It has turned blustery and cold in Brisbane this week – Winter is here at last, but my Instagram feed reassures me that it is Summertime elsewhere in the world!  I’ve created a textured art journal page to share with you today that uses lots of lovely texture, found words and a bird or two.

Molding Paste is perfect for adding texture to a journal page – it goes on like butter or thick icing and a thin layer is light enough for a small journal.  Check out how I created the texture using an old, plastic spoon.

My page also features found words which were cut from one of the free magazines which are abundant in my city. I find the non-specific, fashion and event style magazines are the best for a good variety of words.  I started searching with no plan in mind after I had the basic texture and trees done and just let the words jump out at me. Soon enough I had a theme and a title!  It is a fun way of creating journaling.

You can watch the video here:

Supplies:

• Dylusions Art Journal – 5×8
• Golden Molding Paste
• Liquitex Matt Medium
• Dye-na-flow paint – Golden Yellow, Chartreuse, Teal, Emerald Green
• Gelatos
• Dylusions Stamp – How Does Your Garden Grow
• Derwent Inktense Blocks
• Ranger Distress Paints – Barn Door, Ripe Persimmon, Salty Ocean
• Copic Markers
• Posca Paint Pen – Black
• Momento Ink pad – Black
• Old magazines/books for found words
• Watercolour paper scrap
• Spatula
• Old spoon
• Water spray bottle

I hope you enjoyed learning how I made this page.  I’d love to see your art journal projects so please get in touch.  You are always welcome to upload pictures to our Lulu Art & Friends Facebook page or leave a comment on my blog at www.purplesalt.net.  If you use Instagram you can find Lulu Art at http://instagram.com/luluartstore and I’m there as well at http://instagram.com/purplesaltcr8 Pop by and say ‘hi’.

Robyn