WIP: Altered Book Project #1

[artistjillian]

I approach my art mostly seriously, with an goal in mind and a standard that I strive for. Silly me! But that is how it is ... so there are times I do things for 'fun', and altered books as well as other arts and crafts are what do it for me! Years ago I taught various crafts which included 'memory books' which were altered books, but usually only few pages were altered so that it was more a display item. I've also done some scrapbooking/rubber stamp and many paper projects since then, too, as well as teaching. This past weekend I took the time to join in with an altered book project and thought I'd show you some of what I did there. It is a book that has been cut into a ♥ (heart) shape (when opened). I still have much to do on it. Hope you enjoy this... ~Jillian

[katat0nik]

Aww:x I can't wait to see it:) I've always wanted to make an altered book, but don't know how/where to start. I feel very lost when I think about it. lol.

[jeanze]

Beautiful and obviously labor-intensive! That looks like a project that I can't even attempt 'til the boys are in college! (4 more years... 4 more years...)

[chelisesurfing_1]

Gorgeous Jillian! Really fun!

[jaxx1940]

Thanks for sharing....it's inspiring and wonderful detail to look at.....four years will fly by too quickly. Jaxx

[dancing-girl_art]

Very lovely Jillian, that will be amazing when you've finished it, I'd like to see more photos as you do!

[painted_girl]

Very nice Jillian--I LOVE the shape! Any more pics? I have been working on one for months, haven't picked it up in a while though to do more work, I am kind of stumped and need more ephemera--anyone have suggestions?

[quilt4138]

Grand wonderful book!

[mreas]

There's gonna be a BIG fine when you take that book back to the library. I speak from experience. Mick

[artistjillian]

It's OK. I'm going to put it in the library drop box, and changing my name, my address, my phone number and getting a face lift.

[artistjillian]

I will post some more photos soon. This has really altered a lot since I posted these photos. It is such fun. Glad you're enjoying it. ~Jillian

[patriciaswork]

Jillian, that looks like so much fun! Please show us the book when it's finished, ok?

[artistjillian]

Yes, I definitely will. There is just SO much to this, this is only a small portion, and ALL of it is 'unfinished'. I have only finished one full spread so far, and that is the front page to the beaded page. I tore out about 40 book pages, But have about 20 or more still to even start on. I wish you could all see it as it is so different to how the photos show.

[mreas]

Hey, I tried all that identity changing stuff...I even grew a mustache and came back as my evil twin...didn't work. I've decided to just keep the book for twenty years hoping for one of those library fine amnesty deals. Mick

[artistjillian]

I tried growing a moustache, but it didn't work. 😞

[artistjillian]

Well all this talk about the book today, made me want to show you some more. I didn't do any today, though felt like it. But just didn't get around to it. This 'spread' is almost finished. It has 3 dimensional paint swirls mixed in with stamped images, and collage Victorian images. I might put some more details in towards the spine - though it doesn't look as 'bare' as this photo shows. I still have to finish off the beading by adding a 'tail' - of beads, feathers and decorative yarns.