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Find out everything you need to know about junk journals. How to make a junk journal and what you can do with it once it's done

Making my own art journal is really what got me started with the practice. Find out more and create yours with this free video tutorial!

What is a Junk Journal? A junk journal is typically a book made up of all different types of papers and material, that might otherwise have ended up in the bin. In this blog post, I share how I use my junk journal and all the different types of ephemera and decoration that I include.

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Hi there, Susanne here with an abstract mixed media spread in one of my handmade junk art journals. On this page I played with collage, paint, stamps and mark making. I so enjoy this loose and play…

Can you believe that this….. …..was once this: It took a lot of work but now the journal below is FULL of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. It would be a fulfilling activity for older children as well. My 2-year-old […]

Everything you need to know about using magazine cut out photos in art journaling to make amazing pages even if you can't draw

Hi there, Susanne here with a mixed media spread in my handmade junk art journal using some handmade collage fodder as my focal image. I made this leaf with our Sketchy Leaves stencil. I combined i…

Create mixed media backgrounds in your art journal with easy step-by-step tutorials with photos for each step. Plus: a background challenge.

Discover how to make a junk journal in my step-by-step guide. It's based on my two years of experience making various kinds of junk journals.

Art Journaling If you want to start an art journal but have no clue where to start, what supplies you need or how to get passed the blank page you are in the right place! All “Creating 101” classes were designed with a sole purpose of helping you get started! Each class guides you through the sometimes intimidating maze of a new creative process. This class will help you start your own creative, fearless and fun art journal! You will discover what art journaling is and why you should start your own journal You will learn the basics of art journaling and create your first pages Get tips on how to make time for art journaling Find out what supplies you need to start Overcome your fears imperfections Learn the process of creating background, layers and focal point on your pages Art journaling is for everyone! You don’t need special skills or talents. The class is great for beginners. » 6 double …

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Hi there, Susanne here with a mixed media index card using some handmade collage fodder botanicals on a messy background. For the background I used our Organic 1 stencil together with heavy gesso t…

I LOVE using printables in my junk journals! Luckily I am a designer and can make them for myself (and you) to use for holidays, vintage and specialty journals and folios. And YES! There is a free commercial license included!

If your art journal pages lack interest or seem unfinished, using composition in art can help you make pages amazing you'll love.

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Old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. Here I share all of my best tips for choosing and prepping an old book to become a blank canvas for your own art journal.

A beginner's guide to making a junk journal, including step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on the process from start to finish!

Hi there, Isa here with a textured journal page tutorial using the Leaves 1 stencil and stamps from the Sketchy Leaves and Pick a Number sets. The background is a piece of mixed media paper smooshe…

Discover new art journaling background ideas that will inspire you to create art journal pages with fun and easy techniques.

Learn how to create an art journal in an old book. Altered books can be some of the best tools for art journaling and sparking creativity.

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If your art journal pages lack interest or seem unfinished, using composition in art can help you make pages amazing you'll love.

Hi there, Susanne here with a quick and easy abstract collage that is done in one of my small spiral bound sketchbooks using handpainted/ handstamped papers. I used stamps from Carved Collection 1 …

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Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today, playing with Collage, Stamps and Derwent Inktense watercolors. I love playing in this small junky book. It doe…

What do you say when you are done with an art journal? Did you “retire” it? Lay it to rest? Send it off on a new adventure? Is it closed for business? I’m struggling to find t…

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How to doodle in your art journal and make amazing pages every time without any drawing skills or experience

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today, playing with Collage, Stamps, Derwent Inktense Pencils and Mark Making. For the background collage I used some…

Making acrylic backgrounds in your art journal can be fun and easy, and I'll teach you how to make them easily so you can create art backgrounds you love.

Create a wonderful fall collage in your art journal, and enjoy the creative mindfulness exercise along with it. Includes a free printable.

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Looking for art journal ideas? Here are the prompts, supplies, and other essentials for that will inspire your visual journaling.

Whether you're new to bookbinding or you've been creating journals for years, you may want to learn how to make your own bookbinding tools.

What you need to know to make layers on your art journal page - tips, ideas and techniques to master the art of layering in your art journal

What is a Junk Journal? A junk journal is typically a book made up of all different types of papers and material, that might otherwise have ended up in the bin. In this blog post, I share how I use my junk journal and all the different types of ephemera and decoration that I include.

Hi everyone! I’m sharing an abstract art journal collage in one of my cheap spiral bound sketchbooks today. I am using handmade collage papers. Some are just left over paint papers, some are …

Art journaling series - art techniques and tutorials to get you started in your creative art journal. Using distress inks with make up sponges, adding salt to create effects in watercolour, adding talc to acrylic paint and making your own alcohol inks