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 […]

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

Learn how to turn any book into a beautiful homemade journal! DIY journals are fun to make and can even be a great handmade gift idea.

Alex Castro Ferreira on Instagram: "Thanksgiving and christmas are coming fast and nothing like offer a personal and handmade gift right? Pick some small vintage little book Tear some parts so it gives room to the book Add bits of papers and ephemera + personal fotos And with a beautiful wrapping you have created a very personal scrapbook for someone you love . . . #mixedmedia #artjournal #artjournaling #vintagejournal #vintagejournaling #mixedmediaart #junkjournal #junkjournaling #scrap…

easy altered vintage book

easy altered vintage book

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.

easy altered vintage book