Rebound Designs

Rebecca Caudill, author of “A Pocketful of Cricket,” the book this journal was made from, is the grandmother and great grandmother respectively of this mom and daughter! What serendipity to find this journal!

It’s the final day of the , and we are open till 8, come by and see what treasure you can find!

One of my favorite sales this past weekend was this lovely lady who bought a Very Hungry Caterpillar journal, while wearing a Hungry Caterpillar scarf! It was meant to be! I love hearing the stories of why people pick the books they do, it’s one of the best parts of setting up at places like and the . You can find us at the Holiday Market every day until the 23rd, and I’ll be making ornaments on demand whenever I’m running the booth.

The Downtown Holiday Market is open! I’ve been so busy with it over the last week that I haven’t had a chance to post, it’s been a great show already and we’re only a week in. Lots of purses are already sold, but I’ve been hard at work making some new ones for this weekend, plus lots of new ornaments! Come see me in booth #111 at the from 11-9 Friday and Saturday, and 11-8 on Sunday, then every weekday from 12-8.

I’ve been hard at work on new purses for Art on the Avenue this weekend! The leather handles got an upgrade with burnished edges, they are so smooth. I’m so happy with how they turned out, it’s worth all the extra work. Come see me in booth W157 at this Saturday!

It’s a scorcher at today, but I got a sweet air conditioned spot in the North Hall. I’m so excited to share my newest project; Pride Flags made from recycled book spines! I’ll have these as long as they last, not just for Pride Month, and I can do custom flags as well.

Working on more book purses for a big weekend at the . These are some of the prettiest covers I’ve ever used. 11 days left at the market, what a marathon!

It’s Small Business Saturday and Rebound Designs is back at the in Chinatown! We’ll be here till 8 pm today, and 12-8 every day until 12/23. If you need gifts for book lovers, come check us out! 😉

Making lots of new purses and journals for Art on the Avenue! We are so excited to be a part of the 29th Annual Art on the Avenue! Art on the Avenue takes place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, featuring 350+ artists, four stages of live music, children’s activities, food, a pie baking contest, and more. Free trolley from the Potomac Yard or Braddock Road Metro & free bike valet at Mt. Vernon & Hume — come visit us! Details at artontheavenue.org

Come celebrate 150 years of Eastern Market! I’ve been a vendor here almost 20 years, and a regular customer for even longer, and I can’t imagine what my life would be without this beautiful market and the surrounding community.

Eastern Market Is 150 Years Old—and It’s Ready to Celebrate - Washingtonian The Capitol Hill institution will mark its sesquicentennial with a "Novemberfest" and other festivities.

It’s time for Art on the Avenue! One of my favorite shows, even in the rain. Come see me in booth W157!

I’m at the Takoma Park Street Festival until 5 pm today. It’s a lovely day, come on out and support local artists! I’ve got loads of new purses, book journals, recycled book page coasters and ornaments. Booth 206.

Eastern Market and the greater DC arts community has lost a bright light with the passing of Joe Shymanski. He was a talented photographer, the best dad ever, and a dearly beloved friend. I can’t believe he’s gone. Please come join us tonight at the market for a candlelight vigil in his memory.