KraftyGurl

Exciting news for all my pregnant readers! :) KraftyGurl has recently purchased my very own Zutter Bind-it-All system, allowing me to create my very own bound books!

And since I’m BABY CRAZY these days, I actually decided that my very first project would be a Pregnancy Journal.  I was quite pleased with the design aspect of the book, and I learned a lot about creating my own books. For instance – it is incredibly important to pre-plan the covers so that you don’t wind up in a situation like I found myself – with holes that don’t match up for binding! D’oh!  Though they were only the tiniest fraction “off,” it meant that the front and back covers (which are made from chipboard) don’t quite match up the way they should.  Good to know for next time!

Also I have learned the importance of making sure the spiral binding meets INSIDE the book so that it doesn’t create an ugly finish. Luckily I figured this out BEFORE I bound it. Ten points for me!

Anyway, I will probably be adding this first book to my shop very soon for a reduced price, as it is an imperfect version of what will hopefully be a very exciting new avenue for me!

Stay tuned!

Front Cover

Back Cover

Inside Cover

Open Book Showing Both Covers