• EVERYTHING you need for personalizing a blank board book and creating your own unique masterpiece! Jan's step-by-step instructions show you how!
• Explore different altered-book styles and techniques for self-expression
Use pressed flowers--dry plants in your microwave!
Paint fresco and other textured backgrounds
Include photos, found items, and embellishments to make your book unique
Discover a foolproof method for cutting windows
Learn all about adhesives and how to choose the right one each time
• Lots of inspiration and ideas to get you started - and keep you going!
• Make one for yourself or create one as a gift!
Reviews
Review Craftrends - May 1, 2005
48 pages of technique information, project ideas, resources, glossary, and more.
Review Vamp Stamp News - May 1, 2005
The strength of this book is the 'I can do it' approach to altered books and the multitude of clear, full-color photographs of altered book pages.
Review By: Faith Harper, Bella Online - May 1, 2005
Don't let the small size of the book fool you---this is a densely packed resource. The eye-candy is well-worth the cover price all on its own!
Review ISABA - May 1, 2005
Packed wtih step-by-step techniques on altering, plus what is possible when using a board book as the basis for creating.
Review By: Art Snyder, Rubber Stamp Madness - September 1, 2005
Dozens of gallery illustrations make this introduction to altered book arts and artful journals a visual treat.
Review country Marketplace - October 1, 2005
With easy-to-follow instructions and abundant examples of board art, this book is perfect for beginners and pros alike.
Review By: Christi Conley, - November 7, 2008
" I absolutely love altering stuff, boxes, books, pictures, anything. When I found the array of blank products that C&T had, I was thrilled! I am always looking for new, exciting and fun stuff to do. Then I found Jan Bode Smileys ”Altered Board Books Basics & Beyond" - this book blows away most of the other books on altering. And it covers everything! From the start of the book you'll find all sorts of funky ideas, including peeling, using gesso, and sanding your book (and it explains why you are doing each step). Then the book goes on to explain what each tool, action, or medium, what is for, and why you need it. The book also delves into setting eyelets, creating a niche, and SO much more! There is even a section in the back that has on-line resources. I can honestly say I didn't think that a book this tiny could pack so much information in it AND actuality have some ideas I'd never heard of. . .I highly recommend this book to beginners as well as those who are just looking for some innovative new ideas..."
