“Play” Art Journal Page
Hi everyone, it’s Shari here with an art journal page for you.
I’m the kind of gal that changes her mind, never really finishes my projects… and so, I’ve decide to start a new journal in a different format. Keeps things interesting right? I want a top flipping journal book and thought there is no better way to do this than to make it like my top folding cards in the back to back method. Each page will measure 4.25″ x 8.5″ with a center fold. Once I get another page made I’ll show you how to start constructing the pages of your book.
My entry today was all about PLAY. I started off with the Tim Holtz’s inking the stencil technique, then took it a bit further by adding more layers.
I only used 5 ink pads; the Distress Mini #1 set and Walnut Stain. I love how the colors mix to create new ones.
Gotta love the white Signo pen for highlighting objects and letters! It helps make them POP!
I had my first play with the new Dina Wakley stamps too, love them! I’m hoping you’ll like this format and play along with me as I add new pages. Below is my how to video and of course I had to speed it up to fit in to the time allowed. Enjoy!
Have you tried journaling yet? Do you have a preferred style?
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I’m digging those bright colors and the sentiment is cool. We should never stop playing–so true.
Thank you again for a beautiful project and much inspiration to try out what you do.
Your “playing” always turns out so great!
So many great ideas to use in an AJ, but also for a card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love watching you journal as I am not confident creating collages but totally admire how you layer color, images and textures uniquely every time. Thanks for sharing.
Love your video!!! I can hardly wait to see how you put the pages together!
So colorful and pretty!
Carla from Utah
I agree. The colors mixed up beautifully! Love all the background stamps, too!
I love new things so glad to see more of your fabulous projects.
I loved watching your tutorial! I was amazed at how easy you made it look! The colors were really cool. You’ve inspired me to get my art journal out and play. :)
Your pages are always inspiring and I think this one is so fun! I have not tried journaling yet but would like to…I have looked for just the right book size but have not found it yet. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
I LOVE watching you PLAY Shari!!!
WOW – LOTS of LUSCIOUS layers and a RAINBOW of DELIGHTFUL colour, it is AMAZING how just a few inks can blend together to create AWESOME, the inky stencil looked like a FUN technique to try!!!
THANK YOU for sharing and INSPIRING me to PLAY :)
Wow! I love all the colours and patterns. I wish I could put something like this together.
Just so playful and hey a gal has the right to change her in I like the idea of a journal tat opens at the top!
What a great start to a fun new project.
ahhhh!!! love this!!!!! :)
I love today’s project in your journal. All of your art in the journal is always different with different technique.
This is going to be fun! I’m so relieved to read one of my idols changes her mind too.
Wow, this is gorgeous! I love all of the colors, thanks for sharing.
love art journalling!
I so love watching you create your journal pages. I journal in book form.
Fantastic journal page. I love watching the creation of great journaling pages and I’d really like to create my own and have some blank journals but I never seem to find the time. So I think I’ll have to remain a voyeur for a bit longer, so thank you for the video.
Wowee what a fabulous use of colour! Thanks for the video – great to see how you created this, looks like lots of fun :)
Love all the layers on this journal page! Shari, you are always inspiring!
Fun journal page! Loved watching your creative process!
wonderful journal page.
WOW this is such a georgeous page here, and sooo beautiful colors used. It looks amazing.
Fabulous colours and the sentiment is great and oooh soo true!!
xx Irene M
Love journaling and the different styles you can use on it. This is a fabulous mixture or colour and images!
love everything about this page
Simply beautiful!!
What a great art journal page Sharri! Your journal pages are always so much fun!
Love the idea of a flip top journal! Will try this myself!
Lovely art journal!
Love all the bright colors and the inking the stencil technique!
I have not tried art journaling yet. This really is an awesome project!
Love art journaling
Looks like you had fun creating this. I haven’t tried art journaling yet.
This is so awesome, Shari, I love seeing the “magic” happen as you add layer upon layer! Great video!
Gorgeous and looking forward to seeing more Shari – especially how you put it together. I have been thinking of making my own journal using the card and paper I own so will keep an eye out for more details Karen x
No, I am not a journaler but do enjoy watching others. Loved watching you layer and mix and match, Shari. Loved the colors and techniques you used. Though your page turned out so pretty. Thanks for the video, too.
Great tutorial.
Gorgeous page with beautiful colors and layering.
It is so fun to see the paper being transformed into something playful and creative. Thank you Sheri.
What a beautiful array of techniques!! Very inspiring project
Your art journal pages make me so happy!! This one is awesome :) I love how each layer compliments the last!
Fab video! Love all those bright colours and patterns.
I’m so excited about your new art journal, just the right size for a beginner like me who wants to try creating one, thanks so much. Love your videos!
This is a way cool art journal page – WAY TO GO!!! You are amazing and you rock at the art journal gig!!
Can’t wait to see where you go with this journal, Shari! I just used stencils as stamps recently and was delighted with the results. Now I want to start layering them more, like you showed in the video. Thanks for the inspiration!