Altered Books

I hope everyone had a great summer.  As for me this summer was pretty uneventful--meaning I didn't really go anywhere special.  However, I did manage to create art and that makes me happy.  I purchased a few old books and turned them into altered art journals.  I really had fun with these.  I've already started a few pages in each.  Below are a few pics of the finished book covers.

I forgot to take a pic of what the original book cover looked like.

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

I'm looking forward to some Fall projects.  I'd love to hear what projects you all have in mind for this holiday season.  Let's share our ideas!

My Marie Antoinette

I've been thinking about painting a mixed media Marie Antoinette for a while and finally decided to paint one.  I decided to paint it on a large piece of cardboard so it would add to that kind of throw away beauty to the piece.  Enjoy and have a great week!

My Junk Sale Mermaid

Summer is almost over, but not in my mind.....I found this beautiful mermaid at a junk sale on my way to a flea market in another town.  Isn't she just beautiful?  She is in mint condition and was only a few dollars.  I was so glad when I found her, since I had been looking for one and with summer almost over it would of been unlikely that I would have found one like this anytime soon, especially in my area.  

I am currently altering some vintage books that I'm making into art journals.  I'll post the pics of before and after once I'm done with all the covers. 

I hope you all have a great week.