January 11, 2016

Art Journal or Altered Book project

We are pleased to say that Carmen Rockett will be leading the January meeting! 
Carmen will be helping us learn to make Art Journal or Altered Book COVERS.  (If you have any questions, PLEASE ask.)(If this is not your thing, maybe you could volunteer to baby-sit for another lady who would like to come...)

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You can go more "basic" like Adrienne- with decoupage
(All you would need is 1.the book 2.pretty paper 3.pictures 4.Scissors and maybe a hair dryer.)

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Book: (This item is mandatory)

  • Find a gift book with scripture or lovely quotes at Goodwill or other thrift store
  • Purchase a (preferably spiral-bound) journal. Try to find one in which the pages are well-secured. Art sketch books work well.

Carmen Rockett will provide gesso, modeling paste, acrylic matte medium, and paints, along with some other odds and ends. Bring $2 per person to help cover the cost.


Adrienne is providing:

  • Mod Podge



Supplies can be scrounged or purchased, as desired. No need to have every single thing on the list, but pull together what you can:



  • Scrapbook papers
  • pictures- from magazine, calendars, cards etc...or funny papers
  • Burlap or fabric bits up to 12 inches square can be used
  • Embroidery thread
  • Twine, jute, or other artsy string
  • Fabric glue
  • Expired or used gift cards for spreading gel medium
  • Paint spreaders (brushes, spouncers, foam brushes, putty knife)
  • Hair dryer
  • Buttons, trinkets, pretty odds and ends, feathers, ribbon, lace


One of Mrs. Rocketts books

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