A Drop of Pleasure on Paper
it is with great pleasure that i share with you the beautiful creations of dewdrop designs
gillian dewberry is the artistic visionary behind dewdrop designs & her innovative & handcrafted books are absolutely beautiful….she uses beautiful leathers & rich papers for her creations….they are not only lovely to look at but also wonderful to hold….a perfect journal…or guest book….or gift…

and for the more artistically inclined…these books would make wonderful wedding scrap books or photo albums….i used to make books by hand & know how much work goes into each one…these albums are truly a labor of love….so unique…i love them….which is why i am so happy to announce that i will be giving the book pictured below to one lucky girl….simply write a comment telling us what you would do with the handmade book…..a winner will be picked in the next few weeks…..

take some time & check out dewdrop designs adorable site….xoxo




Either way, I think I will need to grab some of these for me :)
These journals are absolutely beautiful. I know exactly what I would do with the book. I have been looking for the perfect journal to use to write random thoughts....love notes....ideas.....letters to my son and leave it in his room for him to find at unexpected times. With the hopes that maybe one day he will write back! I was hoping it would be a way for us to stay connected as our lives are sure to get busier and busier. The octopus is so beyond perfect! My sons favorite toy had been a little plastic octopus that he crawled around the house with in one hand.....wherever he went. And it was my totem animal in college. I had one hanging in my bathroom! Whoever does end up with the lovely book....I know it will bring them so much joy! Thank you for all you do in your inspiring blog....
I also like collecting old photographs and imagining who the individual was or still is in the photo...so I'd write a short poem and place the photo with it.
i would grow a treasure for my children, for our family.
snippets of conversations with my 4 year old daughter Scarlett.
love in lipstick smudges and sweet words for my husband.
photographs of our growing family and my growing belly and the arrival of our son in november, of all things changing and once again new... the garden...
scarlett's colourful hopeful works of art.
moments today for us to treasure years from now.
the octopus. reaching out in all directions touching life 360 degrees.
we are all connected to everything infinitely. what a beautiful metaphor that wild ocean creature.
blessings,
rebecca
:) Liz
What a great find!!! Thanks for sharing with us all. I can't figure out which one is my favorite, they all are distinct and bring about fun memories and ideas. I have to say the octopus is so unique. My family and I travel to Italy about every year and a half to visit my husband's family. They live right on the Ionian Sea (Cariati Marina in the region of Calabria) and their main source of food there happends to be octopus, squid and many other types of fish. So we spend much of our time in the water with my three girls (Camilla 7, Isabella 6, and Sophia 6). Wherever we go, whether Hawaii, Italy or even our home beaches in California we try to find an octopi. We have collected 5 photos so far throughout our travels with the girls and hubby catching them. So, if I was the lucky gal choosen, I would love to use this journel place our octopi photos and record and our crazy little experiences in our travels as a keepsake.
Thanks for always sharing your beautiful photos!!!
Jen
Thanks so much for the lovely post. Your kind words and gorgeous photos of my work just made my day. You are such a sweet girl and I am so happy to know you.
Many thanks
Gillian
These are just yummy! I love them all. I don't think my comment will be creative enough to win the octopus one but deep down I don't want to win (I want Jen to win because I think her idea is perfect and those beautiful italian girls of hers belong in that album). I know I would make mine into a photo scrap book from all our travels up and down the coast but I think I just have to go buy myself one of the fish ones. It's just too cool!
Thanks for sharing! I always love finding new scrap books.
Michelle
I love all the designs!
pocketbook, bag, or in hand
writing fish haikus
If I won, I would most likely use it to write important notes.
Thanks!
My husband and I are about to embark on a grand adventure. Leaving the southern California city life for a small town in Wyoming. I'd love to record every bit of it in here
Chris
Books I want to read...
Wedding planning notes...
Gifts I want to remember to get people...
and on and on and on!
madamerkf at aol dot com
I have a friend that is married to her soul mate. However, they have just had their 3rd child, and are having a hard time staying connected. She's said she is loosing touch with him and with herself, as everything has been turned over to raising the kids.
She and her hubby still make time to share their one passion - diving. They make a "date dive" at a local aquarium once a month where they volunteer to clean the tanks. They always come back from their dives with the greatest stories.
They love classy aquatic-themed things. So, I would love to be able to give my friend this journal for her and her hubby to record the "us time" dive events they share. It would give them a way to capture the good times they have shared and all those incredible stories.
Living on Cape Cod, she would love something related to the sea