Make an art journal out of a book

Sep 25, 2014 old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. Choosing the right type of old book to alter is the first important step to take. Gather some basic art journaling supplies unlined art journal, if you like the tanpaged journal in the photo above, you can find it here. How to turn an old book into an art journal preparing the book find some old books with sewn in bindings. Paint matte medium on the bottom page to glue the top page to it.

These little handmade journals are so cool check out this flip through video and learn to make them. Use a good paper glue like mod podge to go through the book sticking pages together. To make time for art, you have to believe that its possible to make time for art. Being able to make something useful out of something forgotten is one of many joys in my life. Check out this post i did on making miniart journals with coffee sleeves and a single sheet of computer paper. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. An introduction to art journaling basics and beyond. First, think about the theme of your book then layout what theme you want for your book. Find out more about my upcoming art journaling and painting online. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps.

How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. Here at the paper outpost together using a repurposed book cover lets make a junk journal with. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps youtube. In this tutorial, we learn how to create fiber art journal pages with elin waterston. This will carry out through your entire book, so choose something that works. First, i start by taking pages out of the book if its a hardcover novel length book. Such as this new trend of turning old books into new journals. Once you have your books, youre ready to start preparing it for altering and making into an art journal. Many of my students have asked me how i make my art journals, so here. Handmade books and art journals are an amazing way to express your feelings. How to create fiber art journal pages or fabric books. Once you know how to make old books into art, you will never need to buy a journal. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling altered. It is an altered book which means it is made from an e.

A travelers notebook is often made of leather though you can sew your own or even make them from old books, check out my fabric tutorial here. Check out my giant collection of totally free art tutorials and paid classes. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial lil blue boo. The pocketsized book asks you to fill out you guessed it one page at a time every day for a year. Place wax paper underneath 2 pages of the journal to protect the other pages. Blank books in which to record your thoughts and ideas are readily available at local bookstores, but journal writing can take on a whole new aspect when the first step is to actually create that journal for yourself. This journal is a fun project to do by yourself or with.

I then layered a variety of tissue papers, handmade papers, and a thin sheet of bark paper i found at the art store. Some art journals are like sketchbooks, some are like diaries, some are like smashbooks and scrapbooks, some are a mishmash of everything, some are perfectly. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1. Stick text onto the fabric, then add stitching to help the fabrics to stay together. Next, i take old phone book pages and use the matte medium to glue them onto the top page.