Altered Art Circus: Techniques For Journals, Pa... — Must Try

It is primarily aimed at , junk journalers , and paper crafters looking for a cohesive, theatrical theme for their next project.

is a popular instructional book and creative guide by artist Lisa Kettell , focusing on "Altered Art" techniques for journals, paper crafts, and mixed media projects. Core Overview Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Pa...

Projects often feature vintage performers (strongmen, trapeze artists), tarot themes, and mythical creatures. It is primarily aimed at , junk journalers

The "write-up" of the book often emphasizes its imaginative approach, encouraging makers to build their own "portable circuses" and dreamlike worlds within their art. Target Audience The "write-up" of the book often emphasizes its

Instruction on using beeswax, glitter, acrylic paints, and ink to distress and "age" paper for an antique look.

The book serves as a "step-by-step big top" of whimsical, circus-inspired projects. It blends Victorian-era aesthetics with modern mixed-media techniques to create "magical" artifacts like character journals, paper dolls, and altered ephemera.