Art Journaling: There is Love with Shari Carroll
Hello everyone!! Happy Thursday and Happy first day of February!!
I have an art journal page for you today that I happen to think was so FUN!! This is the sort of page that is more freestyle. I enjoyed just going for it, making art without worries, you know? Let’s think about this for a second. How can we learn techniques and get used to our pens, paints and products best? We experiment!!
I started by playing with a brayer, gel press and some Dina Wakley paints to add color to the watercolor page background of my journal. Then… I cut into the burlap to create a loop edge and used it as a template for the design on the background. Once I had a general idea of where my page was going, I let myself loose by adding additional layers of paint using my fingers and stamps.
I added highlights using Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks. This was totally unexpected and really fun. Not only was I experimenting, I was also challenging myself to move forward and go for it!
The one super enjoyable thing about this page was cutting holes in the burlap center to create an interesting element.
It’s still hard for me to write so once I’m up to it, I’ll be adding my handwritten journaling. I hope you’ve enjoyed this, I certainly had a good time! I’ve filmed a video of the complete process that you can watch below or on our YouTube channel here.
I hope I’ve inspired you to play and experiment in your own style with paints and prayers. Enjoy!!
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This looks fantastic! I love the color combo and burlap. I’ve been wanting to try art journaling and appreciate the video. This looks like something I could actually reproduce since it uses things I have at home.
I always appreciate your journaling!
How awesome Shari and I love thè colours, so pretty.
Ooh, this is so pretty! I hadn’t really thought about using a gelli plate in a journal, it looks great!
Great fun with the colors and textures!
gorgeous colors ….
Loving the texture ♥
Love the saying and the soft colors! Fun project!
That was so beautiful. Gorgeous colors and perfect finishes. I can’t wait to try this on my scrapbook pages.
Oh, I love your page…burlap is so awesome!
Wow, awesome journal pages. Thanks for the video. I always enjoy watching you create.
Shari, your art journal is beautiful and fantastic.
I love watching the video tutorial.
Thank you so much!
Adorable…
Cristina
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Another fabulous page. Love all the texture in this project.
Great journaling pages. I have fun experimenting with what I have when I don’t have the exact items I need for a project.
Great page. I love the colours and texture.
That’s a wonderful page !
This page is a lot of fun! Love how you cut the burlap and used it as a stencil.
Love the texture of your page with the colors and burlap. I love that you used the burlap as a stencil. Great way to stretch and create!
I love your sentiment, too!
Great video. I could have watched you paint all say long! Lovely pages.
I love all your fun colors and textures.
Thanks for sharing ideas for using the scribble sticks!
Hmmmmm, die cut burlap. What an interesting idea. It makes a great design element. Hugz
Shari I love watching you create art journal pages! These pages have so many interesting elememts and it’s great to know you were just winging it with some new products. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
Oh wow, that’s just so pretty!
Beautiful soft colors. Love the burlap too!
Experimenting can be definitely fun!
Love it Shari; paint and prayers :)
Love the color choices and the burlap … so cool how you colorized the burlap !
Love the burlap!
Awesome!
Shari – love the way you used the burlap in the Dina Wakely media book. Very Creative.
Gorgeous! I love how you altered the burlap to create the fancy loop edge!