An introduction to art journaling basics and beyond. These little handmade journals are so cool check out this flip through video and learn to make them. Many of my students have asked me how i make my art journals, so here is a detailed tutorial for a journal that opens flat, made with watercolor paper. Being able to make something useful out of something forgotten is one of many joys in my life. I know many of you may be put off by the binding, but if you are still. Stick text onto the fabric, then add stitching to help the fabrics to stay together. Check out my giant collection of totally free art tutorials and paid classes. Start this project by finding an old hardback book, perhaps from a thrift store.
Such as this new trend of turning old books into new journals. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. Check out this post i did on making miniart journals with coffee sleeves and a single sheet of computer paper. A travelers notebook is often made of leather though you can sew your own or even make them from old books, check out my fabric tutorial here. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps. Here at the paper outpost together using a repurposed book cover lets make a junk journal with. Gather some basic art journaling supplies unlined art journal, if you like the tanpaged journal in the photo above, you can find it here.
Choosing the right type of old book to alter is the first important step to take. Sep 25, 2014 old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. This will carry out through your entire book, so choose something that works. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. First, think about the theme of your book then layout what theme you want for your book. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial may 6, 2012 by ashley hackshaw i love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. How to make an altered book art journal in 4 easy steps youtube. In this tutorial, we learn how to create fiber art journal pages with elin waterston. Here is finally the tutorial showing how i created the art journal as seen being used on my channel. The pocketsized book asks you to fill out you guessed it one page at a time every day for a year. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners.
Use a good paper glue like mod podge to go through the book sticking pages together. This journal is a fun project to do by yourself or with. Paint matte medium on the bottom page to glue the top page to it. I then layered a variety of tissue papers, handmade papers, and a thin sheet of bark paper i found at the art store. Once you have your books, youre ready to start preparing it for altering and making into an art journal. How to create fiber art journal pages or fabric books. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. How to turn an old book into an art journal preparing the book find some old books with sewn in bindings. Diy art journal tutorial for beginners step by step process. I add layers of paint and collage, the first thing i do is thin out the book. Once you know how to make old books into art, you will never need to buy a journal.
Art journal made from cardboard, muslin, paper and string the fabric. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial lil blue boo. To make time for art, you have to believe that its possible to make time for art. Handmade books and art journals are an amazing way to express your feelings. Find out more about my upcoming art journaling and painting online. It is an altered book which means it is made from an e. Some art journals are like sketchbooks, some are like diaries, some are like smashbooks and scrapbooks, some are a mishmash of everything, some are perfectly. Go through the whole book ripping out every other page or every third page.
For the base of the pages, i cut rectangles from a cardboard shipping box. First, i start by taking pages out of the book if its a hardcover novel length book. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling altered. Every once in a while when i am working in a new journal and trying out new. Many of my students have asked me how i make my art journals, so here. I love making art journals using composition books but old books are. Blank books in which to record your thoughts and ideas are readily available at local bookstores, but journal writing can take on a whole new aspect when the first step is to actually create that journal for yourself. Place wax paper underneath 2 pages of the journal to protect the other pages. Many people all around the world enjoy art journaling and as you explore more into this fun and goodforyourhappiness activity, you will find there all sorts of styles out there.