30+ Floral Art Journal Page Ideas
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My Textured Plaster Art Journal: A Raw, Grungy Book Filled With Possibility
Have a bunch of old cardboard boxes lying around? Instead of tossing them in the recycling bin, why not turn them into something beautiful and functional? In this blog, I’ll walk you through how I transformed a plain food packaging box into a grungy, vintage-style texture box—perfect for storing art clusters or mixed media scraps.
The technique is simple, budget-friendly, and packed with texture. Plus, it’s a method you can use across so many different art surfaces!
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Coffee Dyeing Basics for Mixed Media: 3 Simple Techniques
As I’m learning to create different mixed media collage papers, one thing I’m particularly enjoying is creating coffee dye papers.
I tried 3 types of dyeing – using coffee, tea and onion skins.
The coffee dye papers are a bit dark brown, tea dye is brownish and onion skin dye is reddish brown. I love all the 3 colors that they create on papers.
I wanted to experiment with acrylics and got some amazing results. It works with all the 3 types of dye, but I find coffee dyeing the easiest process of all – it’s as if I’m making myself a cup of coffee. So I added a little bit of green and blue with the coffee and tea mix and got some brilliant results.
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30 different types of lines in art
Lines are the elemental strokes that artists use to create forms, shapes, and textures in their works. They are fundamental elements in art, serving as the building blocks of composition and expression.
Each type of line can convey a unique emotion or concept, enriching the visual language of an artwork. In the world of art, lines are not just simple marks; they are dynamic tools that carry multiple meanings and intentions.
In this post, we explore 30 different types of lines, from the elegance of calligraphic lines to the spontaneity of gesture lines, each contributing to the artist’s narrative. Understanding these lines will enhance your artistic practice and allow you to communicate more effectively through your work.
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From Cake Box to Keepsake: Creating a Rustic Art Journal Cover
Who knew an ordinary cake box could become a beautifully textured handmade art journal?
In this project, I’m sharing how I transformed simple packaging into a unique cover using three layers of collage, earthy textures, and a few final embellishments. I’ll also give you a peek at the pages I’ve prepared for the inside — soft, translucent, and full of organic character.
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30+ Floral Art Journal Page Ideas
Welcome to my Floral Art Journal pages — a soft, blooming space where nature meets intuition, and every page becomes a small garden of expression.
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Acrylic Dyeing on Paper: My Easy, Playful Alternative to Ink
Have you ever been captivated by the spontaneous flow of watercolor—the way colors melt into each other, unpredictable yet soothing? I have. I love the softness and meditation that watercolors bring.
But as someone who has painted with acrylics for over a decade, I’ve developed a special fondness for them. There’s something about acrylics—their versatility, texture, and vibrancy—that keeps drawing me back.
So I asked myself: What if I could play with acrylics in a way that feels like watercolor? That’s how this method was born—a playful, intuitive way to dye papers using diluted acrylic paint.
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From Play to Purpose: How I Made Six Mini Black and White Abstract Paintings
I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering, and too final. But lately I’ve fallen in love with black, especially when paired with white.
In collage, mixed media projects, or art journaling, black becomes a compelling character—adding depth, contrast, and mystery to every layer. That’s why building a stash of black and white collage papers for mixed media art journaling is essential for any creative arsenal.
In this post, I’ll show you how to create your own black papers—from smooth, velvety sheets to textured, layered wonders. Use these backgrounds or print-and-mark techniques as foundations for your next journal spread, collage panel, or mixed media masterpiece.
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Creating a 12-Page Art Journal by Folding an A4 Copy Paper
Art journaling is a wonderful way to express creativity and document thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. Creating your own art journal can be an exciting and rewarding project. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make a 12-page art journal using just a single A4 copy paper. This method is simple, cost-effective, and perfect
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