Artist Journal

After careful organizing and thinking, my first project on Artist Journal is completed!

These Journals are for specific writings. The first is for Photographers/Writers. This journal is separated by three parts.

The first is for Notes to Ponder.... There are some white unlined papers followed by lined papers for easy writing and dropping notes with sketches.

At the end of the underlined paper is a black envelope that can be used to hold notes, ideas, papers, etc.

After the black envelope there are some white papers which ends with a black cardpaper.

Next is the second part for Inside contains....Here you will find acid free paper for your photos negatives, small photos, etc.

At the end is again a black cardpaper.

Now is the third part for Don't forget.....Here you will find dated pages so that you can plan ahead what you need to do. Besides, you can write down things that you have to remember. You will be amazed how the dates can be of great help!

At the end is a recycled newpaper envelope with nice photography snaps on them. Here you can hold anything light regarding photos or writings!

This Artist Journal is created for any artist who can hold the journal with everything carefully thought for them.

Soon, there will be more journals for other artist such as, painters, musicians, journey writers, culinary writers, etc...anything that helps them to get their work organized and get inspired!

Gizecraft DIY Journals at K11 Art Mall

During my visit to Hong Kong to deliver my ready for sale Journals at K11 Art Mall, I managed to take some photos of displays of my work.

Besides, I also took some time to take a look at so many beautiful DIY (do it yourself) products created by so many talented artist!

Everyone's creation is so unique and each product is carefully thought for someone special to own and treasure.

These lovely leather journals have been created using real leather and can also be purchased at K11:

Colors: Green/Bordeaux/Brown/Black
Inside are underlined papers for easy writing!

Project Book

My project book is created in a different style from the previous books. This one is very special and created for organizing my thoughts.

As you can see, on the cover there is a small lined paper, so that I can write what this books is going to be about.

The material I have used makes it look roughly antique! That is what I love about it!

New Books on their way.....

These are some of the books that you will see in Hong Kong K11!

With the Chinese New Year coming, I decided to work with red, dark pink, black fabrics and papers.

Besides, I have been requested to make some cute cover books and I really enjoyed creating them.

I invite you to shop at K11 Art Mall if you want to buy yourself or loved ones, something unique and created especially for you!

A glimpse inside my creative world

Creating things keeps my mind at ease and makes me happy!

After having completed my Journals for sale in Hong Kong, I decided to focus in my other hobbies.

I was so happy to be able to continue my ceramic lessons and this time, I started pottery-wheel classes.

Here they are:

 

The joy of using something created by yourself is simply beautiful. Even the tea taste so much better!

Let me get some hot Japanese rice tea..hmmmmmmm!

Announcement!!!

Now these handmade items made by me with lots of love and care can be bought in Hong Kong at K11 Art Mall!

The K11 Art Mall is the first Art Mall in Asia.

Please do go there to visit, you will be amazed at seeing so many beautiful handmade items; jewellery, bags, my books, iphone covers, etc!!! Who doesn't love Hong Kong right!

You might get yourself a nice present too.

I am so happy to be able to display my items:

- Chinese Agenda 2011
- Leather Agenda 2011
- Chinese Silk Journal
- Portuguese Cork Book


So what are you waiting for, go and start shopping for Christmas and New Year 2011!!!

Happy holidays! :0)

Another collection for New Year 2011

Keeping an agenda for the New Year can be very convenient and personal.

Sometimes, we have so many things to remember but seem to forget, so the best way is to write them down on a lovely personal notebook or agenda.

You can start the year by droping down notes with the dates available on these lovely books.

Chinese silk journals

Another addition to my fresh creation!

This is a collection of 4 elegant journals using the most delicate and beautiful chinese silk fabrics. They are sharp colors with lovely simple patterns.

 White pearl color chinese fabric combined with black acrylic material with lined papers for easy writing.

  Pinkish silk fabric matches so well with red acrylic material giving it a very exotic combination.

For this one, I used green silk fabric with dark brown acrylic material.

 

This last one is fun because this colorful silk fabric is filled with squares pattern like patchwork style.

2011 Chinese bookbinding agenda

I love challenges with my creations! I love to have fun and at the same time, learn new things.

Therefore, I learned Chinese binding also called stitched binding.

The method is very delicate and different from the binding that I have been making my journals. It was not difficult to learn and I was really happy how it turned out.

 

Since the new year 2011 is approaching, I designed my creation using agenda calender 2011 and combined with some nice lined color papers. For the cover, I wanted it to look chic and elegant, therefore, I used real sheepskin leather. Just love the touch of it...

Getting ready for the new year! The best gift for loved ones!

I created a collection of four colors; Brown/Bordeaux/Green/Black.

The cover papers are grey and in the middle, I put sharp matching color papers for each book.

Sometimes, we look at something and think that it is difficult to make. But when you put your hands to it and give it a try with lots of love....it is really so easy!

But the most rewarding is the fun you get from creating!

Some items that I have been creating lately....

I have been doing some research, reading magazines and thinking...

With the lovely materials that I have gathered around, I decided to make some new items.

First, I used the lovely calligraphy chinese papers and combined with a nice green cork oak material. I love the outcome that makes it so special! I love this green cork oak material that I bought in Portugal. It is different from the previous typical brownish color that I have created some nice cork oak books.

Inside there is also a paper holder for storing things.

Next, I created this exotic green sheepskin leather journal in lined papers. The leather journals are really beautiful and smells so good. I think they are the best for presents because they are all so unique.

I have some writings that I  have placed on the last page of every book to make it more special and personal!

Inside, there are two paper holders on the front and back. They are elegantly looking and the journal has a tiny leather to fasten after writing.

Now these little palmsize notebooks are so cute and sweet. I have been playing around with the colors to make them seem playful and fun.

Here below you will see these nice little books like telefone books, agenda, etc.

I have used a Japanese style of bookbinding to make them. Therefore, I have used some nice origami papers, batik papers, etc to try to make some. They are great for making little books for poem gifts, notes writing. 

You will notice the thread makes it look nice and simple.

Hope you like them and thanks for visiting my blog :0)

My first journal from the orient

Just a glimpse of my first journal using materials that I have mentioned before. This journal is a lot more thicker and the papers are lined.

Inside, there is also a pocket for keeping notes.