Sharing my art journal process in this video where I talk about free writing as a base layer for your spread and then using paper collage to slide back into getting creative. This art journal with me video was created based on the quote:
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.
– Leonard Cohen
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Sometimes (or maybe many times) a DIY project just doing go as smoothly as you might have imagined. I’ve been making journals for many years, but things still go wrong. Here’s an attempt documented where I make a lot of mistakes.
I thought it was just a failed attempt, wasted time and footage. But then I realized it might actually be a great experience to share… because flaws are not necessarily bad and even when a handmade item is not totally perfect, you might still have a precious item to use regardless.
Watch and learn about my whole process here…
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Finding the right gift for a loved one can be difficult, so let me share some ideas for you today – a gift guide for the crafty and curious. For all your creative friends, crafty moms and grandmas who would appreciate the out of ordinary, thoughtful creative gift. With a bit of effort, you can find something truly special for your gift recipient.
Links below include what I have mentioned in the video. Please know that I only mention what I personally own, have used and would recommend. Some of the items mentioned include my affiliate link, which gives me a bit of commission if you click through and purchase – at no cost to you – your help and support is much appreciated.
EDUCATION
CreativeBug – http://bit.ly/2G12QOt
CreativeLive – http://bit.ly/2wCzgPV
Alisa Burke – http://bit.ly/2wvnZAI
BOOKS
Uppercase Magazine – http://uppercasemagazine.com/
Flow Magazine – https://www.flowmagazine.com/shop
A Book That Takes Its Time – https://amzn.to/2wsyeps
Happy Mail Book – https://amzn.to/2H6XXoU
Creative Lettering Book – https://amzn.to/2q4mUu2
ART SUPPLIES
Prima Marketing Paper – https://amzn.to/2JhiYxX
MT Washi Tape – https://amzn.to/2H9OkpM
Jane Davenport Markers – https://amzn.to/2GCuiTq
Uni-Ponca Paint Markers – https://amzn.to/2q4dC0a
Sticker Paper – https://amzn.to/2JjDbD9
Pipsticks – http://bit.ly/2ItIMsY
Papergang – http://bit.ly/pglove
JOURNALS
Leather Journal Cover – https://amzn.to/2GwGjOD
Midori Traveler’s Notebook Kit – https://amzn.to/2H7RSc2
If you want to make your own journal as a gift check out my 5-part series on How to Make a Journal * https://youtu.be/cv6bl9qbYPI
PERSONALIZE
Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/search?q=custom
Blurb – http://bit.ly/2IcAPFg
EVERGREEN
Mugs – https://amzn.to/2q6NgKX
Totes – https://amzn.to/2q6NEsT
Also consider making a DONATION in their name or gifting your time in an EXPERIENCE together with your gift recipient!
Above all, it is truly the thought that counts. That you took the time to pause in your busy life and consider giving your loved one a token of your appreciation and love. So whatever gift you decide upon, know that it will be appreciated no matter what. I wish you the best and for all the mothers out there – happiest of mother’s day to you and your family!
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Art journaling is really no different from a dear diary type of idea, except that putting art in front of journaling gives you free reign to do whatever you want in your book.
Yup, it means you can add in words or not at all. It means you can splash colors or keep it black and white. You can sew in your pages or collage with a variety of materials.
It’s all about recording and documenting your feelings and life experience through various forms of creative expression, inside a book full of pages.
I personally love to collage, paint, doodle and mix a bunch of different materials together in my art journal pages. But it can be whatever you want it to be. Some people mostly write in their journals and add just a few visual elements here or there. Others like to collage their everyday ephemera into their pages, making it a direct reflection of their days.
Now, I do realize sometimes having too many options can be intimidating.
So here are a series of videos of how I started an experimental art journal. You can follow each video to create your own pages along with me or just take from the idea and create something with whatever materials you have access to.
Enjoy!
If you want to learn more about art journaling for beginners, you might want to check out my very first zine all about art journaling here.
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I’ve shared many DIY journal tutorials on this blog and have recently shared on youtube as well. In this video, I thought it would be nice to share the idea of a wraparound closure that you often see and how you might use an elastic closure instead of a very long string.
Let me share with you the process of making this little cute journal with a gold elastic wraparound closure – enjoy!
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