book sTructures

Book structures from a class I attended

during February and March, taught by

Debra Bachelder at the Marion Public 

Library. We learned how to make

some very cool folded book structures!

The class was free (I think funded by the

Ohio Arts Council) and all supplies provided.

I did take some of my own pre-painted

papers for the insides and decoration of

the books, as you can see above.

The red book reads "color heals."

That's absolutely the way I feel

in the midst of winter. I need some

color to help counteract the 

lack of sunshine!

Debra provided plenty of 

gorgeous papers, and class members

also shared some of their resources.

I am not sure I can recreate this book

outside of class, but I really like the tabs

that swing out and reveal whatever art

or words have been added.

The 'House Book' was made from a 

house-shaped template with a tab on one

side, and pages were adhered together.

I used photos of winter trees and snow

for the covers, a couple of my twisted tree

drawings, and quotes about winter.

Pleased with the way it turned out.

There were other structures which I don't

have a photo of, but they are currently at 

the library for an Open House. I will try to

share them later.

Linking up for T Day, when I join

Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog hop.

We visit each other, share a beverage, 

and an assortment of art and photos,

maybe even some treats or a recipe.

Stop by for a chat...

I've been faithfully journaling in my 

Hobonichi Techo every day, and enjoying

adding some drawings that are

Spring-themed.

Coffee, tea, and journaling...

Is it Spring yet?!