For some years I’ve been collecting postcards and cards that have something to do with reading and/or books. It could be a person reading, a postcard from a famous library, etc.
Sometimes I actually send out these postcards but most of the time I just hang on to them because I like them. Oh, and sometimes I also use them as bookmarks. But, I’ve been toying with an idea of turning these into books and finally this weekend I made my first Booklover’s Journal.
I used a postcard with an image of a Nancy Drew book cover and turned it into the cover of a coptic bound book. This little journal has five sections, I put some eyelets to jazz up the covers and for the back cover I used mat board. The inside pages are a smooth, white finish and I also used some color paper to divide the sections and provide more reinforcement for the signatures. To make the postcard a bit more sturdy, as it’s the front cover, I lined it with some of the same green paper I used as signature dividers.
I couldn’t resist adding a library pocket to the back, inside cover. I figure it would come in handy to store a library receipt, a library card or some other little bits.
I’m pretty happy with how it turned out and as I’ve go tons of cute postcards I think I’ll have to make more of these and add them to the shop.
Meanwhile, I’ve finished reading another book this weekend so really I will get to reviews soon! Hope everyone has a great start of the week.
What a great idea! I’ll be curious to see what else you come up with.
Oh that’s so fun! Yes please do make more for the shop! 🙂
Supercool.
I love it!
Wow – that’s soooo pretty! You are so clever, iliana!
Wow, that looks really good! Well done.
Love it! Nancy is such an icon!
I love it. The red eyelets are perfect and the library pocket is a great idea. Just a heads up though you might want to check the Etsy forums for information about selling items that use images others have created – there was quite a bit of a discussion about using Sanrio (Hello Kitty) fabrics and such a while back.
Speaking of Nancy Drew postcards, my print arrived 😀 Thank you so much, Iliana! And I LOVE the book. You should definitely make more for your Etsy shop.
Thanks you guys! 🙂
Jodie – Oh definitely wouldn’t touch anything with a Hello Kitty or Disney image. I figured these are okay as they are one of a kind repurposed items. Sort of an upcycle thing 🙂 Still, will check around to see if I can find any more info on that but thank you!
Nymeth – Yay, the print finally arrived! 🙂
Fantastic idea! I have a collection of postcards of Nancy Drew covers and they are wonderful. I look forward to seeing these in the shop!!!
Wonderful idea and great execution!
Are you adding them to your Etsy Shop?
How fun! I love books, journals, and postcards.
That rocks! What a great idea!
Oh Iliana! It is fantastic idea and a wonderful book!
This is so clever and cute! Love it 🙂
That is so cute!!
That’s so creative of you! It’s a lovely-looking journal. 🙂
What fun! I just love this. It’s so cool!
Thank you guys! I promise that once I have more made I’ll show ’em to you!
Isabel – Yea, I hope to put these up in my Etsy shop but it may take me a while – gotta get all the stuff in order 🙂
Very pretty and so creative! 🙂
I have been so behind on your blog. I just love this – what a great idea. Look forward to seeing them in your shop soon!
This is great for book lovers (esp. those of my age whose Nancy Drew books had those retro covers!). The library pocket is a clever detail.
Melody – Thank you girl! Good to see you are back in blogland 🙂
Christine – Don’t worry about girl, I’m so behind on blog reading too! I really liked how it turned out so I think it’ll be fun for the shop 🙂
Dawn – Thank you! I had some of those library pockets which I meant to use for another project and never did but am glad I held on to them 🙂
OMG…I just love it! I can’t wait to see what other creations you come up with …