Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today I show two altered book layouts and how they were created with collage, mixed media, and a variety of vintage pieces. This book has a floral theme and is almost completed!

Thanks to Kathy Fenton for identifying the leaf in the first layout as a Variegated Croton.

Here is a link to printable vintage paper ephemera scans on Etsy that you can use in your own work:
etsy.com/uk/shop/BookandPaperArts

And if you are interested in buying original paper and vintage ephemera bundles full of cards, paper, handwritten pieces, lace, and more I sell them here:
bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxes

See more of my altered books on my website:
bookandpaperarts.com/altered-books

This is a video showing ways to add pockets to your altered book while preparing the pages:
youtube.com/watch?v=is9ib-cI4EI&t=2s