Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Step-by-step transformation of vintage book cover into finished altered, assemblage art using original paper and other ephemera.

If you are interested in buying, this piece is £130 GBP with free worldwide shipping (approximately $170 USD). Go here to buy via PayPal:
https://py.pl/AnRv4YMlZP7

or go to my online shop to read more and see still photos:
bookandpaperarts.com/vintage-book-cover-assemblage-made-in-england

or drop me a line at kelly@bookandpaperarts.com

Find free, vintage French Easter printables on my website here:
bookandpaperarts.com/vintage-french-easter-printable-post-cards

My online shop is here:
bookandpaperarts.com/shop2-2

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

Vintage paper printable scans:
etsy.com/uk/shop/BookandPaperArts

To make a hole in the book cover I used a Crop-a-Dile. Again, I bought mine second hand but if you are curious in learning more about them, check this out:
wermemorykeepers.com/product-category/crop-a-dile

0:00 Altered Book Cover
00.38 Prepping Cover
05.01 Adding Background Cover
07:52 Choosing a Photo
10:42 Adding Paper Layer
16:14 Adding Photo
16:45 Mark Making With Stencil
19:00 Adding Vintage Tape Measure
20:07 Adding Pince Nez
23:09 Finished Piece