tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post5781165860894655317..comments2023-09-08T09:46:58.665-04:00Comments on Ashbee Design: Altered Books • MonogramMarji Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-79323473247599097162019-01-08T09:06:04.203-05:002019-01-08T09:06:04.203-05:00Roberta, the books I choose are the Readers Digest...Roberta, the books I choose are the Readers Digest series. I chose them because the covers come that way. They are readily available in used book shops or swap shacks.Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-9871394094143668972019-01-07T16:22:16.372-05:002019-01-07T16:22:16.372-05:00This is so cool and I love your tutorial. I found...This is so cool and I love your tutorial. I found you through Pinterest. I have a question on how you cover the raw cut edges of the book cover so that they match the front. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516021223465739795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-51341031310599083952018-04-28T01:16:11.294-04:002018-04-28T01:16:11.294-04:00Awesome postAwesome postEdmond G. Belangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-44947318277149072732014-11-21T19:31:10.397-05:002014-11-21T19:31:10.397-05:00I am thinking of getting a band saw for my hubby&#...I am thinking of getting a band saw for my hubby's bday...self motivation to make these letters for our sons Christmas gift! Can you tell me what kind of Band saw you used...motor amp(?) size etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762481516281748455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-86536390179186311632014-08-25T02:51:36.649-04:002014-08-25T02:51:36.649-04:00Wow! This project is so good. I love making new th...Wow! This project is so good. I love making new things from old ones specially books. You can do so many new projects from them. Your post has worked as an inspiration. I want you to have a look at this amazing book by Altered Upcycling. It shares many new projects too.<br />http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Books-beautiful-ornaments-ebook/dp/B00MGJADUK%3FSubscriptionId%3D0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82%26tag%3Dflatwave-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00MGJADUKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617814882150701902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-77305489924435516012013-09-23T13:53:26.037-04:002013-09-23T13:53:26.037-04:00Marji - I tried it with a jig saw. The results we...Marji - I tried it with a jig saw. The results were less than satisfactory. There are two problems, the hand-held jig saw has a much rougher cut and the cut was not 100% vertical. I switched to a scroll saw which is much slower but has a much cleaner finish. My daughter is getting married in a couple of weeks and she wanted "MR & MRS" from these for the wedding. Can't wait to do the "&"....Display Namehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06237576892040683704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-52842302552061887672013-08-04T09:42:53.350-04:002013-08-04T09:42:53.350-04:00It is a real book! I started with a Readers Digest...It is a real book! I started with a Readers Digest Condensed book because of the attractive cover and just cut away!Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-750999749487447752013-08-03T06:06:44.802-04:002013-08-03T06:06:44.802-04:00How on earth did you get the covers to be larger t...How on earth did you get the covers to be larger than the pages....like a real book?<br />I don't see how the band saw could do this. How did you do it?<br />Great idea!!Elenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377371859667172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-15828829828270162942013-02-09T10:27:47.398-05:002013-02-09T10:27:47.398-05:00Just created my own using your tutorial as inspira...Just created my own using your tutorial as inspiration. Sadly, we didn't have a band-saw and had to create our own way of cutting a book into a "C"<br />Enjoy here: http://sunshineandthekiltedchris.blogspot.com/2013/02/do-it-yourself-monogram-book.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754666775889092980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-39209486533436406482013-01-07T09:09:55.833-05:002013-01-07T09:09:55.833-05:00Has anyone tried this with a jig saw?Has anyone tried this with a jig saw?Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-41054405804514633422013-01-04T19:01:50.467-05:002013-01-04T19:01:50.467-05:00Oh, my gosh, I just love this! This makes me want...Oh, my gosh, I just love this! This makes me want a band saw! LOL! :0) http://pinkgerberdaisies-kady.blogspot.com/Kadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201526262066822080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-37378059767446744342013-01-02T12:38:04.945-05:002013-01-02T12:38:04.945-05:00Love, love, love this!!! My last name is a "W...Love, love, love this!!! My last name is a "W" so I'll have to play with it. Thanks for linking up to TT&J!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561604728013647288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-60613757265277503772012-12-25T13:53:43.747-05:002012-12-25T13:53:43.747-05:00I will be 2nd in line!!! Our last name is Massey!!...I will be 2nd in line!!! Our last name is Massey!!! bestmasseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668132847455957892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-16391868928505833632012-09-04T09:27:47.636-04:002012-09-04T09:27:47.636-04:00Your monogram book turned out great - thanks for p...Your monogram book turned out great - thanks for posting the tutorial and I have this linked to my books project post as well today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-32396431841822440802012-08-06T14:38:46.482-04:002012-08-06T14:38:46.482-04:00I would use a drill press to drill a hole and then...I would use a drill press to drill a hole and then a scroll saw to cut our the interior space. Or I would design the letter in a contemporary font that allows for access for a band saw. I'll put at image into the blog post as an update giving and example of this with the upper case R.Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-76054145966625541072012-08-06T14:17:21.757-04:002012-08-06T14:17:21.757-04:00Seen this on Pintrest, I LOVE them & actually ...Seen this on Pintrest, I LOVE them & actually have access to a ban saw!! My question is what tool do you use to cut out middle for letters such as-A R B O D??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-66962489145674799202012-07-03T11:23:11.241-04:002012-07-03T11:23:11.241-04:00Judy, do you have a picture up anywhere that I can...Judy, do you have a picture up anywhere that I can see? So glad to have inspired you. I am thinking of making a set for my brand new grand daughter for her nursery.Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-17557986842896960582012-07-02T18:42:14.350-04:002012-07-02T18:42:14.350-04:00My husband and I just made two of these monogramme...My husband and I just made two of these monogrammed letter books today for our granddaughters. We made an E and a M. I placed the letters that I made on the computer onto the books and my husband, (God Love 'Em) cut the books out with the band saw. I am going to cut scrapbook paper in the shape of the letters and modge podge them onto the front and back of the book I used. Thanks so much for such a great idea! These things might even become Christmas gifts for family and friends. Hmmm....just gotta get the books!Judy and Busternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-55280682042210892512012-04-30T15:56:11.630-04:002012-04-30T15:56:11.630-04:00Lovely!!! just beautiful! featuring these today on...Lovely!!! just beautiful! featuring these today on our facebook page! :)Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914171822458844149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-60895300241577281352012-04-27T16:42:45.405-04:002012-04-27T16:42:45.405-04:00Thank you everyone for taking the time to visit an...Thank you everyone for taking the time to visit and comment. I guess I need to think up some more book ideas because it sure is a popular topic. Next time I'll try for one not requiring a band saw. Has anyone ever visited one of those rent-a-shop locations where you can rent time on a band saw? I've never seen one but I hear they exist in cities- ( I am not in a city!) Wonder if they would allow you to cut books? Anyhow, stay tuned, start following and I'll keep sending ideas your way!Marji Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820560192655894130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-12222332559093812192012-04-26T20:22:32.489-04:002012-04-26T20:22:32.489-04:00What a clever idea! I've admired all the book ...What a clever idea! I've admired all the book art projects but this is my favorite! I wondered how hard it would be and when I realized it was a saw, I was thrilled...I can do this too! Thanks so much for sharing at The Shady Porch!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05359186810465311018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-72399107666621861112012-04-26T16:20:46.433-04:002012-04-26T16:20:46.433-04:00really do LOVE this!!! My son asked for a scroll ...really do LOVE this!!! My son asked for a scroll saw last Christmas, so I am SET!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!! You inspire!Janis@All Things Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545970905745152796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-49372061300068563882012-04-26T15:20:03.799-04:002012-04-26T15:20:03.799-04:00This is really cool and that is my Initial (last n...This is really cool and that is my Initial (last name) but sadly I don't have a scroll saw or know anyone that does to do this for myself. :(foreverdecoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278188412961955344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-51279796872638666752012-04-26T15:03:32.631-04:002012-04-26T15:03:32.631-04:00I saw this over at C.R.A.F.T. And followed the lin...I saw this over at C.R.A.F.T. And followed the link...I always find really cool journals, mainly unused. I'm thinking about doing this to one of those as a baby/wedding gift and making scrap book like inside for first this or that where they can fill it in. Or, have guests write something in it. Thanks for the push for another craft to start on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806574735702806847.post-83889001130091627302012-04-26T13:13:12.289-04:002012-04-26T13:13:12.289-04:00Such an awesome project! I'll have to keep thi...Such an awesome project! I'll have to keep this idea in mind... thanks for the inspiration!Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572482196934106822noreply@blogger.com