artist book or journal - [new] directions

-this unique artist book or journal features a collaged cover which has been hand stitched,

-the cover base is some found cardboard packaging, shellaced to age it and add a warm tone

-the collage includes found text, images cut from upcycled wrapping paper, vintage dictionary or sheet music and 3 found buttons

-hand bound with a pamphlet stitch using waxed linen thread; the spine is embellished with a strip of handyed cheesecloth or gauze

-inside are hand torn or cut pages made from a selection of  vintage/upcycled papers and blank sketchbook paper

-add collage and stitch as desired, or enjoy as is

-30 pages of various lengths and widths

size, closed: 23 cm x 16 cm (9 in x 6.5 in)