Layered junk journal cover tutorial from my porch prints. Vintage antiquelook altered journal note book this vintagelook, antiquelook journal is a large, altered composition book. Then, start back at the beginning and rip out every 23 pages again. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Why buy expensive generic journals at the bookstore composition books are the cornerstone of inventors, scientists, and school kids, however they are ugly and boring. Handmade journals, handmade books, fabric journals, art journals, stitch book, lilac flowers, book journal, altered books, journal art bookbinding tutorial single curved needle chain stitch binding embroidery stitches embroidery designs bookbinding tutorial stitch book diy notebook handmade books book journal chain stitch smash book. Learn how to repurpose a hardcover book, assemble an assortment of papers to use, and construct your very own altered book complete with pockets and tuckin spots. Next, i take old phone book pages and use the matte medium to glue them onto the top page. Apr 18, 2020 art journals and altered books are my favorite avenues to meditate, create, inspire, motivate, explore and get lost in my own personal spaces. In the second part of the altered books in mixed media arts series, we will look at the technique of removing and gluing pages used to prepare the book before getting started. Todays video i talk about how to use an inexpensive composition notebook to journal art and in my case using true trash, magazine images, and more to make it.
I work on old books as the base and as a rabidreader i found i have a huge resistance to mangling books, even old books, even stupid romance books, even books that had millions of copies printed and no one. This is where i store all that i see that inspires it all for me, and that i love to share to inspire others see more ideas about altered books, art. Cover composition books from the dollar store with scrap paper and shazam. This madeover composition notebook can be a daily journal, an exercise or food log, a gratitude journal, a study journal, a quote book, or anything you would like it to be. Altered composition books art journal and planner youtube.
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Anjuli johnson prepares the cover and pages to serve as an art journal. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. Preparing your altered book if your chosen book is dusty, it is worth wiping it down with a cloth to remove most of the dust. Though used hardcover books are the most frequent sources of inspiration, any book, old or new, can be the basis for this art form.
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Paint one coat of your base color i used green chalky finish paint on each side of the composition book, making sure to paint some areas heavier with paint while leaving other areas with just a light coat. Decorate notebook diy notebook notebook covers journal covers book journal altered composition books altered books folder decorado book jewelry. I am not naturally one but have found that if i use them i get so much more accomplished and remember what i need to when i. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How to alter a composition book home crafts by ali. Journal paper book journal art journals journal ideas altered composition books art journal tutorial diy crafts for gifts creative journal vintage crafts. Diy prayer journal from a dollar store composition book get a normal notebook and stick on some wrapping paper, ribbon, lace and decor. Junk journal art journal pages art journal covers art journals altered composition books altered books homemade journal tea stained paper scrapbook cover.
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