How to Prepare a Book for an Art Journal | Bonus: How to Break a Blank Page 🦋 Shanouki Art 🦋

A quick how-to on how I prepare an old book to be used as an art journal, and bonus content on how to break a blank page.

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[elizcott]

Finally, a video on preparing a book for art journaling that doesn't require an hour of my time. Precise and helpful--and lovely. Thank you.

[pauladyer]

I haven’t begun doing this yet…but you have inspired me to give it a go…I love to “play” with it all..I am almost 80 and have just got into card making with dies, stencils, etc…enjoy it so much..thanks

[colleenkilgour]

I love the gentle way you work. It always leads me off on a tangent, trying new ways and stepping out of my comfort zone. Thank you.👍♥️

[maxinerolka]

Love this video, I needed it to repurpose old books instead buying brand new journals. Thanks

[cariadcrafts]

Love this so much. I'm about to start my Art Journal 🥰

[DeshArt]

I've done this too. ❤ typically i would choose a book that already has artwork and keep those as part of the journal too. This project was fun to watch thanks for sharing

[SaltLifeGypsy]

Gorgeous pages.
I love making altered books. I'm on about my 5th one. For some reason it's so freeing compared to a blank journal.

[dianecourtney]

Just love this video. An amazing inspiration. Thank you 🌷

[debbieekes]

This looks like so much fun. I’m feeling like I need to make one.

[cathybroder]

I am so happy that I viewed your video; love the idea of thickening the pages; definetly will try this approach on my 1st journal!

[CanadianQueenmagenta]

Thank you for sharing. You make me want to run to my art room and get started, the sign of a great teacher!

[wandaspencer]

I am inspired! I really like your method of tearing out every other page and gluing the three together. I have a book just waiting to be altered ! I’m going to try your method.... thanks for sharing this.❤️

[JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I absolutely love this and have been thinking about doing an art journal myself soon. I made a blank of of all sorts of media pages and art pics and saying for someone earlier this year. I will have to watch the rest of this journal you made now. TYSVMFS ☺♥

[debbiesjournals]

Thanks for sharing your process for creating the book. The first page is fabulous. The way the ink runs into the stencil is awesome.

[lindakitto]

Thank you . I bought a old book, but didn’t know how to begin….now I do…. I’m going to have a go. Linda … Uk.

[SacredAwakenings]

Thank you, I just overbought books!
I can smell these old ones from here!
Brilliant idea 💡 thanks for your opinions

[LynnePutrino]

I am going to use your idea to post out to my distant placed family, journal letters in book form of 15 pages…love it love it..they will never throw my work of art letters out that I send now.
Thank you so much I cant wait to get started…

[bettymetz]

Such an inspiration to try making an art journal. After 8 months of being a journal maker, it’s time to venture into a new area. You are such a great teacher with a gentle voice and spirit. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[susanconniry]

Delightful and inspiring. Thank you. I will be off to our thrift store for some old books today.

[tinavyas]

Very helpful, very detailed thank you ❤