Sunday, August 9, 2009

I'M PUBLISHED!




I have just self-published my first book, a coloring book! I printed a few to sell at my booth at the art fair yesterday in San Juan Capistrano's Second Saturday Art Fair. It was so great to be back again after missing the last couple of months.

I got some great feedback on my coloring book, its about 10 pages, here is the cover and one of the pages with my Butterfly Fairy.
I could use some advice on the binding. I took them to Kinko's and had them bind them with the wire binding. It looks great but it is WAY too expensive! So I was wondering if anyone knows of a way that I could bind them myself at a low cost. Thought of just stapling them or using a 3 hole punch somehow. Any suggestions? I would so appreciate them! :)

Also, I will be posting both of these images along with more of my art as digital stamps this week on my Etsy shop. I'm really excited about this, I had no idea they even existed and that there was such a huge market for them. I will let you know when they are posted.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are enjoying your creativity today and everyday!
Michelle :)
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23 comments:

  1. OotyAugust 9, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Congrats!!!!! =0)

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  2. clairedulaluneAugust 9, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Michelle, I am so happy for you! Congratulations! You could hole punch your colouring books and tie them with ribbon, if you know what I mean! Or google it, they have tons of ways to hand make binding. I used some ideas when binding some artbooks together and couldnt afford the binding either. Good luck with that and well done again!

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  3. EmilyAugust 9, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Awesome Michelle! Congrats! I'm excited that you are putting these out on Etsy. I just love the butterfly fairy! I hope that you will offer us more of your great artwork both digitally and on regular stamps. Sure wish I had your talent:)

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  4. SnapAugust 9, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I know nothing about binding. I have to tell you that I LOVE coloring books and I'd buy one of yours!

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  5. CatAugust 9, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Congratulations!

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  6. AmariahAugust 9, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Congrats! i love your front page!

    Hobby Lobby sells kits to do your own spiral binding (like the binding on notebooks)

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  7. BrandiAugust 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Oh congratulations!! I love the coloring book idea and can't wait to see the digi stamps. Keep us posted.

    Big hugs!

    Brandi

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  8. Bella WeddingsAugust 9, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Congratulations to you!
    Some people are just SO talented!
    ~Vickie

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  9. FotfAugust 9, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Michelle, thats fantastic. I'm afraid i don't know anything about binding but i'm sure there is someone who can/has advised you already x

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  10. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    :) AMAZING Michelle!!! I know your faires will help you bind those books easily and effortlessly! Let me know when we can purchase some!!!:)

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  11. MichelleAugust 10, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    You guys are the best, you are just going to make me start crying!(but in a good way!)

    Thank you so much for your supportive and helpful comments, I appreciate them so much,everyone!

    Michelle :)

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  12. Jeni C Slack (^0^)August 10, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Congratulations, 1st book is always so exciting! This is so beautiful :) xox ~Jeni

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  13. designsfromwithinbycharlotteAugust 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Michelle, a huge Congratulations on the publishing of your first coloring book! That is truely awesome! I love your artwork and this is so well deserved!
    Hugs,
    Charlotte

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  14. Bentley BoutiqueAugust 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Wow, that is awesome!! Have you thought about buying a binder and doing it yourself? I have a wire binder, and it's very easy to do, and fairly reasonably priced.

    Thanks for the follow! I love your work:)

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  15. Terri's Cards N MoreAugust 11, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Congratulations on getting your coloring book published. I love the cover. If you go to http://binditall.com, they have a binding machine and coils for making your own books. Good luck!

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  16. MichelleAugust 12, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Thank you all so much, I am soaking up all of your congratulations and appreciate your support so much.

    Thank you for the wonderful suggestions for binding my coloring book. I will have a finished one soon!

    Have a beautiful day!

    Michelle :)

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  17. Terri's Cards N MoreAugust 12, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I'm glad I could help you out. Let me know if you sell your coloring book online. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I have met so many nice people through blogging.

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  18. Rikki HolleyAugust 13, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    CONGRATS!!! Way to go :0)

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  19. Rikki HolleyAugust 13, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Michelle, when will the digital images be available??

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  20. prashantAugust 17, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Congrats! I'm excited that you are putting these out on Etsy. I just love the butterfly fairy!


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  21. TashaiAugust 21, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    You are branching out to so many new things. Good for you! Your art is perfect for a coloring book!

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  22. Crissy ArmstrongAugust 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    You do beautiful artwork, Michelle! Keep up the good work!

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  23. kanishkJanuary 1, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I have met so many nice people through blogging.


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