Shlee Vincent

In the month and a half before Christmas, I had my work cut out for me. I made it a little more difficult on myself by trying to learn some new techniques as well.

As you’ve seen, I tried my hand at stab bound books. I also made a few of those for some family members as well. To make them with a hard cover is much more difficult than I anticipated.

I also tried my hand at block printing with linoleum. I won’t be lying if I say that I kind of enjoy it.

The next few posts will be of the projects I’d been working on during the last few weeks.

Oh hi there, everyone!

Just wanted to post an update that I am trying to get back on the Etsy wagon!

Stop by my shop and give me some love!

- Shlee

Stab binding. I like it. I think it’s cute. And I think it’s perfect for what I want to do.

Print books.

I had mentioned before that Terry Foreman from the Newark Arts Alliance had clued me into the idea of art books.

I thought to myself, that definitely sounds fun, and I happen to have 5×7 sheets of recycled paper. What a perfect opportunity to make some books with prints. One of a kind books, eh?

Also, for your viewing pleasure, a super sweet retro-style book!

After all my complaining about the weather, my two vacation days I had to complete most of my printing (when I had a month to prepare) and a whole bunch of mat cutting, this was what I had to show for the Harvest Arts Festival on Saturday.

If there’s anything that strikes your fancy, shoot me a message and we’ll see about getting it to you! (more…)