Recycling Papers

In my studio, underneath all my inky projects are large sheets of kraft paper to cover my work surface and allow for some cushion.  Over time, these sheets become quite filled with all kinds of marks, smears, overflow and more.  I like to save these sheets and reuse in my art projects, this being one of them...

 

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This under-paper has become the cover for a trifold pamphlet booklet I'm fond of making.  This one, with a twist...

 

With an elastic closure and inside sewn signature.

 

I enjoy recycling papers, always a new and different look when it's cut, sewn or otherwise.