Friday, 31 July 2015

Altered Book Journal

Hello Crafty friends, I'm sharing one of my recent makes that I feel proud of. It's an old hardback book altered to make an art journal. Inspired by Finnabair with a twist of Dawn and the bright colours of Summer. The golden shine from the sprays reminds me of the sun reflecting.

You can view the full step by step and tutorial HERE AT THE CRAFT BARN . I've used lots of different things to create it. The main image is a Crafty Individuals stamp called Frida. I've stamped her onto sticky back canvas and painted with acrylics. I have slightly altered the hair from the original image. The base starts with paper pieces, then builds up in layers or grunge paste through diamond stencil, lace, die cuts then embellishments from buttons, ear ring hooks to pieces made from silicone molds and hot glue or paper clay. The colours are mainly from Prima Color Bloom sprays. 
Inside I've made pages ready from multi layers of book pages and backgrounds already made. 
I'd love to know what you think, please feel free to share this. X


I'm entering this into the following five challenges.


I'm still looking to get to know crafters and your likes and wishes. So do share. 
Happy Crafting
Luv Dawn
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9 comments:

  1. Cazzy31 July 2015 at 12:58

    That is so pretty and looks like a lot of work went into it Dawn. I looked at the thumbnail quickly first time and thought a toddler was holding it for you, did something else came back and then thought that child looks really poorly lol! I am very tired after being called out to MIL at 2am, obviously my brain isn't functioning on all cylinders.
    Cazzy x

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  2. Dawn Louise31 July 2015 at 13:09

    Lol, no it's a garden ornament. Hope everything will be OK for yo cazzy

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  3. Lynn K31 July 2015 at 13:42

    I love your altered book cover! This is such a fun technique an I love all the embellishments you added!! Great project!! Thanks for joining us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!!
    www.lynnkopas.blogspot.com

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  4. Jan Ltc31 July 2015 at 13:54

    This is fab xx Jan

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  5. Donna B.1 August 2015 at 03:14

    Beautiful book cover! I love all the texture and dimension. Thanks for playing at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  6. Florence1 August 2015 at 10:03

    Fabulous project Dawn and beautifully made. Thank you for playing along with the Crafty Individuals Face Value Challenge.
    Florence x

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  7. Coco1 August 2015 at 14:51

    I saw your project on the Craft Barn.. and found it totally amazing!!!!
    Good luck for all the challenges, thank you for joining in our our Crafty Individuals challenge this month! Hugs, Coco xx

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  8. Delphine7 August 2015 at 01:11

    Wow! What an amazing project! It's gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Paperbabe Stamps and good luck! Delphine xx

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  9. Jaine Drake13 August 2015 at 12:21

    How wonderful and colourful. Thank you for entering it for the ASOI challenge this month.

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