The book I chose for my new altered book visual journal was printed in the 60’s. It is part of a set of Time-Life Books. I think I picked this one up at our local library book sale. I altered the title to suit my purposes and put some decorative duct tape around the worn edges of the book. Here’s the cover:
Here is the inside front cover. The nature collage piece with the animals is from the original book. I plan to leave some of the photos unaltered as I work through the book.
This is the first spread in the book….I love black masking tape:
Here are some more drawings from the old book:
Joyful Ploys 
gorgeous!
I remember doing a project similar to this back in middle school, but I wasn’t artistic enough to make it as nice as yours.
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This is really cool. Love your drawings and the personalization of your book.
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Omg, so cute. I love the idea of this since you don’t need to buy those pricey project books to start!
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bests 🙂
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Simply gorgeous pieces!
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Oh my God. This is awesome! I love it.
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Nice!!! I wish I could be as neat and artistic in my blogsite. Great job making the 60’s look fresh and cool. Cheers!!!
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Love your work – inspiring, playful 🙂
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Such a great idea!
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Love your drawings. Just saw you on freshly pressed!
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Reblogged this on Christineaux and commented:
Saya suka menggambar buku teks pelajaran. Tapi gambar saya tidak sebagus orang ini haha.
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OMG, this looks amazing! I love the idea of using an old book for your art journaling. I’ve just started an art journal myself, but on a blank note book. I love how the text of the book becomes part of the art. I would struggle with starting though…I just love books so much. I guess buying a cheap book at a library sale is not such a bad idea…
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I’m obsessed with your creation! I love it! What a fantastic idea/amazing job! You’re very talented! I also love the drawings– you’re a great illustrator! I’m going to have to make one of my own!! Congrats on being freshly pressed!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on abdulkhalik73.
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Unos dibujos estupendos 😀
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wow, that’s really nice work! inspiring.
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That’s actually super cool. I love the way you blended the pictures together to form one piece of art.
Really cool 🙂
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wowww this is really wonderful! very cool idea! thanks for sharing.
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Reblogged this on lara hentz and commented:
SO creative and inspiring! Check it out!
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I really like the last few drawings. So cute.
Great ideas for a visual journal.
Cheers,
iRuniBreathe
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Very cool idea, thanks for sharing!
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This is beautiful! Do you mind checking out my blog http://www.candelacouture.com, its new and i would love to see what you think!
great posts btw!
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Beautiful!
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Reblogged this on doodlejuice.
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gorgeous! & i LOVE your nature collage…xo
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I have just discovered your blog! amazing photos!
Love it!
I will visit again your blog !
Adrià Machado
http://bearyourfashion.com/
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