How to Distress and Age Magazine Pages for Your Collage and Mixed Media Work

[@BookandPaperArts]

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[@calvinsmyth]

What grit of sandpaper or sanding block do you use?

[@BookandPaperArts]

@@calvinsmyth Hi Calvin. I don't know the grade but in a perfect world I go with the finest one I can find. More often I just use what's around or at Poundland or whatnot and make it work but if you can find it or order it, a fine tooth or grain will be softer but effective.

[@calvinsmyth]

@@BookandPaperArts Thank you!

[@shirleykent3839]

When I started teaching in the early 70s, I ironed glossy pictures onto clear contact paper, and then I washed the paper off to make an overhead picture.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Shirley, how cool. Is this a kind of image transfer onto acetate? I might try that. Thanks for comparing notes!

[@shirleykent3839]

@BookandPaperArts I taught hearing impaired children. I used the overhead transfer for language development. To make one, keep the iron on warm and use a linen towel.

[@BookandPaperArts]

@@shirleykent3839 Thanks for the instruction, Shirley. You saved me melting lots of acetate. 😺

[@shirleykent3839]

@@BookandPaperArts 😍

[@micheleriberdy1252]

As a kid I had a slide projector and blank slides where this was the method of creating slides: images from magazines, old photos etc. on sticky back clear acetate and then scrubbing off the back with a wet sponge. It was such a fun idea. It was a bummer when you ran out of slides as they didn't sell them separately. 😅

[@shellenews8057]

Thank you so much! I had so much fun and have so many new possibilities to play with!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Shell. Yes, this idea is weirdly versatile. Have a creative weekend! Kelly

[@nickihouser5297]

Amazing effects! I avoided magazine pages because of the gloss. Now you've turned them into a gold mine of potentially gorgeous images for me! Thank you for all of these creative ways to distress and age them. Brilliant!!! Looking forward to your next video with anticipation!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Nicki. I understand. I only found this technique a month ago and it changed everything about how I felt about using glossy papers in my work. Also, it is weirdly versatile. I hope you make great pages!

[@FallenAngelGetYeeted]

I'd never have thought of using a rough cleaning sponge and I have to say I tried it out on a glossy page I had and it worked amazingly! Great tips, thankyou!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Crazy, no? The technique I learned this from used a sanding block but when I tried it I was on holiday and working in the kitchen and yup, there was the kitchen sponge and - isn't it a good day when you find art supplies in the ordinary? 😺

[@cherylmacedo5521]

What a great technique !! Took the cheesy right out of that rose picture - I’m totally intrigued Kelly…

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hey hey, Cheryl. I cannot convey how much better these even look in person. Hope you give it a try.

[@BevStorer]

Thank you. As experienced as I am, I've never seen some of these techniques before. Thank you for taking your valuable time to make this video to teach many of us something new. You are an inspiration. 😊❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Bev. Thank you for taking the time to leave me this thoughtful message. It is truly nice to hear. 🌷🌼🌻Kelly

[@DDinFlorida]

I've tried this with a medium sanding block and a stencil. It was quick, easy and addictive but pretty messy. When finished the paper and my hands were covered with a fine dust. I recommend doing this outside (or in your garage) and maybe even wearing a mask so you don't breathe in the dust. 😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and thank you for comparing notes. You are sure right about the dust. So colourful yet so...dusty. I live in Wales where we have wind and rain 320 days a year and working outdoors is a rare option (I have to plan ahead to use my blowtorch outdoors in projects otherwise there go the eyebrows). The mask is a very good idea. Thanks again! Kelly

[@jodieleestudio]

This dust is actually highly toxic! Beware!

[@knotsewfastjoanie]

i would have never thought to add texture with the stencils and sanding. Amazing! Reminds me of the old paper doll Barbie box or what ever it was, that had the different tiles that you could rub over to create fabric. Fun!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Now I don't know how I missed that, Joanie. I guess my sister was more the Barbie gal in our family but the idea sounds cool! Happy making and I hope you have a creative weekend. Kelly

[@gilliani.4328]

I’m new to your account and I absolutely love these techniques! I have boxes of magazines. Can’t wait to pull them out now!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and welcome, Gillian. I hope you make some gorgeous pages! Kelly

[@robertakeirn1870]

Sanding over a stencil…love it! Thank you! 🖤Gilly

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi there, Gilly. Missed you! I only found this technique a month ago and believe you me, I am now sanding everything in sight.

[@annemcdonald5602]

This was a fabulous video! Thank you for sharing these techniques. I'm so excited to start experimenting and I am looking forward to your next videos.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Anne. I hope you make gorgeous pages and have a creative week!

[@janetwhite7786]

Agree! Can't wait!

[@NormaBennettSYD]

I'm looking at a collection of coffee table and magazine pages in a whole new light ... especially love the look created using the stencils, I bought some new ones recently so my mind is busy thinking of them with this technique. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Norma. I love stencils so much. Easy to find, cheap, and weirdly versatile. 🌷🌻🌼

[@patriciakumar115]

I'm totally in love with these techniques! Can't wait to catch Part 2.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Patricia. I hope you make gorgeous papers! Kelly

[@SandiMo77]

What a great technique. You've given us several different options, and the effects are so pretty. I have lots of coffee table flower books I can try this on. And the stencil idea is amazing. Thanks so very much Kelly!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Sandi. You are very welcome. I have quite the stash of flower and plant books. If you keep your eyes peeled they turn up from time to time really cheap and now we know how to make them vintage-y and mysterious. Have a creative Sunday!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

I can’t wait to get out my magazines, books, sandpaper and stencils to start my journey in my art journal with your amazing inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques in achieving beautiful pages with things I never thought of. ❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello there. Thank you. It really makes me happy to hear this. I hope you make gorgeous and fun pages. Keep me posted on how they turn out. Oh, and I love your profile bio: bad*ss with a good heart. 😺Keep up the good work. Kelly

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

@@BookandPaperArts , thanks Kelly! Glad you like my profile. 😁. I’ll let you know how mine turns out. Be well!🌹

[@klaudiao9466]

I just want to run home from work and make some beautiful pages for my art journal. Love the stencil idea!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Now Klaudia, this is what I like to hear. You have made me smile. Have a creative weekend and make some great pages! Kelly

[@teresazuehls783]

This was awesome. I've never really liked using magazine pages. Now with these techniques to degloss them I'm sure they will be so much easier to use and look more like they belong with the other papers I use. Looking forward to part 2. TFS❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

He Teresa, I know what you mean about magazine and other glossy images, although I do love a good coffee table book. Usually I use original vintage images in my work that I sell but finding a messy way to age the everyday glossy images has been a blast for making fun pages for myself. Hope you have a creative week! Kelly

[@janetwhite7786]

LOVE the water-soluble pencil dipped in gesso. Makes me think even i can do it!

[@reginaeid1568]

You have taken these techniques and made them so Kelly. Thanks for the inspo, and making the use of magazine floral pages much less cheesy!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Regina. Only just discovered this myself and I am going nuts. What else is out there just around the corner, making-stuff-wise???

[@SillyThingsArt]

Oh Kelly, I LOVE this video ❤️ Thank you for sharing your techniques with us. These little things... it is possible to use gesso for blending in a watersoluble pencil, wow. Looking forward to seeing part 2. Greetings from Germany 🦋

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello there. Using gesso or even acrylic gel medium with water solubles for messy, inky looks is one of my all time favourite techniques. It can be a little scary but keep working it into the paper and background and you will fall in love with it. Hope you have a creative Sunday! Kelly

[@glittergrandma]

Awesome! Mixed media to an entirely new level for me. Love the creativity. Many thanks!❤😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks Jackie. This is truly nice to hear! Kelly

[@elvyescotoescoto355]

Wuuo it is amazing! I love those sheet pictures but I Just like to ask you how you got the sheet paper to fabric, can you show us, in your next tutorial, thanks. 👏👏🌺💝

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello there! Do you mean this? If you want a different one, please tell me and I will make it into a video. 😺 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWfSk4ChjaaLn5o&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts

[@glendaeveans7991]

Oh my goodness. Never thought about using stencils behind it!!

[@dagmargebhardt6637]

So ingenious! I will definitely try it out! Many thanks for these great tips. Greetings from Switzerland 🎨🙋🏻‍♀️

[@BookandPaperArts]

Dagmar, it is my very real pleasure. Thanks for stopping by! Kelly

[@diane2941]

I did this magazine page sanding several years ago. You've taken up a few notches! Thank you.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Diane, this is good to hear. Maybe give it another try? It is crazy versatile.

[@kathy-jeanhegwine5122]

This is so cool I came into some Sunset Magazines and did not know what to do with them. They look to new and shiny for me. Now I can see potential in the thank you so much!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Kathy. You know what else is good are home decor magazines and you can find the cheap and second-hand everywhere, full of rose-covered cottages just waiting to be made vintage. 😺

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

So many fantastic techniques! The stencil texturing is amazing! Thank you for the inspiration! Can't wait to give this a go!🥰

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Dawn. I hope you make some gorgeous pages. And it's fun!

[@JoanneBarsantiPhotographer]

Thanks Denise, so many great ideas.

[@bannvol]

Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@BookandPaperArts]

It is my very real pleasure. Hope you make some gorgeous pages.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Wow! This is brilliant 👏 nothing short of genius. Thank you so much, helping to extend our minds!

[@BookandPaperArts]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 Thank you, thank you. This is such a lovely message and it truly makes me happy. 😺😺

[@DayTripVintageCo]

Thank you so much for sharing these techniques and I loved all the looks you achieved! I have an admitted aversion to working with glossy paper so I will most definitely be trying and playing. Looking forward to Part 2. 🤗

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Julie. I have a love/hate relationship with magazines. I keep acquiring them if I find gardening or art magazine second hand, and I do like a good, old-timey decorating magazine, but using them in my work is NOT my style. But having found this technique last month has got me slack-jawed at how different the look is with the glossy coat on the pages. It is also weirdly versatile. I hope you have a creative week! Kelly

[@mariabanholzer7942]

Thank you, merci beaucoup for the inspirations! Will experiment, dry .... Much love from Maria, Marseilles

[@BookandPaperArts]

De rien, Maria. J'espere vous faites des pages sympa et formidable. Cordialement de Kelly de pays de gaulle 🌷🌼🌻

[@katieevans6614]

This is the first video of yours that I watched -- and I hit like and subscribe less than 5 minutes in! You are so inspiring. I'm looking forward to following your channel.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and welcome, Katie. This is what I like to hear! I'm delighted that you found the channel and I hope you like working with paper and turning it into journals or what-you-will. 🌻🌼🌷Happy making. Kelly

[@catmakesdo]

Had a hard time watching your video , as I was ripping a page out of a doll magazine and sanding away !! 😂 never seen a technique quite like this before. Then the coffee stain and ink WOW I’m hooked . I subscribed 😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hey, Cat. Your message made me almost snort out my tea with laughing. You know, a doll magazine is a good idea. I think a lot of us (or our friends and sisters) have stacks of decorating magazines, country living and such, that would yield tons of raw material. We just have to teach ourselves to open our eyeballs and see them - as in a doll magazine. Welcome! Kelly

[@suzannewalters635]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I have been contemplating making a medieval journal but have held back because I wanted to include some mixed media art in it but did not know how to go about it. Now thanks to you I can start on it.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Suzanne. What a delightful idea. Please feel free to keep me posted on how that journal turns out! Kelly

[@junerobbins6871]

I love the stencils under and sandpaper on the top. Its fantastic

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, June. And it is so versatile. Happy making! Kelly

[@abbyboeltram6303]

I love using paper in my crafts and these techniques will bring my work to a whole new level. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Abby. I hope you make great pages and that you are having a creative week! Kelly

[@kristinaperinot7544]

So many GREAT techniques 😊TFS

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Kristina. I hope you make some great papers!

[@lynnboyd33]

OMGosh Kelly, I just finished watching this one, and it's got me beyond pumped up!! So simple, and yet so delicious! Per chance, did you learn this cool technique in Italy, or just in everyday living? Man, but I have greatly missed witching you work on your table! I also love the little hodge podge book that you mentioned that you might put together, as you layered on some of these pieces! I could just watch you create for hours and hours. Thank you so much for this intriguing work!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so, so much, Lynn. It really is appreciated and you have made my day. I actually learned this because KZbin put it on my homepage! And I almost didn't watch it because (haughty sniff: I don't work with magazine papers that are less than 150 years old). Boy am I glad I did because this is going to really up my art journal game. 🌷🌻🌼

[@pdmullgirl]

Wow! I had no idea you could scruff up magazine pages like this and use them! I love the look! ❤️💜💚

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Paige, it was all new to me, too, until about two months ago. Isn't it great that there is still stuff out there to discover and learn? 😺

[@dianelevy2855]

Your techniques yielded stunning results. Abstractly over-painting the image is new to me and I will definitely try it. I have done a only the simple step of smearing dabs/splotches of white acrylic paint {usually with my finger instead of a brush) onto the image after sanding just to tone down colors and blur it further. Placing very coarse sandpaper underneath the image and lightly sanding over the top with a finer sand paper yields an interesting mottled effect as an alternative to using a stencil. Your dripping ink from the top of the collage with the woman was a brave move that gave the collage a bonus wow-factor. And using the various sized torn altered images as the pages of a mini art journal in and of themselves is a genius idea. I love everything you do Kelly!.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you for this thoughtful message, Diane. I am going to try overpainting with watercolours today and if it works will be showing that in the follow-up video. I like the idea of sanding over sandpaper - I actually considered trying the cobbled bricks outside my studio (but all that bending down was a pain for my old lady knees😺). And for drizzling, I have rarely met a drizzle I didn't love and if it doesn't work, it's only paper.

[@gertymacfarlane6255]

I love messing stuff up! Thank-you for all these ideas. 🙃

[@BookandPaperArts]

Welcome fellow mess-maker. And now we have another way to do it with these super-inexpensive tools and turn them into cool art supplies. Win win win!

[@CasablancaCargo]

I really liked all the techniques you shared. I was afraid you were going to suggest something chemical and was so happy to see all the wonderful ideas and methods. Thanks for sharing! - Kathy

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Kathy. Funny you should mention that as I considered showing the method using acetone/nail polish remover but the chemically smell puts me off (although I do like the effect) so today we just went old school scrape-y. I hope you try it and make gorgeous pages! Kelly

[@CasablancaCargo]

@@BookandPaperArts I definitely will! I’ve got a new project in mind and your techniques are inspiring me. ☺️

[@valerie6340]

Excellent! I never liked glossy magazine pictures. I do now. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@jillflorian7806]

Thanks so much for sharing! Such wonderful and creative processes! If you like the derwent pencils, you would probably love the stabilo chubby wooden colored pencils! I got a pack of 18 on Amazon… they look like they’re marketed for kids… that’s a great value, and they work just like the black Stabilo for artists. I’ve had such fun with these. Thought I would share. 💜

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Jill and thanks for this. You know, I went through a phase where I wanted to try the stabilo chunky pencils but there were so many choices that I threw up my hands and gave up. Now that you've reminded me I should look again and commit to something!

[@marja864]

Oh how awesome ideas and techniques! Must try them soon on my magazine pages, thank you for sharing

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Marja. Thanks for touching base. Yes, this technique is addictive but since it's cheap, versatile, and not-fattening, go for it.

[@randyvellenga2290]

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I’ve watched a lot of your videos. The altered magazine pages are my favorite and I could tell those are the ones I’m going to use the most. I’ve been to Goodwill and thrift stores to gather magazines. Can’t wait to get started thanks again again.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Randy. Thanks for this. It is truly nice to hear. I'm going to try to do more with altered magazine and coffee book table papers. I am lucky enough to be able to use original vintage papers but I love helping others to make gorgeous stuff using what we can all put our hands on. Also, when I am on the road I like projects that I can work on using what I find in local thrift stores. Have a creative weekend! (And thanks for the feedback. It helps me make future content so be sure and let me know if you have any questions or ideas. K.)

[@maryj9873]

This is so awesome! I’m so glad I found your channel and I’m going to experiment with all these ideas for the rest of the day. Thank you!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Mary. That is truly nice to hear and makes me happy. Kelly

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Unbelievably crazy awesome! And…..I love your phrases you use. I need to go back and write them down for a collection. AND, I love how you add a clever little ending to your videos! You are an excellent teacher!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, dear Barbara. I like teaching and do in-person workshops as well. It took me quite a while to get the hang of a style on KZbin that was punchy but helpful and that also made me happy. I'm getting there! Kelly

[@shannonbooth6208]

I’m new to your page and omg im soo excited! These are awesome techniques! the top of the page with the arches that you added the charcoal lines plus the dye, it looked so cool, it was mind blowing! I cannot wait to dig through your past videos and to see your future ones as well! Thank you 🙏 🎉😎🩷

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and welcome, Shannon. Thank you for this nice message. Yeah, arches are the best but most any stencil, or other texture (I tried a brick with success!) will give texture and interest to the image. I hope you are having a creative week and making great pages! Kelly

[@ReginaCreates2]

Wow … thank you … love your ideas!! ❤ ❤ ❤ I will try it 😍

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so much, Regina. 🌷🌻🌼

[@ReginaCreates2]

@@BookandPaperArts 😊 🌹

[@joygilbert6023]

So enjoyed that when is part 2 coming

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Joy. Part 2 went up Saturday. Let me know what you think!

[@joygilbert6023]

Hi is part 2 about momigomi. I saw that. 🌹

[@leahwolfe8999]

Thank you for sharing your process. I have some shiny pages that need some distressing! 🥰🇨🇦

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Leah. I know what you mean. There is usually this stash and I hardly ever use magazines it's just that sometimes you see them and - you can't just leave them there. Now I am finally working with them. Have a creative Sunday!

[@deborahcoram6793]

Love this! ❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so, Deborah. That is truly nice to hear. 😺

[@lorhen82]

That got me excited!! The images look so beautiful using this aging technique. Got a reverse technique for my aging body?? 🤭😏😜

[@BookandPaperArts]

Well, Lori, I wonder how much sanding and softening it would take to work magic on my post-menopausal jowl line? 😱Join me, won't you?

[@gabrielearmbruster6226]

Wow das gefallt mir so gut . Das alles werde ich ausprobieren. Dankeschön für die Inspiration

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Gabriele. It makes you happy that you enjoyed it and I hope you make some gorgeous papers! Kelly

[@catarinaalveus2821]

What a wonderful idea! Thanks. I have a stack of wallpaper samples to try this technique on

[@BookandPaperArts]

Wallpaper samples? What a great idea, Catarina. Keep me posted on how they turn out!

[@Justforlaugh22854]

The pages turnout wonderful. Looks like lots of fun too. Thanks. 🥀

[@BookandPaperArts]

They are also weirdly versatile. I am currently sanding down some plant tab thingies that came from the garden store to make into tags. Go get 'em!

[@rkug777]

Great ideas. Stencil technique was unexpected and wonderful as I never saw it being used that way. I thought you’d put texture paste in them lol. I have lots of beautiful calendar images, nature images and some books too I could start experimenting with!! Tfs❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

You know, calendars are so overlooked as sources of beautiful images. Also, maybe adding texture paste to the stencilled out areas is an idea in itself. Thanks for comparing notes!

[@ridehorse6341]

Thanks so much ❤️🌷🌸

[@BookandPaperArts]

It is my very real pleasure. Thanks for stopping by. 🌻🌼🌷

[@katherinehawkes]

Wonderful! Love all of these techniques. Thank you so much for sharing. Be blessed. ❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so, Katherine, and for your kind thoughts. I am very blessed woman, indeed. 🌷🌻🌼

[@hivernante]

You are a wonderful teacher! All of these techniques are new to me. Thank you!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Diane. I love making (and yes, selling) art but teaching is my vocation. I think that if we can learn to be creatively bold we can change the world so I try to do my bit with some cheerleading and paper altering. Thanks for getting in touch!

[@susanrichard5884]

Who would have thought?...you did😊 and thanks for sharing it😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Susan. I would have thought but this time it came by way of discovering a KZbin video who did a version of this. I had never seen it done and all I did was take it and run with it. Hope you make some great pages!

[@melindareynolds7867]

Loved the rose card with the pastels. Wonder what old greeting cards would look like?...Wonderful techniques you shared. Thank you.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Melinda. Greeting cards are a great idea! Also, old calendars. Out of date they are usually supercheap in thrift stores but full of charming images. Happy making! Kelly

[@marcialander8854]

Enlightening AND Encouraging!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Marcia, I like the sound of both of those words. Enlightening, eh? 😺

[@Usdukes]

This was awesome! What fun and can wait to do it! Thank you!😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches. And thanks for getting in touch. Kelly

[@lynnboyd33]

OK Kelly, I'm finally back, and able to watch your latest two videos. I CANNOT wait for this first lesson! I'm already going thru my head, a list of cool mage and big books I have to use for this project! Thank you in advance, and I'll check in with you again, once I watch both of these. And...WELCOME BACK HOME again, you've really been missed my friend! :)

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Lynn, it is truly good to be home and with all of my stuff. Back in the day I used to post while on holiday but it takes up SO much precious time and I've decided to just enjoy being alive and then catch up when I am back in the saddle. 😺

[@helenhunt3955]

Love this idea, can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Helen. Yes, no time like now to start going through our stash of magazines that we are Going To Use Someday. 😺

[@sunshinegirl8214]

Well, this is different. Thx so much!! ❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks for getting in touch. It is my real pleasure! 🌷🌻Kelly

[@debzehr3244]

Very inspiring. 💖💖💖

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so, Deb.

[@BelleSouthUs]

❤❤❤ LOVE ❤❤❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches! 🌷🌻🌼

[@user-AnuPP247]

Thank you so much for this brilliant technique! I have often wanted to use glossy magazine pictures but haven’t wanted the shine, but thought a sanding block would be too strong! How wrong was I?😆 love your pieces! Now i want a clock stencil😆 🤗🦋

[@BookandPaperArts]

The clock stencil is Tim Holtz and I do love it. If the sanding block is too heavy, be sure and try one of the lighter scratchy things. You have to use more pressure with the green pot scrubber but it actually does the job with a softer finish.

[@deborahrymer1007]

Thank you Kelly for these brilliant ideas and tips. Inspirational as always!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Deborah, you are so welcome, and thank you for those lovely words. 🌷🌻🌼

[@marlenegura1161]

GENIUS!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

My goodness, thank you, Marle. Not gonna like, that is word I like to see near my videos and work and whatnot. 😺I hope you are having a creative week! Kelly

[@GingerUrban-f3z]

OMG 😱😱😱, How amazingly FABULOUS!!!👍👍👍💕💕💕. I just got my new copy of "Real Simple" magazine with alot of great contenders for this technique. I'm a new subscriber, I'm Ginger and my little 🐕🐕🐕 dog Gertie. I'm an oldster (72) but still young😂😂😂. I absolutely 💕💕💕 making Junk Journals and everything that goes with. I especially love the use of coffee and/or tea and I use food coloring for a wash as well. I can't wait to try this. What fun this is going to be. Thanks sooooooooo much for sharing 😃😃😃.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Well hello, Ginger, and welcome. Pull up a cup of tea and join us. Be sure and bring Gertie, I do love a studio dog. We are so lucky to live in a time when (a healthy) 72 ain't nothing. My husband is 82 and we still roam about exploring like crazy. As for Real Simple that is an apt candidate. While I am blessed enough to have original vintage paper I cannot resist stockpiling old country living decorating style magazines that I find in library book sales or free stashes - I am a sucker for a rose-covered cottage - but glossy is not in my palette. Now there is a way to have both! Thanks for touching base! 🌷🌻🌼Kelly

[@elizzievb]

Very cool process! Thank you for sharing! 👍❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks for getting in touch, Lizzie. I hope you make some great pages.

[@kimvanek-v7b]

Thank u for showing your technique. Love magazine images, but never liked the shiny. I will definitely do this now. ❤

[@BookandPaperArts]

It is my real pleasure. Isn't it crazy how easy this is and we didn't think of it before? I only found it a month ago and am complete addicted.

[@roksannastephens4375]

Good to hear from you again!!! How are you, Kelly? Fun, I've done that before, getting that shine off, ugh. Ty for showing your process.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Well hello there, Roksanna. It is good to be back and making again. Now, you can also use acetone (nail polish remover) to take away shine but for me the smell gets old fast. This method is slower but actually can be kind of meditative. Have a creative Sunday!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Ooh another great tip, ty!

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

❤ like this very much. I am going to use this idea in a collage for my art room. Thank you for sharing.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Sally, that sounds a great idea. There are soooooo many ways to use this. Thanks for touching base!

[@deborahneumann9162]

LOVE every technique you portrayed!! Thank you! :)

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks, Deborah. I hope you make great pages! Kelly

[@marthageist6848]

loved your presentation style! great techniques . thank you!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Martha. This is truly nice to hear. 😺

[@cjsimplyscraps]

These came out amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Carol. I am so pleased you liked it and hope you make some great pages.

[@TubeYouLena]

After I watched this video I canceled some of my plans for tonight and started sanding glossy pages from my second-hand book of roses. I discovered that the text can be removed completely. I can gradually prepare many pages for my future JJs. The job is messy though and it is best to make just a couple of pages at a time preferably near a sink. Thanks a lot for this awesome session and i can't wait for part 2.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Lena, this made me laugh. I felt the same way when I discovered this technique a month ago. I have been sanding everything in sight since then - greeting cards, old calendars, food wrappers (not even kidding). Thanks for getting in touch! Kelly

[@jeannette7243]

Thank you for the techniques and for the inspiration!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Jeannette, it is my real pleasure. Thank you for touching base! Kelly

[@valerieb8006]

oh my goodness! how cool! i will certainly try this technique! tfs!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Valerie. I hope you have a creative week and make some great papers!

[@IzOnArt]

Thank your thank you thank you for your straight forward, information filled tutorial packed with info and zero fluff. So useful and appreciated!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi there. Thanks for this lovely message and vote of confidence. While fluff has its place, I prefer to get you in and out and making. 😺I hope you have a creative weekend! Kelly

[@NDW1955]

Love this technique so much. I have many books with beautiful pages, but they just don’t fit my style of journals. This will transform them into beautiful collage pieces that I can use.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Neva, I was the same. I am attracted to nature and art magazines but not the shiny. I've only known about this technique for a month and it is such a game changer. I hope you have a creative weekend! Kelly

[@DottieReynolds]

I love these techniques! So easy and so creative. I can't wait to learn the next technique--and to try these. Thank you!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Why thank you. This is truly nice to hear. 🌷🌻🌼Kelly

[@ManaEceTuna]

Thank you Kelly! I've learnt a lot from your videos and I'll try this technique now 😊

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello there, Mana. Thanks for getting in touch. There is something about a technique that turns meh into wow. I hope you make gorgeous pages! Keep me posted!

[@callycatus]

Oh what absolutely brilliant ways to use and adapt these mag images with such wonderful results ! every idea gave me inspiration so Thankyou 😍can't wait to see more ..

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Cally. I also have vast stashes of magazines that I pick up second hand and I can't just leave them there (!) and I only discovered this technique last month and now I look at the stash in a whole different way. I hope you make gorgeous pages!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Fun ideas to try! I have gone over magazine pages with acrylic paint, highlighted what I wanted, and then came back with markers and doodled over top. I got this idea from Gayle Agostenelli. I look forward to trying out these techniques! Thanks for sharing!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Susan. Thanks for comparing notes and I am going off to look up Gayle Agostenelli now. She sounds fun and I want to try this technique, too. Have fun making some papers! Kelly

[@MissDaisyParsley]

@@BookandPaperArts Kelly, I believe she also has a play list on her channel with mixed media which has all sorts of fun things to try! Susan

[@vanessaweiss3904]

I have placed stencils under the paper and then sanded and it which just gives another dimension.

[@BookandPaperArts]

IT is such a dramatic (and satisfying) result. Just one more reason to love stencils!

[@virginasanchez3259]

Thanks for sharing this amazing technique. 🤩I love your teaching style.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Virgina, it is my real pleasure. This one I just keep playing with over and over. It keeps getting better! Kelly

[@nancyurbanski8168]

Love these techniques!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Nancy.🌷🌷🌻🌻🌼🌼

[@janetseager4069]

Brilliant. Looks like pure fun with great results

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks, Janet. And it is so versatile. 😺

[@megadele65]

Can I ask if you have a video on how to make the avocado ink? I have a lot of inks that I purchased from other artists, but I would love to learn to make my own. This was a great video! I learned a lot!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Megan, I will be following up with my own ink recipe soon but until then here is where I got the idea. Hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goW2eZ6cj52ke8k&pp=ygULYXZvY2FkbyBpbms%3D

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

Thank you so much for this video!! I found it to be fascinating and I can't wait to try your techniques.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hiya, Donna. You know I love me some old-looking paper and now - go get 'em!

[@amyrugala246]

Thank you, great video. Love the pastels. I have never used them before, but the result came out wonderful!I will have to try this technique.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Yes! A day when I find stuff around the house to turn into art supplies is a good day. 😺

[@anitamitchell3452]

In the end .... it looks like fabric. BEAUTIFUL! Looks like it would FEEL good as well, like a soft velvet maybe. If you had quilting mags ... that could look awesome too! I loved your distressing technique. New sub. I'll be here for part two. Thank you.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Anita and welcome! Quilting mags and you know what else would be fun are decorating magazines, the ones with the country cottages that we all drool over, and those are all over the place second-hand and cheap. I hope you are having a creative week. Kelly

[@andreahmueller]

Hello Kelly, thank you so much for showing this technique. I have to try this when I'm back home. I'm looking forward to your next video 😍

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello there, Andrea. It is actually also a good technique for using while travelling. Just get some free brochures from your hiking and find something scratchy and you can make art on the road. Bon voyage.

[@andreahmueller]

​@@BookandPaperArtsHello Kelly, thank you, you're so right 👍 I will try this. I have cleaning sponges in my campervan kitchen, they should work 👍 have a good time, Andrea