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!!
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.
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!
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!
That is a beautiful book. It would make lovely wedding gifts. Maybe some baby pearls,white,beige,or light pink.I love this!
Wow, what a neat project. I like the idea Karena mentioned of making this into a journal!
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
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.
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!