Altered book pages

hand embroidery on vintage paper.

Discover 11 easy and beautiful altered book page ideas now. We'll cover collaging, flip outs, window pages, swing pages and more.

Discover what is an altered book journal now. You'll also learn how to make an altered book including how to choose and prepare your book.

art journal inspiration - Read more from the {creative chick} | shurkus.com blog & more ideas from our "artsy fartsy" section.

Remember when I shared about all those gorgeous vintage patterns I found at the local Goodwill? Now I'm sharing tons of awesome craft ideas using vintage sewing patterns! I love the idea of re-using old patterns for new projects -- the graphics and illustrations are so gorgeous! As a word of caution, if you are planning to make copies of your pattern, check the copyright first. Many pattern envelopes and illustrations were copyrighted, and quite a few of the vintage patterns have had their…

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Journaling is a great part of a daily practice. With ideas for how to start journaling as well as inspiration and ideas for art journaling, Bible journals, prayer journals, as well as writing in a journal and collage, this guide helps you get started and keep going on a journaling practice. With creative and interesting ideas for mixed media and decorating journal covers as well as prompts covers.

Check out this Altered Book Flip Through, with video and upclose images of my altered book pages. I created this book while taking a Creativebug class, and you can, too!

"Knowledge to me is like honey to a bee. You have to chase it through the pages is a book."

Washi tapes are all the rage, and who doesn’t love them! But they are also quite expensive, as are many of the other decorative ta...