In this episode of the Paper Doll Chronicles is all about how to alter a hardback book and turn it into a handmade journal to hold your paper dolls.
We recently moved our Dad out of his house of 30 years and found many treasures including some old black and white knitting magazines that belonged to my grandmother.
I will be using these images in an altered book over the next few weeks.
I want to hold onto these images and create something to remember my grandmother.
Summer feels like a wonderful time to play and dip into themes of nostalgia and memories of our past.
You might choose to do this with old photos or found magazine images - use what you have on hand.
*Suggested supplies*
- A used hardback book
- Glue stick
- Matte medium
- Gesso
- Acrylic paint
- Magazine images or old photos
- Brushes, water, paper towels
- Craft dryer
- Stencils, stamps and other mark making tools
- A collection of words cut from magazines
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