Using elegant materials and natural elements to richly adorn books is easy with these irresistible projects that are suitable for all skill levels. Calling all book lovers and crafters! Master paper artist and author Mary Kaye Seckler walks you through the best techniques, tools, and practices to make handmade books and vintage bindings. Her book is an up-to-date and easy-to-understand guide for 21st-century crafters to access the ancient art of handmade books and bookbinding. With her help, bookbinding skills can be used to create your family's next scrapbook, mini journal, personal notebook, composition notepad, daily logbook, novelty treasure. Even if you know little or nothing about the ancient art of bookbinding, don't worry. Mary Kaye explains everything you need. Cherish your memories with handmade books, or give special books that your friends and family will cherish. Ever since the first book was written, bookbinding has been a passion for a devoted sector of the art world. Today, this world is being infiltrated by hundreds of innovative crafters eager to explore the possibilities of this ancient art form. Mary Kaye Seckler has been a paper artist for 15 years. She owned a craft store for ten years and has been teaching, writing, and consulting in the hobby industry for over ten years. Used Book in Good Condition