Let's Make An Altered Book | Journal | Part One

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[@kandrews6356]

I think 'altered book' means different things to many people... I've take a couple altered book classes where we completed the entire book as an art project... one was for a Christmas theme where we found the center of the book, left 15 or so pages on each side of that center. With those 30+ pages, we created a 3D Christmas Tree. We divided the book into 'sections' then took some of the pages we tore out of the book and folded them around those sections. We then decorated, added, and altered the sections to the theme with various items from scrapbook paper, ribbon, lace, embellishments, etc. I've seen others used for journaling, etc. I think all of them are fun and creative. It is a wonderful way of using very inexpensive 'thrift shop' books and altering them to just be creative... even using things that might otherwise be tosses away.

[@Lady0asis]

It's the first time I hear about an altered journal. Once I get past the anxiety of tearing out a book, I may give it a go 😅.

[@HelenColebrook]

I understand completely! It’s taken me ages to be brave enough 😅💕

[@barbararobinson-smith9607]

You have to remove pages differently in sewn in signatures. Usually you remove pages in the center of sewn in signatures, and glue together the adjacent pages from different signatures to strengthen the pages left. We get glues pages in newer books from thrift stores or dollar stores.

[@shawngirl1959]

Hi, Helen. I am very new to junk journaling and had heard the term "altered books." I know little about this, so I searched and watched your video. I learned a lot! From watching your video, I also learned a new term, "slow stitching," so there's another thing to explore. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us! (P.S. My dear mother's name was Helen -- great name!)

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so pleased you’ve found my videos helpful. I hope you have lots of fun exploring these new areas. Thank you very much 🥰❤️

[@pamjones3377]

I have just watched it for the second time, and I’m so glad to work on this simultaneously with you! 🤗❤️xx

[@HelenColebrook]

Aww that’s lovely to hear Pam. I’m so looking forward to seeing how you get on 🤗💕xx

[@miriamllamas224]

I've just got a 500+ page 70's book from the donations section at the library. I can't wait to reap it apart ❤.

[@HelenColebrook]

Yay! I hope you have lots of fun with it 😍❤️

[@bungalowlife]

Great video! I love learning along. No mistakes. Happy accidents and learning opportunities.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! Very true! Happy accidents coming very soon 😅💕

[@kandrews6356]

Great video... I can't wait to see the end result and especially that beautiful cover. Thank you for sharing.

[@lawminx6213]

I love your content Helen, it's always wonderful. I am sad, as a Welshwoman, however, to see you altering the Mabinogion, text dating back to the 13th century of ancient welsh mythology.

[@jennifercambridge6837]

I also cringed when I realised the book that is being altered!

[@HelenColebrook]

Sorry about the choice of book! It was the only one I found in good enough condition. However it will be well loved, just in a different form ☺️

[@caroltanzi29]

Helen: thank goodness you are doing this. It is very clear and organized to follow. I’ve seen this before, however, since everyone does it a bit differently, it gets a bit confusing. All of us need basics to begin with and to follow. Then we can do our own thing. I really appreciate this video. Thank you, Carol from California

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m really happy you enjoyed this Carol. I’ve been wanting to do it for ages but felt a little intimidated to start, so it’s lovely to know you are finding it helpful 🥰💕

[@kandrews6356]

Thank you Helen; yes, I'm thinking of making an altered book with you. I so enjoyed this video and am very excited. I'll also be checking out Barbara as well. Thank you so much.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy to hear that! Ooh Barbara’s channel is lovely 🤗💕

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Love altered books!! Looking forward to this series 🙂

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy to hear that, thank you 🥰

[@elainekoziol4445]

I’m so happy that I found this video! I started an altered book but the only thing I have done is pull the pages out! Looking forward to some inspiration! Thanks!

[@weaver7249]

This is great! I wanted to see you make one of these. Also, thank you for mentioning Barbara from 49 Dragonflies. Like your channel, I look for a post from Barbara everyday and think her channel is so good. Thanks again Helen for all you do for this community. I am a Patreon member and I enjoy the Benifits. God bless!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Dana, I really appreciate your kind support 🥰 Barbara is wonderful isn’t she. I always look forward to her videos too 💕

[@49dragonflies]

Really well done, Helen! Your book looks great already and your cover will be amazing! Looking forward to following you in this! :) Thanks for the mention as well! Hugs, Barbara

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Barbara 🥰 I absolutely love your videos 🤗💕

[@keep_it_real_1]

Interesting video..good to see many different methods of altering a book...good idea with the washi tape over the torn 'gaps'..I think, as each book is different, with regard to signatures and amount of pages in each one, it's good to get a feel of the book and work accordingly ☺️

[@CreatingwithJovi]

It's been about a year since I made an altered book, I was just thinking about making another. Your video was a great refresher for getting started! Thank you!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s lovely to hear! I hope you have lots of fun with yours 🤗💕

[@4737RicSan]

I'm really looking forward to Part 2. Thank you for a thoughtful video, I can actually do it while following. ☺️💕🌼🌼

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sandra 🥰🤗💕🌸

[@jillkent6134]

I’m just starting with journals but had no idea how to use an altered book, this video has been very helpful thanks 😊

[@journal_with_lor]

Well I enjoyed that a lot. Looking forward to the next instalment 👏🏼 👏🏼😘

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Lori 😘💕💕

[@tanjablume6343]

Thank you for this Helen🌻 I went to the last day of a "Save The Children" and was able to get a few different books at a great price🤓 I have watched a few different channels to find out more about what type of book to get, two of them actually said get a book with signatures🙂 They are both using paint as well. One was Kelly from Book and Paper Arts, the other was Recycled Parts for Art. Both suggested to go to the middle of each signature to pull out the pages, gently. Now I have to decide🤔 which book to use🙂

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s wonderful that you have some books ready to go Tanja 🥰 I will definitely take a look at those channels. It seems such a fun way to journal and repurpose a book 🤗💕

[@marthastrickland7148]

Awesome video Helen! I love the tips you shared. Very helpful. I have done this with two books so far and love it. I so look forward to your videos using this book. Thanks for sharing!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s so lovely of you to say, thank you very much Martha. I hope you got on really well with your altered books 🤗💕

[@jennychatwin7457]

I'm going to have a go,feeling a bit nervous about it.

[@HelenColebrook]

I completely understand nerves, but really happy you are having a go Jenny 🤗💕

[@jennychatwin7457]

@@HelenColebrook I think that I am nervous because it is something new. I can't wait for the next installment 😁

[@bettymolina8354]

I love this idea..looks easy..

[@heathertucker7056]

You’ve inspired me to drag mine out again and do some more work on it! Take care x

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m really happy to hear that Heather. Take care too 🤗💕

[@aliceadler4569]

Beautiful video & book!!! ♥️♥️♥️💐💐💐

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much!! 🥰🤗💕🌸

[@shonnarobertson6462]

Looking forward to seeing your slow stitching on the cover!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you Shonna! It’s going to be a slow process, but very relaxing ☺️💕

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

I’m working on an altered book can’t wait to see how you do yours

[@HelenColebrook]

Oh that’s wonderful! I hope yours is coming on well 🤗💕

[@margaretmoar8529]

A great video. I am going to give it a try along with you.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s lovely to hear. Thank you Margaret ☺️💕

[@debbiev.1311]

Enjoyed this so much, & I'm looking forward to the next step!! I'm also subscribed to Barbara @ 49dragonflies...LOVE you both!! 💕 I still feel a bit intimidated to get started...I admire your fierceness, Helen, to take on an altered book!! 💖💪🏻

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Debbie! I had been putting it off for so long, but decided I really wanted to have a go 😅 Barbara’s videos are wonderful aren’t they 🤗💕

[@tanjablume6343]

Oops, I missed the word 'booksale' after Save The Children📚

[@scmarih]

Thank you for sharing your process of making an altered book journal and would love to make one as well. Question, why are you gluing pages together? I will be going over to the other channels you suggested, thank you agian.

[@HelenColebrook]

Mainly because you will have big gaps where you have torn pages out. Glueing a page together from either side of the gap will hide this. It also gives more strength to thin pages 🤗💕

[@pauladeviveiros1448]

Looks BEAUTIFUL! What will you be using the finished copy for? Sorry if I've missed that explanation :)

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you! I will be using it as a journal ☺️💕

[@lynngudgeon9416]

This is a very informative video. I tried to make one once and it was horrible. I think with your guidance that I will try another. I do have a question; do you use a book with glued in or sewn in signatures? Thank you and have a blessed day 🙂.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it Lynn and might give it another go. Both of my books have sewn signatures, but I think glued ones would probably work really well 🥰💕

[@dianeschneider7442]

I really enjoyed this. Coincidentally, I started a new book last night. I am not finished taking out all the pages. I was wondering how many pages you are left with to work on. My book is about the same size and I think it’s still too full. Thanks for all your videos.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you 🥰 I’ve just checked and mine has 14 spreads left 💕

[@dianeschneider7442]

@@HelenColebrook thanks.

[@jennychatwin7457]

Is there a formula or principle that indicates how you choose which pages you remove from the book?

[@chrismatheson4376]

What are the titles of the two books you have published Helen please. Thankyou. !!New sub!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you 🥰 The first is called Journal With Purpose and the second is Layout Ideas 101

[@murdoch2Dnoodles]

Cool! I live in a former communist country. There are tons of propaganda books in the thrift shops still waiting to be exorcised. Thanks for the tutorials!