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At last I've got around to doing something constructive following the Christmas/New Year break. Admittedly I was away until 10th January, but that is no excuse.... and I HAVE been knitting (quite a lot in fact!), so I've not exactly been idle. However, I have now started a little (6 x 6 inch) glue book, using Khadi* paper, together with some of my old family photos. A glue book is basically a collaged book but I have put a little slant on it by brushing each page with beeswax which, although a nightmare to photograph, gives more of a vintage look to the finished page.
The first page shows my great aunt Queenie when she was 16 (in 1918) and the next two pages are of my mum as a baby, young child and at 17 years old.
*Khadi paper is handmade paper from India, made from recycled cotton rag.
12 comments:
Loving your beautiful glue book and the wax makes it look so authentic. Have a great weekend, Annette x
Your book looks fabulous, love the effects of the wax on the pages.
Yvonne x
Your glue book is great. Love the vintage photos of your family. One of my favorite things to use. The beeswax really makes it standout. Love it.
Hugs Jackie
Hello Jan, lovely to see you again. Your glue book is wonderful - as are your old photographs. I've never heard of that paper before, it sounds interesting and looks as if it takes the beeswax well.
Take care xx
GorrrrrrrJUSS!!!! xx
Your gluebook pages are fantastic and you know I love the addition of beeswax! Love it, love it and can't wait to see more!
I like it!!!!!! very very much!!!
ooo Jan
I adore your glue book already and I am imagining the gentle fragrance that comes with beeswax as well
you certainly have some very special photos to work with!
Happy New Year dear friend!
oxo
What a wonderful way to 'scrapbook' your old family photos. Fabulous!
Your glue book is fabulous Jan, the beeswax makes it look authentic, and I must say your Aunt was a beautiful young lady.
Kevin xx
what a gorgeous book! I love the beeswax...something I have yet to play with but it makes a lovely effect! beautiful work!
Your glue book looks gorgeous, Jan! I love the addition of beeswax! You are so creative. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Have a lovely week my friend!
Gaby
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