The book has been weeded. Its circulation was zero. Some of the pages were loose. Some had markings done by a younger sibling. Yet, scissors in hand, it felt strange to do as I planned. Instead of recycling the book, I recycled the art, creating a note of thanks for a friend from Nancy Willard's The Mountain of Quilts, illustrated by Tomie de Paola. I carefully cut images to use in a collage, noting which side of the pages had the artwork I most wanted to reuse. The new creation has echoes of the old. The recipient will, I hope, appreciate the design and the sentiment.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Recycled Book Art
The book has been weeded. Its circulation was zero. Some of the pages were loose. Some had markings done by a younger sibling. Yet, scissors in hand, it felt strange to do as I planned. Instead of recycling the book, I recycled the art, creating a note of thanks for a friend from Nancy Willard's The Mountain of Quilts, illustrated by Tomie de Paola. I carefully cut images to use in a collage, noting which side of the pages had the artwork I most wanted to reuse. The new creation has echoes of the old. The recipient will, I hope, appreciate the design and the sentiment.
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I love this recycling idea! Such a beautiful creation and so meaningful.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think your use of the weary edition of her book would delight Nancy Willard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, final use for the book. Such a happy destination than the trash!
ReplyDeleteSo, it wouldn't offend you, David, if someone used a well-loved book of yours that way?
ReplyDeleteThe thank you card was VERY much appreciated!!!!! What a great use for a "weeded" book. So creative.
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