Cherish the Little Moments - Art Journal Page

Hola crafty peeps,

With love in the air, I decided to dedicate a page in my journal to a simple moment from my life. I wanted to celebrate my love for kids specially my niece and nephew who are very precious to me. So i decided to do a cute little layout for a pic close to my heart. 

I have used some beautiful colors of sprinkle mists and added some fun textures using crackle paste and texture paste with stencils from expressions craft. Here are some detailed pics -

Here is a video tutorial on the complete process from start to finish for this simple yet memorable layout. 

Hope you liked the project and are inspired to make one of yours too. 

Until Next Time

XOXO

Jk

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Supply List 

Heavy Gesso White

Texture Paste

Crackle Texture Paste

Bluish-Grey Sprinkle Mist

Citrus Yellow Sprinkle Mist

Deep Teal Blue Sprinkle Mist

Fuchsia Pink Sprinkle Mist

Diamond Stencil 6x4

Sentiments Stencil 6x6

Travel More - Art Journal Page

Hola crafty peeps,

Many of you have asked me on how to make art journal pages, what to use, how to use! So to end all your misery I thought of doing a step by step tutorial for you all to watch and learn. I started art journaling only recently myself so i am gonna share all that I know with you all. 

Since my goal for this year is to travel more and wander into nature as much as I can, therefore, I thought of representing it in the best way I know which is mixed media. here are some close ups - 

So let's dive into the tutorial!

Hope you liked the simple process of making this journal page and are inspired to create one of yours as well. Do tag me in your journal pages I would love to see them. 

Also, don't forget to follow my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more video tutorials. 

Until Next Time,

XOXO

JK

PS - With this I participate in more than words monthly challenge. 

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Supply List - 

Mod Podge Matte

Heavy gesso White - Expressions Craft

Heavy Gesso Black - Expressions Craft

Blue Atlas Chalk Paint - Expressions Craft

Pink Punch Chalk Paint - Expressions Craft

Stamps from Aliexpress

Jet Black Archival Ink

Diamond Stencil - Expressions Craft

Sentiment Stencil - Expressions Craft

Fuchsia Pink Sprinkle Mist - Expressions Craft

Washi Tape from Aliexpress

Art Journal - Love Beyond Words

Hola crafty peeps,

Up for another inspiring project to make your weekend more crafty? I have recently started my own art journaling. As a mixed media artist i feel that many ideas that we have go unimplemented and later forgotten. So to capture most of my ideas on regular basis, I started art journaling. 

In my opinion Art Journal is an artist's space where he/she can be themselves. Make what their heart desires without fear of making a mistake. Trying hands on a new technique I bring to you a page from my art journal. Ta-da! 

To create this art journal page I used the minimum supplies possible so that any beginner can make one too. So without further a due let's see how its done!

Step 1 - Prime the areas of the pages, where you have to work, with white/clear gesso. 

Step 2 - Take any string/cord long enough to make spirals and dip it into the spray paints of your choice. Take out the string and make circular spirals on the page. Put a waste paper on top and press a little hard and pull the string from below the waste paper. And voila! you have a beautiful string texture + color on your page. 

Repeat the process with as many colors you want, I used three. 

Step 3 - Use some washi tape and apply it here and there to add another flat layer and give your page a little texture. 

Step 4 - Take any stencil of your choice and add color with the help of a sponge and black gesso. I used the newly launched mini stencils from Expressions Craft. I think they are perfect to work with on projects with smaller areas. I used the number stencil here. 

Step 5 - Stamp and cut a couple of butterflies on an old book paper and color it using the spray paints used earlier. 

Step 6 - Add the butterflies on one side of the page along with a sentiment and on the other side of the page just add the sentiment. 

Step 7 - Lastly, using a background stamp, stamp here and there to add more texture and using a gel pen black, make a boundary with free hand. 

Here are some close up images!

Hope you liked this project and are inspired to make one of yours too. Do tag me in your projects inspired by this, I love to see your creations. 

Until Next Time,

XOXO

JK