Collage Supplies:
Blank Books and Boxes

I've split the books page into blank books (this page) and how-to & clip art books/CDs.

These metal tins, Diorama Boxes, book covers & pages and misc. blank books are a good base to start a collage project.

Click on any photo to see a larger picture.

 
 

 
Artwork by Design Team Member Teri Calia, also using images from the Skeleton Slide Mailers, Dark Words, Witchy Business and Dem Bones Collage Sheets; A Fine Specimen Scrapbook Paper; Die Cut Alphabet Scrapbook Paper and Vampire Die Cut Border Stickers.

 
 
Mini Edgy Album - Licorice
6 heavy, black chipboard pages with different scallop and curved bracket-shaped die-cut ends. Sheet size varies from approximately 4-1/2" to 6-1/2" wide but all are 6" tall. They are stacked, each sheet being slightly longer than the previous. The pages can be mixed with the longer pages in the Edgy Album.

Each sheet has 3 "binding" holes on left side and the set comes with binding rings. Or you can bind your album with ribbons (see examples in the sample art - click on the thumbnails to see all the details).

The front cover's shape is duplicated in clear acrylic as either a clear protective cover or another page to decorate.

$7.99

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Artwork by Design Team Member Teri Calia, also using images from the Painterly Props, Skeleton Slide Mailers and Dark Words Collage Sheets; and A Fine Specimen Scrapbook Paper.

 
 

 
 
Edgy Album - Licorice
6 heavy, black chipboard pages with different scallop, eyelet, and curved bracket-shaped die-cut ends. They are stacked, each sheet being slightly longer than the previous. Shortest sheet is approximately 7" across, and the longest is approximately 12" across, with all sheets being 6" tall. The pages can be mixed with the shorter pages in the Mini Edgy Album. Each sheet has 3 "binding" holes on left side.

$4.99* $6.49*

 
 

 
 
Exquisite Shrine
Beautiful, laser-cut masonite shrine kit (3" tall when finished). There are so many ways to use this... the teal "Queen of Hearts" shrine I'm holding in one of the small photos is by Guest Designer Wendy Anderson (using an image from the Queen of Hearts #2 Collage Sheet). The "Palmistry" Diorama Box by Guest Designer Shannon Sawyer uses the shrine inside the shadow box. Click on the thumbnails to see all the components.

Note: you have to put the shrine together (but isn't that half the fun?); plus it gives you the option of painting or decorating (use thin paper!) the box before assembling it. Instructions are included. It is easy to put together (see the thumbnail photo of the side view ("Bathing Beauty" shrine by Design Team Member Teri Calia) to see how the layers of masonite stack up to form the depth). You can leave out one or more of the layers to create a different shape "stage" (but with less depth). It also includes a notched hole in the back panel for hanging on the wall.

1 per package for $5.99

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Shelf Shrine
Laser-cut 1/8" chipboard with a curved archway or cathedral window look from the curved top. Completed shrine measures 3" tall x 4-1/8" wide (when laid flat). The sides are partially perforated, so just fold the sides in and it will stand on its own. You can decorate before folding, and use the unfolded shrine as a template.

1 per package for $2.99

Halloween shrine by Design Team Member Teri Calia, also using the Skeleton Slides and Anatomy Collage Sheets with some Black Dresden and Gold Metallic Pens.

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Cubbyhole - 6 Compartment
Ingenious, laser-cut masonite cubbyhole (with 1-1/2" "holes" that perfectly fit the memory glass shown in the larger photo). There are a few Alice in Wonderland collage sheets with artwork pre-sized to fit 1-1/2" memory frames (or create your own).

Note: you have to put the cubbyhole together (but isn't that half the fun?); plus it gives you the option of painting or decorating (use thin paper!) the box before assembling it. Click on the smaller photo to see the how the cubbyhole is packaged (flat).

$6.99

 
 

 
 
Cubbyhole - 3 Compartment
Ingenious, laser-cut masonite cubbyhole (with 1-1/2" "holes" that perfectly fit the memory glass shown in the larger photo). There is a Memory Frame Starters collage sheet with artwork pre-sized to fit 1-1/2" memory frames (or create your own).

Note: you have to put the cubbyhole together (but isn't that half the fun?); plus it gives you the option of painting or decorating (use thin paper!) the box before assembling it. Click on the smaller photo to see the how the cubbyhole is packaged (flat).

Shown in one of the photos with a 6-Compartment Cubbyhole (I'm holding them to show how you could hinge them together like a triptych, but note: they won't be able to fold closed as the width of two 3-Compartment Cubbyholes is slightly wider than a 6-Compartment Cubbyhole.

$6.49/Set of 2

 
 

 
 
Hinged 4x6 Box
Lightweight, raw wood box with hinges and clasp. 6 x 4"

Shown in the black photo (box painted black) with Brass Box Feet (antiqued with black paint).

$3.99


 

 
 

 
 
Black Keepsake Book
Spiral-bound book with heavy, black chipboard front and back covers and 25 blank pages. 6-1/2 x 4/1/2"

$3.99

 
 

 
 

4x4 Coasters
4" x 4" fiberboard coasters with rounded edges. Easy to paint over or glue onto (so you don't need to care about the silly superbowl themed graphics).

The beautiful 4" x 4" mermaid sample, by Guest Designer Wendy Anderson (below at near left), also uses Real Starfish, Silver-Plated Clam Shell Charms, Tiny Real Seashells, an Antique Silver Seahorse Charm, a Resin Scroll Applique, an Indian Coin, 1/4 Inch Silk Ribbons, the Aqua Fiber Set and an image from the Mermaids #3 Collage Sheet. Click on the thumbnail to see all the components.

The 4" x 4" sample art (at far left) is also by Wendy Anderson and uses images from the Pink Roses and Ophelia's Flowers collage sheets.

$2.99/Set of 8

 

 

Notebook Set: Gypsy/Gypsy Queen
Set of 2 beautifully designed notebooks. Buy a set and give one to a friend... or not. My staff are buying multiples.

Each notebooks is 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" and has 60 blank, cream-colored pages. They also have inside pockets (on both front and back covers - click on the small photos to see the printing on some of the pockets) and the spine is stitched, for even more of a vintage look.

$7.99/Set of 2 (one of each design)


 

 
Metal Tins
 



Jeweler's Tins
and a couple other metal tins

Lids just sit on; they don't screw down tightly. Clockwise from the largest one in the big photo (all have glass lids and are sold singly unless otherwise noted):
- Medium: 1-7/8" diameter
- Short ("Small Journey Tin"; clear window is plastic + embossed design around the lid + Set of 2): 1-7/16" diameter
- Magnetic (magnet on the back + plastic divider inside + clear window is plastic, ): 1-1/2" diameter
- Tiny: 13/16" diameter
- Small: 1-1/4" diameter

The medium size were used in the Fridge Magnet Swap. These are the same tins we use to package the vintage buttons.

The small size are the same tins we use to package the tiny watch gears.

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Diorama Boxes
 



Diorama Boxes

Heavy chipboard boxes with glass inset into the lids (the lids lift off and are the same depth as the boxes; the chipboard is covered with black faux-leather grain paper on the outside and white paper on the inside).

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Beautiful Palmistry shadowbox using the Large box is by Shannon Sawyer (click on the text link or photo to see more photos in the gallery).

Perfect for making little, framed shadow boxes. These are also used for mounting insects for scientific display. 5 sizes of boxes (the first 3 are 3/4" deep; the "Large/Deep" is 1-1/4" deep; the "Jumbo" is 2" deep):

  • Small: 4-1/4 x 3-1/4" x 3/4" (glass window is 3-1/2 x 2-1/2")
  • Medium: 5-1/2 x 4-1/2" x 3/4" (glass window is 4-3/8 x 3-3/8")
  • Large: 6-1/8 x 5-1/8" x 3/4" (glass window is 5-1/8 x 4-3/16")
  • Large/Deep: 6-1/8 x 5-1/8" x 1-1/4" (glass window is 5-1/8 x 4-3/16")
  • Jumbo: 8-1/8 x 6-1/8" x 2" (glass window is 7-1/8 x 5-3/16")

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Book Covers & Pages

 
 

 
 
Paris & Roma Printed Book Covers

Beautiful, heavy chipboard covers with printing (that looks like vintage leather books... the embossing is only printed but looks real). The "Paris" design is shown in the larger photo. Punch holes for binding or use "as is" for an accordion-folded book. Approx. 3-1/2" x 5-3/4".

The reverse side of both the front and back covers are raw chipboard... ready for you to decorate.

Binding rings or bind-it all machine wires are here.

$2.29/Set of 2 covers (1 front & 1 back)

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Autograph

 
 
Autograph Printed Book Cover

Beautiful, heavy chipboard covers with printing (that looks like vintage leather books... the embossing is only printed but looks real). Punch holes for binding or use "as is" for an accordion-folded book. 7" x 4-3/8".

Click on the picture to see the back cover. (The reverse side of both the front and back covers are raw chipboard... ready for you to decorate.)

Binding rings or bind-it all machine wires are here.

$2.49/set

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Clear, Die-Cut Book Pages

Clear acrylic die-cut pages in hearts & butterfly wing shapes (the 3 large sizes are pre-punched with binding holes; the small set of 4 hearts can be punched as you wish). Instead of stacking them directly on top of one another, try layering one piece towards the top, one in the middle and one on the bottom. Or even just the front & back covers. For binding, they can be laced with ribbons or use metal binding rings.

These pages are crystal clear; the small heart in the larger photo has just been tilted so you can see the shape. Note: peel the protective paper off of both sides before decorating.

Sale prices:
4 small hearts, $3.75;
1 large lacy heart, $2.75;
1 6x6" heart, $1.49
1 large butterfly wing, $1.99

(Regular prices:
4 small hearts, $4.99;
1 large lacy heart, $3.99;
1 6x6" solid heart, $2.49
1 large butterfly wing, $2.99

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Destination

 
Bracket Shaped Chipboard Covers & Die-Cuts

The shaped chipboard covers are 5" x 7" and come in craft (tan) (black are sold out). They're $1.99/2 piece set

The die-cuts are pages to fit inside a book made with the covers. 4 die-cut shapes per 12"x12" sheet. The shapes all have fun curvy or zip-zag edges and fit inside the size of the covers (when the book is closed, the pages won't stick out beyond the covers). They're 65 lb. cardstock, printed on both sides, and are $1.25/sheet. Click on the Journal-it picture to see the reverse side printing. The Destination and Travel Die-Cuts both have a grid pattern on the back.

Coordinating scrapbook paper is here. Binding rings or bind-it all machine wires are here.

Die-Cuts on Sale:
$0.79* $1.25*

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Pre-Cut Book Covers/Pages and O-Wires
Pre-cut heavy bookboard covers (1/16" thick) and cardstock pages for creating 2 sizes of booklets (4 x 4" and 5 x 7-1/2"). The covers are kraft color. The pages come in cream or black. (The covers come in sets of 2; the pages are in sets of 10.) The 4.1" x 4.1" covers would be perfect for binding a chunky book.

Binding wires in 3 sizes and 4 colors (all the wires come in packs of 2 and are 12" long; you can cut the wires down to size for a small project).

The Christmas book at left was made by Miz Bella using one of the red binding wires. The calendar is by Lenna Andrews.

7.5 x 5" covers are backordered.
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Misc. Blank Books

 

 

Envelope & Tag Book
Cute book: giant die cut manila "tags" (more like cardstock weight) that are 4-1/2" wide x 5-1/2" tall, and matching giant-sized library card pockets (4-1/2" wide x 5-1/2" tall and punched for binding). Comes with 2 binding rings.

The envelopes are heavier weight paper than the tags. 10 pages (10 tags and 10 envelopes). Note: a few of the pages may be a little dented from being shipped packed tightly against the rings.

$4.49

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4x4 Chipboard Book

Little 4" x 4" book with all the pages made of heavy chipboard (the width is actually 4-1/4"; 10 pages). Sand it, paint it, rough it up. Comes with 3 antiqued binding rings.

$4.49

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Sample Art


 


 


 


 


 

Inspiration


Tim Holtz Foundations
(Box Feet)

 


Mistletoe Journaling Book

 


ATC Matchbox Kit

 


Fringed Curtains (Dresden)

 


Art Deco Party #2 Collage Sheet


Gold Dresden Borders

 


Halloween "Everything"

 


Red/Gold Cording

 


Large Snowflake Filigree

 


Crumpled Silky Ribbons

 


Christmas Collage Sheets

 

More Inspiration


Bent, Bound And Stitched: Collage, Cards And Jewelry With A Twist
 


In This House:
A Collection of
Altered Art
Imagery and
Collage Techniques

 


Altered Board
Book Basics &
Beyond

 


Making
Memory Boxes

 


The Decorated
Journal: Creating
Beautifully
Expressive
Journal Pages

 


Bookworks:
Books, Memory &
Photo Albums,
Journals,
and Diaries
Made by Hand

 


Altered
Book Collage

 


Making
Shadow Boxes
and Shrines