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For the last three years or so, I have found much inspiration in doing a journal/ feature/ etc related to International Women's Day and the ideas seem to be going strong. Just like Valentine's Day or someone's birthday, it isn't about having just one day reserved so that it's all about "me" or "them" or whoever. Every day should be a time to appreciate, to love, to honour, and to cherish the ones in our lives who matter the most. I was walking down the street a few days ago when I got this idea. What better way to mark this occasion than to give some exposure to some ladies here who are engaged in different styles of art, perfecting their cr

A reference guide on bookbinding types When I tell people I'm a bookbinder they often think I make only one type of book; the library kind. That, however, is only one of the many ways an artist can create a book. For me, it's a fun challenge to pick the right binding style to go with the purpose of the book. Whether it is a novel that needs to look really classy or medieval, a sketchbook for a graphic novelist or a paper about connections that lets me show the binding. In this article I'm going to tell you a little bit about all the types of bookbinding that I know. I'm not going into details but, if possible, I will link to images and tutori