Having just participated in a chunky book swap that turned out just amazing, I’m in a book kinda mood. In the past I have altered a board book with Stampsmith images. It was something that I’ve kept for myself over the years because I love the way it turned out. I’ve also tried my hand at an altered book, 2 actually, but have yet to fully complete one. Journals are another type of book that I have been working on, which has been set to the side while I work on my canvases. There are just so many different kinds of books you can do whether you alter an existing book or make one from scratch. Lets see how far Outside Your Box you can Step this week!
*The photo is of an altered book by an amazing artist named Brian Dettmer. You can see more of his work here.
Hmmm….been having difficulty leaving comments for challenges the last couple of days. Thought I’d try just leaving a message without the link.
Briliant altered book. Wow must have taken ages. Now got to find a book to alter
Lisa… I was so inspired by Brain Dettmer’s books I had a go myself!
http://alteredartandstuff.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/my-first-altered-book/
This is the first time I’m participating, although I look here every week: You are all so inspiring.
I didn’t create an altered book, but I made mine from scrap: I always find it so embarrassing to ‘destroy’ a book, even it is more beautiful afterwards
Artist Book
Well, thanks to Lisa, I finally finished (I think) a book I started awhile ago….
http://www.thealteringspotbysharon.blogspot.com
My post doesn’t seem to want to go! I’ll try without the link!
This is my first altered anything -so definitely out of my box. I have also admired ribbon flowers and have finally got round to trying one. These may be within many people’s boxes, but is totally new to me.
Altered jotter by a debutante on my blog -post dated May 3rd.
Thanks for looking.
SammieJay