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Bobbsey twins cover junk journal altered book 86 pg scrapbook. I used a lot of papers by maggie holmes on the cover and inside is a mix of. Apr 25, 20 here are some suggestions to use for the covers of your junk journals. Find this pin and more on altered books,and book covers by anne west. Jun 11, 2018 as requested, a tutorial on how to prepare a dollar store book to make an altered book junk journal. Vintage book covers, recycled, salvaged book covers, junk. These are the plain white sleeves you use when you make your own cds.
I made some pockets from book pages after ive used the covers for altered junk journal books. Yes, altered junk journal book involves a book, basically a hard cover book. Apr 24, 2017 so what is an altered junk journal book all about. See more ideas about junk journal, journal and altered books. Handmade journals handmade books vintage journals journal covers book journal book covers altered book art scrapbook albums scrapbooking. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Once you know how to make old books into art, you will never need to buy a journal again.
The last method is to simply use a notebook or book that already exists and alter it to work as your junk journal. Many people in the junk journaling community use old books they own to create their covers. Junk journals binding options thescrapinator5000 blog. In fact, some people dont even use scrap pieces of paper. Junk journal for limors september challenge this woman does really cool junk journals. Jun 07, 2018 a junk journal is a book or journal made up of scrap pieces of paper bound together. I also like the fact that the book is not 3 inches thick. In this class, tiffany julia combines aspects of art journals, creative journaling, and junk journals to create a personalized notebook to create and play in. New ideas art journal inspiration smash book fun junk journal, art journal. Card board boxes these are great to use with rings, they are really sturdy and can easily be painted. Sometimes they recover it with fabric or with paper, but it helps you skip having to make the cover from scratch. Sep 23, 2017 of the chunky little rose book patty van dorin. Heavy magazine covers or catalogue covers wall paper my favorite it can also be painted.
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Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. They simple tear out the pages of the book, and use that as their cover. Junk journal journal pages journal ideas journal inspiration art journal covers journal jar smash book inspiration memory journal planner journal a step by step guide for beginners to how to make a junk journal, with detailed instructions and links to video tutorials on how to create signatures and make a cover. Im going to show you how i prep my pages and i invite you to play along with me by altering a book of your own. 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. Check out our altered book covers selection for the very best in unique or custom.
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