Altered book
August 2, 2022Among the different styles and types of junk journals, we find also altered books. But what are they and why are they different? A regular junk journal is made from scraps from A to Z, pages included. A variation of this technique is when you use a whole book to create a journal. I like to use thrift store books, or even the books that libraries need to discard. The funny part is to fold the paper of the pages in all the ways your creativity tells you: pockets, folds, many different ideas. After you fold your pages you must…
Everyone has a story to tell
Here I am, at the age of 50, smiling at life and enjoying the small treasures I find along the way. Too many people are judging my lifestyle but I can finally state that I’m ok with…
Just a quick video
I’m here with a quick slide show of my latest creations. Beautiful, colorful and dreamy junk journals that will find an owner soon. I’d like to know which is the style you prefer? Is it vintage, botanical,…
Episode 2 – ink
It would be cool if we could have fancy tools to make our crafty lives easier! What if we have a low budget and can’t afford them? Don’t worry your journals will be unique and amazing. Follow…
Episode 1 – paper
It would be cool if we could have fancy tools to make our crafty lives easier! What if we have a low budget and can’t afford them? Don’t worry your journals will be unique and amazing. Follow…
How nature and art can be a ‘mental shelter’ in times of anxiety
(English and Italian) I’ve already talked in my blog, here and there, about how nature and art can be a mental shelter, but with this interview I’ve opened myself to you, going deeper into this matter. After…
Tanti cappelli
Mi chiamo Laura e sono molte cose, molte facce, molte persone, molti personaggi. Ogni giorno indosso un cappello diverso, che cambio molto spesso… Madre, moglie, lavoratrice, figlia, sorella, amica. Mi serve qualcosa per bilanciare questa confusione, questa…
You can’t hide yourself
When I was in my twenties I was labelled as a “gothic” girl. I would always wear black clothes, boots and accessories. I would hide myself behind a veil made of mystery and quite a rebellious behaviour.…
Episode 4 – create beauty with your heart
Who decides what’s beautiful and what’s not? This question has often come to my mind. Beauty is subjective and what speaks to you may be meaningless for others We artists and crafters are too often worried about…
Episode 3 – make your images pop up
how to create a junk journal on a low budget Today we’re going to talk about how you can easily improve the images you’re using for your junk journal. Maybe your printer is not the best on…
