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Last call for my handmade books
Author: principledmom
Due to personal reasons I have to put the brakes on my handmade books business for the forseeable future. I am giving you all one last chance to get a one-of-a-kind book by moi at a good price. Color choice is mine (to use up my materials) but you may specify light or dark colors.
Optional hard cover binding:
Elizabeth: 5X7 coptic stitch $25
Soft over books:
Mimi: 4X5
Jane: 5X7
Any of these above books are $20, which includes shipping and cute wrapping.
I will take orders only through about July 15, so place your order now. I accept Paypal at hawthornefive at hotmail dot com and please contact me at that address, as these are not Etsy listings but personal ones here.
If you have The Easy French or the Noah Plan Third Grade Lessons and are willing to trade for handmade books, please let me know and we can negotiate a fair price.
read comments (0)Commonplace books
Author: principledmom
In my studies recently I happened upon a type of "notebooking" that was fascinating. It combines two of my favorite things--notebooks and traditional books (which I happen to be passionate about making!). I am such a book geek that I had to learn more.
Webster's 1828 dictionary defines it as:
Commonplace-book, a book in which are registered such facts, opinions or observations as are deemed worthy of notice or remembrance, so disposed that any one may be easily found. Hence common-place as used as an epithet to denote what is common or often repeated, or trite; as a commonplace observation.
It's taking a topic, such as sewing, literature, a branch of science or cooking and creating your own special book about it. It may include tables or charts, definitions, clippings, quotes, measurements or your observations. Some well known commonplacers included Thomas Jefferson, John Locke and Ben Franklin. Jonathan Edwards also kept a commonplace book.
Some modern uses for commonplacing may be for remodeling your home, landscaping or gardening, scrapbooking, reading an important literary work, fiction writing or Bible study. They can be invaluable resources for a life full of learning. And they can become treasures that your kids can fight over after your funeral!
And of course, I will endeavor to make some commonplace books that are uncommon. If you are interested in a unique commonplace book customized to your special topic, please contact me for details and I'll make a one of a kind commonplace book you will treasure for years to come. anna at annahawthorne dot com
Crafty fun in every subject
Author: principledmom
In our house we LOVE all things artsy and craftsy, so I thought I would share some links to help you add more arts and crafts to your daily lessons. If you would like to add a link to this list, please share it in the comments section.
Bible
History
Science
Mathematics
- Math Cat's Math Crafts
- About.com math crafts
- Danielle's Place math crafts and games
- Tessellations
- Tangrams
Geography
Literature and English
Music
American Sign Language
Winter handmade book sale
Author: principledmom
I am having another book sale. My handmade books are fun to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. This sale is a great deal and you'll be glad you ordered. These books are open spine books bound with a coptic stitch. The pages are blank with lots of pages to journal, take notes, write recipes or whatever you like (see samples of books from my last sale here).
5X8 book: $25
4X4 book: $21
All books are custom made when you order, so no two are alike. Please specify color preference. Also if you would like it personalized, please let me know that too. Prices include shipping (and a surprise goodie thrown in too!). I accept PayPal, personal check or money order. These prices are good through January 15 and then the books go back to their normal prices. Get in on this sale while you can! Contact me to get yours today.
Mona Lisa speaks!
Author: principledmom
I am an art lover and this is so interesting I had to post about it. A Japanese scientist calculated her bone structure and analyzed the data. See Mona Lisa and DaVinci speak here. Click the box to the right to launch the video. Enjoy!