Hey hey folks, I don't know about you, but when I have an excessive amount of art papers and I tend to make a books of some sort. The junque journal or the accordion are my favorites. I love to make books even if I have absolutely nothing to put in them. (laughs) Today's book was actually created with inspiration from the Ladies of Live, Love Laugh and Art Journal on Facebook. We have done many swaps, where we have traded background art papers. Sure I could create journal pages or ATCs with these papers, but sometimes you just need to sit back and be inspired by artists within your circle. View their works like it's being done for the first time.. with new and brighter eyes. Ponder the process and infer any meanings you like. I still didn't use all the papers I was given but I did make use of some of those given to me and some of my own. Here is today's project....
I took a number or painted papers from my stash and swaps, and began by taking the chipboard and covering it with the papers. I use Helmar's Craft and Hobby PVA Glue. It's the best for adhering paper. After my covers were done, I created the spine, scoring every half inch and leaving the ends of 1.5 inch to tuck into the covers.
After I cut my flag pieces, I stuck those down wtih Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue. I used it in case I decided to not to adhere pictures or words to the sheets. This glue is awesome for album use and on pitures.. So I am guessing it will not yellowing/aging near the glued areas of my precious papers.
Here is a little collage I made of the book. Trying to give you a view of all the possible angles I could think of.
Thanks a lot for checking out my post and project today. I hope I have given you some ideas to create your very own Flag Book with Helmar Adhesives!
