Altered Books

Altered book cover with folder paper medallion

Ink tinting and graduated torn pages with punched star edges

Altered books are a very natural extension of both scrapbooking and rubber stamping, since they all use many of the same techniques. Altering books is a great way to exercise your creativity and try new ideas without using precious photos or requiring photo-safe materials.

Webbed leaf with embossing powder, fabric applique, mulberry paper, wire, paper charm and vellum tag

Stippled ink; numbers and “tower” cut with template; lyrics pages torn, curled, stamped & chalked

Oil pastels, copper Decor-it ink, gold tulle, Crystal Lacquer, star brads, and gold Pearl-Ex powder