New Use for an Old Book

Got this idea from reading about "Art Journals" made from old books. Here's a sample:http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/05/turn-a-book-into-an-art-journal-a-tutorial.html

I don't plan on anything fancy, just a place to write notes. I didn't follow their directions. Just painted over the pages of this old English Grammar book with tempera paint I already had. (Later note: I think I'll try acrylic