"HOLD ME DOWN, MISS JANE, IT'S PAPER FRIDAY"

Inspired by Karen at Sew Well Maide, I have decided to review some favourite papers I use to cover my bindings. With so many beautiful designs around, there is something for all tastes. 

One of my favourite suppliers is October Afternoon, from the USA. The paper is a thicker weight than many, which is lovely to work with. It cuts beautifully, and doesn't mark the instant you even look at it.  It's beautiful to feel and handle in the finished product, and the double-sided designs are versatile, and save money - two coordinating designs in one. That's great for me when I want to use them as signature folders (like in Jarrod's journal), as ugly white on one side just won't do. Their work has a distinctly fun vintage feel, and this latest range is called 'Farmhouse'.

The shipment arrived recently, sitting in the box over Christmas, beckoning for me to gawk at, fondle and generally covet (that's wrong and bad, I know!). Journals, albums and wall art await it's charms. Once the kidlets are back at school, I can get started.

 For now, it's sketching and dreaming up the possibilities when I have a few moments alone (yes, you probably noticed by now I do a lot of thinking at the kitchen table).

Anyone for coffee and biscotti?