I’ve just discovered these beautiful handmade books by Natalie Stopka, and didn’t think it was fair to keep them to myself. I love all the work that goes into this style of binding, and wish I had the skill and patience to do it myself!
Natalie is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and makes beautiful sketchbooks and journals using vintage handkerchiefs, fabric and embroidery stitching. No two books are ever the same, and she also welcomes custom orders on her Etsy shop Natalie As Is. I was surprised to find that her prices are very reasonable.
Photographs of her works-in-progress can also be found at her flickr site.
And, as further proof that the Universe distributes talent unequitably, she just happens to be a beautiful portrait artist as well.
I would love to own one of her beautiful books, and be able to fill it with sketches like these!
You can see more of Natalie’s work at her portfolio site, www.nataliestopka.com.
Thanks to Paper Crave for this discovery!
