art with holes and stitching

Vellum Art Book

I’m so excited about this art book because it’s so different from anything else that I’ve ever made, and I think it’s pretty awesome.  There are some things I would change- in fact before I get into telling you about this project, I was hoping to get your input- I’m going to be working on a few more projects just like this, but with some modifications.  I was hoping to turn it into a full workshop with videos, tutorials, and maybe even some live sessions.  Is this the type of workshop any of you would be interested in taking?  Is this a project you would like to do?  Please leave me your comments and suggestions- I’m really anxious to hear what you all think!!

vellum art book with stiching

I’m not sure when the idea to create a vellum art book first occurred to me, but I was captivated by the thought and my mind started thinking of ways I could make it work.  I knew I wanted to include portions of old book pages and that I wanted to include a lot of stitching.  The old book I used was a worn copy of “The Ordinary Princess” by M.M. Kaye.  It’s a family favorite, and I have a newer copy, so I wasn’t concerned about ripping pages out of the old one that was missing it’s cover.  I think it’s so neat the way the text and illustrations show through the vellum.

art with holes and stitching

The idea of the holes came a little later- I wanted this book to have a unique, more artsy finish.  Adding the stitching and ripping portions of the pages, then distressing all the edges really added a new level to this project.  I also stitched the cover, long enough to wrap all the way around and overlap the front, so I can tie it shut if I choose to.

I can’t decide if I want to leave it as is, or start writing in it- I think I’ll leave it the way it is for now, and just enjoy it.  Perhaps I’ll display it under a cloche in the living room… it would look perfect in that type of vintage setting!

vellum art book with stitching around holes distressed edges of vellum art book

So, what do you think?  Leave me a comment with your thoughts on this project and if you would ever consider participating in a workshop where this was the subject.  What changes would you make?  What else would you include?  Would you make the cover different?  The pages?  Let me know!

 

5 replies
  1. Melinda"mendy" Francis
    Melinda"mendy" Francis says:

    That is a beautiful book. It would make lovely wedding gifts. Maybe some baby pearls,white,beige,or light pink.I love this!

  2. Jackie
    Jackie says:

    Anjuli,
    Your book is beautiful! I imagine the feel of this is wonderful as well- I am a fan of Vellum, but don’t often use it-now you have inspired me! If I were you, I wouldn’t change a thing- I believe the simplicity and organi-ness to this book it just perfect as it is! well done! hugs,Jackie

  3. Karena
    Karena says:

    I love it. I would be interested in a workshop, but I would probably only want to do the cover this way and have blank pages for a journal. Unless I was making it just as a display piece, in which case I might make the underlying book pages a little more visible.

    • Anjuli Johnson
      Anjuli Johnson says:

      Thanks Karena! yeah, the cover is something I’m probably going to modify… it’s just too thin, really- I need to put something else under the book pages, I think… but I’m so glad you like it!

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