tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post2917048334491587646..comments2024-03-27T13:49:51.795-05:00Comments on Altered Book Lover: File Folder Fun?Bleubeard and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-61844979380297881762013-11-09T19:28:07.096-06:002013-11-09T19:28:07.096-06:00Cool backgrounds. Sounds like the file folders are...Cool backgrounds. Sounds like the file folders are of the new variety...act like a sponge! The old version (formula) worked better kind of like the manila shipping tags. Look forward to see how you use these. HugsNan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854205108553524890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-4856862305994824612013-11-08T21:28:02.684-06:002013-11-08T21:28:02.684-06:00I think this is a brilliant use for all those file...I think this is a brilliant use for all those file folders! good luck with the tv replacement...technology is such a pain when it doesn't work!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657202600364368434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-37160069183807179682013-11-08T18:15:39.130-06:002013-11-08T18:15:39.130-06:00You've been busy again in the create dept. I&#...You've been busy again in the create dept. I'm sure it will be great to have lots of pre-painted substrate on hand. Make a mess once if possible...that's my motto...esp with baking. I usually completely trash the kitchen for one day...bake as much as I can then be done with it for a while.Hallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473540669635905535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-53482070014175290202013-11-08T14:29:41.347-06:002013-11-08T14:29:41.347-06:00I've used the credit card paint method many ti...I've used the credit card paint method many times - I really like the skip & miss effect you can get with it. Sorry your experience was so frustrating...art should be fun. What you ended up with is such a great base...can't wait to see your finished books. <br /><br />Good luck with the TV - I hate it when electronics go out!Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-80277190161361612442013-11-08T04:41:59.221-06:002013-11-08T04:41:59.221-06:00That kraft does suck up paint. But your folders a...That kraft does suck up paint. But your folders are loking good so far and I know you will transform them into something special as gidts. Good luck on TV buying...too many choices all too much money. xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-84925169849150550522013-11-08T04:23:51.911-06:002013-11-08T04:23:51.911-06:00Getting stuck into painting mania tags, now that i...Getting stuck into painting mania tags, now that is a stack of fun. They do seem to take up more paint due to their absorbency. I really like the bright vibrant colors you have used.<br /><br />Hugs ElizaElizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921884729737495356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-60162704630937599582013-11-07T23:34:15.437-06:002013-11-07T23:34:15.437-06:00I've never heard of this technique ~ fascinati...I've never heard of this technique ~ fascinating. Especially love the three folders on the right.<br /><br />I'm sitting and glancing over at my dead television ~ at least until after Christmas, I'm just watching my favorite shows online. They're actually easier for me to see as my laptop screen is almost as large as the T.V. screen. LOL!<br /><br />♥ <br />daniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-33934377896681604602013-11-07T20:45:15.667-06:002013-11-07T20:45:15.667-06:00They are so bright and colorful, like butterfly fo...They are so bright and colorful, like butterfly folders. I'm sorry about all the running about!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381213681911598073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-25398839430505976902013-11-07T20:00:02.233-06:002013-11-07T20:00:02.233-06:00Thanks for your comments on my blog, Elizabeth, i ...Thanks for your comments on my blog, Elizabeth, i have been drawing since I could hold a crayon, so for me this is not very difficult, but you know it is just like any other skill, the more you do, the better you get. the problem some of my students have is that they want it all now! and don't want to put in the practice. Lot's of people use this as proof that talent is inborn in us, but I know, being a teacher, that talent is a result of passion and practice. Thanks, againVicki Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756936181545589388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-30665831924973015382013-11-07T19:47:30.543-06:002013-11-07T19:47:30.543-06:00wonderful use of those file folders E...there is s...wonderful use of those file folders E...there is something about the surface that I enjoy so much...<br /><br />smearing with a card for palette knife give a neat texture...I enjoy doing that on old book pages too<br /><br />hope you find a TV that you like that doesn't break the bank :)<br />oxo~*~Patty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953758102509632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-42586975379405711532013-11-07T19:04:26.054-06:002013-11-07T19:04:26.054-06:00Try a goat of gesso over the folders before your p...Try a goat of gesso over the folders before your paint. That should help. I have even resorted to a spray sealer.Krishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573573810959229149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-26673606435127492582013-11-07T16:49:03.175-06:002013-11-07T16:49:03.175-06:00Another frustrating day for you, shame about the T...Another frustrating day for you, shame about the TV... do you have any of the freecycle type places in the States? I know they have them in the UK as people offer things for free when they buy something new. The file folders turned out lovely though, did wonder if a splat of white paint first would have helped with the paint being sooked up!! voodoo vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969587296959836879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-56695542400849144262013-11-07T15:52:11.508-06:002013-11-07T15:52:11.508-06:00So colourful and cheerful! Don't worry if you ...So colourful and cheerful! Don't worry if you don't visit everyone each day, it's amazing that you even try. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472687890949401982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-39618210711179907392013-11-07T15:30:46.880-06:002013-11-07T15:30:46.880-06:00Great tip to do this ahead of time so you have som...Great tip to do this ahead of time so you have some supplies ready when you need them. I hope you find a TV that fits your purpose.Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-42175318266053999272013-11-07T15:30:26.226-06:002013-11-07T15:30:26.226-06:00Ah, girl after my own heart again!! One of my favo...Ah, girl after my own heart again!! One of my favourite techniques so beautifully demonstrated sweetie.<br />Huge hugs x x x x Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676438726819546302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-69363312687757171352013-11-07T10:38:19.226-06:002013-11-07T10:38:19.226-06:00Have to say I find adding paint with an old credit...Have to say I find adding paint with an old credit card the best way possible as you know I don't really like paint, this works for me. BJBJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-85636078957345148322013-11-07T08:08:00.025-06:002013-11-07T08:08:00.025-06:00You might even try a sealer first but hey, this wa...You might even try a sealer first but hey, this way you got better texture to work with! Maronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649585831226396453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-55894747285572229262013-11-07T07:52:53.117-06:002013-11-07T07:52:53.117-06:00I DO like file folders!I DO like file folders!ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-18873576546129218542013-11-07T06:25:08.647-06:002013-11-07T06:25:08.647-06:00Love all the colors! Love all the colors! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588578576634253750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-23086695723940402122013-11-07T06:04:37.050-06:002013-11-07T06:04:37.050-06:00Next time you can put a light coating of gesso on ...Next time you can put a light coating of gesso on the folders first and then start your process. Gesso can also give a nice texture if added in a hap-hazard manner like you did with the paint. <br />I love all the bright and bold colors. I did a similar technique on a mailing envelope for some mail art this week only I used a braer instead of credit card. Turned out awesome! <br />Can't wait to see those books! Maybe we could swap a junk journal for a book? ;-)<br />Have a great day Elizabeth!<br />~DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-48232648277271446962013-11-07T05:51:51.571-06:002013-11-07T05:51:51.571-06:00Having the background work done on the file folder...Having the background work done on the file folders will come in so handy when you are ready to use them. As usual, you have given us another great tip.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-86188897383456061732013-11-07T05:33:26.271-06:002013-11-07T05:33:26.271-06:00I do love visiting your blog every day! You never ...I do love visiting your blog every day! You never fail to surprise me too!Love the vibrant colors!Karla B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07543222380767750041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-35264334133314270502013-11-07T05:29:58.245-06:002013-11-07T05:29:58.245-06:00Lovely, colorful pages. I cut up old folders to u...Lovely, colorful pages. I cut up old folders to use for postcards, the weight is perfect.Linda Gibbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698765889199813470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-71674102875843952152013-11-07T05:19:44.396-06:002013-11-07T05:19:44.396-06:00I forgot to mention...
WOW, these look awesome an...I forgot to mention...<br /><br />WOW, these look awesome and fun! Can't wait to see them done. dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763553809671436129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-39212326968637321582013-11-07T05:19:13.707-06:002013-11-07T05:19:13.707-06:00Hello, sorry your day was spent running around and...Hello, sorry your day was spent running around and again today too. Glad you had time to play though. I'm using the credit card trick on my big poster board this morning, have never done it before so hope it works. <br />Good luck tv shopping! dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763553809671436129noreply@blogger.com