Journal Craft Inspirations

Use your journal to experiment, and test your notebooks to see how they will take different media.

“I bought a new moleskine pocket sketchbook, and wanted to see just what I could put it through. I started by stamping 4 colors straight on the pages, added gesso - then sanded it off with sandpaper. I added glue, ink, stamping, pencil, highlighters, paper, watercolour pencil, magic marker, and whatever else was sitting close by. I was rough and abusive, and it stood up like a dream. No leaking through, no tears. WONDERFUL!!  I love these sketchbooks!”Mixed media in Moleskine Pocket Sketchbook 
From the art journal of Suzan Buckner
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“Sleep. Sleep. I woke up this morning having slept for almost 24 hours straight (with a couple breaks here and there). I’m sick with a stomach virus this weekend and the medicine that the doctor gave me knocks me out completely (obviously).

Necessities for when I’m sick:
–Ginger Ale: Ginger is good for an upset tummy. It tastes good too!
–Soup and toast: yummy…
–Medication: The doctor gave me this medicine to help my virus go away.
–Pillow: I love my pink comfy pillow
–Blanket: When I’m sick, I need a soft blanket to keep me warm.
–Tender Love and Care (TLC)”

Mixed media in Moleskine journal

From the Art Journal of Tiffany Zajas
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A beautiful page using collage and acrylics, in Moleskine Sketchbook

“I really really enjoyed making this spread.  Lots of layering and ripping and painting.  It reads “one of my favourite places is the land of dreams”.   The sketch I did of the sleeping girl (possibly me?) was one I drew years ago, so I just copied it.”Mixed media and collage in Moleskine Sketchbook 

From the Art Journal of Pippa Joyce (Click on the image to view original)  Or view Pippa’s blog

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Paula creates stunning pages using a variety of media and lots of colour.

“Cheap acrylics, stamped letters, journaling with sakura glaze pens…photo from ad. in Moleskine sketchbook”

From the Art Jounal of Paula Bogdan

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Nancy has used a variety of media, collage and journaling to create this page

From the Art Journal of Nancy Baumiller

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