Vintage Bookcover

Today I Created | A vintage-looking bookcover

I saw an awesome notebook at PB that had a collage of vintage images and was inspired to create something similar. I began by creating a collage of several images from the Graphics Fairy and decided to use it to create my own vintage looking bookcover.

I only have an 8.5" x 11" printer so the paper size was limited. I was able to select the option of having the image print to the edge of the paper so the finished piece was truly 8.5" x 11". This was important because this creates a very small bookcover at best.

I grabbed every small hardback book I had but all of them were too large to be covered by one sheet of paper. As a last resort I pulled out an old paperback and decided to just cover that if it would fit.

Luckily it fit perfectly. And not only that, it gave the paperback book a vintage look. Eventually I would love to cover different sized books but until then I can enjoy some inexpensive paperbacks that just look expensive.

All of the images are from the Graphics Fairy except for the postage stamps and the postcard of the Tower Bridge which are from my personal collection.

This is linked to The Graphics Fairy, Lovely Crafty Home, Under the Table and Dreaming and The Shabby Nest.

French Collages

Today I Created | A series of collages combining French images and birds.

I wanted to create three collage images to be used in a framed set. I hope to find the perfect set of frames to highlight these images.

All of the images are from the Graphics Fairy blog. I absolutely love the birds and wanted to use them in a unique way. The French paper background and the other French images create a visually pleasing composition to the bird images.

Painted Collage Page

Today I Created | A painted page for my binder.

I used acrylic paint on corregated board. Before the paint was completely dry, I applied a page from an old atlas. I let the paint soak into the paper a bit and then lifted it off. The paper stuck in some areas and created a nice collage feel. I did a light color wash over the paper once it was adhered.

I plan to journal on this page. I haven't decided what I want to do on the back side of this corregated board page.

Collage

Today I created | A collage.

I used to love doing collages. They were fun and spontaneous and usually had unexpected results.

I had found these dress-up stickers by Little Yellow Bicycle and immediately thought of this one particular photo of my sister and I. Our mom used to sew all of our clothes and sometimes would make us dress up and pose for photos. Mom was a really good seamstress but my sister and I were not necessarily the best fashion models.

I made this card for my sister because only she would enjoy this memory as much as me.