flat Face Hammers" USD$13 Ready for shipping http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2049%20Flat%20Face%20Hammers/DSCF4971.jpg

 

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2048%20Leica%20R7/DSCF4952.jpg Journal #48 "Leica R7" USD$13 Ready for shipping

 

 

 

Journal #47 "Brown Batik" USD$15 ready for shipping http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2047%20Brown%20batik/DSCF4982.jpg

 

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2045%20Forks/DSCF4932.jpg Journal #45 "Forks" USD$13 Ready for shipping

 

 

Detailed descriptions are found on the clickable links.

 

Pls PM me if other designs not pictured here are preferred. Most likely I would have enuf materials to craft another similar (but NOT identical) one

 

Same rules apply. First come first served. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#46 "Red/Gold Chrysanthenums" and #47 "Brown Batik" are both SOLD.

 

(Rats ! I underpriced #47, .... the Batik is not cheap .... :( )

 

Tks for looking....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Journal #52 - "iPhones" and Journal #48 "Leica R7" are both SOLD

 

Tks for looking...

 

 

 

 

 

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BUMP

 

Anyone for these white series ?

 

These two are the remaining available from the recent 3rd batch sale .

 

 

Journal #49 "Flat Face Hammers" USD$13 Ready for shipping http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2049%20Flat%20Face%20Hammers/DSCF4971.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2045%20Forks/DSCF4932.jpg Journal #45 "Forks" USD$13 Ready for shipping

 

 

Detailed descriptions are found on the clickable links.

 

Pls PM me if other designs not pictured here are preferred. Most likely I would have enuf materials to craft another similar (but NOT identical) one

 

Tks for looking

 

 

 

... 671 crafted ... one at a time ... ☺️

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BUMP again. :)

 

BUMP

 

Anyone for these white series ?

 

These two are the remaining available from the recent 3rd batch sale .

 

 

Journal #49 "Flat Face Hammers" USD$13 Ready for shipping http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2049%20Flat%20Face%20Hammers/DSCF4971.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2045%20Forks/DSCF4932.jpg Journal #45 "Forks" USD$13 Ready for shipping

 

 

Detailed descriptions are found on the clickable links.

 

Pls PM me if other designs not pictured here are preferred. Most likely I would have enuf materials to craft another similar (but NOT identical) one

 

Tks for looking

 

... 671 crafted ... one at a time ... ☺️

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Journal #58 "Red Stripes on Black"

 

I am trying something new here ....

Before making them, I am taking orders for this set of journals #58.

 

The fabric is stunning.

 

This is #58 - A5 size.

Only 1 available. USD$27. You pay $shipping.

Stripes run vertical.

The design will be an exposed spined journal.

Writing paper wil be 135gsm smooth paper, Vanilla colour.

It will contain 7 signatures, ie 112 pages total.

Shown here with OMAS 360 Wild Celluloid for scale comparison.

It is not crafted yet.

Pocket - yes.

Elastic band - uncertain.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5378.jpg

 

 

This will be #58A/B/C. All A6 size portrait format.

The stripes run horizontal. Front and rear cover fabric cut from one piece of cloth.

Only 3 available at USD$18 each. You pay $shipping.

The design will be an exposed spined journal.

Writing paper of your choice : either :

- 135gsm Vanilla smooth ;

- 120gsm Soft White Smooth ;

- 124gsm Light Grey Smoth

It will contain 6 signatures, ie 96 pages total.

Shown here with OMAS 360 Wild Celluloid for scale comparison.

It is not crafted yet.

Pocket - yes. (with new "anti drop-out" flap included)

Elastic band - yes , black or brown coloured.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5379.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5380.jpg

 

Do not pay me till the journal is finally completed. (frankly I don't know when ! :embarrassed_smile: )

 

Usual rules apply.

First "I want it" gets it. :D

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Journal #58 red stripes ....

 

Only two A6 remaining.

 

Tks for looking.

 

Will try to finish the covers and post pics so you have a better idea of what teh completed thing looks like.

 

 

 

 

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Journal #58 red stripes ....

 

Only two A6 remaining.

 

Tks for looking.

 

Will try to finish the covers and post pics so you have a better idea of what teh completed thing looks like.

 

 

 

I managed to finish one A6 journal. So as promised, here is what it looks like ...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5410.jpg

 

Front cover and rear cover

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5411.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5412.jpg

 

The exposed spine stitches

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5416.jpg

 

Full spread, the graphics flow continuously from one cover to the next despite the disruption in the spine.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5415.jpg

 

This is the first time I am using black flyleaves, but I think it has to bcos of the strong colors in the graphics.

The adjustable "anti drop-out " flap is added

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5413.jpg

 

I think it looks stunning, not subtle , but not loud either. :D

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058%20Red%20Stripes%20on%20Black/DSCF5419.jpg

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Those are stunning! PM sent for one of your last A6 sized journals in that striped fabric.

 

Warm regards,

Lynne

The search for the perfect blue ink is a delicious and endless quest...

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http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058C%20and%2058D/DSCF6299.jpg

 

For sale #58C and #58D "Red Stripes on Black"

 

Selling as a matching set only.

 

USD$40

You pay $shipping + handling.

(pen not included of course .. haha ...)

 

A6 sized. 112 pages each.

Paper is NATURALIS Soft White (Smooth) 120gsm.

Comes with ribbon pagemarker

 

Ready for shipping.

 

Usual rules apply. ie, first "I want" gets it, whether PM OR threadpost OR backchannel.

 

Tks for looking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2058C%20and%2058D/DSCF6299.jpg

 

For sale #58C and #58D "Red Stripes on Black"

 

Selling as a matching set only.

 

USD$40

You pay $shipping + handling.

(pen not included of course .. haha ...)

 

A6 sized. 112 pages each.

Paper is NATURALIS Soft White (Smooth) 120gsm.

Comes with ribbon pagemarker

 

Ready for shipping.

 

Usual rules apply. ie, first "I want" gets it, whether PM OR threadpost OR backchannel.

 

Tks for looking.

 

 

This set of journals SOLD pending payment.

Thanks for looking.

 

 

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Journal #46C "Red/Gold Chrysanthenums" for sale.

A6 size. USD$20. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Soft White Smooth 120gsm

additional Pics here ...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2046C%20Red%20Gold%20Chrysanthenums/DSCF5676_1.jpg

 

 

 

Journal #61 "Dragonflies" for sale.

A6 size. USD$20. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Soft White Smooth 120gsm

Addtional pics here ...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2061%20Dragonflies/DSCF5755.jpg

 

 

 

Journal #44 "Green Sea" (A5 size)

USD$27. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Vanilla White Smooth 135gsm.

Ribbon pagemarker now included. (not incorporated yet at the time when this pic was taken)

No pocket.

No elastic band closure.

This is one of my earlier A5 journal attempts featured here.

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2044%20Green%20Sea/DSCF4584.jpg

 

 

Usual rules apply.

First "I want it" gets it, whether via threadpost OR PM or backchannel.

 

Tks for looking.

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All journals SOLD !

 

Tks for looking.

 

Rgds

 

 

 

 

Journal #46C "Red/Gold Chrysanthenums" for sale.

A6 size. USD$20. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Soft White Smooth 120gsm

additional Pics here ...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2046C%20Red%20Gold%20Chrysanthenums/DSCF5676_1.jpg

 

 

 

Journal #61 "Dragonflies" for sale.

A6 size. USD$20. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Soft White Smooth 120gsm

Addtional pics here ...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2061%20Dragonflies/DSCF5755.jpg

 

 

 

Journal #44 "Green Sea" (A5 size)

USD$27. You pay $shipping.

7 signatures. 112 pages. Paper is NATURALIS Vanilla White Smooth 135gsm.

Ribbon pagemarker now included. (not incorporated yet at the time when this pic was taken)

No pocket.

No elastic band closure.

This is one of my earlier A5 journal attempts featured here.

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2044%20Green%20Sea/DSCF4584.jpg

 

 

Usual rules apply.

First "I want it" gets it, whether via threadpost OR PM or backchannel.

 

Tks for looking.

 

... 671 crafted ... one at a time ... ☺️

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This will be Journal #62 "Capetown"

 

I have been itching to do maps for a long time.

I found this recently. 12" x 12" paper printed with an old map of South Africa.

Can anyone tell what/when map is this ?

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5778.jpg

 

 

I haven't started making the journals yet.

 

But I am planning to make a set of 3 journals in the manner of "Partridges" done sometime back.

 

So the completed set would comprise :

1 x A5 size = 7 signatures, 112 pages; (USD$27)

1 x A6 size = 6 or 7 signatures , 96 or 112 pages; (USD$18 or $20)

1 x A7 mini size = 4 signatures, 64 pages (USD$13)

 

You pay $shipping.

 

I am offering as a set of 3 journals. I think they make a great family.

If you don't need all 3 , perhaps you can buy the set then gift either of them away.

( Any Capetown folks here in FPN ? :D )

 

Disclaimer and notes :

1) I haven't started yet nor have planned when to start crafting them,

2) I can't confirm how long I will take to finish them when I start. At times it can be as fast(slow) as one night, and at times - weeks :embarrassed_smile: (as explained before, I don't do this fulltime)

3) The map is interesting - it has little towns and cities labelled - probably in their old names? I am not sure. I have done some preliminary layouts, and I foresee some parts of the map will be hidden due to the foldover parts. (unless I come up with a totally different journal design. Ambitious, but it remains a remote possibility - for now) So if you happen to want a certain town to appear in your cover, I can't guarantee that . :unsure:

4) You only pay when the journals are completed and are ready for shipping

5) If for some reason the payment doesnt fall thru even after ordering, the set will then be re-listed to be offered for sale again.

6) Since they are not made yet, you can let me know your preferences for things like :

- whether you don't want a ribbon pagemarker , or

- grey or vanilla or white writing paper ,

- pocket or no pocket , etc

We can work together to see if I can meet your requirements, within my ability of course.

 

Any takers ?

 

Usual rules apply, first "I want it" will get it. Whether via threadpost OR backchannel OR PM.

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Here are only some of the more closeup shots of the map...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5779.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5780.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5781.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5782.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5783.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%2062%20Capetown/DSCF5784.jpg

 

 

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