So far all I've done is the outside cover. I used my Gelli plate to create the green textured background on both the front and back of the journal. As you can see in the close up of the back, between the spiral stencil I used and the actual paint texture, it looks really great (I think :o)) so I've decided just to leave the back with only the bit of a doodled border. On the front, I've used some sprayed and stamped paper on which I had written "Create" using matte medium (mixed with some black paint). I cut up some extra bits to add spaces to write the other words and to create the little circles. The doodled border you see is the same on the back of the journal.
Cost of my new art journal: .50¢
Daily art journalling enjoyment: Priceless!
What a great idea! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Roberta. It's a great way to reuse and keep things out of landfill.
DeleteWhat a great way to use an old map book. I have one that is losing its well used pages. Time for an up date and to use the old book maybe for art?
ReplyDeleteYes. And I was lucky because who ever owned this before me must have never needed to find his way...it's in almost new condition even those the maps are eight years old. A great find for my .50¢!
DeleteI love both the back and front! These are really cool!
ReplyDeleteI keep saying I'm going to purchase a Gelli plate but I haven't done it yet. You inspire me to do it! Thank you.
Have a fabulous day and I'm off to read about you on the I'm A Late Bloomer blog!
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Thanks Donna. You'll love playing with the Gelli plate. Have a great day!
DeleteLove it Linda! Fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine. Repurposed books are very inexpensive, allowing for more spending on other art supplies. ;o)
DeleteHi Linda, I found you on the late Bloomers blog and loved reading your post. I am not a quilter, but am totally in awe of your creative fiber art. I also love art journaling as well as getting my hands messy in many mediums in art. I am excited to meet you and have become your latest follower. Please come visit, I would be over the moon if you would choose to follow me back.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun and creative day.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Thank you Connie. Welcome to my blog. Have a fabulous weekend!
DeleteLove the idea of using re purposed maps.....NICE! xox
ReplyDeleteThanks Corrine. Map books are perfect for this sort of thing.
DeleteLinda, the cover is great! Your works and posts are inspirational and informative, thank you! 50 cents are almost nothing - congratulation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen. I'm glad you're enjoying my blog.
DeleteGreat idea! I've got one around here that could use a good makeover! Thanks again, as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda. Glad I could help you tidy up some 'junk' and create a great new journal!
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