A really awesome blogger and bookmaker, subu, recently linked me to her site, and I couldn’t be more honored. More than making these beautiful custom recycled notebooks, which you can find on Etsy, she’s part of a very unique and clever group located in cities all across the country – the not-so-elusive-but-very-intimidating-sounding “Craft Mafia”. Specifically, subu is part of the Pittsburgh Craft Mafia…
What are these crazy groups? Craft Mafias are groups of crafty people who get together, craft together, and show off their craftiness at shows in their areas. My first Craft Mafia encounter was on Etsy almost three years ago…but I digress. I think this week I’ll devote my posts to Craft Mafias, what they stand for, and how they defend their turf (aside from with sewing needles and letterpress equipment!)
Anyway, today you can check out subu’s recycled, handmade notebooks. The colorful books can be made completely customized -choose your color, with embellishments or text on them. But the inside of the books are the coolest. subu uses discarded printer paper as stock, so some pages have the print they came out of the printer with. Now, I used to work in publishing, and I remember with horror how much paper we wasted from printer mishaps. Makes me feel better to know some of it is being put to good use…
Thanks for this great site. I think Subu has something special with the recycled notebooks. AWESOME!!!!
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Too bad you can’t write about the Atlanta Craft Mafia, as it has been disbanded (RIP). None of us made any kind of stationery, but we did make posters for our shows. Does that count?