Monjojo

Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I’ve create any new books. I’m glad how this one turns out, with exposed sewing on the cover.

More information here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18084691

Last week was really busy for me since I was working on a new design for my recipe book. I’m really satisfied with the result. Available at my etsy shop.

This handmade journal has 288 unlined pages and it is 4.8″ x 4.8″ (12cm x 12 cm) size book and 1″thick (2.5 cm).
The cover is made from english bookcloth embellished.

I made these books using a range of papers:
white unlined papers, graph paper, recycled paper. The book opens flat.

Book size:
4.8″ x 4.8″ (12cm x 12 cm) ; 1″thick (2.5 cm)
288 pages

available at my etsy shop.

This handmade journal has 192 unlined pages and it is a A5 size book and 1″thick (2.5 cm).
The cover is made from heavy cardboard screen printed on Gocco machine. The spine is made from a printed english bookcloth.

I made these books using a range of papers:
white unlined papers, graph paper, colored paper, recycled paper, and rescued paper.
Each book is unique and yours may vary a little since paper are hand-picked random in order to compose the book. The book opens flat.

available at my etsy shop.

After a long time out, I’ve back on creating new journals for Monjojo Shop. This little one is perfect to carry around with you in your purse, bag or backpack. Light, it has 40 pages to take quick notes, use as a planner and what else you might need when you’re out of home.
It also works great for keeping by you bed to jot down dreams. You can find more info here: www.monjojo.etsy.com

above:Sukie, a small independent design company that makes stationary and textiles.

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