Found Object Assemblage ~ The Gift
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Board Book ~ Sea Dreams
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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
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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. […]