My Art {Collages on Vintage Book Covers}

October 16, 2013


collage for Monika of Splendid Willow

A few years ago, I began creating
these mixed media collages on old
discarded book covers.


collage for Alison of The Polo House

 I have kept a few for myself, but most have
found very fine homes across the globe.

for Swoonworthy's gallery wall
(this one has been in a few magazines, yo!)

 I use acrylics, felted wool, safety pins, vintage
book pages, vintage illustrations, linen,
silk, and egg shells.
Birds, skeletal ladies with high hair, crowns,
crosses, and poetry are repetitive themes.

for an upcoming art show
I am so fond of using these book covers which
would otherwise be thrown away!

And now that I have my copy of
Edited by Laura Heyenga
(Chronicle, 2013),
I am once again inspired to continue
this compelling art form.


Oh little paper slippers!


Prepare to be so inspired and dazzled
by the artists within this positively
magnificent book you will not
be able to put it down!

Any fans of art made from books out there?

Peace to you right where you are.







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11 comments

  1. The enchanted homeOctober 17, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    You are so talented...does your creativity have no bounds? I don't think so..rock on Michele!

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  2. therelishedroostOctober 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Love those, they looks like they would mix so well with other pieces of wall art!!
    Just wonderful, Karolyn

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  3. I Dream OfOctober 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Michele, you are amazingly talented and creative. Love it! I'm glad you are inspired to explore this art form some more. PS - those slippers!!!! XOXO

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  4. MerlinOctober 17, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I luv Monika's collage! So creative! franki

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  5. Woodside ParkOctober 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Your collages are so cool, graphic and edgy, Michele. Very different from the calm and quiet seascapes you paint. I love the contrast. So talented you are! Hope you are enjoying early autumn. I've been very busy, and hope to post soon :)
    x Loi

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  6. Nancy CarrOctober 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Fascinating and beautiful!

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  7. Maryann - Interior SalvageOctober 18, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    I love your bird collages. The colors and composition are so pretty. I have a bit of an old book addiction so this is a must book for me. Thanks for sharing such pretty things...

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  8. LeslieOctober 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Love the one you made for Monica.. so creative Michele! This is really unique and the ultimate in recycling;)

    Have a good weekend! xxL

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  9. tinajoOctober 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Such pretty ideas! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  10. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 20, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    LOVE your divine collages!
    In fact, come over and take a look at the post from October 18th....
    there is a placesetting photo and on the napkin, Bonnie attached
    the pewter polo pin as part of the napkin ring!
    It's back in on the bacl on the book collage, but you must go see
    how she used it!
    xoxox
    Hope you are enjoying your Sunday, sweet friend.
    A :)

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  11. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltOctober 21, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    You are so talented...love these..so fun!

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