Alice in Wonderland Collage and Background

[@rossellalatorre7533]

I watch LorriMarie's altered book videos while i am working so I can zone into a relaxing world of art. I get those ASMR vibes! ANyone else? I am obsessed with my altered book! When I get stressed, I think of my altered book and start to immediately get happy with art plans. I bought the gelato paints and they are fantastic!!! Thank you LorriMarie for your amazing videos. I hope you know how therapeutic your videos are.

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you rossella for taking the time to leave a comment...i cannot imagine covering up the ASMR with music in the background...i will take the crunchy sound of the pages over music any day rossella! i am so glad you are playing in an altered book! so many ideas! see you on the table rossella!

[@lisabrucken5381]

I just discovered your channel and I am enjoying it greatly. I watch it on my tv so I haven’t commented to much yet. I love when you refer to paints as “juicy”!

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh lisa...welcome to 'our village"! i am so glad you have found us....thank you for taking the time to leave a comment....see you on the table!

[@tahalter5]

I love the noises you make when your pages are luscious!!! 😆

[@lorrimarie2002]

i just cannot help myself....i squeal in delight sometimes....and purr...and even growl...lol! thank you for taking the time to leave a comment tahalter5!

[@catherinegoldie3432]

Back for another look 👀 LorriMarie, must get back to doing some collage, great to watch you do your magic.x💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lorrimarie2002]

you are too busy making amazing dolls right now catherine...ride the wave of creativity catherine!!! see you on the table....

[@catherinegoldie3432]

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[@lorrimarie2002]

@@catherinegoldie3432 ❤️❤️❤️

[@BarbaraTristan444]

FANTASTIC “ALICE COLLAGE” I Love all the Layers & Textures!! 💗

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you barbara....she was an amazing focal point! i found her in a foreign magazine...yummy! see you on the table barbara!

[@ruthhooperjournals]

I am so thrilled that I found you. I am new to this type of art and I can not wait to get started. I so love old books and this is so awesome.

[@lorrimarie2002]

ruth....woo hoo!!! welcome to the table of fun mixed media!!!! thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@donnanichols6838]

OhhhhhhhLorriMarie! I do love this page but it killed me to watch you cover up that beautiful blue design! Ahhhh well your pages, your choice. Lol. I would have had to leave that page as is, and started over creating a new background for the focal points. Lol. You're a stronger women than I! You are an amazing free spirited artist! Just know that you are appreciated!

[@lorrimarie2002]

lol....thank you donna.....i frequently do not see what i am covering up...thank goodness...or i might never alter a book! see you on the table donna!

[@irenecortez7819]

Love this series of tutorials. My friends and I are gathering at my house and working on this project together. Thank you so much

[@tainalaraba4252]

So - so happy that I've found you. I love listening to videos while I'm working and I've chosen you to be my next creative inspiration.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i am honored taina! i am so grateful to have you on the table with me! woot woot!!! we are going to have so much fun together!!!! go create, go play, go have fun taina!!!!

[@artfulmemories]

You are a great teacher! The close the book to adhere the pages technique...works perfectly!!!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you lara...are you relatively new to 'our village'? if so...welcome....we have lots of fun together...and yes...close the book to adhere the pages...lol...go create, go play, go have fun!

[@artfulmemories]

Yes, I just found you. Great information and beautiful work!

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you lara....so glad you found us!!!! see you on the table!

[@susanhepburn6040]

How wonderful! Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the work you put into making these videos and for sharing these ideas and techniques - all greatly appreciated!

[@lorrimarie2002]

my pleasure susan...i love to create these art videos...so thank you for joining me...see you on the table susan!

[@SongoftheLute]

Thanks for what you have just taught about theme. Other people make this aspect so complicated. I really appreciate this.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my gosh sonofthelute...lol...you want 'simple'? i am so your girl! lol...i play, i make mistakes, i laugh, my tummy growls on camera..lol...so...i hope you join me again! see you on the table...

[@nancypaulsen3742]

I have just discovered you and can't say enough about how much fun I am having with all your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to inspire wanna be's.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh nancy....thank you...we are all learning together...isn't that the best ever? yay! so glad you have found 'our village' of creative souls...i love knowing that i am not alone on the table! go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@tiasmom6225]

LorriMarie, I love, love, love your artwork, it's absolutely amazing. You are so talented, I love watching how you put things together to create your masterpieces. I'm so happy to have found your channel and am working my way through all your videos. Please keep them coming!

[@jenr5125]

I loved the blue watercolor over the gesso and when you opened up those pages it would have taken everything in my body cover that up but the end result was so beautiful. Really loved that picture of Alice.

[@lorrimarie2002]

jennifer...ha ha...just the 'underpants' darling...just the 'underpants'...we love our creative backgrounds...they make the piece so interesting! never give up....never surrender!!!

[@saduck1]

That is so neat when you close the book on the watercolor!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

dearest sherry...so fun, right? yay....go create, go play, go have fun sherry...

[@doraevatt8320]

I love Alice and I've been discovering your pass videos. Love them

[@lorrimarie2002]

you go girl.....there are over 300 videos...so grab a cuppa and put your feet up!!! see you on the table dora!!!

[@pattmmay1]

You are awesome. So glad you are using a throw away book to give it a new life. Please keep those tutorials coming and thank you so much for sharing your creative self.

[@lorrimarie2002]

good morning pattmmay! thank you for looking at it that way....some people are appalled that i would rip, tear, glue and 'destroy' old books....what? i am saving them from the landfill....right? i have many more ideas to share with the 'village'...sleep? overrated! lol! see you on the table....

[@catherinegoldie3432]

Another wonderful creation LorriMarie, Love this one also, still addicted, still having fun 💕

[@lorrimarie2002]

good morning precious catherine....i am hoping to play in my studio today....so much fun to be had!!! see you on the table catherine!!!

[@heatherherrmann1777]

Ohhhh my gosh I am TOTALLY in LOVE with your channel! I am so glad to have found your channel! You have such a wonderful style and I can't wait to get home and try something similar in my art journal. Definitely subscribed!

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you Heather....i hope you have as much fun as i have!!!! i love creating the videos......see you on the table!

[@janybunschoten2025]

WoW i have just found you, that is so inspiring, love it💕

[@lorrimarie2002]

welcome jany! 'we' have over 400 videos of mixed media fun jany...so grab a cuppa and put your feet up! i hope you find lots of inspiration here! see you on the table!

[@MsBrickman1]

I am having so much fun! Thank you so much for this series! You are such a wonderful teacher.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my goodness! i am so glad you are having fun!!! keep watching....more fun to be had by all...including me!!!

[@lieveferyn7849]

I like your projects! I have bought 5 old Books in an old shop! I cant wait to do the same! Very good video’s! I.m from Belgium! Many thxs!

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey there lieve....i am so glad you have joined 'our village' here on youtube...we have sooooo much fun here....and i love creating the videos...so....go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@carmenzermeno7707]

The day I saw this I immediately started working on my book! Love this. Subscribed too!

[@artsmigi2250]

I love the way you collage your pages, very inspirational.

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you from the bottom of my heart artsmigi! see you on the table....

[@GettinViggyWithIt]

Alice in Wonderland is my absolute favorite Disney Movie! Love this!

[@lorrimarie2002]

the actual book is pretty dark alisha...disney lightened it up a bit! lol...love alice....see you on the table alisha! (i love my art piece...thank you)

[@bettelovelace4456]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE .. Everything in this video is amazing.. that screen pic💜💜💜

[@paintsewer]

Absolutely yummy awesome...I had bought some old books some time ago...and had not done anything with them...I happen upon your channel, and sense I do not believe in coincide...I was surly knew I was suppose to be here. I've watched your other 2 video's and have really enjoyed...need to find those books now and start tearing and gluing....lol....thanks so much for sharing.

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey jean...are you relatively new to 'our village'? i am so glad you found us....there are over 100 videos of mine for you to watch...wowza, right? over achiever...lol! more to come too! i love creating the videos...so go and tear up and glue some books! go create, go play, go have fun!!!!

[@paintsewer]

I'll need to hire me a maid to get my normal crap done...this way I can watch all of them!! Thanks so much for the welcome!!

[@angelariddell8055]

Hi LorriMarie, happy New Year! I just subscribed to your channel and am loving how simple it is to follow your instructions. I just made my first watercolour collage - I’m so proud of myself! I wish I could show it to you but can’t work out how to email it your page! Thanks for all the fun! I’m going to continue with your tutorials as I make my own journals so this is a great way to illustrate them. I would never have believed how much fun I am having! Thanks! Angela (from Scotland)

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you so much for sharing this amazing piece with me....you can't fool me...i know you have done this before....wonderful 2 page spread! see you on the table! thank you for taking the time to comment...and subscribe!

[@millana6292]

Love that blue design after you opened the pages, almost hate to cover it. Came out beautiful.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i know it must drive 'our village' crazy to watch me cover things up...as i do constantly.....everyone is screaming....'NO.....DON'T COVER THAT''....and i do anyway...lol! but yes....everything turns out just fine....even better than fine....it is so fun to play dee-dee....are you playing along yet? go have fun!

[@jaieatsplants]

So in love with your artwork & teaching style!! And that moustache tattoo on your finger? I've never seen it on you before today. LOVE!!!! xoxo from Chicago.

[@lorrimarie2002]

you noticed my mustache? good eyes darling! i have had it for several years...i love it!!!!! thank you for your comment my dear jai! see you on the table...

[@jaieatsplants]

LorriMarie Jenkins Yup! Now I want to add one to my collection lol!

[@lorrimarie2002]

it is so much fun!!!!!! yay!!!

[@snc2010]

Oh what fun I just found your work and I’m so excited. Need to find me a book soon.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh you must sheila...check out my video on how to prepare a healthier book...i have learned a lot by not doing it right...lol!!! see you on the table sheila... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIWunnV3rKqsgrs

[@sherikurz2078]

Wow! Such creativity! Amazing...

[@lorrimarie2002]

Sheri Kurz back at ya baby!!!!

[@joangeorge3585]

Good Morning i love your work i can't wait to do it with my grandson Leland he 12yrs old thank you for sharing ....

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my gosh joan....if you can share some of these techniques with your 12 year old grandson? that would make me one of the most joyful people on earth...i feel that art is the constant challenge of 'problem...solution'....it promotes that challenge in a fun way....so i am grateful you are taking the time to teach your grandson one of life's most important lessons ever! thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment....go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@sheilasingleton7904]

I love your style! I see right away that I’ve been too persnickety and perfectionistic. I need to be having more fun with it!

[@lorrimarie2002]

i have one rule in my class environments....leave your perfection outside the door! the name of my mixed media classes? 'Letting Go'....appropriate, right? i am a 'winging it' kind of girl...breathe and let the art happen! see you on the table Sheila!

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

You remind me so much of Susan Surandon ! I’m ready for vid 3 😉

[@lorrimarie2002]

my handsome hubby says i remind him of Susan Surandon too....you go you artsy krafter....more videos to play with! see you on the table!

[@millana6292]

I agree, and her voice also, the calmness of it.

[@jaieatsplants]

YES!!! every time I hear you speak I think of her :-)

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

I think we need shirts that say "Spit and Smudge" Love it.

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh amy....i LOVE that....i would wear it every day on screen! lol....see you on the table amy!!!

[@cristinafumagalli9876]

I want the t-shirt too!

[@milyjuarez9635]

9:42, uhh, it looks like the thoracic part (the sternum, the ribs) .. Vaa, it is I see, haha...Great job!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

tee hee....good eye mili! thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!!! see you on the table mili!

[@Lashay7]

I want that Alice in wonderland photo!!!!! I'm doing a mixed media book right now on alice in wonderland!!!!! So excited!

[@lorrimarie2002]

pretty grand.....right kallie? she came from a russian magazine...what? i know, right? i usually use the originals....so...yep...she is gone! sorry....see you on the table kallie!!!

[@loisromeo7859]

You are a wonderful teacher! I love your videos!

[@lorrimarie2002]

I am sooooo glad you are having fun!!!!! see you on the table!

[@luisak68]

Loved the collage

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you luisa! a very fun focal point to have found...lucky me! see you on the table luisa!

[@bonchauvin5744]

I have been reading all these wonderful comments... you touch a lot of lives for the good.....including mine! 💃🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤓🙋‍♀️

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you bon.....this village is such a gift...it keeps me on my creative toes...that is for sure....and....as you know....i am not doing this alone! thank you love...glad you are here! see you on the table...

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Love your page layouts. I would love to take a class from you but I’m in Florida and that would be a bit of a drive lol 😊

[@lorrimarie2002]

pcc....you get 10 people together and i will come to florida! lol...i love this alice is wonderland 2 page spread....it has been a while since i have visited that spread....thanks for being here!

[@annecanright4890]

You can use rectangles of wax paper between two pages that aren't quite dry.

[@lorrimarie2002]

that is right anne....such a great tip! thank you for sharing that with our village! see you on the table!

[@piano56781]

Just found your channel via Ina Solsbury. Fabulous! You’re such a great teacher and make me feel I can actually do this! Where do you find your wonderful images for collage! I’m clearly looking at the wrong magazines! Thanks so much for inspiring me!

[@BarbaraTristan444]

FANTASTIC! Love-iT! 💝

[@lorrimarie2002]

an amazing image...right barbara? thank you....see you on the table barbara!

[@kellercrucita550]

Great work! Congratulations.

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you!!!!! see you on the table keller!

[@tainalaraba4252]

Your nails look so pretty!

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you taina....this video is before a bunch of paint and gesso got on them i guess....lol!!!! see you on the table taina!

[@dannaimmoos9318]

Love it!!!! Alice in wonderland is one of my favorite 🙂

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my gosh danna...me too!!!! see you on the table danna rae!

[@dannaimmoos9318]

Lol Danna Rae! What is the difference between a laser printer when using for transfers then an inkjet?

[@lorrimarie2002]

i encourage you to try what you have....i have better luck with the laser printed images....the inkjet tends to fade and bleed for me....(it turns kind of green) danna rae....sorry!

[@dannaimmoos9318]

I also would love to take a class since in in Sacramento your a hop & skip away. Could you tell me how I can. Btw spit doesn’t bother me! Lol

[@lorrimarie2002]

i will keep you posted....the classes i have running right now are a 6 week session...but there are one day workshops on the horizon! now...won't that be fun!!! to really...see you on the table?! yeah!!!

[@leandavm8626]

This is a lot of fun....subscribed

[@lorrimarie2002]

thanks for subscribing! we do have fun! see you on the table! LM

[@doraevatt8320]

I so love your book and all the great techniques. I have started to look at magazines differently. I also started collecting ephemera so I can fallow with you. I have gone to several thrift shop to find old books in order to give them new life BUT this is where I get lost. Should I just pick one and dive into it ?

[@lorrimarie2002]

dearest dora....okay....here we go! find a book with sewn in signatures....visit this video....and yes...dive right in!!!!! go create, go play, go have fun!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIWunnV3rKqsgrs

[@pamburke8614]

That does it! I'm hooked. Love your videos and always wanted to try an altered book. Subscribing. Looking for the right book!

[@lorrimarie2002]

you go girl! thanks for subscribing Pamela! you are looking for a 'healthy' old book where the signatures are 'sewn' in...not just glued in....a library sale perhaps? second hand store? you can do it!!! see you on the table!

[@pamburke8614]

LorriMarie Jenkins thanks! I will look through my last library sale stash. I do book folding. Or...go "Good Will Hunting! Enjoying your channel very much. Easy to listen and watch! And yeah! No calories only coffee.haha

[@lorrimarie2002]

coffee....yay coffee....mine is beside me right now!!!!! have a divine day!

[@inthepeppershackwithamy2631]

lol Just saw the chapter name on the inside of the hole is called the Hidden Room. very fitting!

[@lorrimarie2002]

good observation amy! isn't that alice in wonderland a gorgeous focal point? soooooo yummy.....thank you amy for taking the time to leave a comment! see you on the table.....

[@artsmigi2250]

I am going throught historical videos of yours with my new book

[@lorrimarie2002]

oooooh artsmigi....that is a great idea! some good videos to play with! go create, go play, go have fun artsmigi!!!

[@jdmosaics]

Decalcomania is such fun! Very pretty Blue. Cheers

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you Neena Me! Keep those comments coming!!!

[@gailfuld3121]

You are very inspiring!,

[@lorrimarie2002]

dearest gail.....thank you so much for the comment! i am here for inspiration...only....lol! i hope you are able to play along! see you the table....

[@Demention94]

Love the whole video

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you dementional! this is an oldie but goodie video...i am still working upside down....lol! thank you so much for your support dementional....see you on the table!

[@MyrajoL.heart.withART]

Thanks for great inspiration LMJ. This is fun fun fun

[@lorrimarie2002]

look at all that hair myrajo! and my overalls....oh...it is too warm here for my overalls...how i miss them! xo

[@annemillion1501]

Love the image of Alice!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

i know....i was so happy to find her...she was in a russian magazine....you never know where you are going to find a treasure! see you on the table my friend!

[@cynthiastice8709]

I just started with your altered book tutorials. Thanks for sharing! I am excited to get going. Any tips on focal points and where you find such lovely pics and ephemia to use?

[@lorrimarie2002]

i use a lot of different art magazines....as many as i can get my hands on, really.....justapoz, hi-fructose, haute dolls, somerset to name a few....i hope that helps cynthia.... see you on the table!

[@margaretpinsent6388]

I'm amazed the modpodged page didn't stick to the picture of the lady in the cutout! I must try that. I'm new to art journalling and I'm really enjoying the learning of it, now I need to try it out. A question tho: when to remove pages from the book, how do you decide how many to remove? Is it every other one, every 2, 3,...? And... How many glued together pages (like today's 3pages for a double spread) would you do in a given book? Thanks

[@judyschlanger8250]

“Go ask Alice. When she’s ten feet tall”🎹🎸🎼

[@lorrimarie2002]

exactly judy!!! see you on the table!

[@deanad9825]

Love that wine cover What’s the name

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh my goodness deana...i have no idea!!!! that was a minute ago and that book is living some place else...sorry...go create, go play, go have fun!!!!!

[@hellehyldgaard8793]

How did you make a background for the page with the door in it? I mean without smearing everything into the hole? Love this video with the gesso and watercolor preparations ❤️👍🏻

[@lorrimarie2002]

are we talking about 2 different videos here helle? i am looking at the video with the 'alice in wonderland' image....i think that is what gesso and watercolor preparations you like....and the door one? which video are you asking about? the newest one? let me know and i will answer that question better.....i promise...thank you! see you on the table helle....

[@leetlesnyder]

Hi! I have discovered your channel and loooove your work! I’m so excited to try an altered book. I have a couple questions...where do you find your images (e.g., the Alice image) and how do you organize them? Thank you for bringing your class to those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to live near you!

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh CA.....so glad you have found 'our village'...yay! i go to library book sales and second hand book stores and browse the art magazines...hi-fructose, juxtapoz and haute dolls have the 'happy/creepier' images and somerset has the whimsical ones...i hope that helps....and.....i love to share...what an honor to share with the entire world! wow.....see you on the table...

[@mariondijkink9037]

Today is the first time I see your films. They are fantastic. Can you give me a tip of were to look for pictures? Do you use all kinds of magazines or the internet? Thank you very much. Big hugs Marion❤️😍

[@lorrimarie2002]

nothing is safe around here marion! lol....i use the internet for some....but mostly originals from magazines...i go to library book sales and scour their shelves for delicious goodies...not much help i know...sorry marion....go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@mariondijkink9037]

Thank you so much, you give me a lot of ideas. I will start a hunt. ❤️

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@mariondijkink9037 you go girl!!!!!

[@hellehyldgaard8793]

Hi LorriMarie. Sorry that I didn’t make my question clear 😊 I was talking about the previous video - number 2 in this series of videos. Hope that clears up the fog 😉

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you helle for taking the time to explain....i would love to answer your question...truly i would...but now....i have forgotten the question...sorry....please try again...

[@hellehyldgaard8793]

Hi LorriMarie; My question went on how you made a background for the page with the door in it? Without smearing everything into the doorhole? The door/secret compartment made in video number 2 in this series of videos. :-)

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh......gotcha....that is such an early video...i even have precious pink nail polish....lol...anyway...going to the video #2....soooooo long ago and i do not walk you through everything...i have learned sooooooo much! visit this current video....lol....if i slop some paint in the door.....i am okay with that...lol...see you on the table helle....

[@scrappaperart]

Ijust discovered your channel and love it. The watercolor page is beautiful....where did you find that Alice image? Thanks for all the inspiration. :)

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey there scrappaperart....welcome to our amazing 'village'! so glad you found us....there are so many videos for you to watch....so hunker down...get some popcorn and enjoy the show...lol! this alice image came off the front of a russian magazine...i do not even know how i came across it...but so glad i did! i hope you will hang out for a while...go create, go play, go have fun!

[@ShelleSinger]

Hi LorriMarie, started my book and I found the background watercolor, though I had allowed it to dry, nevertheless bled when adding my underpants. Same with adding an overlay of a second color. I did put it on a bit heavy. Is that the problem?

[@lorrimarie2002]

good morning shelle....well....it sounds like the page was amazing with some watercolors bleeding through the underpants...but let's talk about it...there are a couple of things that can effect your piece.....the quality and intensity of the watercolor paints....mine are really full of pigment....the watercolor on the gesso seems to grab better....there again....the thickness of the gesso can effect the final product...so it is probably an issue of your supplies rather than you...lots of pigment...not a lot of water....and then...let go and accept where the piece wants to go....right? i am not sure this was any help at all shelle...we can communicate with pictures via my email if that helps.... [e-mail] until then shelle....see you on the table...

[@nasushll]

I am trying to find the class where you show how to do the page pulling out, and all that ......

[@lorrimarie2002]

hmmmmmmm.....you are going to make me watch that video aren'e you? lol! let me see what i can find....

[@lorrimarie2002]

joke is on me.....not in that video...lol....did you see a video on it or in a finished book susan?

[@kittiestrode9041]

ALWAY WONDERFUL KITTIE

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you kittie....this is really a fun one!!! see you on the table precious!

[@carmenlehnert7033]

I'm new here where did you find the Alice in Wonderland pictures in a magazine in a book or somebody's artwork could you let me know I'm having a hard time finding magazines for my focal points and backgrounds

[@lorrimarie2002]

dearest carmen....as a newbie here...you may find this video helpful...no art magazine is safe around me! lol...kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJOtg2lqh7N9iLs go create, go play, go have fun!!

[@DomusVariana]

Fun focal point!

[@vanessasanders31]

Where did you find the great pictures? I am having trouble finding the proper books with the correct signatures. Where do you get yours? I have tried libraries and a few garage sales, any other ideas. Thanks, Vanessa Sanders

[@lorrimarie2002]

i get my books at thrift stores and library book sales....usually older books vanessa....and the images? art magazines and art books...well....anything i can get my hands on! lol! haute dolls, hi-fructose, juxtapoz, somerset....nothing is safe! lol...i hope that helps...see you on the table!

[@briannakiser7524]

I’m not sure if my first comment went through so I’ll try again... How do you keep your pages from sticking together when using mod podge? I love using it for collage pieces but a lot of times my pages will stick (even after letting it dry overnight) and ruin my piece. Also, where do you find such amazing vintage looking pictures to collage with? I love all of your books!

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey brianna....thank you for your comment....if the modpodge dries...(cures) completely...your pages will not stick...high humidty and heat are not our friends tho....i put waxed paper between the pages until they are 'cured'....then there is not a problem...a pain...i know! and i get my vintage photos from inventory that i have....been collecting for a minute or two...lol! see you on the table brianna....

[@briannakiser7524]

LorriMarie Jenkins thank you!

[@lorrimarie2002]

Brianna Kiser my pleasure. Go play!!!!!

[@angelabradshaw792]

I have a lot of trouble with things I have decoupaged or collaged getting stuck together when I use Mod Podge. Do you have this problem? What type of mod podge do you use? Matte finish? I live in a humid area, so I'm not sure if that contributes or not, but I know the glossy mod podge definitely sticks together and will rip the collaged pages.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i do use the matte modpodge angela...and that is still no guarantee that the pages won't stick together...darn it...after the modpodge 'completely' cures it should not stick...but...you can sprinkle some baby powder on the pages...that helps...or...rub wax on the pages....good luck! see you on the table angela!

[@angelabradshaw792]

@@lorrimarie2002 I'm so excited that you actually responded! Thank you for the helpful reply. I actually spent several hours in the studio today making tags after watching a few of your videos last night. It's been a while since I worked on any, and you inspired me. I used decoupage glue this time, simply because my mod podge bottle was glued shut and impossible to open! lol But I will try the baby powder idea also. I'm about to watch the one with the toilet paper roll pockets now. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@angelabradshaw792 good morning angela! i can relate to the 'glued shut' modpodge....i know that putting a bit of vaseline around the top of the jar will prevent that...but do i do it? no....lol....i am so glad you are on the table playing with me....we are never alone on the table! go create, go play, go have fun angela!!!

[@bookandart]

Lovely 😊

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you alexandre....are you playing along??? i hope so....see you on the table...

[@lukeattard674]

Are these underlaying images pieces that can be cut out from magazines?

[@lorrimarie2002]

yes luke....i rip them out of magazines...but good quality magazines so that they do not get too crazy with wrinkles....i hope that helps luke....go create, go play, go have fun!!!! and rip away....

[@Lashay7]

What kind of paint are you using? I tried watercolor but my page and curled

[@lorrimarie2002]

kallie....i use watercolor paints...yes....have you glue a few pages together for stability? glue some together and then apply gesso....see if that helps....let me know...go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@kittycollins593]

I started altered book #1, cut out back secret place, but cannot find how the door was decorated at end, what video is it in? Love your work!!

[@lorrimarie2002]

oh yes kitty.....i took your that far and then i dropped you! this is when i was just getting started....sorry! here is a video that will take your further... and with a transfer too...deeeelish!!! go create, go play, go have fun kitty! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iQmIeBiLRgqKc

[@briannakiser7524]

How do you keep your pages from sticking together when using mod podge? I love mod podge for collage, but every time I use it in my book, the pages stick together and ruin my piece.

[@lorrimarie2002]

i got your other comment....i hope my answer helps brianna....go create, go play, go have fun...and cure those pages!!!!

[@marilynshannon3648]

LorriMarie, I have a problem that I hope you can help me with. I got my background ready using gesso and some watered down watercolors. When I added my collage pieces the watercolor color started to lift up and get on some of the paper pieces. Do you know this would be happening and if so is there a solution?Thank you so much.

[@lorrimarie2002]

okay marilyn....here we go....the watercolors are always water soluble...no matter how long they are on the page...sooooo....when you glue things on the water color background...put your modpodge on the focal point and not on the page...work a bit 'dryer'..does that make sense? see you on the table for more fun marilyn...

[@deanad9825]

lorrie... does it matter where we start the two page spread?

[@lorrimarie2002]

nope....open that book and play!!!! xo

[@AmysColorfulCreations]

How do you not get paint; gesso or mod podge down your other pages. I've got a drippy mess going on everywhere and I even put waxed paper under the pages.

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey there cgc.....maybe you are using too much product? i do get SOME paint onto other pages at the edges...but that does not bother me...also...if you are being too 'juicy' it is really hard on the spine that holds everything together...rein it in baby! thanks for staying connected! see you on the table...

[@TeacherDaniArt]

I'm art teacher and have happened upon a bunch of books our school is getting rid of. Is Elmer's glue a suitable glue to adhere pages together with?

[@lorrimarie2002]

yes....white school glue will work fine in. your books teacher! go create, go play, go have fun!!!

[@paulabarnett3465]

Awesome!

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you paula....great focal point right? see you on the table!

[@TheEngelbrechtc]

dear LorriMarie. Is there a recipe for making a transparent Gesso?

[@lorrimarie2002]

not that i know of charlotte....i purchase mine and it lasts a long time...here is the amazon link....i hope that helps...see you on the table charlotte! amzn.to/31C7GxE

[@lesleyjolly1559]

I love your work and getting lots of inspiration but I have a technical problem. I have never used mod lodge before and it seems like it just never dries. I had finished my first collage and it seemed okay but when I glued my next pages together and sat on it my collage pages stuck together too. Any hints? In the past I ave been advised to dilute acrylic paint and the like to avoid this problem. Should I do that with mod lodge too?

[@lorrimarie2002]

dearest Lesley....thank you for taking the time to ask your question! a few things to ponder... you can use matte medium to glue your collages together if you are having trouble with the modpodge....are you in a dry climate? use less modpodge on the finished layer?...apply baby powder to the finished page?...i have not heard of adding diluted acrylic to the final page but i love that idea! thanks so much for sharing that idea with me!!! see you on the table!

[@lesleyjolly1559]

LorriMarie Jenkins thanks so much for your advice. I have added talcum powder and that seems to have worked. It’s very humid where I live so that may be part of the problem.

[@lorrimarie2002]

that darn humidity! good luck...hope the 'powder' helps! ....go play!

[@yasminemagane4327]

e regarde toujours tes vidéos avec attention car je l ai trouve génial, i m french et la traduction est difficile avec mon vieil ordi je ne comprends toujours tout malgré les images so, je voudrais savoir le nom exact de tes gros crayons de couleur que tu fuses aves tes doigts, et encore pleins d autres choses explique moi un peu ton matériel pour créer je te remercie d avance et a plus sur you tube Yasmine une débutante!!!!!

[@connieanderson211]

Love Alice ❤️🌻

[@jenniferfaircloth56]

what type of glue do you use? Love, love your work ;)

[@lorrimarie2002]

i use good old fashioned modpodge....it seems to work best for me! thank you for taking the time to ask and thanks for the support!

[@tomparsley1449]

I bought a book to try this craft. Its an old book. Could it possibly be too old? The pages are super thin, I almost think they should be a bit thicker. Also what size book should I start with, for example 100 pages, 300 pages, 1000 pages.

[@lorrimarie2002]

yep....some books are too old...too brittle and they break away from the spine too easily....be selective....100 pages would be a great size to start with! great questions tom....thanks! see you on the table!

[@tomparsley1449]

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer me! I am actually Laural, using Toms account. I already started I think I will keep pushing through, its my first attempt so I am sure I will make lots of mistakes and use this book as a learning tool. I made the "secret box" tonight!

[@lorrimarie2002]

your first book will be....yes....a great way to practice Laural....just have fun with it! so many fun techniques to try and tweak to make them fit your style better...oooooh....a 'secret box'? how divine! i am so glad you have decided to join 'us' on the table! see you soon!

[@bert296]

Great tutorials

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you roberta! are you playing along with us??

[@lorrimarie2002]

@@robertasexton5373 email me at [e-mail] i will gladly share my address!!!!!

[@moonstone1026]

wonderful

[@lorrimarie2002]

hey there brenda....thank you....sooooo fun! see you on the table!

[@altl888]

FYI, y'all .... I've been looking around for where to find the Stabilo All 8046 and there's a fool on Amazon, listing a SINGLE pencil for $50, saying it's the last one in America! Don't buy it from them; they're available much cheaper for a 12-pack! LorriMarie, you've created a Stabilo shortage! lolol

[@lorrimarie2002]

if we are selling the stabilo pencils for $50 i have about 10 of them...lol! any takers? lol! spit and smudge...that is all i have to say! lol....see you on the table altl888

[@altl888]

Thank you, LorrieMarie! It's a real pleasure to watch your videos! I'd dug out my art pencil set, made for beginners, was so happy when I saw that it had 'watercolor pencils' .....but NO black! I'm not OK with that! (lol, I'm hoping to start some pages soon and use what I have!) That's how I found that crazy listing!

[@parisaeskandari4640]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lorrimarie2002]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mariale-bron9034]

Can Any water color pencil do?

[@lorrimarie2002]

for which part maria? for the stabilo? yeah....nope....the stabilo is a game changer...i hope you can get one and play with it...they are sooooo amazing! see you on the table...

[@mscookie6614]

No...i can't watch u cover up that stunning backround....lol

[@lorrimarie2002]

lol....i hear you sandra! but what fun would that be?? lol...thank you for taking the time to give me a giggle sandra!!! see you on the table....

[@lorigulley5076]

❤️

[@lorrimarie2002]

thank you lori....isn't alice amazing?! yep....hope you are playing along....see you on the table lori...

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

I don’t know why but you can Stabilo and spit so much better than me. 😉🤗

[@lorrimarie2002]

practice, practice, practice feathered one! lol...go create, go play, go have fun!!!