A Journal for Dolphin - in a recycled vintage cover (pic heavy)

[nessie]

I made this journal for a poet I know named Dolphin who runs a spiritual retreat up in the northern California mountains.  Because he spends the winter snowed in, I figured he needed a book to write in over those cold months. 

I used a vintage hardcover grammar book that had a beautiful cover but whose pages were damaged.  I removed the pages.  I bound multiple signatures in a variety of papers, some tea dyed and some handmade and glued them in the cover using the hardcover method. 





I altered the cover to hide the former book title using some handmade paper and tiny pressed leaves:



The spine:



Tiny envelope with a note in the front cover:



I wish I had more photos of the pages; I also included an attached ribbon bookmark.

One last photo:



Thanks for looking!  I appreciate any comments.
 

[Dragonflower]

That's incredibly beautiful- he must have loved it so much!
I love the way you covered the original book title.

[bluesaranwrap]

This is a beautiful recon. Heck, I really want one now! You did a beautiful job. :3

[CraftHooligan]

Wow, that turned out SO amazing! He must love it. the book cover is such a pretty color. I must try this for myself...

[snowbird49908]

what a great gift! I love the tiny little leaves