This weeks prompt from Sally was "Create Art", Oh so many ideas but where to begin? I loved art at school and was even going to study art in collage but never quiet got round to it, and that was such a long time ago, I really was not sure where to start, then I got an idea. I have always wanted to do an art journal and this prompt was my chance, so.....
I finally got round to it! I played around with some of my photos in picmonkey (see my lovely typewriter) and then printed it on to some Sticky back canvas and used it to cover some 1mm chip board, I then punched some holes in it and put in some eyelets, and some ribbon. It is however UNFINISHED, I decided not to sew this one as I want to be able to put paper in and out so decided to use binder rings to close it but after making it found out mine were too small so I have ordered more and am waiting for them to come, I also need to give it a coat of PVA or some thing to protect the covers from sticky little fingers (not necessarily mine), here is a view of the back....
My little squishy! Hopefully I will have lots of art to show you as I start to fill it up.
Have a great day x
Your journal is beautiful~ I love the words superimposed over the photograph. It'll be wonderful to watch you fill the pages.
ReplyDeleteI really like how your journal came out. What a great idea to print our your images on some sticky backed canvas.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! What a fun project!
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Wow! This is a stunning journal. Love how you layered your photos with the text. And what a sweet face that it on the back.
ReplyDeleteYour art journal is amazing. Very creative idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Art to contain art!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the sepia tones you have used...makes it feel antique-like! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, and beautiful journal!
ReplyDeleteooh of and running with a great start! I love the idea of using binder clips - it will give you so much freedom.
ReplyDeleteYour journal is beautiful. I love the photo of your typewriter and the beautiful colors. The ribbon makes the journal even more special.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great journal. I am glad you had a chance to make it and I know you will enjoy filling it.
ReplyDeleteI love your journal cover. I'm glad you got to do something your have put off.
ReplyDeleteI of course love your Art Journal being into that myself. I have not printed a photo on canvas.....want to.... just didn't have the nerve. Yours turned out amazing especially in sepia!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. What a great start. I'm slowly working on one myself but it's not nearly as pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteNiky, your art journal is gorgeous!! I'm a sucker for a journal! Cracking into a new one with all those fresh paper just waiting for new ideas, drawings or thoughts of the day that past! Enjoy filling your new handmade journal!!
ReplyDeleteOh, your journal turned out beautiful. What a sweet photo on the back. I hope you fun filling it up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and a very cool technique. Your typewrite image is just perfect there. I've always wanted to create an art journal myself and have made several attempts, but never seem to have the time to fill it with anything. I do hope you are more fortunate than me.
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