Book of Kells Celtic Knot journal

Just finished this one for a fellow in Nova Scotia: Coptic stitch journal with a celtic knot pattern based on knotwork from the Book of Kells.

New stuff for me

I also spent some of January making myself a few useful items.

A messenger bag with horses and mountains on it.

A new case for my Palm.



And a new wallet.

Busy Holiday Season!

Just finished up a busy holiday season of leather crafting, and here are some highlights:

Passport wallet with celtic knot grapevine:

Photo album with celtic knot pine branches:

Photo album with weeping willow trees and inscription:

Clock with grizzly bears before Grand Teton:

Moccasins with fur trim -- special order

Soft Cover Journal 4.25 by 5.5 inches page size

New (to me) journal style with medieval binding and soft leather cover. 4.25 by 5.5 page size: $35.00

Tri fold wallet -- Elk pattern

Here is a tri-fold wallet I made for my Dad's 80th birthday.

New Cafe Press Shop!

Announcing the Grand Opening of my Cafe Press Wild Wood Rustic Nature Photography shop! Here you will find beautiful photos of mountains, streams, waterfalls, golden aspen and more on decorative and useful items. Take a look!

http://www.cafepress.com/wildwoodrustic

Blank Book/Journal with Wood Cover

Here is a little bookbinding project, sewn with a coptic codex stitch with 1/4 inch oak for cover. It's a nice stitch that allows the book to lie flat when open.

Mountains Portfolio

Another junior size portfolio with famous Colorado mountains carved on it. The Front shows the Maroon Bells, and the back, Mt. Holy Cross. I used a two-tone lacing technique on the edges.

The Mermaid Bag

This was a special commission purse with a mermaid on one side and a ship on the other.


Detail of ship carving.


Detail of mermaid carving.


Detail of side of purse: "Titanium Mermaid"