Our scars become part of the beauty
Published 20 days ago • 1 min read
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Hi Reader,
We have lost some beloved artists in the past few weeks, including one of my favorite poets, Wendell Berry. I wandered through the pages of a collection of his poems on my shelf and came across this one that I had dog-eared. I want to share it with you today as a reminder that a flourishing life is not necessarily an unharmed life and that our scars become part of our beauty.
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Want your handmade books to look as beautiful in photos as they do in person? We’re sharing a few simple tips for photographing your work using natural light, easy backgrounds, thoughtful angles, and even just your phone.
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Tip of the Week
Pause to untwist your thread
As you sew, thread naturally twists on itself. Every so often, let the needle dangle and allow the thread to unwind before continuing.
Book of the Week
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This week’s featured book comes from Siobhan Drummond. We love the bright green and pink color combo. It creates such a fun, modern feel. All of those sharp folds and little design details really show off the structure. It’s a great example of how you can give a project its own personality with a simple change in color and paper selection. |
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