I loved this book! That said, I have to tell you that if you are looking for a purely techniques book, you’d be better off with a different one. But for me, Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art was just delightful.
Michael de Meng shows how he goes about doing what he does […]
I’ve assembled a list of the books that I think are the best of the best in several different categories, including altered books, creativity, collage, and digital art! The Library can also be accessed anytime through a permanent link in my blogroll.
Tags: Assemblage, bead-arts, Book Arts, book-review, Collage, Creativity, Fabric & Fiber, Mixed Media, Paper
There’s a new kid on the block in the realm of decorated and altered clothing: Make It Mine
From their website:
Make It Mine is a craft magazine that shows you how to spice up your stuff–clothes, accessories and home–with fun, quick and easy projects. You’ll learn how to embellish or alter ready-made items, or even to […]
This book made me stop and look, laugh, flip through it and laugh some more. Out loud, even! Jessica Strawser has a wicked sense of humor that isn’t always found in the scrapbooking and cardmaking world. I want her to be one of my girlfriends. You get the feeling, reading her book, that she spends […]
If you’re like me, you often end up with a piece that is hard to imagine framed in a traditional style. Even so, I think that the basic principles of how to choose a good frame are the best place to start when making your choices. Here are three sources of info that I think […]
There are so many magazines out there, covering every type of art form you can possibly think of. Still, there are two that are my absolute favorites, covering the broadest categories of mixed media arts.
Somerset Studio
If you can only get one, make it this one. This lush magazine features paper arts, book arts, […]
Maybe it seems funny to think about buying a book about how to alter another book, but there are so many wonderful techniques that book artists are sharing…why not learn something from their experiences?
Altered Books 101
The supplies are simple…discarded books, paper, glue and assorted embellishments. You’ll soon have books for every theme and […]
Round-Up Thursday!
One of my favorite authors is Nita Leland. All of her books challenge you to think about color and design in ways that stretch your current repertoire. Creative Collage Techniques is the very best book on the market for people who want to learn many many many different ways to approach collage! There are […]
Round-Up Thursday
Beading on Fabric
Larkin Jean van Horn creates the most beautiful quilted and wearable pieces you’ll find anywhere. In this excellent book, she explains many of her award-winning techniques. The book is spiral bound to lie flat…how smart is that?
Tags: bead-art, Book & Magazine Reviews, Mixed Media
Mixed Media Explorations by Beryl Taylor
Beryl Taylor’s beautiful work is unlike any other! Her techniques are clearly presented, and somehow you just end up believing her, that you could do stuff like this too! One of the most valuable parts of the book for me is where she shows how she breaks down a […]
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