Art journal from old book

You can see some of my finished journals in the last 2 posts. Start with a hardback book. Just a quick cut with an exacto knife and all the pages are out. I save the pages and use them to create new pages for the journals and other art. It’s like a giant stack of […]

If you love altered books and working with type you should check out Lisa Kokin’s site. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of a photo behind i…

Old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. Here I share all of my best tips for choosing and prepping an old book to become a blank canvas for your own art journal.

Smash books are a great way to preserve memories, create a photo journal, and use your crafting skills. Here’s how to get started and what supplies you’ll need.

Smash books are a great way to preserve memories, create a photo journal, and use your crafting skills. Here’s how to get started and what supplies you’ll need.

Journaling is a great part of a daily practice. With ideas for how to start journaling as well as inspiration and ideas for art journaling, Bible journals, prayer journals, as well as writing in a journal and collage, this guide helps you get started and keep going on a journaling practice. With creative and interesting ideas for mixed media and decorating journal covers as well as prompts covers.

Altered books are a popular paper craft. You recycle an old book with your art, ideas and inspiration. Get information, ideas and tips on altered books. Learn how to prep and create your own art in a one of a kind piece. Get everything you need to know and understand.

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A tutorial showing how to recycle a vintage book into a mixed media art journal, using paper crafting supplies.