Well here you are... these are the first attempts I have made at Art Journaling. I think I have a lot to learn! I bought a small 6x6 book from Prima and as I am not a 'messy' crafter (untidy..yes! Messy...No) I decided that I would just work on pieces of paper and then stick them into my journal once complete. I am not sure that's the 'correct' way but it's my way :)
Page One
I have got to say I enjoyed making the background, I just struggled to find a pen that would write on the painted background. Any tips, hints or advice greatly appreciated. Debbie, I took your advice and applied the paint with a wet wipe and waited very patiently for it to dry :) (patience not one of my strong points!)
Page Two
I used Pan Pastels for the background on this page so didn't have to wait for it to dry :) The edge is some washi tape that I have had for ages and never knew what to use it on, I think it makes a great border. I have got to say that I felt a sense of relief at writing these words down, funny isn't it :) I have found myself walking around today saying to myself...'More doing...less thinking' :). I've accomplished quite a bit today! Think this worked as my 'Reboot'
Well there you have it...my first delve into Art Journaling, think this could become addictive!
That's all for now, thanks for popping by.
Hugs
Dawn x
Wow Dawn brilliant start to Art Journaling.
ReplyDeleteTwo fab pages.
You can speed up your drying with a heat gun, thats what i do and it only takes about 5 mins and you are ready to go again. Glad the baby wipe technique worked, that's the way I like to apply paint!
Debbiex
Fabulous pages dawn. It really does look like such s fun thing to do xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful pages. I think this will have to be another thing to put on my to do sometime list!
ReplyDeleteNikki x
Loving your journaling Dawn, must get my books out again.
ReplyDeleteX Michelle