Today I want to share the latest in my art therapy session – another entry from my art journal. I got this sweet stamp that says “sail away” from the 1.00 section of Michaels and haven’t done anything with it. I decided to stamp the entire page first on each side. I like to use markers instead of ink pads because it washes right off the stamp.
Then I glued scraps of blue paper and old dictionary pages on top of the stamp.
I also used my masking tape and stickers, and finally some kraft paper so that I’d have something to write on when I decide to fill it in.
I mentioned a field guide I bought at a secondhand bookstore a few posts ago… well I decided to put it to good use by picking out which pages to use according to their color, giving me a floral backdrop for the pages.
This last page isn’t finished but I used purple flowers from the guide to fill up the background. I also always use leftover scraps to create tabs or extra embellishments on the pages.
Have you done any art projects this week?
The kraft paper is a great idea to leave space for writing. I love to use markers on my stamps too…I make less of a mess that way 🙂
I agree – I finally did that when I couldn’t find my ink pads and haven’t used one since, haha.
That’s a brilliant tip about markers! I think your journal is going to be a ton of fun to fill in.
I agree with Paige, it looks so good empty, just wait until it is filled with thoughts, ideas, or whatever it gets filled with!!