3 Easy Steps to Create A Watercolor Masterboard to Decorate Your Junk Journal! The Paper Outpost!

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[@lynbroderick7547]

I belong to an Art group. Sometimes at the end of a session, we have left over acrylic paints. I don't like throwing them out. So I use them in fast abstracts to use as pages in my journals.

[@mouseydeb3245]

Good morning Pam! 💕 You brought out the Derwent and I now have an overwhelming urge to pull out coloring books and Inktense. 😂 less water, more brush to move the pencil 😁 Fun project! Don’t drink the water… and if I’m nearby, don’t drink the coffee either because sometime during the process I will have dunked my brush into my coffee… more than once. 🙄 Have great weekend everyone! 💕

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Isnt that the truth! I have drunk the paint water before too! UGH! Still alive though! Phew!

[@jenndotson6718]

@@ThePaperOutpost too funny (and kinda morbid!) We had a rule in my house as a kid, no drinks were allowed in the studio for that very reason! Lol. Too many artists die from their art because many pigments contain toxic metals in them to create such a lasting and beautiful color. Sad but true!

[@evied.4475]

I’m glad I’m not the only one! 😆 lol

[@robinburdette7201]

@@ThePaperOutpost ANDDDD that's WHY I only use water bottles and coffee mugs with lids on my table!😉 And INKTENSE become permanent when dry.....so not clothes friendly. And you can wet your watercolor pencils with water from the brush and then draw. Try that! You can brush over it after and it flows more!

[@bobbiehawkinsjsyharricot]

Just love watching you Pam 🥰.. have been watching the funeral of my dear Queen Elizabeth II today👑✝ and just needed some relaxed fun with a smile and you did not disappoint ☺🙏.. I just feel a million times lighter, thank you for being wonderful as always ❤✌🐕🌺🍃🌈

[@ruthannepayler6969]

amazing how something from nothing can take place! Craft on Pam. Craft on!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOL and there is a whole lotta nothing over here ;) We have so many possibilities!

[@LibbyRal]

Watercolors are perfect for this, for people who don't have a painting skill, because while you're working on one area of the paper, watercolor is doing it's thing in another area. It will create so many beautiful visual effects; granulated colors will add texture; float two colors in a puddle of water and let them choose how the want to settle on the paper; paint a design with water first then lay color into it and let them flow. Let them dry then wet them again and add more. Sprinkle with salt while still wet. Like you suggested about all the tutorials - learn watercolor tricks and use them with abandon, not worrying that your brushstrokes look like anything.

[@debbieharper4771]

Thanks for entertaining me while I get through covid! I don’t feel like doing anything but I can watch you create and look forward to the day I feel good enough to play.

[@kimberlywalker280]

You just gave me a great idea for a great kid's project....always looking for ideas for us to do together...2 grandkids...both 6 years old ... The idea is this: They love stickers...what kid doesn't....and, they also enjoying their hand at painting....I believe they could understand how to do the "curly q's ". Soooo, I think what I'll do is have them stick their stickers on the paper....and practice the "swirls" or "curly q's" between. Later, we'll try the flowers.😃 Thank you.

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

I finally have a small space in our office at my desk to do my crafting.

[@winterwolf5813]

I love what you created ❤ so free and fun! Buying pre-made paper is cool but I think creating your own this way is more personal and carries a part of one's self and journey❤ thank you darlin 😊

[@k.susieroloff4801]

I love to watercolor, watered down acrylic paints, watercolor pencils, too....my mom is a fanatic artist...I learnt from her to enjoy all kinds of media...not saying I equal to her, but I enjoy playing.....😻

[@pauletteliddell2923]

I love water coloring. Ov doing it with my great grands. We have so we much fun. Thanks Pam. Hello to the family. Love you guys too. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🦋💙

[@darlenesmith7154]

Purple is great !! Having fun on Saturday !!!

[@happymailmagic]

Beautiful Flowers just by using the brush!

[@lornawolfington7752]

❤ Thanks Pam

[@cathyyoung1165]

Hi Pam! You done it again, you are influencing me to step out of my comfort zone. So glad I found your videos!💐

[@ajsinspiredlife665]

oh this was fun! yes sometimes its fun to just paint with no purpose and so many uses! love it!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Pam, I’ve never done watercolours, but they’re sitting on my shelf, so now I have the inspiration to pick them up. No Fear here!!! 💕

[@denisestreitman3916]

Luv the purple flowers the most

[@kjmav10135]

I love making my own backgrounds for the very reason that it’s mine and I can do what I want with them. There are times, though, when it’s great to use a digital from someone else.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Its all good clean happy fun :)

[@LibbyRal]

I love to put in a plug for one of my favorite versatile tools - Caran d'Ache Neocolor crayons - water soluble thick crayons that create different effects depending on how you use them. Dry on dry paper, dry on wet paper, dip the tip in water and apply on dry or wet paper, use a wet brush to reactivate them - every technique creates a different color

[@bevhampton444]

Oh my gosh Sunny, your mom is so smart! I have a ton of watercolor stuff and had never considered making junk journal supplies with it! These remind me of coffee dyeing in color!! 🎉

[@craftygrandma56]

LOL!!! It's snowing leaves!!!! I had every intention of going into my craft room to paint but my desk was messy so I started to clean up and hung up something too heavy on my peg board which brought the whole thing crashing!!! So I moved the things out of the way and picked up most of the stuff (mostly foam brushes and extra binder clips!) and redesigned my peg board. Then I decided to hang a shelf but couldn't find the right screw to screw it into the hutch....Now my craft room is in a worse mess but I can't hammer the screw in because hubby is napping. So I wait and watch your video in anticipation that sometime soon I shall attempt to make this wonderful piece of art!!! Have a nice weekend.

[@glendaeveans7991]

I am loving the little whispies!

[@PamelaJensentheoneandonly]

I love how this turned out.

[@LeeLeeCreates]

Good morning Pam. Hi to all paper outpost friends! I really love including my own original touches in my journals. it makes them so special for my family and friends. thanks for all the wonderful inspiration. you are so talented and creative. hi sunny

[@susiemoore7226]

Hi Louise!! Hope you had a great weekend and got to let your artsy side show,lol

[@afeeser]

You're breaking the flower rules! Just kidding. I do some watercolor. I'm still learning, but I'm having fun.

[@jeankessler8568]

Someone in Seattle likes that flower ... I love all the flowers

[@karenb1073]

your pink one reminded me of my teenage skin. So much fun.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

LOLOL ;)

[@patmoore289]

Hi Pam, it is a lazy Saturday and I decided to follow you doing water colors. I have had a water color set for over 5 years that had not been used. TOday was the day thanks to your video! Now that I "got my feet wet" hopefully I will Create with Reckless Abandon!:

[@art-alchemy]

How fun! I work with watercolors!

[@barbaranoble9748]

Good morning Pam and Sunny boy! A painter I am not but I love your art! The best part of my day is watching you create your beautiful crafts! Please hug sweet Sunny for me! Happy crafting everyone!😊

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I'll get you painting yet Barbara ;) You just wait & see ;) Nudge Nudge ;)

[@barbaranoble9748]

@@ThePaperOutpost ha ha! Thank you for the confidence though! ❤️❤️

[@Artchick1972]

Haha! The doggie, Sunny!

[@jenndotson6718]

You can also drop some kosher salt flakes on your wet watercolored scene to make white “wispys” 😁

[@dianaringers4386]

Love the purple flowers!

[@paulamorra3852]

When I was in kindergarten I got sent home from school because I had the measles. I stayed home from school for a week. I then returned to school on a Friday. I got sent home that day. I had the mumps!

[@paperhoardersanonymous6859]

You could use a micron pen and cure the “measles” by creating petals or doodle swirls, etc…! 😎

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I like your style!

[@carolewaller4607]

I was a bit perturbed when you started but they came out great. Love them.

[@jeankarcher2460]

Somebody in New Mexico likes it!

[@lalagamma4452]

Love the Master Boards! 🐞 Namaste 🥰

[@patmorton5878]

These are so awesome. I tried different colors and had so much fu n! At my age, it is wonderful to learn new things. Thank you for all your videos.

[@junk-usi]

I love withe nights...they are so brilliant 💎💖

[@waynepage54]

add a paper-clip to your tape to find the start, under the end when you cut it or something smaller for washi-tape. thanks for all all do you do to help me learn to " junk". jenna kaye

[@denorahmicale5581]

Love the purple flowers one….tyfs

[@marls13.]

Just when I had nothing to do and I couldn't paint a thing thankyou love the technique you have shared

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Pam & Sunshine, wonderful watercolor masterboard, enjoyed watching. TFS

[@jatzygirl3120]

Love watching you, Pam. I can barely draw a stick man. But now I have courage to be a bit adventurous. Mumps were incredibly painful 😢

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Yes!!! I mean abut the courage, ;)

[@joanfriant211]

I forgot about water colors, thanks for reminding me!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Absolutely!

[@number1nanaof2]

I love how your master board art came out. So cool. I must get some water colors and paper...and probably brushes.. Of course I won't have a box full... so many sizes and shapes. Thanks for the inspiration. Love and belly rubs to Sunny. ❤️🥰

[@2teddybearz]

measles 😅🤣😂 you always crack me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindarogers6209]

Love the watercolor look. TFS

[@janhulse9518]

I'm calling out now to mix the colours in your abstract page.

[@bette-annflood835]

My word. That greens and browns with cauliflower spots. Ohhhhh. Love it.

[@bette-annflood835]

Next time I get to go out I'm going to look for some watercolor pages

[@bette-annflood835]

Brushes

[@bette-annflood835]

Brushes

[@jonelllovell7610]

💜 fun! “pocketry” 😊

[@cattuslavandula]

It's good to see that Sunny has fully recovered from the trauma of wearing the bath mat coat.

[@jaynecowsert4641]

My first thought was measles😂 Like minds! This is a great idea.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Right?!

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I spray the backside first with water, then turn the paper over and paint there. By wetting the backside, it will start to curl that direction. Then when you turn it over and tape it down and you paint the front side of the paper, it will pull that way and it flattens itself out so it will dry flat.

[@georgiaallen5966]

These are gorgeous 😍

[@minkademko2335]

That puple one was is very nice ❣️ Good job!

[@greeneyedldy50]

Omg pam I love 5below its better than the dollar stores they have them in south Jersey and here in jonesboro Tennessee hello holly and sunshine and leonardo and happy xoxo

[@JustMeValerie6]

Lol! Your “measles” painting looks just like my husbands and my skin. We were clearing up some land on our property and were devoured by gnats and “noseeums”… we are so itchy. 😂 i much prefer your purple flowers. 😂😂 just kidding of course. All three are lovely and happened so quick. 👍🏼 Going forward, i hope that you would scan in your art and you can make them into digikits. 🥰

[@susiemoore7226]

Hi Miss Pam!! Another fun looking project of yours that I wanna try now lol.. I have water color paints in the tub in pencils,and the clear cases they come in🤦‍♀️ And of course lots of watercolor paper,but like others have mentioned mine haven't even been opened..Paints really intimidate me,but in this video you made it look so fun and care free...Pam you are definitely an inspiration,and for that I thank you very much❤️ Sending hugs and blessings from Kentucky🦋

[@CherryBerry48]

wow all these are spectacular!!!

[@hazycrazyartz]

I have commented before that you and I are in tune. I have done a different kind of masterboard on my channel. It was a few weeks ago, but I did a doodle idea on cereal box (gessoed). Reminds me of my idea. This will look amazing all cut up and inked up. Hazel, Nottinghamshire, UK ☆☆☆♡♡♡ xx

[@ThePaperOutpost]

I love your name and town!!

[@hazycrazyartz]

@@ThePaperOutpost Hi Pam thanks so much.💝💝💝😊😊😊 xx

[@jenndotson6718]

The name of your town almost belongs in “The Paper Outpost Dictionary of Pamisms.” Reminds me of something she would say in a video! 🤣😂🤣🥰😘

[@donnakarp3161]

Very Beautiful Pam, thank you fir for the inspiration

[@rhondalaflamme462]

Hi Pam learning a lot thanks!

[@letha57]

I overslept and missed your live. So glad there’s replay.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Happy you are here anytime :)

[@TheOldladyB]

Awesome pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@JenniferSWalker]

I'm in Arkansas, I like it! 😊💜

[@artcuriousbymnw]

I’m not in Idaho but in Israel and I like it😂🤪

[@jennifermiller8226]

Laughed out loud today. Thanks Pam! 😊

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jamiemiller5705]

Good morning Pam! What another great video showing us what we can make with watercolors and watercolor paper! I already have these on hand, but never thought of doing these for background papers or cutting them up and using them for my junk journals. Love them all!💕

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks for being open to the idea Jamie! :)

[@junepatterson7928]

So fun.

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hi Pam 🦋 Oh my goodness we have a 5 below store, never been in there. 😯 Very relaxing video, love your paint papers. Hope your weekend is going good! 💕

[@lorrainew6404]

Oh yes, let’s get to painting! That was fun and your measles look great cut up and used in your journal! Have a great weekend!

[@jenndotson6718]

Measles…. 🤣😂🤣

[@pamschmidt138]

Good morning, so relaxing just watching you paint. Those flowers really would make a nice page. I love to take my work and scan...changing to black and white, try it! So cool. 🤗

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Great idea Pam!!!

[@RColleen1]

I LOVE the idea of watercolor "masterboards"! Thanks for the idea of monochoromatic - less chance of muddied paper! 😂

[@ThePaperOutpost]

There is great power in the simple ;)

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

This looks like fun, tfs Pam...Kia Kaha...

[@Msicu1221]

Well done

[@grownwomenonthegrind]

Thanks for the tips.

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Very fun

[@shantycrafts8491]

Hi Pam! Try wetting the backside of your paper first. It will help it 'stick' to your surface and it won't curl as much.

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Great tip!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Pam: I think I will try this. Your papers turned out really interesting. Good colors and designs. Carol from California

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Go for it Carol! :) Its really fun :)

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I’m inspired to do this! 😊

[@mollymurphy5387]

You have a paper addict in Wisconsin who loves it, Pam. In fact love them all. I have water color but am in no way an artist but I can see myself doing lots and lots of these! Thanks for the idea. 🥰👏

[@ThePaperOutpost]

As long as you have fun that is all that matters :)

[@alicethomson8542]

I finally went in Five Below last year and have been back for craft supplies several times. Like you, I thought it was clothes and hoysehold stuff! You can look on line to see new things they get in! This looks like e a fun thing to tty!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

That is very cool to know! TFS Alice!

[@sherriczmyr-studio28ejournalcr]

Your video came at a good time. I've got watercolors I've been wanting to use. I've had them for awhile and have only "looked" at them...they intimidated me. I am not sure why, I've almost always done crafts and my dad had these things I used. So, time to pull up my big girl panties and give them a go! 🤣 Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Its time to play with the colors! :) Give those pants a good yank! :)

[@emilywaite3079]

I cannot wait to try this technique. You made it look so easy! I also just received my Fundle today and I am so amazed at the selection 😍

[@glendaeveans7991]

I will be trying this!!

[@leeanntazladystreasures1270]

These turned out great!!! I want to pull out my paints and play now!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

[@sherryliberto6749]

Thanks Pam, I hope you have an amazing weekend. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thank you! You too!

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Love the purple and swirls!

[@fauxfox5751]

Clever clever lady

[@desireemartin3485]

Not a fan of water colors but this looks like fun and I'm going to try this

[@ThePaperOutpost]

It could be the beginning of something fun!

[@amyrugala246]

Love when you pull out the paints Pam. You are SO creative. Thank you for a great video!!!!!!! 💜

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thanks so much Amy! That means a lot!

[@sherrydennis2419]

This looks like so much fun! I will be trying this soon!

[@binaalmilli7216]

Hello Pam 🙂 My most favorite videos are the drawing/ painting ones 🥰 Thank you for the reminder that we don’t need to be an artist ❤️ Always an inspiration!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Thank you so much Bina!....and I have seen your work...and you are most certainly an artist!

[@doreethorpe4800]

Love these watercolor backgrounds! Pretty and so relaxing!

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

💟

[@shirleygreaves9650]

You are completely mad but I love you! Your art is so fun, I love your vlogs. X

[@leisacarnahan7647]

That is really cool and I love how you used them!