Altered Books

This is a quick introduction to the world of Altered Books:

Begin with an ordinary book (preferably one you don't want to read, since you will be "altering" it quite a bit!).  

Rip out some of the pages.

Using your trusty Glue Stick, glue some of the pages together.

Hardback books are nice and sturdy!!!

Next, get out your Sharpie markers, crayons, photos, magazine clippings, stamps, paint, etc...and just have fun!  You can choose a theme for your Altered Book (such as "My Summer") or just use your Altered book for experimentation!

Here are some photos of pages from some of my Altered Books:  This one was done with paint chips, foam letter stamps, and acrylic paint.

This page was made with magazine clippings and cardboard letter stickers.

This page is a paper and magazine clipping collage on the theme of Psalm 130.

You can even cut out a space in your book and glue larger things inside it, like these shells.