Friday, October 5, 2012

Altered Book Pages

This week I did my first demo at the store where I work part time... playing with altered book pages.

Here's a bit of what I shared:
 Sunflower with inked die cut leaves and a torn circle center


 Birds made with die cut tinted images, with wings curled. I got my inspiration for the birds here.

Leaves from crumpled and tinted book pages

Book page feathers, inspired by this tutorial. Note lighter weight book pages work the best. 

Book page background on an ATC


My friend Cheryl was there and took some pictures which she shared on her blog. O.o


Sharing with my friends at Paint Party Friday! Do check out what some of the other artists have been creating this week. 

14 comments:

GlorV1 said...

Hi Helen. What a great idea. The cutouts are great and love the way you tinted them. Nice job. Great recycling. Hey Helen, have a great weekend and take care.

Netty said...

Enjoyed seeing your craftings. Happy PPF, Annette x

Linda Kunsman said...

what lovely creations-I'm sure they all loved it at the store. happy PPF!

Christine said...

what a wonderful demo! The work looks fantastic!

Marji said...

I love things made from old book pages. I think it is such a nice way to preserve the written word. Beautiful! Happy PPF

Giggles said...

Love these, the colors and shapes great pieces!! The leaves have such a nice autumn feel!!! Thanks for sharing!

Hugs Giggles

Carol said...

OH!!!!!!!! I love these!! I'll be ripping out book pages and making me some fall decor tonight :0)

Mary C. Nasser said...

So fun!
Especially love the little birds with their curled wings! Blue is my favorite color. :)
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

sharon said...

What a lovely idea, thanks for the inspiration

soulbrush said...

Helen, I adore all of them- specially the leaves- what a great time you must have had. Lotsa hugs from me in sunny London town today.

Anne Manda said...

Absolutely lovely pieces, charming and delightful! HPPF!

carlarey said...

Well I just love all of these, actually I am imagining a room decorated with them all hanging from the ceiling and the windows. Wouldn't that be fantastic?

Lynn Cohen said...

Fun art from torn pages...my eyes lit up by that sun flower!

Carola Bartz said...

There is something about book pages that I just like - probably one of the reasons why I like to include them in my paintings as well. I love your birds, they are so cute, but all the other projects are so beautiful as well.

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