Altered Book Collage

Altered Book Collage
Author: Barbara Matthiessen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781402740428

Describes techniques in cutting, pasting, sewing, beading, stenciling and decoupaging involved with creating altered collage books. Presents 101 illustrated design ideas with tips and instructions.

Altered Books 101

Altered Books 101
Author: Beth Cote
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781574214772

Discarded books, paper, glue and assorted embellishments are all you need to start this rewarding craft!

Artful Journals

Artful Journals
Author: Janet Takahashi
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600590696

This inspiration-packed guide, with beautiful watercolor art throughout, offers a wealth of creative ideas for creating attractive journals from scratch as well as embellishing store-bought ones. The 21 creative projects range from a seasonal journal that features stunning handmade papers decorated with natural items (such as twigs and leaves) to a lovely book made from travel postcards that opens like a fan.

Fabric Art Journals

Fabric Art Journals
Author: Pam Sussman
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Altered books
ISBN: 9781592531967

Offers vital information on choosing fabrics and creating patterns through basic sewing techniques. After learning how to make various styles of fabric books, readers will learn embellishment techniques that include painting, writing, decorative stitching, machine and hand embroidery, print and transfer techniques.

Art Made from Books

Art Made from Books
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1452129460

Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today's most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell's whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmer and an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection.

Humanitarian Aid Work

Humanitarian Aid Work
Author: Carlos Martín Beristain
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2008-09-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780812220537

He suggests alternative ideas for social reconstruction in such areas as prevention, care of victims, collective memory, respect for human rights, and help for the helpers."

Altered Books

Altered Books
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781610593939

An adventurous romp through some of the latest creations coming out of the book-arts world.

Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places

Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places
Author: Jenn Mason
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2005
Genre: Altered books
ISBN: 9781610580069

More and more scrapbookers and paper artists are seeking clever ways to make their albums and paper projects more interesting and three-dimensional. One of the most exciting ways of accomplishing this is by adding interactive elements, such as doors that open and reveal hidden layers, and envelopes and pockets that hold secret text, personal letters, or special photos. Pockets, Pull Outs and Hiding Places: A Guide to Interactive Scrapbooking, Memory Art and Paper Art teaches the paper engineering techniques for making three dimensional and interactive ôpaper toolsö such as vellum pockets, hinged doors that reveal mini booklets underneath. These tools are applicable to scrapbookers, memory, and paper artists at any level of experience. The tools are also adjustable enough to be used in any style of work.