<b>Create Expressive Books from Salvaged Treasures</b><p>Rusty doorknobs, cardboard containers and plastic packaging may seem like trash to some, but through the creative mind, they are transformed into beautiful expressions - equally parts artful book and assemblage. <i>The Elemental Journal</i> will show you how to craft a wide variety of journals to hold your secrets or express your inner thoughts, and discover new ways to use wood, paper, fabric, plastic and metal in your art.<p>Peek inside <i>The Elemental Journal</i> and you will find...<ul><li>15 stepped-out journal projects made from unusual materials and found objects, from tree bark to dismantled photo albums to tin boxes.<li>Tips for seeking out materials for your journals in flea markets, garage sales, and in your own attic or trash can.<li>Inspiring gallery projects from 9 contributing artists, including Susan Tuttle, Jen Osborn and Jill Berry.</ul>One artist's trash is another's treasure. Discover yours with <i>The Elemental Journal</i>.