Paper Craft Workshop

There are so many ways to create art journal backgrounds. Every piece is a custom unique piece of art. But for most of us, it is all about looking at that blank page and not knowing where to start. So, here are some tips and ideas to help you get started.   You can use a single media or a mixed media for your background. As always, it is your art, your way! I am always looking for new ideas for art journal backgrounds. When I can across these, I was very impressed. They are great ideas that even a beginner could do. How do you do your backgrounds. We would love to hear your ideas. What Can You Use To Create An Art Journal Background? Alcohol and other ink sprays Gesso Inks Distress inks. Oxide inks Paints Watercolors Watercolor markers Gel Pens Embossing paste Gilding flakes Distress crayons. Water Stamping Technique Supplies Journal page. Distress inks. Gesso Paint brush. Fine tipped pens Blending tool with pad Water  Spray bottle filled with water. Spread a thin layer o...

How to add text to your art journal. It is not difficult at all with these ideas

Here are some easy thoughts on art journal pages, especially for beginners. Art journals are just an expression of your thoughts and ideas. They are strictly meant for your own enjoyment. You can use any media to express your personal thoughts.

Here is a fun idea to use your magazines ! We all have them laying around the house. All you need is some magazines, paper or an art journal, some glue and a pair of scissors. This is great fun to do with your kids and grand kids too. It's an easy way to get into art journaling. Expand your horizons and have fun !

Here is our last prompt for this week to help you get started with art journaling. We hope that it has given you some inspiration. Click here to learn ,more about art journaling

You do not have to spend a fortune to get an art journal. This is a simple and easy way to make an art journal. You probably have the materials in your craft space. If you have never bound a journal, this is a good place to start ! 

Never thought about doing the edges of my art journal Wow what fun this idea is ! Great for using scraps of paper that I have everywhere !

Using magazines is a perfect way to recycle ! You cut out your favorite pictures and save them for future pages ! Great project while you are watching TV. I love recyling in my paper crafts ! It saves me money and I get some great results ! Don"t stop at magazines. Think about junk mail, catalogs, envelopes Stretch your imagination ! Once you get started, you will not be able to stop !

Every art journal page starts with a background. When you are starting with art journals \, looking at that blank page can be scary and challenging. But remember, you are just expressing a thought or feeling, so there is no right or wrong. You can start a page and revisit it later. Starting with back grounds is an easy way to get started ! Here are a few ideas to get your pages going !