Make a vintage journal from a paper towel roll, chipboard sheets, material, album posts and teadyed paper. All levels of artist or hobbyist will find this an inspirational and invaluable. Youll find lots of tips and techniques, free printables and more to. Art journaling in a vintage ledger tutorial robenmarie smith. A simple journal that will expand as you fill it with photographs and other memorabilia that are meaningful to you. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial lil blue boo. If you are interested in a paper crafting fb group please join us at. My studio is in a converted brick mill building in lowell, massachusetts and i love to share the craft of book making.
If the pages are sewn in i just pull out a few pages from each section. This journal pocket would make a lovely decor piece or put it directly into your journal. How to make a journal from an old book the budget remix. Repeat punching process with cardstock to create interior pages of book. We welcome all types of projects cards, journaling, assemblage, layouts, albums, atcs, altered art in fact whatever you want to share as long as it is in good taste. Paperbag studios stamps and art pops are no longer available, but many things can be substituted to make this project. The cover is lightly waxed, making it durable and waterproof. Basic techniques and project details are illustrated through stepbystep photos and a gallery is included at the back of the book containing readytouse vintage clip art.
I hope you find something that sparks the imagination and creativity in yourself. To create this article, 17 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Once you know how to make old books into art, you will never need to buy a journal again. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Not to mention the creative outlet this form of art gives me. This is a unique challenge blog where we are inspired by and focus on the vintage.
I was thinking of covering hardbound books in fabric but after some searching difficult to find affordable, hardbound blank books. Reusing old books to make new vintage book notebooks tutorial. I used some more glue to adhere it on the middle of the page, but feel free to play with the rose and the other elements as you want and place them anywhere you want. 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. Youll find lots of tips and techniques, free printables and more to so that you can create your own vintage junk journal. A fabulous tutorial brenda yes i agree sara so many wonderful tips and techniques. Journal vintage book page reproduction fancy design. The burlap and the dark staining help bring an old timey feel but the flowers. I hope you find this tutorial on how to create an altered book.
Anatomy of a vintage book junk journal part 1 creating. Mixed paper journals im a huge fan of mixed media journals. Vintage leather journal notebook travel book leather sketchbook 100% handmade unique antique style deckle edge vintage paper danielsartplanet from shop danielsartplanet. Vintage page designs long stitch with packing journal. Jul 31, 2011 how to make a journal from an old book the budget remix aka. Its a long stitch with and it has packing on it and the pack in just means youre you wrap the thread around if you have any questions as im doing this pop them in. Attaching signatures to a rounded spine tutorial youtube. Old book journal, vintage book journal,antique book journal, old book diary,old cover journal, secret journal vintageartbykathy. There are more than 75 different collage project ideas and over 14 complete journal projects. Such as this new trend of turning old books into new journals. Dec 9, 2017 attaching signatures to a rounded spine tutorial youtube stay safe and healthy. Leather journal with triple chain stitch 4 hole pamphlet notebook. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. The elusive perfect no sew diy junk journal binding tutorial.
How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. It is inspired by astronomy, astrology and alchemy. Journal paper scrapbook journal junk journal cool journals art journals vintage journals vintage crafts vintage paper journal inspiration fashion, wallpapers, quotes, celebrities and so much more discover photos, videos and articles from friends that share your passion for beauty, fashion, photography, travel, music, wallpapers and more. A 2signature journal with a decorative alpha stitch pattern. Dec 30, 2019 this is the perfect diy project for a vintage journal youll be able to write all your ideas and creative projects in all year long. Easy how to make junk journal using an old book cover youtube. I made the design choice to include the vintage inside fly leaf of the vintage book, and punched that also. What type of book to look for and cutting the guts out if it. This video is sharing ideas for covers for junk journals using old books. This is a perfect project to experiment with art journaling ina vintage book because its all just for fun anyway. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create.
Sep 12, 2011 one thing i have planned is to give all our guests books to take home with them. An intermediate long stitch journal project that includes a packing technique. I may pick out a few supplies and then i just start playing. I tried, but please consider this tutorial just as a starting point for your own journey. The burlap and the dark staining help bring an old timey feel but the flowers and lace bring a soft feminine touch. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. In her new book, koch has compiled an inspiring portfolio of her many themed journals combining collage techniques with watercolor painting and other artists techniques. It can used on its own to make nice notebooks, but also combined with other structures, such as accordion or concertina bindings. I have multiple art journals going but one of my favorite ones to work in is a small vintage ledger. I use traditional hand binding techniques to create sketch books, journals, photo albums and scrapbooks featuring unique hand crafted papers. Im particularly interested in nonadhesive books structures with exposed stitching. This is the first in this series where i bring you all along on the journey of creating a junk journal from a book published in 1905. Aug 7, 2017 how i make my vintage journals part 1 youtube. Sep 18, 2017 cardboard or book board this is for the cover.
So lets jump in to this tutorial ill try ill try not to go too quick. Beautiful crafting paper ephemera for your scrapbooking, junk journal and art projects. Apr 30, 2018 the notebooks are sewn using one of the easiest and most versatile stitches, 5hole pamphlet stitch. Junk journal made using an old book cover part 1 of 6 youtube. This journals cover is an actual vintage sewing pattern envelope laminated to book board. Beginner junk journal tutorial no sewing easy diy part 1 of 3. Make your own junk journal a free online junk journal course with a french travel theme just for you. Blank pages also provide the option to paste pictures or clippings like a scrapbook youll enjoy the authentic book page reproduction on the. Watched a tutorial from patricia viramontes on youtube. Memories vintage junk journal youtube vintage junk. The notebooks are sewn using one of the easiest and most versatile stitches, 5hole pamphlet stitch.
I am new at doing this as i used to use old photo albums that had the vintage black construction type of paper and the photos had corners that you. Others may prefer the look of something totally unique, or maybe you just want to get into another diy project. Mar 08, 2012 this journal s cover is an actual vintage sewing pattern envelope laminated to book board. This book is for the creative journal writer on making ones own journals using scrapbooking materials and techniques. Watched a tutorial from patricia viramontes on youtube what. Old books are very easy to come by at thrift stores and garage sales, and they make the perfect base for creating scrapbooks and journals. The art of vintage journaling and collage is a distinctive guidebook exploring the art of collage and journaling using unique, collected ephemera from antique stores, flea markets, secondhand shops, and even your own home to unlock your creativity. Art journaling with vintage book pages page flutter. Its pages are a blank canvas where you can express all your creativity. See more ideas about junk journal, journal and altered books. Formerly scrappinhappyxo crafts i hope you enjoy this very long start to finish video making my shabby paper bag journal, thank you so much for watching.
Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. And im good with that ive only embellished 34 of my old book. Upcycling old books into custom journals run to radiance. However, snoop around online till you find a sewing tutorial you like that suits the. Make a new years vintage journal to start the year make. Jan 23, 2018 this is a perfect project to experiment with art journaling ina vintage book because its all just for fun anyway. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Mini album scrapbook, scrapbook journal, scrapbook pages, vintage scrapbook, mini album tutorial, handmade books, mini books, flip books, folded cards.
I love making art journals using composition books but old books are another great way to make a journal. Graphic art is something im pretty new to, but oh, the wonder and color and design. Its a long stitch with and it has packing on it and the pack in just means youre you wrap the thread around if you have any questions as im doing this pop them in the chat box and i will try to get to them. Jul 31, 2019 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors.
Image result for ideas for junk journal with images. From one piece of scrapbook paper make a minibook with pockets. Journal making with old book covers things are pretty crafttacular around here. To create texture and add dimension you can use bubble wrap and some paint, scrap pieces of fabric cheese cloth creates the most amazing effects, pressed flowers, buttons, twine, doilies and even crocheted items or lace they can all be incorporated into your work. After using the old pages from the readers digest condensed books id picked up at goodwill gw on this project last week, i was reminded of the project i had purposely bought them for.
How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step. Capture your thoughts in handmade, illustrated travel journals, recipe keepsake books, and nature and garden sketchbooks and create stunning. Vintage journal page vintage journal, vintage scrapbook. Make yourself one using the covers of a vintage book and archival drawing paper. Apr 15, 20 this is the really fun part of using an old book as an art journal.
Memory journal journal cards junk journal altered books pages nature journal garden journal atc cards vintage crafts vintage paper your place to buy and sell all things handmade these 4 cute junk journal envelopes have been made from white lightweight 70gsm envelopes and collaged with handcut butterfly images from a vintage book. Art journaling in a vintage ledger tutorial robenmarie. When i start a journal page i dont usually have a plan. Its range of golden, ocher, green and brown colors make it a wonderful space where you can collect your experiences, notes, photos and memories. In this tutorial, weve looked at how to create a vintageinspired cover for a book of fairy tales. How to make a journal from an old book the budget remix aka. I am sharing a tutorial on the sizzix blog today, for three quick and easy vintage notebooks. Ive collected my handmade book tutorials into one easytofind place on my website. Diy french altered book art journal dreams factory. How to reinforce book spines for junk journals diy notebook, journal notebook, bookbinding tutorial.
Artful ideas with antique ephemera combines paper ephemera with drawing and calligraphy to create handmade journals. Jun 1, 2019 i love the vintage feel of this mixed media journal page from emma. How i make my vintage journals part 1 youtube art journal. The inside pages are nice, heavyweight drawing pages and the signatures are wrapped with cardstock thats been pinked at the edges. This is the perfect diy project for a vintage journal youll be able to write all your ideas and creative projects in all year long. I promise too that tomorrows book tutorial will not use the cinch machine. Start this project by finding an old hardback book, perhaps from a thrift storeone that feels right to you in size and color and weight. I have been a crafter for most of my life, but have finally found my true passion. 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. Im a little in love with it myself, but thought that demonstrating some bookbinding methods that dont use my handy dandy new machine would be good. Dec 9, 2017 attaching signatures to a rounded spine tutorial youtube. Authentic vintage rustic journals leather journals.
This journal has over 75 pages just waiting for your thankful thoughts. Vintage sewing pattern journal ink stained book arts. A brand new year deserves a brand new blank journal. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Then turn that discarded book into a creative personalized journal page by page by decorating the cover, altering the pages and adding unique papers and illustrations. In the final tutorial we will bind my vintage french junk journal using a super fun, and easy to do, binding technique. Vintage collage journals is the sequel to artist maryjo kochs vintage collageworks, her first book illustrating her unique style of collage art with antique ephemera. In my video i show below, i didnt worry too much about the fabric being the. Shabby paper bag junk journal tutorial start to finish. Elusive perfect no sew diy junk journal binding tutorial this is a super.
I created this athome version of book binding by looking over some books to see how they were bound. You want to measure the book pages, and cut your paper to about 12. Handmade journals handmade books fabric journals art journals vintage journals book journal journal ideas journal sample art journal. Junk journal made using an old book cover part 1 of 6. A fun folded book structure thats a great way to show off gelli prints and fun scrapbook papers. I use old book covers, but you can use thick cardboard or chipboard instead. Journal vintage book page reproduction fancy design paperback contains alternating blank pages and lined pages.
Sometimes i am just inspired by an image, a color, or maybe a quote. This is a series of 8 blog posts that will show you from start to finish how to make a junk journal. The process is really quite simple, and a great learning experience. Vintage valentines hanging heart junk journal pocket insert ephemera smash book perfect for yourself or your sweetheart. If you are making a smaller book, you could use 3 holes or 7 holes if you wanted to make a bigger book. How to start your own diy vintage french altered book journal the basic. I havent thought about using an actual book as a journal but i have just spied one in the craft room. The book plate is one my grandmother had in all her books. This is the really fun part of using an old book as an art journal. This is the second in this series where i bring you all along on the journey of creating a junk journal from a book published in 1905. A step by step tutorial on how to age paper without tea or coffee that will give you a gorgeous.
How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. One thing i have planned is to give all our guests books to take home with them. Aug 7, 2017 how i make my vintage journals part 1 youtube stay safe and healthy. Using handdrawn illustrations and then editing them in photoshop and illustrator, weve been able to recreate a gorgeous woodcut style that looks really charming and beautiful.
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