Category Archives: altered art

Altered Art Scrapbook For a Little Girl

Posted on April 10, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Altered art scrapbook for a little girl. Mixed media. Front cover. Scrapbooking paper, sticker embellishments, text printed on parchment paper with torn edges, scraps from magazines, doll shirt from dollar store. A triangle-shaped pocket in the corner holds special photos. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gift – Decorated Box – Altered Art Box – Art Therapy

Posted on December 13, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

A decorated box is an easy and economical gift. I like to call it altered art, but it’s basically fancy scrapbooking. This is another homemade gift idea if you’re looking for something to make from the heart. This is a … Continue reading →

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Decorate a Box – Mermaid Treasure Box Makes a Special Homemade Gift

Posted on December 4, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Make a decorated box if money’s tight this Christmas. Here’s an easy, inexpensive craft which can be made with tons of love and extra-special touches for the recipient. Below is a decorated box I made for my oldest granddaughter for … Continue reading →

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Altered Art Book Wedding Gift – Photo Essay

Posted on November 7, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Working on this craft helped take my mind off worrying about George while he was going through chemo and dealing with cancer and all the issues that go along with it. I played music, too. I highly recommend art therapy … Continue reading →

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Altered Art Book Wedding Gift

Posted on April 4, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

In a post on December 7, 2011, I shared an altered art book I made one year for my parents’ Christmas gift. You can read about it here. I then posted about a photo box that I decorated with altered … Continue reading →

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