Open the Doors

Let’s build a gorgeous journal that opens from the front center like a pair of magical doors to reveal a double book filled with painted pages! Imagine the possibilities for journaling or artist book making- across all four surfaces for a 20” spread or across just one or two or three page surfaces completed at different times. The page pairings create a different view each time you open the doors- a different book emerges! You will love working in this one.

Supply List:

• 2 8x10 pieces of heavy chip board *Cut One Board to make two 5x8 pieces. (my boards are from the back of a tablet of watercolor paper)
• 22 8x10 pieces of sturdy paper
• 2 yd fabric tape
• 2 yd waxed linen thread
• Awl, Ruler, Large eyed needle
• 5 colors acrylic paint
• Old gift/reward/credit cards
• Water container
• Plastic stencil or 2
• Glue stick
• 8x10 images
  
  Optional:
• heat gun if you already have one. I’ll bring one, too.
  
  Dress to paint and bring along a newspaper for a work surface.
  
  Teacher will bring:
• paper towels, stencils to share, rags, spray bottles, and craft glue.