Using old book pages in an art journal

There are a couple different ways that you can use hymnal book pages for art and bible journaling. This is the really fun part of using an old book as an art journal. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Paper only art journal with 288 deckle edge vintage 200 gsm.

Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial lil blue boo. How to make a journal from an old book the budget remix. It reminds me a bit of when i was a kid and would draw in my books when i ran out of paper, or used an old magazine to make a new one by pasting stories and drawings on the pages. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling altered. How to create some art journal pages using g45 products and a lot of mixed media techniques. Use watercolours, acrylic, oil pastels, and pencils to create art. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are.

My art journal was quite small 1217 cm 57 inch so i used all the smaller elements to create this beautiful diy vintage french art journal cover. I cut some shapes out of old book pages and machine sewed them to the pages. Art journaling with vintage book pages page flutter. You may choose to never share any of your pages with anyone or everyone. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. You can use the other elements to similarly decorate other larger art journal covers, or the inside of your art journal but you could also let your imagination run free again and find other.

Sep 25, 2014 old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. How to combine drawing and writing into deeply personal art. For the next few weekly blog posts for get messy, i tried art journaling with old book pages. Flower art using old book pages can be a fun addition to your art journal pages or wall art. I dont know how old it is, but i considered using the. May 04, 2017 there are a couple different ways that you can use hymnal book pages for art and bible journaling. I used some sections of an old book for the inside pages while i decorated the outside using. Jan 23, 2018 this is a perfect project to experiment with art journaling ina vintage book because its all just for fun anyway.

How to make an altered purse by violette books arent the only thing you can make altered art from. How to recycle an old book and turn it into an art journal subscribe for more. Ill share with you ideas for creatively building art journal pages with all of your yummy collage papers with heavy body acrylic paints. Sep, 2018 easy crafts with old books art on book pages. Have you tried art journaling with vintage book pages. The most important thing when beginning your art journal, however, is selecting the right book. I have set myself a challenge to use my home made india ink sprays on every page in this upcycled vintage book art journal. How to prepare an art journal or smash book from old books. How to turn an old book into an art journal preparing the book find some old books with sewn in bindings. Something ive learned with experience if you will be using the book for an art journal is that you may want to do is rip out at least half of the pages.

I love the texture old book pages can add to watercolor or other mixed media creations. Altered books are a fun way to add literary whimsy and vintage charm to any journaling. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. 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. The first time i made an altered book art journal i was hooked. This makes the pages stronger, so when you add paint, pictures, paper, etc. I have used it for many purposes before and have torn off about a third of the pages, so it was quite thin when i decided to start art journaling in it. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. You can either cut or tear bits and pieces out of your art piece.

Jun 27, 20 the book is a little more than 6 inches wide and 9. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Home journaling making a composition book art journal. Trim your page down to fit the size you want for your gratitude journal or praise book. Bible journaling ideas using hymnal book pages southern couture. While it takes some time and patience to do this, in the end it will definitely save you a lot of headaches and ensure your creative work stays intact. Beginners guide to using book pages in a junk journal duration. More than just a blank book this old journal become an extension of yourself, a companion to fill with all your journey. Remove the cover from your book, by using an exacto knife to slice through the paper lining and binding tape that holds the book together in the front and back creases. Then i went through my stack of journal pages, and punched holes in them.

Apr 15, 20 it is very important before altering a book or using an old book for art journaling is properly preparing it before you start creating in it. You can also use making tape to reinforce pages, especially if you choose to use a book that has a glue binding. Many people choose to use mixed media and adorn their pages with drawing and painting materials. Jan 25, 2016 today im continuing my art journaling 101 series with backgrounds. Multifunctional lay flat notebook, hand sewn binding, antiqueold paper edges high quality made with premium genuine hand colored distress leather. Choosing the right type of old book to alter is the first important step to take. I hope you find this tutorial on how to create an altered book helpful, and of course, if you have any questions about how to start an art journal, share your questions in the comments section below or join us in our facebook community group to connect with others. I had made a sort of template below, and by placing that over each page and tracing the holes, i. Mar 24, 2012 my current art journal is an out of date map book with a wire binding. How to alter a book to use as your art journal youtube. Its pages are quite thin, but im not too worried about that.

Cut out page in an old book, dictionary or even a telephone book, and age it with a wet tea bag to get the aged look, then let it dry. Mixedmedia art journalingusing physical paper and tangible art supplies to create journal pages the container for your art journal can be any book you have on hand ive even art journaled in old textbooks. Go through the whole book ripping out every other page or every third page. Jan 22, 2017 flip through of two altered books in progress. See more ideas about book crafts, book art and old books.

I have an old bible that i obtained from a book sale. This week i really liked the colour combination of grid paper and red zig zag stitches. Find inspiration wherever you will, and recreate whatever you want in the book. Art journal challenge using an altered old book youtube. Use acrylics andor watercolor to draw on any inspirational picture youd like, and youve got yourself a unique art journal page.

If youre new to art journaling with vintage book pages, then this tutorial is a perfect first step. You can determine the shape, size, and density of your art journal, and whether, and how, it is bound. My first art journal was this beautiful old book i found in a vintage shop. Using an xacto knife, i cut out the pages with two slices, the pages all came out in one piece. Its very important that you choose the right type of book so that your art journal will hold up over time. Tips for using old books and papers in art journaling. Art journaling is completely customizable depending on your skills and interests. Today im continuing my art journaling 101 series with backgrounds. You are removing pages because when you start adding art to them, the book bulks out. Upcycling old books into custom journals run to radiance. Anything that takes your eye food wrappers, stamps, labels. Aug 07, 20 flower art using old book pages can be a fun addition to your art journal pages or wall art. She kept the original pages of the books, and used art journal techniques to decorate them.

One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. Book pages make a unique canvas for drawing, painting, and sketching. If you want more art journaling tutorials, be sure to check out this spring art journal page, and this art journaling technique to create textured backgrounds. More than 20 mixed media art journal techniques demonstrated stepbystep so you can add color, style and life ephemera to your journal. I love art journals, and especially the concept of using an old book, its a neat way to recycle and make art at the same time.

Next, place the mini art pieces on your journal page, playing with what feels right. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or glue. I started going to book sales and buying books, making journals, using the book pages on my art journal pages, and stacking up books in my studiooffice. Ive left this page more minimalistic, but you could doodle, paint. Making an altered journal cover by violette using altered art techniques, learn how to make your own funky journal cover using a foam core base. Nov 08, 2015 the first time i made an altered book art journal i was hooked. I coat the pages with gesso a primer you can purchase in the paint. I love the texture old book pages can add to watercolor or other mixed media creations to create this flower art you will need watercolor paper, watercolors, acrylic paint, old book pages, flower punch, glue or mod podge, brushes, round bristle. Here are some ideas on what to do with the first page. One of my very favourite collage materials to use in art journaling is vintage book pages. The pages im using are from a book published in 1945 so i know the paper is not acidfree. Hybrid art journalingcombines digital and mixedmedia together.

So many ways you can create them and so many mediums you can use. I also like the extra texture they provide instead of plain paper. After making all those handmade junk journals out of books, i found a lot of book pages that i wasnt sure what to do with all those. I created this athome version of book binding by looking over some books to see how they were bound. With this process, with the barriers between the board and the paint, it will help to make the surface acidfree for longer period of time. Kathie link used a vintage book, to make a book of quotes. Art journaling does not have to be expensive or complicated. Or, improvise this project onto a book cover to make an altered journal book. If your book has 3rings, measure and place hole punches accordingly to insert it into the journal later. They add a wonderful vintage and nostalgic feel to any spread. Bible journaling ideas using hymnal book pages southern. Here are just a few samples to give you an idea of what you could use. Just showing the process i use to turn an old book into an art journal. The book is a little more than 6 inches wide and 9.

You may use traditional bookbinding methods, or recycle materials such as old books or your own art. I dont know how old it is, but i considered using the pages for collage. For an even easier project, print an image directly onto the page. Use a good paper glue like mod podge to go through the book sticking pages together. I started my etsy shop, found on brighton, as a way to use up the books and leftover insides that were accumulating in my house. Take an old book, remove the pages, add a binder mechanism, and you have a unique ring binder scrapbook.

These are the first layers of your art journal page, they set the mood and theme of your page. You want to measure the book pages, and cut your paper to about 12. If the pages are sewn in i just pull out a few pages from each section. For those of you without an old book on hand, check with local vintage stores, flea markets, schools, and public libraries for discards. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. Old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. Glue old book pages on the pages from g45 mixed media album. This is a perfect project to experiment with art journaling ina vintage book because its all just for fun anyway. Its one of the most forgiving ways to make art because in an art journal, everything you make is safely contained within your own personal book. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. This journal has over 75 pages just waiting for your thankful thoughts. Art journal book diy vintage book paperartsy challenge. Explore the groovy world of mixed media art journaling in a hardback book following a fresh, playful approach. Art journaling with old book pages the handcrafted story.

And im good with that ive only embellished 34 of my old book. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. May 01, 2015 it might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. I had heard that if you were going to use pages from a book in your collages or altered art, you had to use a book at least seventyfive years old because of laws. Altered book art project a page taken from an old book, with certain words left uncovered by painting to create a found poetry style statement, then applied to a. The process is really quite simple, and a great learning experience. As a librarian, one tends to come across lots of unwanted books.

May 21, 2017 after making all those handmade junk journals out of books, i found a lot of book pages that i wasnt sure what to do with all those. If using something personal like an old photograph or perhaps. How to make a journal from an old book the budget remix aka. It can also be used to make cute cards or gift tags. Jul 31, 2011 how to make a journal from an old book the budget remix aka. Nov, 2014 for the next few weekly blog posts for get messy, i tried art journaling with old book pages. So, i decided to break it down into a few posts to cover all the ways you can create a background in your art journal. Tips for using an old book as an art journal sketchbook.