Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Two collage layouts in an altered Italian bankbook. What you don't see (but almost did) can tell you a lot about composition. Today I talk about placement of elements in collage and page layouts and what goes where and why – and what almost got used but didn't – and why.

If you would like free printable scans of this bank book, they are here on my website:
bookandpaperarts.com/printable-italian-bank-book
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Here is the link to my online class How to Alter a Board Book:
kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/altered-board-book-master-class

More online courses are here:
My online classes are at this link: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections

You can find out how to buy ephemera bundle boxes at this link:
bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxes

I have an extensive variety of printable versions of my private paper collection on Etsy here:
etsy.com/uk/shop/BookandPaperArts

For free scans of wildflowers, they are here:
bookandpaperarts.com/free-wildflower-scans