In this art journaling E-Workshop we will focus on bringing your thoughts to the pages. This is so exciting for me!
I know you will love these techniques! There are so many thoughts, feelings, dreams, hopes, changes, we keep inside our lil' noggin and they need to be set free. Visual learners know that when they see things, they become real. That's what this E-Workshop is all about!
You have so much to say. So much!
Get inspired from the journal prompts, the art on the journal pages, and the pdf's created just for this Workshop! Take your journaling to another level and to new heights that inspire you and brings your thoughts to the surface.
We will cover techniques and tips for creating amazing journal pages, backgrounds, textures, and putting pen to paper. Each week we will unlock a new journal prompt theme, all geared toward bringing the inside...out.
You probably already have the supplies on hand for creating an art journal. Use what you have! Here are some things to gather for this E-Workshop:
Your favorite writing pens, black inks
Glue sticks or your favorite adhesives
Mod Podge and inexpensive brushes (not sponge brushes)
Your favorite color acrylic Paints and brushes
Your favorite patterned papers (new, vintage, or both!)
Small embellishments such a ribbons, buttons, bling, flowers, punched shapes, etc.
Optional, but fun to use:
Sewing machine
Mists (such as Tattered Angels Glimmer or Chalkboard mists, or other similar spray mists)
Stamps and inkpads
Stencils or masks
Stickles, Platinum (Ranger Industries)
Stapler
Fabric scraps
If you already have an art journal you would like to use, or one to add to, do that! If you would like to create the art journal I will be working in you will need:
Old book (5x8 or so in size)
Hand drill(Fiskars hand drill) or hole punching tool
3 binder rings (7 Gypsies, black rings)
Thick, blank white paper for pages. I use Strathmore, Windpower Smooth Bristol Paper (sold in pads at major art or craft stores)