Altered Books

Art classes are fun for all ages, but this particular focus is on preschool and kindergarten students. Help them learn the alphabet using mixed media art.

Sep 3, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than throwing away your date book from last year, alter them into a simple Valentine's Day gift.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Making chunky board books does not have to be a project reserved just for children's book themes. Use them as gift books and small journals, as well.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are a number of techniques that can be used successfully when altering and decorating accordion books. Sometimes, all we need is a little nudge.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Replicating the vintage old-style when creating a scrapbook or memory book for memorabilia is a great way to bring new life to the creative book arts process.

Nov 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Add some interesting sparkle and interactivity in with your altered book arts.

Nov 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

It's not uncommon for a book artist to believe they're limited to flat items when working in their altered book and art journals. This isn't true! Let's explore!

Nov 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Beyond the construction of the book, there are so many ways book arts can be so much fun. These simple ideas will get you on your way!

Nov 8, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those who are new to book arts, create an experimental altered book. This is perfect for practicing and making mistakes.

Nov 6, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Stained or damaged books need not be thrown away. Turn them into art!

Sep 22, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Are you a "green" artist? With all the talk of earth day and conservation, it is no wonder mixed-media artists have always seemed to reuse, reduce, and recycle.

Apr 28, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are inexpensive ways to create art surrounding us everyday. Treasure hunting at the dollar store will produce some wonderful finds! Let's create an altered book!

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!

Apr 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.

Mar 16, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Adding niches to altered books is not only interesting when your audience looks through them, they are really fun to work on. Nervous novices take note!

Mar 8, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

When working with altered book, it can be difficult to affix pages together to carve out a niche. Follow these steps and you can achieve this goal.

Mar 7, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Mixed-media artists do not only have to focus on handmade books or fancy art books when creating their pieces. Here is a fun alternative!

Mar 3, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The art of the unsent letter has, without a doubt, been a successful therapeutic practice for years. Let's spin it into some therapeutic art.

Jan 29, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Mixed media artists find the neatest things to alter into compact art journals. Here, we'll talk about using playing cards.

Nov 9, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Let's talked about a "use what's already there" technique when additions to altered books are made with the need for only a few materials.

Nov 2, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Creating projects within projects is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging coming up with new ideas. Let's look at some!

Oct 31, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

When participating in mail-art projects, artists have the opportunity to be exposed to methods they would have otherwise never tried. Let's look at some!

Oct 30, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

We're wrapping up October and, with that, come festivals, parties and other autumn activities. Let's bring in the season using art journals!

Oct 28, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Creating handmade books are wonderful projects, but we're going to focus solely on the covers of these creations in this week's Project Planner.

Mar 23, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf