Got this idea from reading about "Art Journals" made from old books. Here's a sample:http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/05/turn-a-book-into-an-art-journal-a-tutorial.html
I don't plan on anything fancy, just a place to write notes. I didn't follow their directions. Just painted over the pages of this old English Grammar book with tempera paint I already had. (Later note: I think I'll try acrylic paint next.. Tempera can get a bit powdery). I did paste on one white paper cutting however.
Here's a page I painted today. I am painting them as I go along, when I have something to write down . I am doing various colors.
I may try some other ideas from this list: http://artjournalist.com/the-incomplete-list-of-art-journal-supplies/
http://artjournalist.com/the-incomplete-list-of-art-journal-supplies/
Another article said I may have to rip out some pages if the book gets too thick from having painted pages, but so far that hasn't been an issue.
This would make a good diary if it were private because the cover still says "English" for third grade, and I doubt many people would be interested enough to pick it up to read!
I may just get bored with it and toss it in the next campfire, but for now I'm having fun exploring possibilities since, after all, it cost me nothing.
BUT IT DOESN'T STOP THERE
Just today I got a mailer from a store printed on paper ideal for painting over, drying and then using in various arts and crafts projects!
I don't plan on anything fancy, just a place to write notes. I didn't follow their directions. Just painted over the pages of this old English Grammar book with tempera paint I already had. (Later note: I think I'll try acrylic paint next.. Tempera can get a bit powdery). I did paste on one white paper cutting however.
Here's a page I painted today. I am painting them as I go along, when I have something to write down . I am doing various colors.
I may try some other ideas from this list: http://artjournalist.com/the-incomplete-list-of-art-journal-supplies/
http://artjournalist.com/the-incomplete-list-of-art-journal-supplies/
Another article said I may have to rip out some pages if the book gets too thick from having painted pages, but so far that hasn't been an issue.
This would make a good diary if it were private because the cover still says "English" for third grade, and I doubt many people would be interested enough to pick it up to read!
I may just get bored with it and toss it in the next campfire, but for now I'm having fun exploring possibilities since, after all, it cost me nothing.
BUT IT DOESN'T STOP THERE
Just today I got a mailer from a store printed on paper ideal for painting over, drying and then using in various arts and crafts projects!
