Crafting Beautiful Journals And Albums

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING VARIOUS KINDS OF SCRAPBOOKS, ALBUMS, ETC. DISCUSSES MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING VARIOUS KINDS OF SCRAPBOOKS, ALBUMS, ETC. DISCUSSES MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED.

How-to information for creating folded books; paperback journals; wood covered books; closed spine and open spine books; envelope books; sticky pad notebooks; and novelty books.

We all have thoughts, feelings and experiences that we want to preserve forever - and a journal makes the perfect keepsake. This inspiration-packed guide, with beautiful watercolour illustrations throughout, offers a wealth of creative ideas for creating attractive journals from scratch, as well as embellishing store-bought ones. The 21 creative projects range from a seasonal journal that features stunning handmade papers decorated with natural items (such as twigs and leaves) to a lovely book made from travel postcards that opens like a fan. Other exquisite suggestions include an accordion-style booklet for memorable quotes, a romantic journal and a sweet little spiral-bound book for collecting favourite recipes.

Provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations for creating unique books.

This follow-up to the highly popular Decorated Page offers even more great ideas for beautifying a journal, more breathtaking photos to inspire, and more smart (and simple) ways to endow even the artistically timid with confidence. It simply brims with suggestions and instructions. Find out about the wealth of contemporary supplies, from papers and adhesives to paints, pens, and pastels. See how to create the actual journal from scratch, including a quick-to-complete Three Minute Pamphlet. Use the tips for customizing a store-bought book that could use a little flair. Build layered pages, take advantage of the creative potential of transparencies, and more.

Making Memory Books and Journals by Hand offers easy-to-follow instructions for more than thirty projects that connect and preserve life's important occasions and friendships. Readers will learn how to make personalized photo albums, travel diaries, wedding albums, portfolios, and dream catcher booklets using creative studio techniques such as wax resist, leaf printing, and plaster paper. The writer in each of us will delight in learning how to hand-craft daily journals of all kinds, including garden, art, and recipe logs. An appealing and approachable guide, this book will help any reader transform a jumble of snapshots and notes into a beautiful collection of our most cherished moments.

"Diehn opens up a new dimension--the artist’s vision of visual memories. Consider this a superscript above all other entries.”--Booklist. "Encourages those who hesitate to start in on the pristine pages of a nicely bound blank book.... Lively and interesting illustrations make this a good selection for public library collections.”--Library Journal.