Friday, 12 August 2011

Bookish Buys: Altered Books

I was browsing online today and came across these altered books from Abandoned Attic. They're pretty pricey, but also pretty damn amazing. Like a pop-up book for grown-ups.

Beauty and the Beast

Around the World in 80 Days

I also found this cute 'The Early Bird Catches the Bookworm' artwork from Gathered Together.



In a similar vein, I love these bookish garlands from Bookity.


Lastly, these flowers from Scrapbooking Outside the Box are adorable! I wonder if they'd be hard to make...

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11 comments:

  1. Jillian12 August 2011 at 22:04

    Love it! These are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Nikki12 August 2011 at 22:29

    These are amazing! I saw the altered books earlier in the week and thought of you. If you like the bird figure, check out this paper mache one from West Elm.I have him sitting on my desk at home.

    http://www.westelm.com/products/paper-mache-bird-a945/?pkey=e|bird|8|best|0|1|24||7&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

    www.cositabella.com

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  3. Shilpa Mudiganti13 August 2011 at 01:37

    The altered books remind me of Pottermore ads that's currently on its website. They look amazing.

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  4. April13 August 2011 at 15:17

    Love these!
    One time I hollowed out a book and gave it to a friend as a house warming present. I think I'm going to do that this Christmas, too!

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  5. Belle13 August 2011 at 17:29

    Jillian - Glad you enjoy!

    Nikki - Thanks for the tip, that's so adorable! :)

    Shilpa - Good point, it's just like the Pottermore ad isn't it?

    April - What a great idea! Do you glaze them or anything like that?

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  6. Sugar and Snark15 August 2011 at 16:17

    Gorgeous!!

    I love all your posts :)

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  7. Belle15 August 2011 at 16:58

    Aw, thanks Lu! :)

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  8. Audrey (holes In My brain)16 August 2011 at 06:23

    Oh my gosh, these are amazing! The beauty and the beast one? *dies* I can't imagine how long it'd take to make one (and i'd even forgive the person for carving up books :P)

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  9. rachel10 November 2011 at 01:55

    I love the Around the World in 80 Days! Just found your site when looking around for ideas for my own altered books. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Anonymous11 November 2011 at 16:01

    oh my goodness....
    i have just discovered you...
    and these wonderful creations
    which i shall now be following.
    sweet dreams dearest.

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  11. kamagra3 April 2012 at 19:38

    Your work is amazing and your display is beautiful. It looks inspiring! Congrats!

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