tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356197812024-03-05T10:19:57.350-05:00J.J. BoylesJulie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-1219127406105152022012-05-30T17:13:00.005-04:002012-05-30T17:13:30.025-04:00Filed Under...File this under - things I wish I'd thought of! This would look great above our kitchen table. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99374525/upcycled-vintage-colander-and-grater">By BenclifDesigns</a><br />
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<br /></div>Julie Boyleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05170874061663196981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-43027246398900246492012-05-29T14:24:00.000-04:002012-05-29T16:48:20.176-04:00New Look, New JournalsSome people like to rearrange their furniture, I like to change up my website and blog instead! I've always liked the clean look of a white background, but recently I've been itching to try something different. Hope you like it!<br />
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Over the weekend I added several new journals to <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/julieboyles">my Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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A lot of these are One of a Kind since I'm not getting this leather any longer. I hope you'll go take a look to see all the new journals. I've got more ready to add this week too!</div>
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who cares for you has just given you a gift. It might be for your Graduation,
Father's Day, or even your Birthday. Regardless of the occasion, your
loved one has given you one of my leather journals for your gift. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">The card attached to the package might read:</span><span style="color: #351a00; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: 'Permanent Marker'; font-size: 16pt;">Uncle
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">Or maybe even</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9d2e9; font-family: 'Fineliner Script'; font-size: 20pt;">We hope you have a
wonderful time on your trip to Europe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wishes may seem pretty straightforward. But when someone gives a journal to
someone they care about, (you) quite often there’s more to it. They are saying
something much more than the few words that will fit on the gift card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: inherit;">Here’s what I think they’re
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<i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">“I thought hard about the kind of gift I wanted to give you for
this memorable day. I wanted it to be
special, and one you’ll treasure. There are so many choices out there, but then
I remembered a gift I received once that’s been so important to me. It’s become
such a part of me; I almost forgot that the first one I received was a
gift. I took my time choosing this one
for you. I wanted something that was out of the ordinary and would have some
meaning to you. I think I’ve found a good one, and hope you’ll like it too.”</span><span style="color: #351a00; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">“I wanted to give you something that will last and keep on
giving through the years. This gift will
be there for you in times of great joy and heartbreaking sadness. Whenever you use it, you will feel a release,
an accomplishment, or perhaps even receive an answer you’ve been looking
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<i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">This gift will outlast at least 10 cell phones, and any other
gadgets you might receive. There is a lot of beauty in this simple gift. You won’t have to use a training manual to
figure out how to use it, and you don't have to worry about a charger, thank heavens! Eventually, as you use this, it will
become uniquely yours and get better with age. We should all be so lucky!”</span></i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="color: #351a00; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><i>“You are </i><i>extraordinary</i><i>, not just to me, but to the </i><i>world</i><i>. The things you have to
say are </i><i>important</i><i>; MUCH MORE important than 140 characters, or a status
update. Write down your thoughts,
dreams, and prayers. Keep track of your
day to day activities, even if you think they’re boring. Put on paper the funny things you hear or the
quotes you want to remember later. Write
about the cute things your kids say, because trust me, one day you’ll want to
look back on those sweet memories. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">This world needs people like you to record your history. You may or may not become famous. You may
soar to great achievements, or you might continue living a quiet life among
your friends and family. Write with abandon, like no one will ever see your
private thoughts. Or write with purpose, as if future generations will look to your
thoughts for guidance and to know more about you. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">The true beauty of this gift is there isn’t just one way to use
it. It will become whatever you want it to.
Maybe, one day, it will be so much a part of you that you’ll forget it
was a gift. I hope so.”</span><span style="color: #351a00; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">A journal is a very special
gift to give for a memorable occasion or for no reason at all. And I’m always, always,
always humbled and honored to make them for you.</span><span style="color: #351a00; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br />
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<br /></div>Julie Boyleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05170874061663196981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-87035971317719922182012-03-01T13:28:00.003-05:002012-05-29T13:42:58.591-04:00Leather Experiment<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">I made myself a new journal over the weekend. (I know, I know, like I <b><i>really</i></b> need another one) But, I have a specific purpose in mind for this journal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">I've been seeing a lot of Natural Veg tan leather lately being used for all sorts of things. I've used it before, lots of times myself. One of the greatest features of this leather is the way it will change colors. Over time, with exposure to light, and the oils of our hands, it's going to change to a beautiful shade of golden brown. The color will continue to darken as long as you use it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">So I made this little pocket journal cover. I'll take a new photo each week to show it's color morphing process. I'll keep you updated on the progress!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">And just for fun, I made a regular size one for the shop. You can join me in the experiment and send me pictures. I'll post your updates as well!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit; line-height: 25px;">Happy 2012! I know I'm a couple weeks behind but the time has come to step fully into this new year and embrace all it's going to offer. I've spent the last few weeks thinking, planning, strategizing, and thinking some more. I'm calling 2012 the "Year of Wide Open" because that's the feeling I want to keep with me for the next twelve months and beyond.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">As you can see, I have quite an agenda. I could have narrowed it down a little, but each of these possibilities holds so much promise for my business and family I couldn't bring myself to leave any of them out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">In 2012 I want to continue growing this business, but with more focus on what I believe in the most... Journals and Writing. I've said many times before I believe in the power of writing things down. Even with all the electronics we have at out fingertips, we still reach for pen and paper a lot. You're going to see many more journals this year starting with these</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">I did a little digging through my files and one thing was abundantly clear. Every 4 out of 5 messages I received asked if the pages of my journals could be replaced when they were filled up. I started designing some leather journal covers for Moleskine and Field Notes journals during the holiday season. They received a fantastic response! So sketchbook and ruler in hand I created the Refillable Leather Journal covers you see above. The designs will look familiar since these have historically been some of my most popular hand bound leather journals, but now they're refillable. I have just as much fun making the journal inserts as I do the covers! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">A refillable journal and leather cover just for Left Handed folks like me! I made one of these for myself to try it out and I LOVE it! It doesn't have all that bulk on the left side, and is so easy to use. If you know a "lefty" I'll bet they've been looking for something like this for a long time. More colors and leathers are coming soon in all these designs. I'll also have some hand bound journal coming in the next few weeks. This is going to be a great year!</span></div>
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I thought a lot about <i>you</i> when I was designing the pieces for this collection. I wanted to create things that you would like, <b>and</b> the kinds of gifts you love to give. Special, meaningful, and something really cool for that one guy on your gift list that has everything. Oh my, I can't wait to show you! Come back next Tuesday for the big reveal.....Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-43184793682857817542011-10-06T09:30:00.000-04:002011-10-06T09:30:24.925-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI350u8ZX9gOfXjd8CLmbAZsehAVNeildsDzvwcxZrHdk_nY1lf0MxlOMh0OG25ZI5mswz5dOTDpELy8OAAudSaRo_ZOdLSuliXgjIAmmTq9LknYm3CMbW8Oq3k0jWB8BOBI6wGA/s1600/SteveJobsscreenshot.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI350u8ZX9gOfXjd8CLmbAZsehAVNeildsDzvwcxZrHdk_nY1lf0MxlOMh0OG25ZI5mswz5dOTDpELy8OAAudSaRo_ZOdLSuliXgjIAmmTq9LknYm3CMbW8Oq3k0jWB8BOBI6wGA/s400/SteveJobsscreenshot.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank You Steve. For the inspiration, and for the MAGIC......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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A couple little rows of hand stitching can make an ordinary design element like a flap closure into something extra-ordinary. These rows of stitching on this iPad case attach a hidden strap and keeper underneath. This would have been much quicker and easier with a machine stitch, but it's so much <i><u>more</u></i> done this way.</div>
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The work horse stitch of this line is the Saddle Stitch. This stitch is what holds the pieces of the case together. Two needles are passed through each hole then the thread is tightened by pulling both sides equally. </div>
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I enjoy doing this stitch. The rhythm and cadence of sewing these pieces together is soothing and natural.</div>
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Then there are the specialty stitches. I use these as design elements and to make my work stand out. The Baseball Stitch is one of these. </div>
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You already know this is my favorite! It took a little time and effort to learn this stitch, how to adapt it to making cases (instead of baseballs) and to build the equipment in order to make it work. <i>(see the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8vRmzEkKfbM3-zpN-awpoVdhofGRvTtMF3zeHloRAQhmDRomRN8V2wnIUqlvWRU4bMvdfPetRyP4iR0FeuYdQc2dFto7kivo7AbX0j4ut3SKJxbubms_sjRvhtfmzw549yDUfg/s1600/bennystitchingpony2.jpg">Behind the Scenes</a> page for a look at my husband Benny making me a stitching pony specifically for these cases.) </i>It's all worth it though. I've been working on some new things using this stitch, and I think you're going to love them! </div>
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I bet you noticed all the holes. That's because you can't just poke a needle into leather and sew like you can on fabric. The hides are tough, and either have to be pierced with a special leather awl or holes have to be punched to get the needle and cord through. We punch all the holes by hand. <i>(by "we" I mean "I" or sometimes my son helps. More on that later too....) </i>Each hole is punched out, then coated with an edge coating. The coating isn't necessary, but I prefer the finished look instead of seeing the raw leather inside the holes. Just a little quirk of mine. </div>
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<br />Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-67328346704076948432011-09-20T00:45:00.000-04:002011-09-20T00:45:02.608-04:00New iPad Case<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcZGprTJyKRy-TvLegAJs-kwzVV0wg8jH0QH8N288s6ODiWvzy1_rLGvz-kpjLqWDM_20o9dSOuxgkWLsWJgLS4Sxu_hpdXXC7nCm_SkSUCP4Ri4NDKMnpCsMxN7NKE9JFybpaw/s1600/buttonbaseballburgundy1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcZGprTJyKRy-TvLegAJs-kwzVV0wg8jH0QH8N288s6ODiWvzy1_rLGvz-kpjLqWDM_20o9dSOuxgkWLsWJgLS4Sxu_hpdXXC7nCm_SkSUCP4Ri4NDKMnpCsMxN7NKE9JFybpaw/s400/buttonbaseballburgundy1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been using this burgundy latigo leather since the very beginning. When I was creating this Baseball Stitch iPad Case with this beautiful burgundy latigo, it felt like "coming home" The feel of this leather is amazing. It bends and molds into shape so well, is sturdy and strong, and I know it's one of your favorite colors just like it is mine. The two button closure design is also one of my most popular case features. I wanted to bring all the best elements of my iPad case designs together with this new "uncompromised" leather iPad case. What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(hint) mouse over the bullseye buttons for some additional features and behind the scenes details.</div>Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-52100623039743378242011-09-11T13:55:00.001-04:002011-09-11T13:56:01.395-04:009/11/01 - 9/11/11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-73404006106538611712011-08-13T07:27:00.003-04:002011-08-13T07:57:36.226-04:00"uncompromised" Fall 2011 Line Launches August 15!<div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae3%2Fjulieboyles%2Funcompromised%2520preview%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" /><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?showShareLB=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s952.photobucket.com/albums/ae3/julieboyles/uncompromised%20preview/" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" /></a></div>Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-49609529904549676862011-07-27T21:58:00.004-04:002011-08-13T07:40:46.772-04:00More...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpm05nGekstboSV3uClgP8AHu7Xg2hOZAQ6TEGKhf70N3ocmmzfOwra-o82cm0-IOjsHYf72WYqfE3cVDHcrkbrUjKCEwuPp7A0nNJhWTlC1gPEgGUCdQ_wZUUZIrQAypQ9XxLA/s1600/Fall2011CollectionUncomprom.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpm05nGekstboSV3uClgP8AHu7Xg2hOZAQ6TEGKhf70N3ocmmzfOwra-o82cm0-IOjsHYf72WYqfE3cVDHcrkbrUjKCEwuPp7A0nNJhWTlC1gPEgGUCdQ_wZUUZIrQAypQ9XxLA/s640/Fall2011CollectionUncomprom.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
On August 15 I'll be releasing my new fall line of Leather Journals, iPad Cases and other leather accessories. But this launch is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>more</i></span> than just new products. It's a whole different philosophy and experience for you. In the coming weeks leading up to the launch, I'll be sharing some announcements, secrets, and behind the scene stuff here on the blog. So check back every couple days and you won't miss anything!<br />
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Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-19917659757456931812011-07-15T21:36:00.000-04:002011-07-15T21:36:01.402-04:00Double Needles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAGhyphenhyphenSOvkZa9tgkmTIAb0L-3exMOFju5R8J8L-6KNI3jCI6nZE6THewU7w4ZsDuM11n_wv3lec3X_GYf0Lfk3sYNSitJG-i7J8gcDCK9X_7Ix4Q8fxye_QET4gQ3LJ_Lcq1einA/s1600/doubleneedle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAGhyphenhyphenSOvkZa9tgkmTIAb0L-3exMOFju5R8J8L-6KNI3jCI6nZE6THewU7w4ZsDuM11n_wv3lec3X_GYf0Lfk3sYNSitJG-i7J8gcDCK9X_7Ix4Q8fxye_QET4gQ3LJ_Lcq1einA/s640/doubleneedle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-58505576755278244392011-07-15T21:33:00.003-04:002011-07-26T15:20:08.880-04:00Prototype<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
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It's my wish that every American could see this film. If you see a soldier today (or any other day) please thank them for their service. Sometime during this Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember our Fallen, and the sacrifice they made for our freedom.<br />
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"Taking Chance" is available on iTunes, Netflix, and most likely at your local video store.Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-43427836550523378662011-04-28T13:24:00.001-04:002011-04-28T13:28:29.949-04:00Milestones, Perspective, and a Thank You<span style="font-size: x-large;">Milestones</span> <br />
Three years ago today, I listed my first journals in my Etsy shop. This was one of the first ones I made.<br />
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I remember in those early days trying to find my "voice" in making my journals. What could I do that hadn't been done before, what kind of book could I make that would set my shop apart from all the others on Etsy. The answer eventually came when I started making something I LOVED. The basic journal I wrote about <a href="http://julieboyles.blogspot.com/2009/08/basic-leather-journal-anniversary.html">here</a> was the beginning of the journey I'm still on today 3 years later.<br />
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This may come as a surprise to some of you, but this journal I made in 2009 is to this day my very favorite to make and to use.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm saying a fond farewell to my beloved Burgundy and Black Latigo leather and moving in the direction of these hand colored leathers. The leathers I'm using for these journals are rich and tactile. The colors are delicious (really I could go on and on about them....) and in the end, these things combined will make a journal that is more<i> personal, and unique</i> for just you. There's lots more exciting products to come in the next few months. I'm deep into planning new lines that will be released soon....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Perspective</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Making these things, running my shops and taking care of my family fills my days with happiness. (mostly) But the bottom line is <b style="color: #b45f06;">this isn't rocket science</b>; we're not <b style="color: #6aa84f;">changing the world</b> with these things I make with my hands. I try to remember the words and thoughts behind my tagline: <i>"It's What's On The Inside That Matters"</i> Writing in your journal just might change your world, having a cool case for your iPad that you use to change your world might be making a difference. My hope is always that these things you order from me will become a big <i style="color: red;"><b>part of you</b></i>, and how in some way you're changing the world, and those around you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Thank You</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I was preparing this post for my anniversary, I tried to think of the most satisfying part of having an Etsy shop for these last 3 years. Making journals and iPad cases is <b>fun</b>, all the things I've learned about working with leather has been <b>invaluable</b>, developing new designs and systems to get them made has been very <b>rewarding</b>, but all these things aren't the best part. The thing that makes me anticipate each day, and continually work to improve is <b style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">YOU!</span></b> I get such a kick out of talking with you, answering your questions, working with you on something special for your loved one; it makes this job not really work. 3 years ago when I listed that first journal, who knew I would still be having so much fun - all because of you. Some of you I just get to say "Hello" and "Thank You", and others of you I have the privilege of getting to know a little better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wish I could send each one of you a thank you note, and mention all of you by name, but that might be a little long. So from me, Julie to you, my sincerest Thank You for 3 great years. <b style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Each one of you have made a huge difference in my world!</span></i></b> You're the best, and I hope you'll visit again soon......</div>Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-65599498124654578272011-04-27T12:13:00.000-04:002011-04-27T12:13:29.449-04:00Milestones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://etsy.com/shop/julieboyles"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbO_LYP9HbENvjL6GPyYZnJklRsUu4HaXEyEvoNiQRGMwBeJh23S5bDGYtAmn1V-Oyxa6zK8xIpkVFgko5R0i8ioq2_UcrEf5mRSGls9bbj7uvZTYanmt6Vb6f-f_t9LNEUS-UA/s640/3yearsanniversary.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I can't help it, I just want to shout about it! Tomorrow will be my 3 year Anniversary of opening my <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/julieboyles">Etsy shop</a>. Doing this one little thing in April 2008 has changed me, my family, and <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">burst</span></b> wide open a whole new world of possibilities for us. I'll have a little retrospective tomorrow, but today I would like to announce....<br />
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Even though there are a few more pieces to be added, our new Spring Collection 2011 is ready to be released! I've worked and waited all winter to show you these new pieces. <br />
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First, we have <i>"shoes"</i> for your iPad! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm very fond of this design, not just because of the unique added "shoe" pieces but the basic flap style and hidden closure is like a blank palette for me. It leaves an open space for all kinds of new and interesting options. The hidden closure is a small strap and keeper just under the flap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The hidden closure is also featured in this Riveted design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoqZsUa_b54rVo6JjTHIxjPbu5tLJDVnYEMawmnPpfzGOJoYlDcY4pVbdP5BiSW2dfeazsfBiiDgXOiCAXQS6vJRzSg_MiCIlrYsHqO5m7HxSddNL4gV3-AQ2I01eZq3tkAlkXQ/s1600/rivetedbrown1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoqZsUa_b54rVo6JjTHIxjPbu5tLJDVnYEMawmnPpfzGOJoYlDcY4pVbdP5BiSW2dfeazsfBiiDgXOiCAXQS6vJRzSg_MiCIlrYsHqO5m7HxSddNL4gV3-AQ2I01eZq3tkAlkXQ/s320/rivetedbrown1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our signature Baseball Stitch pieces are the highlight of this Springs new looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcIznjGjDn-jjxFlYjBjQ8N_bPWCESFx7mXiyD9foFMpfyT38HZ1N1RFyjGRFU96KEKK9l3qa78_dEezJMaSEBZtaUHUKCSIHF3S5umxCRTEodxM3F-vpA9px0D92W6ufu_dPtw/s1600/baseballbuttonstan1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcIznjGjDn-jjxFlYjBjQ8N_bPWCESFx7mXiyD9foFMpfyT38HZ1N1RFyjGRFU96KEKK9l3qa78_dEezJMaSEBZtaUHUKCSIHF3S5umxCRTEodxM3F-vpA9px0D92W6ufu_dPtw/s320/baseballbuttonstan1a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took the two most popular elements of all my iPad Cases and <i>teamed</i> them up. The button closure is so classic for iPad cases, and finishes this look beautifully. There's also an iPhone case!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mIzQfkI7lGnS9kC9l_wOZpE1jiJz0BgIR8AknfYZ3NryiQFZHdor967ifmn-U_y9Lq_mQeoxdoL19vxoeAda_76JexJE00INPieHU54u79bHoyq-2ZdSxW7Im9qQGO50qvzjUQ/s1600/cellbuttonstan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mIzQfkI7lGnS9kC9l_wOZpE1jiJz0BgIR8AknfYZ3NryiQFZHdor967ifmn-U_y9Lq_mQeoxdoL19vxoeAda_76JexJE00INPieHU54u79bHoyq-2ZdSxW7Im9qQGO50qvzjUQ/s320/cellbuttonstan1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Baseball Stitch Kindle Case</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8xgpARW63zwDS4EisILpg2QkagKTFDPm_EwCRi3mHFkXrx5QldbENpWOvp40eFPhac-LLWuQvdcirNv7uMEFvrRTDqk-bz3QZ1ou07bgYL2xYUlhywIWn4_TsjHX-JDfoC5XwA/s1600/kindlebaseballtan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8xgpARW63zwDS4EisILpg2QkagKTFDPm_EwCRi3mHFkXrx5QldbENpWOvp40eFPhac-LLWuQvdcirNv7uMEFvrRTDqk-bz3QZ1ou07bgYL2xYUlhywIWn4_TsjHX-JDfoC5XwA/s320/kindlebaseballtan1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And one more leather iPad Case with a Baseball Stitch feature on the back side rounds out this series.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOBb_z3iFuvkM2oTGeHKvceda6sVKsAr-I6CkjIcvpmNgseH62kXNPN25nvH5VlsOIOCQ75Wd5tWjRW8UW6862jUxYlOep1q0z3qlMSLYWMuV2yFisvxA-TQFEVEN3gltfMGt_DQ/s1600/strapbaseballtan2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOBb_z3iFuvkM2oTGeHKvceda6sVKsAr-I6CkjIcvpmNgseH62kXNPN25nvH5VlsOIOCQ75Wd5tWjRW8UW6862jUxYlOep1q0z3qlMSLYWMuV2yFisvxA-TQFEVEN3gltfMGt_DQ/s320/strapbaseballtan2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8Sca50Kb-Ywt5gw-SUhj6Ve_vjOQ815jaMTc3WRJbS5jt1Rw_JZuwyHinYnTRCQuOYtb_qTGDLHCbEINYJj2sCbO4h3OyvsQuX_MPgWZCtXnxBa5dCtlkEoNhTnbFrqqKJlPhQ/s1600/strapbaseballtan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8Sca50Kb-Ywt5gw-SUhj6Ve_vjOQ815jaMTc3WRJbS5jt1Rw_JZuwyHinYnTRCQuOYtb_qTGDLHCbEINYJj2sCbO4h3OyvsQuX_MPgWZCtXnxBa5dCtlkEoNhTnbFrqqKJlPhQ/s320/strapbaseballtan1.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm really excited about this Spring Collection. All the iPad cases fit the iPad2 <i>-with or without the Smart Case-</i> and the original iPad. These photos all show a baseball red thread, but are also available with Brown Thread. Expect to see these popular cases for more platforms like the Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro. Those are coming very soon as in the next few weeks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Julie Boyles Journals and Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512585853463126798noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619781.post-25770961882428942242011-03-31T12:02:00.000-04:002011-03-31T12:02:18.026-04:00Opening DayIt's FINALLY here! Nothing says SPRING like Baseball's Opening Day. Blue skies, fresh cut grass, the sound of the crowd singing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch... We've been patiently (or not) waiting for this day all winter. Now the spring and summer can begin.<br />
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Check back here often to see our celebration of the "great American pastime" along with our fantastic new Spring 2011 Collection!<br />
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