Wednesday, January 2, 2013

What do you get from a cereal box...?

:: art journal book ::
Comes with all the alterations.
100 % guaranteed to make you smile!
No restrictions apply.
Simply bring your imagination... and explore the possibilities.
:::
 This is how an art journal makes me feel.
WHO ABOUT YOU? 
:::
After all the Holiday cooking,
 I have plenty of paper bags and cereal boxes to last me awhile.
With that being said... to the art table I go...
:::
Honestly, I did not know how this journal would turn out.
I did not have a templet or design to guide me through the process. 
I will state... 
there is plenty of books, videos, DIY magazines, and Blogs by other artist, 
that will help inspire you to create your own altered book.  
Just as you see here.  
I hope you enjoy mine, just as much as I enjoy sharing it with you. 
The fabric tape I used along the side of the binding 
you will find posted here .
You can manipulate the (paper bag) pages... I like that a lot. 
:: enjoy ::
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, 
or believe to be beautiful. 
WILLIAM MORRIS 







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27 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Great idea, this really looks like fun! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. donna!eeJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    beautiful...very clever & useful indeed! blest be ;D

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Hello Donnalee! :]
      So delighted you stopped by for a visit. ~xx
      Enjoy...

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Wow, cereal box as high art -- love that cover! xox

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  4. Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.comJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Really love it -- makes me want to rush into my studio and make one too--but alas I have no paper bags as SF is now charing for them and forcing us all to carry cloth bags....love the art journal.

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      Hello Pamela
      THANK YOU! :]
      Glad I could inspire you, enjoy your visit...
      I know the feeling... our Ralph's market, is doing the same thing;
      making these brown paper bags a priceless treasure!!
      Take care ~xx

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Oh la la this is sweet. I'd love to see it in person. Just fantabulous April!! This is what I did with a rat poison (sorry, out of desperation I have resorted to poison for the mice that have completely taken over the apartment that I live in. They are running rampant throughout the building, including in all of the walls and ceilings, etc.) box awhile ago. It was way fun making this and I do plan on exploring this (book making with junk) further. Happy New Year! *smiles* Norma, x
    Here's the link for a viewing: http://www.thefairyyellowbugqueen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/drawing-challenge-invitation-72-with.html

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      Hello :]
      So glad you stopped by for a visit... enjoy!!
      Happy New Year to you too. "CHEERS!" to art & friendship ~xx

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  6. TerrieJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Just lovely! I like the colors and the making something from 'junk' but that looks so darned great! I'm feeling.....the urge to splurge and make myself one! I don't have cereal boxes but I buy soda by the case and that's about the same weight of cardboard; I've been saving it wondering what to do with it....now I know!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      Hello Terrie
      Thank you for your support & encouragement! ~xx
      YES!! Make a book, they are so much fun to create :]
      Take care my friend. See you in - The Studio.

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  7. Karenann YoungJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Looks like a great idea!! Love your colors!!! Can't wait to try one!!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      Hello Karenann
      THANK YOU!!
      You are very inspiring, love your encouragement & support... ALWAYS! ~xx
      Enjoy your visit...

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  8. Peculiarme71January 3, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Really love the bright vibrant colors...make me long for Spring April nice work!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:17 PM

      Hello Debbie!
      Aww... THANKS. :]
      You are very encouraging, ALWAYS!! ~xx

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  9. paulineJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    i love your energy, and i love you. That is all. i just do. :-)
    oh, and that quote in the end is fabulous too.
    Thank you for sharing your generous heart with the world. xox

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      Hello Pauline
      THANK YOU!! :]
      Always enjoy your company.
      Love your support & encouragement! ~xx
      Enjoy...

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  10. Karen IsaacsonJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    fabulous! I love that the cover has that flap and the cord to hold it shut. It's like unwrapping a present every time you open it.

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM

      Hello Karen
      YOU BET!!
      Love your description of this handmade journal, you are clever... LOVE IT! :]
      Enjoy your visit...

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  11. Gwen BuchananJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I love the way you put this project together and the colorful design of it!!! I know it will be fun everytime you use it.. such a great idea for using up all those leftovers to make something so wonderful!!!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:23 PM

      Hello Gwen
      YES, INDEED YOU DO!!! Enjoy creating your very own! :]
      Thank you for stopping by, take care.

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  12. JanetJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Clever, creative, and cool...plus it's also recycling something that would normally end up in the trash. I love it!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      Hello Janet
      Thank you! ~xx
      Enjoy your visit... love your company. :]

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  13. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Aww... Thank you! ~xx
    Enjoy your visit.

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  14. AndriaJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Wow, this comes out looking so great! Wonderful colors! I feel like when I try to use throwaway items, for a kind of "trash to treasure" project, my trash just shows through all of my efforts. Your results are marvelous!

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  15. Carin WinkelmanJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Ooh, I love it! And that's all I have to say about it. Love love love! ;-)

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