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I love to write about things that happen in and out of the studio. Random happenings are my favourite things to write about. Enjoy!
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New Zealand School Journals
I was recently given a set of old New Zealand School Journals by my lovely friend Christine. I absolutely LOVE working with these. So I...

Liz Constable
Feb 20, 20221 min read


A snapshop of some of my most recent work
I'm thrilled beyond words that my books are flying off the shelves and around the world. I've sent numerous books to places such as: the...

Liz Constable
Feb 6, 20223 min read


Who doesn't love a good quick furniture makeover?
I do love a trip out to the Helensville recycling centre as I'm always guaranteed a good find and my recent trip did not disappoint! It...

Liz Constable
Jan 23, 20221 min read


2021 YOU WEIRDO YEAR
In these weirdo times in which it feels like the world is spinning off its axis, here's a snapshot of 2021 as it was for me, in no...

Liz Constable
Dec 19, 20211 min read


Custom-made desk to house papers
Considering I work with paper all the time, it was incomprehensible that I didn't have proper storage arranged for it. Although to be...

Liz Constable
Nov 14, 20212 min read


UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST YOU.....
I grew up in a household where I was encouraged to think for myself, question and follow my passions in life. So whenever I hear the...

Liz Constable
Sep 5, 20214 min read


Why the smallest room in the house, doesn't have to be the most boring!
It's fair to say, I love a good soak in the bath. It's my timeout place. The bathroom is therefore a place I spend a fair bit of time...

Liz Constable
Aug 1, 20212 min read


When the solution is right in front of you!
I'm very fortunate to have a rather large studio space where I can dye paper, create books and teach people (how to make books!). And...

Liz Constable
Jul 16, 20211 min read


Dyed & Gone to Heaven
It's fair to say I love to dye paper. A chance meeting with the dyes through a student of mine over 10 years ago, sent me on a creative...

Liz Constable
Jul 4, 20211 min read


Custom made drying rack made - by me!
I began woodworking classes to introduce a hobby into my life - but of course, it wasn't long before I realised how I could use my newly...

Liz Constable
Jun 20, 20212 min read


Matryoshka Book Project from Re:Create by Liz Constable
If you own a copy of Re:Create, then you'll know about: The Matryoshka Book Project. It was inspired by a set of Matryoshka Dolls also...

Liz Constable
May 19, 20212 min read


Mini Gallery Comes to Book Art Studios
Mini art gallery comes to Glen Eden for the community to enjoy, share art and express their creativity.

Liz Constable
May 5, 20212 min read


RE:CREATE - The Cloth Book Project
In my latest book RE:CREATE - The big book of book projects, tips, techniques and Miss Takes, there are lots of yummy books to create (or...

Liz Constable
Mar 28, 20212 min read


Meet the creatives
I've had the absolute pleasure over the years to work and create with an amazing range of creatives through my classes at Book Art...

Liz Constable
Mar 14, 20215 min read


If you're looking for a sign, here it is!
I started woodworking classes as a hobby, adamant it wouldn't become 'a business' in any way. As I already have a 'hands on' creative...

Liz Constable
Feb 15, 20211 min read


The Left Brain Artist
Those who know me, know just how much I love to talk! So a podcast is the best place for someone chatty like me. Add to the mix an...

Liz Constable
Jan 12, 20211 min read


Grief and all its messy nuances
A week before Christmas - Millie the cat took on invisibility. I read 'took on invisibility' in a 'death announcement,' years ago and...

Liz Constable
Jan 3, 20213 min read


Book Camp NZ 2020
Put me in a room for four days with a group of creative women who all love creating unique handmade books as much as I do, and I'm in my...

Liz Constable
Dec 6, 20203 min read


Liz finally meets her creative heroine!
I've followed Amanda Palmer for years. I adore the way she builds creative communities, includes people in her creative adventures and...

Liz Constable
Nov 23, 20202 min read


New studio tables (and a tour of my studio)
It was time to let go of my numerous hand-me-down studio tables and create some custom made ones. It was great being able to build what I...

Liz Constable
Nov 1, 20201 min read
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