Notebookism stems from our mutual love to create on paper, ‘The smell of smooth creamy paper sends our hearts aflutter. The delicate tinkling of nib against inkwell accelerates our pulse rate. We stare endlessly at the first blank page.‘ {flickr}

* Moleskinerie

Congrats to Lena Corwin and Maria Vettese (mav) for the launch of
their exciting new project -Lines & Shapes.
A year in the planning, this art and design collective bring together a rotating group of artists in book format {six volumes in the first year}. The theme for the inaugural volume is ‘Circles‘ with an inspirational group of artists: Christopher Ryan, Caitlin Mociun, Karen Gelardi, Jennifer Causey and curators Maria Vettese, Lena Corwin.

Thank you to everyone who entered the prize draw for Betz White’s
‘Warm Fuzzies‘ book, a BIG hello to people who never commented or are new here, welcome! :)
* Drum roll please *
The WINNER for Betz White’s book is JennyC.No3!! Congratulations!
{please send your contact details to cruststation}

Christmas is a time for Giving~ Have a wonderful holiday! ~

Julie Arkell is one of England’s best recognised contemporary folk artists working in papier-mâché and mixed media. It has been said that Julie “…cannot resist the rejected debris of everyday life”. She especially favours discarded toys for inspiration and printed textiles (book available via loop).
{check inner-pages via KellyKilmer, images taken from heaven & earth}

As an avid supporter of Betz White’s work, I am delighted to announce that her debut book ‘Warm Fuzzies’ (filled with techniques, tips and patterns for creating over 30 cute and colorful felted items made from cast-away sweaters, including cozy pillows and throws as well as comfortable hats, scarves, pincushions and handbags) is available for purchase via Amazon, or a signed copy via her etsy store.
In celebration, Crust Station is running a prize draw for a signed copy of this book, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and ONE lucky winner will be picked out to be announced on Friday 14th. Good luck!
* Update! Entries closed, thank you for the overwhelming response.

* Three in the Kitchen, a small collaborative zine by Shari Altman, Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison. Expect to find recipes for Lemon Pudding and Farm Fresh Frittata sandwiched in between inky pen drawings of hairy kiwi fruits, ripe mangoes and sachets of Prince of Wales Twinings Tea, collaged Black-footed penguins savouring tasty morsels and reindeers dreaming of fat and golden hot chips on a plate.
[more artists' books & zines by gracia & louise]

* Worn, explores where art and fashion overlap, connecting with Fashion scholars and artists, and paying attention to how what is worn gets made, interpreted, transformed, disseminated and copied, Worn opens new avenues in art theory.
[purchase via etsy]

* Obsessive Consumption, ‘What Did You Buy Today‘ comes with a button or a sticker or a postcard or whatever Kate happens to think is would be awesome to give away that day.

* CROQ - a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the country.
Articles ranging from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism.

* Café Royal, artists’ books and zines.
* Partyka (via muerto de risa)

* Drawn and Quarterly is publishing a book called Milk Teeth, by Vancouver artist Julie Morstad.
{not strictly a zine, due out next month}

“Flea Market Style” (a recent acquisition of mine),
I couldn’t recommend this book enough.
Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan advocate a subtle mixing of styles, patterns, and colours, and emphasize the beauty of objects that have seen a bit of life. The book’s authors explain how to find fresh and unexpected uses of second-hand pieces and antiques, and reveal how to mix old and new with flair and panache.
…now, if I just pack my bags and move into an Airstream *smile*

If like me, you have been swooning over Jen’s {Brooklyn, NY}
Simply Breakfast blog since its inception in April, you will be pleased to know that she has compiled her stunning photographs in book form (using blurb) for all to enjoy, hooray!

Don’t forget to check out her recent etsy store updates too.

Hi friends, sorry for the recent sporadic posting and lack of blog visits…
Some of you know that I have started a Graphic Design course, busy catching up on work and celebrating a birthday over the weekend.
As part of learning to think creatively and practicing the trade, an altered children’s book was created. This was a lot of fun, the pictures show several pages from the book (sorry for the poor quality of the shots, as it was difficult to capture the images over the glossy surfaces).