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Book + Art: Handcrafting Artists' Books | Dorothy Simpson Krause
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Discover what happens when you add artmaking and bookbinding together. With Book + Art, explore the basics of surfaces, images and words in order to create provocative works of art with layers of meaning. Whether you're altering a pre-made book or creating your own, here you'll find both the instruction and the inspiration to get it done. In addition to learning mixed-media techniquessuch as how to age paper, transfer images and make your own monoprintsyou'll be given step-by-step instruction for numerous book structures including: Single-fold and bi-fold books Simple and extended accordions Perfect bindings Side-sewn books Single- and multiple-signature books Boxes Unbound collections Add the art of the book and the book as art to your own artmaking repertoire today and start making your own meaningful artists' books. Foreword by Judith A. Hoffberg, Editor and Publisher of Umbrella.
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goodbyefrancie
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I saw this little hedgehog couple in an antique and decor mall today. I'm not one for folding pages, but this is pretty cute!

silentrequiem Folded book art amazes me. I'm not sure if ever give it a try but I appreciate the ingenuity. 6y
Chrissyreadit I love them!!! 6y
CoffeeCatsBooks Adorable!! 6y
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Aloisi_tribe
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My latest work project. Our head librarian wanted to do folded book art for an upcoming teen program and she asked me to try it out and find some patterns that teens could make. These have been a ton of fun! I have three more in the works that I hope to finish this week.

Alfoster Wowie! Those are beautiful!😍👏👏 6y
Kaye Looks good. Are they hard to learn ? (edited) 6y
AmyG Amazing! 6y
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britt_brooke LOVE 6y
Aloisi_tribe @Kaye It‘s not hard to learn. I found a web site that has a really good tutorial. They do take a long time to make though. The Batman one took five hours total but that‘s because I colored each page before I folded them so you could see the design better. 6y
Kaye Wow. That‘s a long time for colored ones. Would there be any way to paint it afterwards, like with spray paint or some type of craft paint ? 6y
tonyahoswalt When I was in Teen Services, I did folded book hedgehogs with the teens and they loved it. It did take a long time though. 6y
Aloisi_tribe @Kaye I colored the Superman and Read ones with sharpies after they were folded. I haven‘t tried paint on any of them. I saw a picture of one online that was done with glitter glue but I don‘t know how well that would hold up. I might try paint on one tomorrow at work. 6y
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rachelm
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Totally fitting! I'll take it! What do your arts and culture pix look like? Any good matches? #artsandculture #google

auntie_jenn mine was awful! i‘d love to get this one ☝️ 7y
rachelm @auntie_jenn several of mine were men. SEVERAL. I know I didn't wear makeup today, but still... 7y
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MinDea
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Look at this chandelier I saw at a Mexican restaurant last week! They had a few of them! I thought they were so cool!

#BookishThings

2BR02B That's magical. 😍 7y
readordierachel So cool!!! 7y
kspenmoll Amazing! 7y
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Reecaspieces
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Love my new book pillow from @BookBabe she is so talented! I am going to have to order another to match! I also ordered prints. Stay tuned. After Christmas I will have new book shelves. So stay tuned for print display!

monkeygirlsmama 😍😍 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I'm going to have to place an order!!!! 7y
BookBabe Yay! I'm thrilled that you're happy with your new bookish pillow! 🤗 Thanks for sharing a pic of it in its new happy home! ❤️ 7y
BookBabe @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hooray! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕 7y
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GondorGirl
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Hey guys- I'm trying to put together a collection of book-themed artwork and I could use some help. If you wouldn't mind sharing this image and using the tag if you've got art to share... I'd really appreciate it!
❤ Thanks in advance! ❤

#LiteraryArt

readinginthedark Perfect! I need some new art for the wall behind my desk... 7y
Bookcation74 I just bought some cute stationary from Lucy in the Sky Creations on Etsy and was impressed! 7y
GondorGirl @readinginthedark I collect artwork and am always looking for more. I'm hoping to find some more great bookish art using this tag. :) 7y
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Captivatedbybooks @BookBabe has some nice stuff check out her page (edited) 7y
moranadatter This is my favorite. It's a Captain America shawl. @steverogers Have you seen this? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shield-shawl 7y
GondorGirl @moranadatter That shawl is gorgeous! I love fiber arts, but can't knit or crochet to save my life. 7y
moranadatter It's way over my head too. 7y
readinginthedark Here's my related board on Pinterest: http://pin.it/AgiJ7pu I try to tag artists when I know them; some you can find or purchase by following the links. (edited) 7y
maximoffs @moranadatter I NEED THIS 7y
moranadatter @steverogers Right? It's amazing. Know any crazy talented knitters who really love you? It's all lace. I'm completely in awe of the fan who made and designed it. 7y
Tsubame @elkeo @LeahBergen @Faibka @TheLondonBookworm I'm sure you'll have plenty to contribute to such a tag 😉 I'll get to it once I'll have some time, probably during the weekend ^^ (edited) 7y
TheLondonBookworm @Tsubame oh gosh you've really made me think! I absolutely adore Ophelia by Millais and any art by Arthur Rackham is glorious - he has the perfect blend of beauty and horror ❤️ 7y
TheLondonBookworm @Tsubame rereading this I think this is probably not the answer you were looking for 😂😂 but they're awesome anyway :) 7y
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britt_brooke
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Just lovely! 🎨🖌📖😍 Thanks @BookBabe !

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So beautiful!! 7y
BookBabe Yay! 🤗 So glad you're happy with your new bookish goodies! ☺️❤️ Thanks so much! 💕 Your photo is fabulous! 👌🏻✨ 7y
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JDMagnus
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My local bookstore's 'Book Tower' art here in Manila 😊

DebinHawaii Wow! That is amazing! 📚📚📚💜 8y
tpixie Awesomeness!! 💕🎉📚💕🎉📚 8y
MCYmermaid Wowza!! 7y
Nute That is spectacular! 7y
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MrBook
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@BookBabe has finished another bookish painting if anyone is interested in prints 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! This is her Spring one, following her Winter one from back in December. (We still have a few prints of that one still available.) It was a good way to start this 2nd #LitsyPartyOfOne event 😊👍🏻, which has been a phenomenal success for @Ambrosnazzy 👌🏻🙌🏻. #BookArt

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Bibliogeekery
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This gorgeous book isn't in the Litsy catalogue. A dear friend re-gifted it to me. It wasn't her style. It's *definitely* mine! 😍😍📚

Suet624 Beautiful! 8y
DiruVamp Oh wow! 8y
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heatherkaz
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I don't know if any of you are #Buffalo littens, but this sounds so cool! #WNY #Rochester #BookArts

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NovelGirl82
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Look what came to my house today, just in time for Christmas!! It's gorgeous, Jen!!! I can't wait to get it framed!!

MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!! We have the original in our living room ☺️! 8y
Kimzey That would make a lovely Christmas card!!! 🎅 8y
LauraBeth Gorgeous! 8y
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BookBabe
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I have a special surprise for my lovely Littens! It's finally done, and I made it just for you! ❤ I'm sharing this first on @Litsy so you have first dibs. 🎨 @MrBook and I just had a small quantity of prints made of this oil painting I completed in the wee hours last night...email me at jenbissu [at] me [dot] com and I'll send you the details to purchase a print. If your order is in by Tues, I may be able to get it to you in time for Christmas! 🎄

Peddler410 Beautiful! 8y
Desha So pretty...and perfect for this time of year! ❤️ 8y
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stacybmartin That is beautiful - you're so talented!! 8y
Suzze So beautiful! 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😎👌🏻 8y
Megabooks Gorgeous!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8y
MrBook 😍😍😍😍😍 8y
kylienoele This is beautiful!! 8y
DrexEdit Lovely! 💜 8y
Gleefulreader So lovely!! 8y
megt So beautiful! 8y
LauraBeth Pretty! 😀 8y
LeahBergen Beautiful!! 8y
LitHousewife Beautiful!!! 8y
Faibka Beautiful! 💕 8y
BookBabe @Faibka thank you! ❤😊 8y
ElizaTodd ❤️ love it!! 8y
readordierachel Beautiful! 8y
minkyb email sent! 8y
Sue Lovely!! 8y
brendanmleonard Beautiful! Thank you for thinking of us! Love the use of color and shadow. 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings Gorgeous!!! 😍😍😍 I may have to wait until the new year to buy, but I DEFINITELY want!!! ❤📚🙌 8y
Cinfhen Beautifully done 💜 8y
Sarah83 Gorgeous 😍 8y
PurpleyPumpkin That is beautiful - well done! 💜 8y
I-read-and-eat This is absolutely gorgeous 💖😍 Hopefully the BF can find a new job so I can buy a print. It's so beautiful 😀 8y
andreadmw Beautiful!! ❤ 8y
Lynnsoprano Just sent you an email. 8y
Bookworm83 Beautiful!! 8y
rubyslippersreads Bookishly lovely! 😍 8y
Apinlibraryland Would you consider making cards? 8y
BookBabe @Apinlibraryland Hi Allison! Absolutely! We made a last-minute batch for this year. We can have any-sized quantity made before Thanksgiving 2017. And by then, we'll have several painting images to choose from! 😊 8y
tpixie Beautiful!!! 8y
BookBabe @tpixie Thank you! ☺️ 8y
britt_brooke Just lovely! You're very talented! 8y
Nonaroo Lovely!! ❤ 8y
KVanRead So lovely! Well done!!! 8y
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