I've always been skeptical of anything labeled "self-care." The term felt overused, packaged, sold back to us as another thing we're supposed to be doing perfectly. But recently, while navigating a situation that felt impossibly ha...
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Welcome to the Bluetracesph creative hub. This space is dedicated to the craft of journal making—from the tactile art of leather bookbinding to the technical side of page layout design. Whether you are looking for tips on maintaining your leather journals, tutorials on creating your own notebook inserts, or ready-to-print digital layouts, you’ll find the resources here to build a journal that is uniquely yours.
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🛍️ Leathers are not made equal, so when you purchase a new one, especially artisan-made, expect variations in leather smell strength depending on the type of leather used. Here's a guide to help you understand! 👃What You're Smelling Is Natural ...
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The rainy season in the Philippines brings its own set of challenges - from flooded streets in our cities to persistently high humidity levels that create problems for leather care. As moisture fills the air, your precious leather journals become vu...
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Hello and welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m Nerie—an artist, leather crafter, writer, and lifelong maker of many things. This blog, is my space to document the quiet beauty of creating with your hands and heart. Here, I’ll be sharing my jour...
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