Art Journal With Me: Mixed Media Junk Journaling Made Easy
It seems each time I want to have some creative time in my art journal, I reach for my junk journal. I love the versatility of junk journals. and they can be created in so many different ways. I like mine to be filled with a variety of papers with a slightly thicker cover so the whole thing is created with paper. It all depends on my mood but this design is super easy to make and I just love how satisfying they feel when I hold them. π
Have you jumped into the world of junk journaling yet?
In my latest video, Iβll share my process for creating in my junk journal with you. I bring together paper collage, paint, pencils, oil pastels, and even masking tape. π¨ Easy peasy!
But first, in case youβre new to junk journals, hereβs a little info about them:
Why Junk Journals Are Awesome
Junk journals are already bursting with color, patterns, and text. This means you spend less time staring at a blank page and more time creating! For me, itβs a quick way to jump into the creative flow. The pages are a jump start on creativity.
Whatβs a Junk Journal?
A junk journal is a book made from found and recycled materials. Think old books, magazine clippings, postcards, ticket stubsβbasically, anything youβd usually toss out. The magic? You transform these items into something uniquely beautiful and expressive.
I mostly create mine with assorted painted papers, envelopes, book pages, etc. and less of the junk mail type book. Curious?
ππ»ππ»ππ»HERE is a tutorial showing my process for creating a junk journal.
Supplies Used in tutorial video
Assorted painted papers
Pritt Glue Stick
White acrylic paint
STABILO Carbothello Pastel Pencil, Violet Light
Oil Pastels
Scissors
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