Found Object Assemblage ~ The Gift

Found Object Assemblage ~ The Gift

I created this found object assemblage to honor my mother who died of Alzheimer’s in 2006. It includes a bird’s nest and eggs that we found together. […]


Altered Book Journal ~ Art of Happiness

Altered Book Journal ~ Art of Happiness

In this altered book journal, I play with color and paint and use the book’s text to create found poetry and explore the ever-changing nature of happiness. […]


Book Art Sculpture ~ Day of the Dead

Book Art Sculpture ~ Day of the Dead

See three altered books celebrating Dia de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead. Follow along as I describe the steps I took to create each book art sculpture. […]


Altered Book Pages ~ A Cup of Sky

Altered Book Pages ~ A Cup of Sky

These altered book pages are based on essays found in the book A Cup of Sky. The book is a celebration of nature and the beauty in the world around us, which I tried to enhance through found poetry and art. […]


Book Art ~ Heart-chitecture

Book Art ~ Heart-chitecture

This piece of book art uses a variety of techniques & materials such as collage, paint, glitter, mica, wire, and more to illustrate the poem I had in my mind. […]


Altered Book Techniques ~ Dreams and Delights

Altered Book Techniques ~ Dreams and Delights

On this page I offer some altered book techniques that might guide you in the process of creating your own altered book using found poetry and mixed media. […]


Altered Book Arts ~ Winter Moon

Altered Book Arts ~ Winter Moon

Here is an example of one of my altered book arts using lots of fun paints and glitter and a cute little board book in the shape of a moon. I walk you through my process. […]


Altered Book Art ~ 18 Wishes

Altered Book Art ~ 18 Wishes

For this altered book art I used lots of shimmering shades of purple and silver along with lovely images of fairies. Read my directions & give it a try! […]


Altered Board Book ~ Sea Dreams

Altered Board Book ~ Sea Dreams

I walk you through the steps I followed to create this mermaid inspired altered board book. Lots of fun techniques using beads, paints, tissue & collage. […]


Altered Art Book ~ Faith-Love-Constancy

Altered Art Book ~ Faith-Love-Constancy

This altered art book is shaped like a house with cut-out windows that reveal various faces. I used different types of beautiful papers and other materials. […]