Articles related to "Altered Book"
Altered Books
If you haven't seen them yet, Altered Books are a hot new phenomenon in crafting.
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If you haven't seen them yet, Altered Books are a hot new phenomenon in crafting.
altered book • altered books • making your own altered book • scrapbooking • altered book • preserving your memories
Altered Books Revisited
altered books revisited
altered book • altered books • book art • book arts • rubber stamps • rubber stamping
altered books revisited
altered book • altered books • book art • book arts • rubber stamps • rubber stamping
Add Interactive Elements to Art
Creating projects within projects is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging coming up with new ideas. Let's look at some!
altered book • mixed media art • art journal • altered book • object • found
Creating projects within projects is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging coming up with new ideas. Let's look at some!
altered book • mixed media art • art journal • altered book • object • found
Add Pocketsto Art Projects
Let's talked about a "use what's already there" technique when additions to altered books are made with the need for only a few materials.
altered book • art craft project ideas • mixed media art • altered • book • object
Let's talked about a "use what's already there" technique when additions to altered books are made with the need for only a few materials.
altered book • art craft project ideas • mixed media art • altered • book • object
Altered Books
An altered book is a personal art object.
altered book • altered book • humument • palimpsest • artwork
An altered book is a personal art object.
altered book • altered book • humument • palimpsest • artwork
Altered Book Cover Art Project
Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!
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Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!
altered book • altered art • alterd book • altered object • book art • altered notebook
Art Journal to Explore Beauty
Everyone has their own definition of what they think is beautiful. Explore your definition of beauty in your art journal.
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Everyone has their own definition of what they think is beautiful. Explore your definition of beauty in your art journal.
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Art Words Defined
Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
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Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
altered book • art journal • art project idea • prompt • idea • mixed media
Experiment - Niches in Art Books
Adding niches to altered books is not only interesting when your audience looks through them, they are really fun to work on. Nervous novices take note!
altered book • altered book project • novice artists • book arts • art book • altered book ideas
Adding niches to altered books is not only interesting when your audience looks through them, they are really fun to work on. Nervous novices take note!
altered book • altered book project • novice artists • book arts • art book • altered book ideas
Getting Started on an Altered Book
A simple how-to article to help you get started, using my own example as a jump-start for your altered book.
altered book • altered book • art • memories • memento
A simple how-to article to help you get started, using my own example as a jump-start for your altered book.
altered book • altered book • art • memories • memento
Leftover Makeover Art Project Idea
Do not throw those scraps away! Set them aside and use them for the projects outlined here. You will be surprised what you will come up with!
altered book • scrap art projects • assemblage art • art journal • altered book • collage
Do not throw those scraps away! Set them aside and use them for the projects outlined here. You will be surprised what you will come up with!
altered book • scrap art projects • assemblage art • art journal • altered book • collage
Portfolios on Pages...Altered Books
Altered books-art for the creatively literate!
altered book • altered books • embossing • emboss • rubber stamp • rubber stamped
Altered books-art for the creatively literate!
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Project Planner – Altered Book
Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.
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Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.
altered book • easter art project • altered book art • art book • easter book • easter craft project
Project Planner: Altered Book Page
When working with altered book, it can be difficult to affix pages together to carve out a niche. Follow these steps and you can achieve this goal.
altered book • altered book • niche • gel medium • gesso • mixed media art
When working with altered book, it can be difficult to affix pages together to carve out a niche. Follow these steps and you can achieve this goal.
altered book • altered book • niche • gel medium • gesso • mixed media art
Project Planner: Fun With Florals
The ideas explored here do not have to with dried flower buds or potpourri type materials. Instead, explorations with pressed flowers are made.
altered book • altered art • altered objects • altered books • handmade books • art journal
The ideas explored here do not have to with dried flower buds or potpourri type materials. Instead, explorations with pressed flowers are made.
altered book • altered art • altered objects • altered books • handmade books • art journal
Project Planner: Pastels
Think beyond just pictures on paper. How are mixed media artists using oil and chalk pastels in their art work? Let's learn how.
altered book • oil pastel • chalk patel • pastel • mixed media • mixed media art
Think beyond just pictures on paper. How are mixed media artists using oil and chalk pastels in their art work? Let's learn how.
altered book • oil pastel • chalk patel • pastel • mixed media • mixed media art
Unsent Letters: Art Book Pages
The art of the unsent letter has, without a doubt, been a successful therapeutic practice for years. Let's spin it into some therapeutic art.
altered book • unsent letter • art journal • mixed media art • altered book • art therapy
The art of the unsent letter has, without a doubt, been a successful therapeutic practice for years. Let's spin it into some therapeutic art.
altered book • unsent letter • art journal • mixed media art • altered book • art therapy
More Mail Art Mania
Last week, we explored a lot of different links about mail art. There’s a lot more information than just that, though, so let’s continue.
altered book • mailart • mail-art • mail art • envelope templates • nake mail
Last week, we explored a lot of different links about mail art. There’s a lot more information than just that, though, so let’s continue.
altered book • mailart • mail-art • mail art • envelope templates • nake mail
Add Niches & Nooks to Art Projects
When participating in mail-art projects, artists have the opportunity to be exposed to methods they would have otherwise never tried. Let's look at some!
altered book • art journal • altered • book • art craft project ideas • embellish
When participating in mail-art projects, artists have the opportunity to be exposed to methods they would have otherwise never tried. Let's look at some!
altered book • art journal • altered • book • art craft project ideas • embellish
Altered Art Card Book
Mixed media artists find the neatest things to alter into compact art journals. Here, we'll talk about using playing cards.
altered book • art journal • altered book • playing cards craft idea • artist cards • assemblage
Mixed media artists find the neatest things to alter into compact art journals. Here, we'll talk about using playing cards.
altered book • art journal • altered book • playing cards craft idea • artist cards • assemblage
Altered Art Project: Painting
This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.
altered book • altered art • altered book • assemblage painting. altered painting • mixed media • mixed media art
This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.
altered book • altered art • altered book • assemblage painting. altered painting • mixed media • mixed media art
Altered Art Project: Serving Tray
How many times have you been to the flea market or to a yard sale and found an old beat up serving tray that really wasn't worthy for anything more than the garbage?
altered book • altered object • altered tray • altered art • altered book • mixed media
How many times have you been to the flea market or to a yard sale and found an old beat up serving tray that really wasn't worthy for anything more than the garbage?
altered book • altered object • altered tray • altered art • altered book • mixed media
Art Journal Idea About Ugliness
Like beauty, there are a number of ways people define the word ugly. How do you define what's ugly? Explore this in your art journal.
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Like beauty, there are a number of ways people define the word ugly. How do you define what's ugly? Explore this in your art journal.
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Art Journal to Explore Feelings
This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.
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This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.
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Art Journal to Face Anxiety
What are you anxious about? The feeling of anxiety is inevitable; so let's explore these feelings through mixed-media art in art journals.
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What are you anxious about? The feeling of anxiety is inevitable; so let's explore these feelings through mixed-media art in art journals.
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Art Journal to Heal Anger
No one likes feeling angry, nor do they like holding on to unresolved anger. Use your art journal as a tool to manage anger issues.
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No one likes feeling angry, nor do they like holding on to unresolved anger. Use your art journal as a tool to manage anger issues.
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Art Journal To Heal From Tragedy
No one likes to experience tragedies, nor do we like to think we need help getting through them. Use your art journal as a tool to help you through.
altered book • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • sketchbook • mixed media art project
No one likes to experience tragedies, nor do we like to think we need help getting through them. Use your art journal as a tool to help you through.
altered book • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • sketchbook • mixed media art project
Art Journal to Vent Frustrations
Self-help books constantly point out the importance of keeping a journal. This doesn't work for those who don't like to write. Let's make art instead.
altered book • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • collage art • art book • altered art
Self-help books constantly point out the importance of keeping a journal. This doesn't work for those who don't like to write. Let's make art instead.
altered book • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • collage art • art book • altered art
Art Journal Your Excitement
Exploring feelings of excitement is very positive and invigorating. Let's turn these feelings into mixed-media art in art journals.
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Exploring feelings of excitement is very positive and invigorating. Let's turn these feelings into mixed-media art in art journals.
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Art Journal: A Day in Your Life
This art journal prompt is a two-day project, so please be sure to plan ahead. Day one is for collecting and day two is for creating.
altered book • art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • sketchbook
This art journal prompt is a two-day project, so please be sure to plan ahead. Day one is for collecting and day two is for creating.
altered book • art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • sketchbook
Art Technique: Throwing Paint
When was the last time you just flicked the brush, brushed the bristle, and had some fun throwing paint?
altered book • art journal idea • mixed media painting • embellishments • sharpies • journal
When was the last time you just flicked the brush, brushed the bristle, and had some fun throwing paint?
altered book • art journal idea • mixed media painting • embellishments • sharpies • journal
Artist Date Idea #1
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas frequently.
altered book • altered book • art • artists date • artist • journal
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas frequently.
altered book • altered book • art • artists date • artist • journal
Artist Date Idea #2
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas frequently.
altered book • altered book • art • artists date • artist • journal
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas frequently.
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Artist Date Idea #3
We're going to revisit Artist Date Idea #1 and talk about some ideas for that creative kit that was created and set aside from that adventure.
altered book • artist date • artist date idea • artist date ideas • altered book • creativity kit
We're going to revisit Artist Date Idea #1 and talk about some ideas for that creative kit that was created and set aside from that adventure.
altered book • artist date • artist date idea • artist date ideas • altered book • creativity kit
Artist Date Idea About Groceries
When was the last time you were at the grocery store and thought about anything other than was on your list? Did you know art supplies are lurking everywhere?
altered book • artist date • artist date idea • mixed media art supplies • freebies • free art supplies
When was the last time you were at the grocery store and thought about anything other than was on your list? Did you know art supplies are lurking everywhere?
altered book • artist date • artist date idea • mixed media art supplies • freebies • free art supplies
Artist's Tool Kit: Game Pieces
It's happened to us all. We've got three or four game boxes with that, that or the other thing. Why keep them? It's trash, right? No way! Use these game pieces in art!!
altered book • altered art • assemblage art • atc • mixed media art • mixed media
It's happened to us all. We've got three or four game boxes with that, that or the other thing. Why keep them? It's trash, right? No way! Use these game pieces in art!!
altered book • altered art • assemblage art • atc • mixed media art • mixed media
Explore Artistic Boundaries
There isn't a mixed-media artist out there that doesn't have envelopes, boxes or drawers full of what they call randomness. Use these to break free!
altered book • explore creativity • mixed media art project • assemblage art • collage art • art journal
There isn't a mixed-media artist out there that doesn't have envelopes, boxes or drawers full of what they call randomness. Use these to break free!
altered book • explore creativity • mixed media art project • assemblage art • collage art • art journal
Exploring the Layers of Creativity
When you're working with mixed media, do you juxtapose or do you layer? Do you do both? Let's explore.
altered book • art journal • collage • glue book • mixed media • mixed media art
When you're working with mixed media, do you juxtapose or do you layer? Do you do both? Let's explore.
altered book • art journal • collage • glue book • mixed media • mixed media art
Input, Input, Input!
What a Rubber Stamper wants! Let me hear from you!
altered book • rubber stamping • rubber stamps • stamping • stamps • brayer
What a Rubber Stamper wants! Let me hear from you!
altered book • rubber stamping • rubber stamps • stamping • stamps • brayer
Janet Holmes' Green Tuxedo
She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry.
altered book • janet holmes • the green tuxedo • altered book • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry.
altered book • janet holmes • the green tuxedo • altered book • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
Make Rounded Corner Templates
Time and time again, mixed media artists are in the flurry of creation only to discover they don't have what they need. Make some templates to help build up your supplies
altered book • mixed media art • template • cardboard box project • art supplies • geometric shapes
Time and time again, mixed media artists are in the flurry of creation only to discover they don't have what they need. Make some templates to help build up your supplies
altered book • mixed media art • template • cardboard box project • art supplies • geometric shapes
Make Scribble Books
The handmade books created from this project are quick, inspirational, compact and kid-friendly. Great for a rainy day!
altered book • handmade book • art journal • altered book • mixed media art • kids art project
The handmade books created from this project are quick, inspirational, compact and kid-friendly. Great for a rainy day!
altered book • handmade book • art journal • altered book • mixed media art • kids art project
Making an Art Journal
For newcomers to the mixed media art form, creating an art journal is a great way to grow as an artist.
altered book • making art journal • mixed media artists • diaries • sketchbook journal • journaling
For newcomers to the mixed media art form, creating an art journal is a great way to grow as an artist.
altered book • making art journal • mixed media artists • diaries • sketchbook journal • journaling
Paint Color Chip Craft Art Project
Take yourself on an artist's date to your local home improvement store and gather a selection of paint color chip samples. We're going to make some mixed media art!
altered book • paint chip sample art • artist date idea • mixed media art • altered art • art book
Take yourself on an artist's date to your local home improvement store and gather a selection of paint color chip samples. We're going to make some mixed media art!
altered book • paint chip sample art • artist date idea • mixed media art • altered art • art book
Project Planner: Altered Covers
Creating handmade books are wonderful projects, but we're going to focus solely on the covers of these creations in this week's Project Planner.
altered book • art journal • art book • handmade book • handmade journal • altered book
Creating handmade books are wonderful projects, but we're going to focus solely on the covers of these creations in this week's Project Planner.
altered book • art journal • art book • handmade book • handmade journal • altered book
Sandpaper Uses for Artists
Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!
altered book • altered objects • altered art • distressed art • distress ink • altered book
Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!
altered book • altered objects • altered art • distressed art • distress ink • altered book
Tear the Tape! ...in Art Projects
Contractors aren't the only people in need of painter's tape. Mixed media artists use this stuff for a wide variety of projects!
altered book • painters tape • mixed media art • art craft project ideas • atc • art journal
Contractors aren't the only people in need of painter's tape. Mixed media artists use this stuff for a wide variety of projects!
altered book • painters tape • mixed media art • art craft project ideas • atc • art journal
Use Found Objects in Artwork
When was the last time you found something really interesting and thought about using it in a piece of art? Found art and found art objects are great to work with!
altered book • found art • found objects • assemblage art • collage • altered art
When was the last time you found something really interesting and thought about using it in a piece of art? Found art and found art objects are great to work with!
altered book • found art • found objects • assemblage art • collage • altered art
Use of Distress Inks
Use of distress inks on a wide variety of projects is highly addictive. There are a lot of different inks to choose from based on an artist's taste and project needs.
altered book • using distress inks • aging paper • aging artwork • mixed media • art journal
Use of distress inks on a wide variety of projects is highly addictive. There are a lot of different inks to choose from based on an artist's taste and project needs.
altered book • using distress inks • aging paper • aging artwork • mixed media • art journal
Altered Dollar Store Journal
There are inexpensive ways to create art surrounding us everyday. Treasure hunting at the dollar store will produce some wonderful finds! Let's create an altered book!
altered book • art book • book arts • handmade book • art journal • altered book
There are inexpensive ways to create art surrounding us everyday. Treasure hunting at the dollar store will produce some wonderful finds! Let's create an altered book!
altered book • art book • book arts • handmade book • art journal • altered book