The Bundle Bee Bindery

10/15/2026

I have done a lot of bible repairs in my day, and let me tell you, bibles go through it. But I'm starting to think cookbooks go through it too!

This cookbook repair took me quite a while to figure out the best approach. I thought I could rescue the orginal cover and laminate it to give it more strength, but it was just too damaged. However, it had handwriting on the other side. So I split the cover into two sheets of paper (front and back) took a photo of the original front, did my best to clean up the image and fill out what had been lost to time and printed a brand new cover pasting the handwriting to the inside! My client was very pleased with how it came out.

Then it was a matter of laminating a few pages edges where the spiral had completely ripped, and putting a brand new spiral on the cookbook. And done!

Was there actually another cookbook that I repaired with this one that I completely forgot to photograph? Yes. Unfortunately there was. You'll just have to trust me, it also turned out great 👍

Onto the next project!

09/24/2026

08/12/2026

Months in the making, and a great client to work with on this very special project! This might be my favourite custom project I have done to date.

This was such an interesting book to make. The pages are all envelopes and each one had a short little letter to a woman who turned 90 this past week. This hefty little tome of envelopes was filled to the brim with memories, photographs and love.

I feel so honoured to have been able to help create a keepsake item for the birthday girl! 🎂

07/31/2026

I'm always amazed at the kinds of books people bring me! My client told me this book is the "bible of cricket books" so that's pretty neat!

This book came in rough shape. I was happy to do some spine treatment and recolour some of the cover that was flaking off.

It's always interesting to walk the line between repairing a book for more use, and conserving a book and its history. This definitely leans more toward repair for new use and that's what my client was looking for!

I have been stepping back from taking on new projects at this time. I am working on finishing what's on my bench and then I will be stepping back for a bit as I navigate some health things.

Thank you for continuing to support my business, thanks for being here. Thanks to my clients for your patience and understanding.

07/15/2026

During my year of the de-stash, I have been working on using my patterned cardstock collection. These bundles are a great way to pick a few patterns and use them up.

These books are lightweight and easy to carry around. Use it for bible study or sermon notes, use it as your daily journal, or to keep track of crochet patterns or other hobbies. The possibilities are endless, and the patterns in my collection, also almost endless.

Want to help me on my de-stash journey? DM me to curate your own bundle of softcovers!

07/07/2026

I have finished another bible repair! This one has been with my client for many years and I'm so privileged to help give it a makeover for the next many years!

Thank you to everyone keeping my inbox full. I so appreciate your support of my bindery.

06/26/2026

Cloth-bound journals galore, oh my!

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06/24/2026

Today is your last chance to get in on the most whimsical box of the summer!

Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up for this box, this is my highest selling box to date and with only a few spots left before I am at capacity. I am so excited for you all to see what's inside!

If you're on the fence, today is the day to sign up on my website before midnight to claim your spot!

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06/18/2026

This bible project is done!

With some minor repairs and a brand new cover, this project was by far the most intricate I have done thus far in terms of foiling.

Here's to renewed life and usage for this bible!