How to make an art journal

I sure made a LOT of journals as examples for the tutorial!

What started out as a basic class about how to make a book cover, turned into a whole pile of books to use as examples for different styles and variations of the basic book.

I was so involved with making one book after another, that my poor dogs started to feel desperate for attention in the studio. Dorothy had to insert herself into the photo session to get me to notice her this day.

I didn't have the heart to tell her that the photos weren't all about her.

The workshop also ended up with design ideas for the interior of the books too, and different ways to add closures. But mostly, it shows step by step instructions to build a basic cover and make the signatures (pages) all in a easy, no sew way.

(But I did add a couple of sewing options, for those who don't find sewing machines to be torture devices).

And once I had the basic steps down, I realized that they could apply to any number of projects, with some variation on the theme, and a few simple tricks.

So, I started turning photo albums, vintage books, and cabinet cards into books too.

Thanks to everyone who has purchased this $15 class, and for the great feedback! I've put a lot of time into the prototypes and process, it's wonderful to hear from people who are reading the blog, that they like the posts.

Here is a little video with some of the books you'll find described in the class.