Altered cookbooks

These journals were so much fun to work on. I might have filled them a little too much. Moderation and minimalism are not really my thing thought I do try them out every once and a while but not on…

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for years I have searched for the perfect format for a personal cookbook. A book to put all those favorite tried and true recipes, ones handed down from family and friends. A while back I found this vintage shabby cookbook...

I really like these old 5 ring cookbooks – with their sweet homey gingham covers. For awhile when I was out “picking” and I found one where the cover was damaged I’d pass it…

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These journals were so much fun to work on. I might have filled them a little too much. Moderation and minimalism are not really my thing thought I do try them out every once and a while but not on…

Vintage cookbooks are a great way to get a look at the past. Passing them down through families seems to be a lost tradition and we need to bring it back.

I really like these old 5 ring cookbooks – with their sweet homey gingham covers. For awhile when I was out “picking” and I found one where the cover was damaged I’d pass it…

Little Golden Book Junk Journal how to make a pocket page with 12'' by 12'' paper

I made this album from a kit that I bought from "The Hen's Den" at their booth at the Creating Keepsakes Convention. I had to have it! It was made with papers from The Farmhouse. I did add, of course, some of my own ideas to it, and I think it turned out very nice! I added the charm assembly on the spine, using a Tim Holtz chain, and then leftover chipboard pieces. There are lots of pockets and pull outs and stuff, this is a very interactive book! These policy envelope pieces are adorable! I…