Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Bibliogami

Sorry for lack of commenting over the last few days i have been a tad unwell, today i spent catching up on all your wonderful blog posts, some amazing inspiration out there.

I have found something else i love to relax with, book folding also known as Bibliogami. It is difficult to find free patterns so i played with the only paper back book i had available and started folding pages.

Here is my first project.

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Wanted it to look like an old rolodex so added some washers to the sides.

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Front view, i am really proud of my first play. Am going to use it as a holder for my altered playing cards when they are all completed.

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Cut some very thick cardboard to size, sprayed it with DecoArt Misters then when dry added some large glass flat backed clear pebbles. Used DecoArt Decou-Page Matt Glue/Sealer to adhere both the book to the cardboard and the glass pebbles.  I can highly recommend this glue, it is amazingly strong and dries clear.

Am working on my second book which should be finished by next week, i hope you have enjoyed my quick post and that you are all enjoying the very changeable weather.

Thanks for dropping by, looking forward to your comments.

xxx

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25 comments:

  1. Craftyfield15 April 2015 at 19:47

    Glad you're feeling better! I have seen these Bibliogamy before, awesome things sprung out of books! Excellent rolodex.

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  2. Inky and Quirky Designs15 April 2015 at 22:07

    Wow,I always learn something new when I pop over to your blog Mo....never heard of this but what a great idea!
    Looks like a very relaxing thing to do :)
    Hope you're feeling better now too
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  3. TwinkleToes2day15 April 2015 at 23:42

    Sorry to hear you've been unwell, I do hope you are all better now
    What a fabulous idea. It would be great for storing tags too! I'll have to find how to do this. {{Hugs}} xo

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  4. Pawsitively Creative16 April 2015 at 00:40

    First-I am sorry to hear you have been under the weather. But happy to hear you are on the mend.
    2nd-this is a wonderful idea and I totally thought it was a Rolodex! Awesome job Mo and so very creative! Hugz!~Niki

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth16 April 2015 at 02:15

    I'm really sorry you have not been well. Weather can be a big part of that, as can overexertion. Hope you are feeling better.

    I have seen these made before, and I think your APCs will go nicely in this rolodex type "book." It is wonderful and I like how you created the base.

    To comment on your comment about Plarn and ironed bags, I have done both. I have a bag made of Plarn that was crocheted. I have made several book covers from ironed bags, but I've never found anything like paint or ink that worked to decorate the bags once I had them ironed. That meant I had to save bags that were colorful or graphic enough to show and stand on their own merits. Thanks for the link, though. I appreciate it.

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  6. Helen16 April 2015 at 06:16

    glad you're feeling better, and I didn't know that this form of book folding is called bibliogami. I have been meaning to have a go for ages!

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  7. froebelsternchen16 April 2015 at 07:09

    Wow.. this looks great! Must be fabulous decorated with the APC's super idea! Great that you feel better!
    Take care of you Mo♥

    xxx
    Susi

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  8. Hazel Agnew16 April 2015 at 11:32

    This is such a wowser! Love it! No idea how you achieved it but am very impressed! Looks to slow a process and too precise for Mrs Impatient me! Much respect!

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  9. Pamellia16 April 2015 at 12:35

    Genius Mo! I have never heard of Bibliogami before, but I went and had a looksie and I have to say...no way I would have the patience for that!! Bravo on taking on such a project and I love that you made it into a Rolodex! hugs :)

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  10. www.deeadamsart.blogspot.co.uk16 April 2015 at 13:55

    Wow mo absolutely amazing I wouldn't know where to begin. x

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  11. Kay Wallace16 April 2015 at 15:13

    This is absolutely amazing, Mo, and I am glad to have seen today's post. I have seen this art before, but didn't know it was called Bibliogami! I can see it definitely has therapeutic benefits as well as an artful one! I must try this during our summer at the campground!

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  12. Bibi Lindahl16 April 2015 at 15:14

    What a cool "rolodex" for your altered playing cards! Really great idea and so beautifully made. I hope you're feeling better. Take care! x
    ♥

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  13. snazzyoriginal16 April 2015 at 16:40

    Really cool project, so precise x

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  14. Julie Lee16 April 2015 at 17:29

    What a great idea, Mo. I love this kind of thing, which I've been calling Origami with books! So glad I now know the proper term for it! It's going to be the perfect home for your altered playing cards too. So sorry to hear you've been poorly. I do hope you're feeling better now. Take Care. xxxx

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  15. Astrid Maclean16 April 2015 at 19:27

    Fabulous! I love these kind of projects and this looks so cool, it really does look like one of those rolo dexes!

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  16. Claire16 April 2015 at 21:43

    Looks amazing Mo, I've never heard of this before but it looks very impressive! Glad to hear you're feeling better, take care xx

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  17. Redanne16 April 2015 at 22:25

    So sorry to hear that you have been unwell, hope you feel much better soon! What a fantastic idea to use this as a Rolodex - very clever.. I bought some books a while ago to try this and found a website that you might like to look at - I agree, there is not much out there - http://www.instructables.com/id/Folded-Book-Art-Best-most-clear-Tutorial-available/ Hope you find it useful. Anne xx

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  18. Kristin16 April 2015 at 22:54

    Ooooh, this is brilliant! LOVE Love love this! And I love the idea of it resembling a rolodex. Just brilliant. Hope you continue to feel better! xoox

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  19. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans16 April 2015 at 23:37

    Sorry to hear you have not been feeling well, hope,you feel 100% soon. Love the book folding, something I have not tried yet. Tracy x

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  20. Craftymoose Crafts18 April 2015 at 13:06

    Sorry to hear you haven't been feel well--I think it is going around here as I have been sick this past week, too. Hope you are better now.

    The folded book is just wonderful and I can't wait to see how the APCs look in it! Mine are currently still sitting on the shelf!

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  21. sam21ski19 April 2015 at 16:36

    WOW, you must have the patience of a saint!!

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  22. Sue19 April 2015 at 20:35

    Hope you are feeling better now Mo. This is fabulous, your folding is perfect and it will be wonderful when it holds your altered cards xx

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  23. pearshapedcrafting19 April 2015 at 21:38

    Wow! Sorry to hear you haven't been well! I love your Bibliogami and it certainly will make a perfect holder for your apcs! Chrisx

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  24. Sam & Poppy22 April 2015 at 13:39

    I hope you are all better now. Book folding looks very interesting! Not sure I would have the patience but the end product is fabulous. Big hugs xx

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  25. Words and Pictures25 April 2015 at 20:01

    Ooh, ooh - new word alert - Bibliogami - I love it!! And I love your first example too - can't wait to see it decked with cards (get it?!). Looking forward to more... Hope, since I'm late catching up, that you're feeling lots better by now.
    Alison xx

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