Art from book pages

Kailana over at “The Written World” is participating in a Poetry: Read More/Blog More monthly event. This sounds like a good event, but this post is more about stealing the questions Lu…

Many book paper crafts can be done with old book pages. The possibilities are nearly endless, from the paper flower, and chandeliers to towel papers. This

Valerie skims through vintage books to find key words that inspire her art. After finding these words, she sketches a drawing on the page with India ink, then adds watercolour paint. Many of the originals were produced on family vacations with her 2 small children. The lakeside cottage by Shuswap Lake in British Columbia was where these pages were brought to life.

hand embroidery on vintage paper.

In addition to our Etsy obsession, A Reader's Respite is currently going through a book sculpture phase. This piece was created by Hubertus Gojowczyk....it's entitled Latest News from the Year 1732 and 1733. If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. (We asked, so we know this to be true.) Still, it might be worth it to display on a shelf in Big Kid's room if only to freak him out a bit. (Parent humor....we can't get enough of it.)

Create beautiful book page flowers with the easy way with a step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for wreaths, bouquets, and more!

What a cool way to use a book! Wouldn't that be cool to hang up in your room?

If you love altered books and working with type you should check out Lisa Kokin’s site. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of a photo behind i…