Hello Miss Kelly! I am absolutely enchanted with how you bring your art together. For example, I have noticed in all your altered books you add cohesion by subtle repeation. Such as repeating a color - blue - using different shades of blue. Treating both pages as a single spread, using element placement and/or a border, is another aspect of your work that I enjoy. I find these gently add much visual interest to the entire work. In this flip through, my favorites are all little journals tucked away and carving into the pages. You definitely created so much fun here, presenting it in an unexpected and lovely package. Thank you! 🌹🌼❤️🌼🌹
Why thank you, Miss Debra. This makes me truly happy. My altered books are the favourite thing that I make, the thing I hope I am working on the day I shuffle off to that big art supply store in the sky. They don't sell as much as I would like (although some, and I am working on a commission for a collector) as I suspect they are harder to display than a painting or whatnot. That makes me sad in a way but on the other hand, I get to keep them for myself and that makes me happy in a lot of ways. Thank you for your kind words, Debra. 🌷🌼🌻
@@BookandPaperArts about them being harder to display: I sent my family this message Thursday: So I've decided that I need TWO Beauty and the Beast sized libraries. One for regular boots and the other one full of mixed media altered art books like this. Which makes having a third one for crafting supplies a most logical decision th-cam.com/video/NkenbE3gUmA/w-d-xo.html&feature=share As I said, I'm enchanted with the mixed media art tucked away in a book.
Your idea of using a board book is awesome! Even though its not a huge book you've managed to pack it full of all sorts of wonderful little journals and tags. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques too.
And I just saw this comment. Catherine, back in the day I only made board books as I was really into carving arches and niches and whatnot. The only problem is that a board book does NOT chunk up so it is a completely different animal, altered-book-wise. Do you make them?
Why thank you, Barbi. I certainly have learned so much about bookmaking and video making since then but I do kind of like how I had the courage of my ignorance/innocence. Sometimes you just have to start making where you are! Kelly
Kelly, Really loving your videos! You are inspiring me to try out different types of book arts other than the typical stitched signature in a hard cover type of junk journal. I have found page layout somewhat challenging, so this is very helpful. I basically create a junk journal that I try to then fill with items, only to find myself fearful of damaging the binding while working in it. Keep these great ideas coming!
Thank you for the feedback. It really helps me going forward with creating videos. Recently I have posted some videos specifically about making and layering a journal page, so you might want to check those out, too. Don't be afraid to "do it wrong"! Just keep layering and scribbling. 🌞 th-cam.com/video/TTBTgGZqUQM/w-d-xo.html
Why thank you, Faye. Keep looking as I am starting a new series of Five Minute Book Arts videos and some of them will talk about altering board books big and small.
Hi, Kelly--I am wondering whether I could sandpaper the shiny cover/pages like you showed for glossy magazine pages and then put on the gesso? It looked like stripping the glossy layer off could be hard? Thank you for any advice. Best, Tina
Hi Tina, You can certainly try. The scratchiness will help the gesso to grab on and it may be enough. I find better results with removing the glossy paper but that doesn't mean it is the only way. Feel free to let me know if I can troubleshoot but If you really get into altering board books, I have an online class for sale that shows everything. kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/altered-board-book-master-class
It's wonderful Kelly! I love the images you chose from GF...the mini journals are awesome! So many interesting and unique details...bravo 👏👏 👏 Do you print the washi images onto sticker paper or vellum or something else? Thank you ☺
Lynne, I put them on tracing paper which is similar to vellum. TGF recommends sticky paper so that is a different option. (They even have one with hedgehogs!) 💛🦔🦔🦔
Believe it or not they set themselves. Although a coat of something never hurts, I have done dozen of these and they do not flake if you let them dry. How about I do a youtube tutorial later this week?
There is something I notice you do….you constantly twist things when u lay something on a table or even holding it up…you rock it from side to side….just curious
Hi Dianna. I have been making videos for years now and one develops a style. I like to keep a little movement so that the viewer isn't just looking at a static table for minutes at a time. Just a little "cinematic" business.
Wow, that’s beautiful, and so intricate!
Thanks bunches and good to have you back!
Hello Miss Kelly! I am absolutely enchanted with how you bring your art together. For example, I have noticed in all your altered books you add cohesion by subtle repeation. Such as repeating a color - blue - using different shades of blue. Treating both pages as a single spread, using element placement and/or a border, is another aspect of your work that I enjoy. I find these gently add much visual interest to the entire work. In this flip through, my favorites are all little journals tucked away and carving into the pages. You definitely created so much fun here, presenting it in an unexpected and lovely package. Thank you! 🌹🌼❤️🌼🌹
Why thank you, Miss Debra. This makes me truly happy. My altered books are the favourite thing that I make, the thing I hope I am working on the day I shuffle off to that big art supply store in the sky. They don't sell as much as I would like (although some, and I am working on a commission for a collector) as I suspect they are harder to display than a painting or whatnot. That makes me sad in a way but on the other hand, I get to keep them for myself and that makes me happy in a lot of ways. Thank you for your kind words, Debra. 🌷🌼🌻
@@BookandPaperArts about them being harder to display: I sent my family this message Thursday: So I've decided that I need TWO Beauty and the Beast sized libraries. One for regular boots and the other one full of mixed media altered art books like this. Which makes having a third one for crafting supplies a most logical decision
th-cam.com/video/NkenbE3gUmA/w-d-xo.html&feature=share As I said, I'm enchanted with the mixed media art tucked away in a book.
Minute 6: "You can paint on them or just let them be pretty!" - Love that!
Why thank you!
Your idea of using a board book is awesome! Even though its not a huge book you've managed to pack it full of all sorts of wonderful little journals and tags. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques too.
Thanks, Cheryl. I sometimes use the very small ones for little "jewel" books.
Kelly... I thought I had watched all of your videos. How on earth did I miss this one? I LOVE this journal! I was enthralled with each page turn.
And I just saw this comment. Catherine, back in the day I only made board books as I was really into carving arches and niches and whatnot. The only problem is that a board book does NOT chunk up so it is a completely different animal, altered-book-wise. Do you make them?
@@BookandPaperArts I haven't... yet.
I know this is older but I really loved it! Thanks!
Why thank you, Barbi. I certainly have learned so much about bookmaking and video making since then but I do kind of like how I had the courage of my ignorance/innocence. Sometimes you just have to start making where you are! Kelly
I love this. I want to use your inspiration to make a fall book to put on the coffee table.
Thank you, Raedell. Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to troubleshoot. Kelly
A ‘grown ups’ activity board book! Love all the bits to explore!
Thank you so much, Tracy!
I love how you layer and the mixed media element to this, its genius! Bravo Kelly!!
Thank you, Nik. Kind of junk journal assemblage sculpture thingie.
Kelly, Really loving your videos! You are inspiring me to try out different types of book arts other than the typical stitched signature in a hard cover type of junk journal. I have found page layout somewhat challenging, so this is very helpful. I basically create a junk journal that I try to then fill with items, only to find myself fearful of damaging the binding while working in it. Keep these great ideas coming!
Thank you for the feedback. It really helps me going forward with creating videos. Recently I have posted some videos specifically about making and layering a journal page, so you might want to check those out, too. Don't be afraid to "do it wrong"! Just keep layering and scribbling. 🌞
th-cam.com/video/TTBTgGZqUQM/w-d-xo.html
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation of such a beautiful book. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, Kathy! Much appreciated.
Really beautiful Kelly! I love all the great tips you included!
Thank you so much!
Love Love love it, Ive never tried using board books as a base but will now
Why thank you, Faye. Keep looking as I am starting a new series of Five Minute Book Arts videos and some of them will talk about altering board books big and small.
great work very inspiring
Love it
Hi, Kelly--I am wondering whether I could sandpaper the shiny cover/pages like you showed for glossy magazine pages and then put on the gesso? It looked like stripping the glossy layer off could be hard? Thank you for any advice. Best,
Tina
Hi Tina, You can certainly try. The scratchiness will help the gesso to grab on and it may be enough. I find better results with removing the glossy paper but that doesn't mean it is the only way. Feel free to let me know if I can troubleshoot but If you really get into altering board books, I have an online class for sale that shows everything.
kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/altered-board-book-master-class
It's wonderful Kelly! I love the images you chose from GF...the mini journals are awesome! So many interesting and unique details...bravo 👏👏 👏
Do you print the washi images onto sticker paper or vellum or something else? Thank you ☺
Lynne, I put them on tracing paper which is similar to vellum. TGF recommends sticky paper so that is a different option. (They even have one with hedgehogs!) 💛🦔🦔🦔
@@BookandPaperArts Thank you Kelly! I'm going to print some. I'll start with the hedgehogs 😊
Hi Kelly. May I ask if you seal the chalk pastels or does the water on the page set them?
Believe it or not they set themselves. Although a coat of something never hurts, I have done dozen of these and they do not flake if you let them dry. How about I do a youtube tutorial later this week?
@@BookandPaperArts That would be great!
There is something I notice you do….you constantly twist things when u lay something on a table or even holding it up…you rock it from side to side….just curious
Hi Dianna. I have been making videos for years now and one develops a style. I like to keep a little movement so that the viewer isn't just looking at a static table for minutes at a time. Just a little "cinematic" business.