In the Stars

The Star Book is a fun structure because it can be viewed as a page turning book, or stretched out like an accordion, or displayed as a three dimensional object.

A student's star book taking shape

I taught this structure in Wishi Washi Studio this past weekend and, as per usual, my students came up with some clever work.

My demo piece coming along

The multiple layers of paper form three dimensional panels.

My demo piece after adding many more elements

This is a perfect book for the inclusion of family photos, both old and new...

Fancy student work progressing  with family photos

they make great pieces to display around the holidays...

Student work with a festive Easter theme

and they make wonderful gifts.

The image below illustrates why it is called a Star Book. When the first panel is brought around to meet the last panel it forms a star shape when viewed from above. 

Student work almost complete!

I teach this class online at Creativebug so you are in luck if you missed the class in Wishi Washi Studio but want to learn this structure.

There's still time to make an amazing Star Book for Mother's Day, or for a Graduation gift, or for all of those Spring birthdays!

Summer Deals

There is a seriously good deal going on over at Creativebug now.

Those of you who have taken classes with me in Wishi Washi Studio or at the various centers at which I teach, out and about, know what a good deal this is. 

Consider re-taking a class you have taken with me in person as a review - you will have it with you always to review those tricky steps.

Or, if you have been wanting to learn some of these fabulous book structures or paper techniques, now is the time.

Available classes are Coptic Bookbinding, Japanese Side-Sewn binding (four variations), Iris Fold, Accordion Book, Make Your Own Bookcloth, Book Safe, Star Book, and more...

 

Purchase by June 22nd, 2013 and watch it whenever you want, as many times as you want.

Have fun!

Creativebug

 

Not in the Wishi Washi Studio area or just need to fulfill that bookmaking fix 24/7?  Well it is a good thing that Creativebug just launched their website.  These are just a few of the workshops that I teach on their site along with some other amazing artists. 

Check. It. Out.

{from top to bottom: Running Longstitch Binding; Star Book; Safe Book}