Altered Journal
Old Book to Fun Journal
Posted by RedDeb
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Simple way to take an old book and turn it into a journal or scrapbook.
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You Will Need (7 things)
- Old Book
- Duct Tape
- Scrapbook Paper
- Embroidery Thread
- Craft Knife
- Metal Ruler
- Misc Paper
Steps (6 steps, 25 minutes)
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1
Gut an old book by cutting the inside page block out carefully. Try to not cut through the binding of the book, keeping it in tact.
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2
Reinforce the binding with duct tape.
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3
Using an Exacto knife and a metal ruler, cut a slit near the top of the binding area, going not quite all the way across. Do the same near the bottom.
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4
For each signature you want to include in your book run a piece of string or embroidery thread from the top slit, around the spine of the book and out through the bottom slit.
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5
Tie them in a knot on the outside of your book.
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6
Use scrapbook papers, maps, wallpaper samples, book pages, etc. for the inside pages of your book.