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Start an Altered Book Journal

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Start an Altered Book Journal

Have you heard the term "junk journal"? Probably you have. But what about "altered book journals"? If you're new to that term, you're in for a treat! An altered book is a type of journal that starts with a hardbound book — old or new — and gets transformed into a creative playground for your ideas. It’s different from a junk journal, which is usually made from a variety of loose materials. With altered books, you're taking something old and giving it a new life. I absolutely love old books, and when I come across ones that have seen better...

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