Altered Board Book Basics & Be

Blank books are so...empty. Here's how to make them bold! Flowers dried in the microwave add decoration. Frescoes and textured backgrounds make each page unique.

Found items, photos, and clever embellishments help crafters and diarists express themselves fully.

Complete step-by-step instructions, plus author Jan Bode Smiley's helpful tips and tricks-including a foolproof method for cutting windows-ensure that every journal will become a keepsake for decades to come.

Tips and techniques for pressing flowers, painting special effects, and using photos and found items Altered books make great gifts for family, friends, and teachers-or wonderful heirlooms