Five Unique Art Journal / Bullet Journal Backgrounds

Do you want to see how these pages will turn out when they're all finished? Go follow me on instagram to find out! @mercurialmilk
Shopping List:
liquid glue (mod podge)
tissue paper
paint + paintbrush (I used winsor and newton ink and gouache)
scissors
spray bottle
foam sheets
glue gun
stamp pad
old books (from thrift store)
cutting mat (substitute a sturdy cardboard or cutting board)
exacto knife / box cutter
marker (sharpie)
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[@dikshabagade5542]

1st ever tutorial which didn't make me feel poor. cause u know, i had every single thing that's required

[@ayeshanoor5343]

Aye yo Hitman Bang 😂😂😂😂 same here

[@theliopleurodon]

Same except for the little spray bottles

[@dikshabagade5542]

@@theliopleurodon empty liquid perfume bottles would work...i guess. U know, those cheap ones without aerosols

[@GayCorvidae69]

Aye yo Hitman Bang I don’t😂😭

[@Rajkumar56233]

Aye to hitman bang introduces second BIGHIT audition- okay I will stop 😂

[@rhonalynencarnacion6870]

It's so cool and beautiful. Though, I had a mini heart attack when you ripped the pages of the book. Hahaha

[@MercurialMilk]

haha thanks! People attach way too much meaning to the sanctity of books. It was either going to get shredded and recycled or I could elevate it to make it useful. I think this way it's a lot better.

[@monanoel_]

me too... But I was essentially asking myself why there's a Russian-german dictionary in Canada 🤔😂

[@RHv445]

I can only do that with books I feel are so bad, it's insulting - and even then, very reluctantly 😅

[@bintzubair]

This is art in it's purest form. I really can't decide which ones my favorite though. I was wow with each one

[@MercurialMilk]

awww thank you so much!!

[@GoodbyeAngel]

I really love the ones with the ink in a spray bottle and the book pages. Thank you.

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!!

[@trickytitle1228]

I fell in love with the first one❤️

[@MidnightSky705]

same

[@jeanradko5311]

This was a very good video. I especially like how you gave clear directions in an easy to understand way.

[@midnitemoon577]

Great job on this video! Super cool techniques. I can't wait to try them. Thank you for not going on and on talking about things that aren't so necessary. I appreciate that it was quick and direct but still showed us all the steps & materials needed. Excellent video! (Soothing & encouraging voice too!)

[@MercurialMilk]

oh wow, thank you so much! Yeah, I hate putting it a ton of preamble lol! glad you liked it!! xx

[@tasnimrubaba7723]

Your table looks bomb too make a background like that

[@MercurialMilk]

It's just contact paper glued to a table top lol... super cheap

[@melissafancelli-cox9313]

I have watched so many videos,I am so creative. But new to art journaling. Ive been in a rut & stuck. So many videos have similar ideas....but something in the way you spoke, did them, and wow I feel as I can actually do it. I am a total visual learner and although I love to hear people talk, something with this quick to the point video was just what I needed. Thanks for sharing...loved every idea!!!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!! Im so glad these could help you out! I'm all about creating interesting textures and also being able to re-use some aspects in new ways. I hope you give some of these a try!! xx

[@zainabibrahim3286]

OMGosh this is the first video I watched from your channel,sadly it got recommended to me a year after it was uploaded,btw I fell in love with your art,I am going to watch every one of your video to help me out with my art.I really like the dictionary one and keep going keep drawing.Love from the person who turned into your number one fan just in a minute.❤❤❤❤

[@hideho88]

Awesome ideas. Thank you for sharing

[@jadenerler8093]

I love these ideas!! I love that you give cheaper alternatives and you give options of how to use available materials and make the best of it ❤️

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!! Thrift stores are honestly one my fav places to get supplies! xx

[@avinashpandey1269]

These ideas are very creative and new. Never seen such ideas before. Great job☺😊

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much!

[@lenamross9062]

In which country do you live? Because of the Russia-Geman-book

[@MercurialMilk]

I actually live in Canada. But I was born in Russia and lived in Germany too! That's why the dictionary lol

[@lisawarner7991]

Loved the old book pages! Loved all of them really! Great job!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much!!

[@sakshijain.31]

Beautiful 👌🏻

[@SuperMariiiiiie]

Woaw. I am in love.

[@annwieland1]

I love this - I have trouble with backgrounds and this helps me so much. Thank you!

[@KS-wr4vv]

These were really cool ideas a lot were new. I especially love the stamps can’t wait to make those. When you say you have to use 2 layers do u cut through the 2 layers as one . Or do you need to do them separately. Thanks

[@joonsmelodie9927]

I really appreciated this tutorial, esp bc its all very simple & done with basic supplies we all probably have on hand already. So many other channels seem to want to make the art journaling process a huge, complicated & very expensive experience when it doesn't have to be. Lol I swear, everytime I see a tutorial I like on YT it will somehow involve buying still even MORE art supplies when I know for a fact that I now have more than enough mediums, tools, etc (a huge setup actually) for creating pretty much anything at this point. So thanks very much!!🙏🥰

[@kcole98]

This was in my recommended and I just have to say that you’re amazing your voice is amazing and your confidence is amazing

[@MercurialMilk]

Ahhhh! This is too kind!! I always hated hearing my voice in recordings so this is so lovely to hear!

[@مهاجابر-ف6م]

Oh thanks ♥️

[@hasanunais6865]

Thankyou so much for sharing these great ideas....Sooo usefull🥰❤💯

[@ayushimishra9394]

This video was so inspiring! All the material needed is readily available and the outcome is wonderful!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks! As a poor artist, I fully endorse using simple materials 😊

[@karigoripathshalabd7239]

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[@TheLadydanni]

Oh my god thank you! These are all things I can feasibly do without spending twenty dollars. I might actually have everything I need. And they look soo good

[@sindu3]

What kind of paint and brand is the paint you used at the end?

[@onemoregarden]

More please!

[@MercurialMilk]

I'll try to come up with a few more!

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

I liked them all😊! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but maybe the stencils. Thank you for sharing and have fun 💗🤗!

[@marinapelin]

My native language is russian and i was surprised of pages with russian dictionary really)

[@MercurialMilk]

I was born there lol

[@lasyagp]

the best one on backgrounds...probably gonna use all of the ideas! Thanks so much! :)

[@allys9136]

Love them all! Also love that you get straight to the point! New subbie here ❤

[@MercurialMilk]

Ahhh! Thank you so much! I always skip forward in videos so I try to get to the point as fast as possible! xx

[@bloodydunmeri]

Thank you KZbin very cool of you recommending me this channel just so i could realize I actually follow the girl on IG for a month now 😀 subbed! I loved the vid, it IS helpful. Thanks for the advice, though i don't think i can use anything in my Leuchtturm 😃 Even though i loved the vid, there's a little advice for you: please please please let the transition text to stay on screen for about 8 seconds or for as long as it takes to read the text two times! It would be more helpful for people and they wouldn't have to stop the vid or go back to check out what the hell was there! :)

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks for the tip! I was trying to figure out a good time to leave that on the screen because I'm a terrible judge at how fast people usually read. I'll try beta testing my videos with some friends before posting to make sure it's better next time!

[@mscookie6614]

New subbie...love these ideas, ty !

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@somisingh6718]

Can you make more videos like this

[@phyllismarony8948]

Just found you today & subscribed with in 30 seconds. I really really enjoyed this video. You were easy to follow as I'm just starting. And the item list was so helpful. Can't wait to see more.😊

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you! Glad I could help! xx

[@Rose7815]

The first one is my favorite

[@lorikorstanje2964]

I liked the last page best

[@tashiyanajoshi204]

Very nice video I like all the background

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks!

[@avocadraco9166]

this is very beginner friendly! thank you so much. i'll make sure to keep all these in mind uwu

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulaloew3889]

Loved all. Will definitely give them a try! Thank you 🌻

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

Love these ideas. My art journaling is also very inexpensive. Usually cheap acrylic paints and collage from old magazines.

[@WildIrishToes]

My favs are the last 2.....thanks for the tips!

[@MercurialMilk]

Anytime!! xx

[@monkeymintaka]

Those were some pretty cool ideas :) I never would have thought to use foam to make stamps!

[@MercurialMilk]

Cutting out foam was how I started out stamp-making! It was a cheap and easy way to have fun and learn the basics.

[@creativefrenzy4669]

Some new techniques to try out, can't wait to play in my art journal . Thanks for the inspiration !

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks for watching!!

[@HipHopGirl]

I like it... 👏👏

[@Freedaaa]

old books can't tell you anything ... don't read them!!! - Just use them for your art Sorry... maybe I am just overreacting .... nice journal art though .. !!! hug

[@Elena-kq4to]

omg she ripped a book, my heart stopped

[@kamrunnaharrimu3647]

First Time I watch your video & this video is awesome.💜💜💜 From : Bangladesh.

[@mengisch]

hahahah the best thing is the titel of the little booklet you have used to makr one of your backgrounds ^^

[@karigoripathshalabd7239]

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[@Bla1898]

All were very nice backrounds. Think I liked the purple spray and half circle the best.🤗♥️

[@shazia661]

I like all of 'em!!!! but I just wanted to know how did you did the second one green on the left pg when you were showing that spraying part...? :)

[@GinaGreenlee]

Fabulous! Easy to follow. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Very cool.

[@SarahGaedke]

Please, keep doing this one of video!!! So helpful and inspiring! Thank you!

[@shammygs6979]

Great

[@sumaiyahaltaf660]

LOVE THE SPRAY IDEA!!

[@pm-r6136]

❤ All of them were great!! Not hard at all!! Not expensive either!!😊

[@mariateresa5380]

Soooo useful! Thanks a lot. Oh... pls titles more slowly. There's no time to read them! 🥵

[@leorain7717]

Wow ! Every idea is so creative . I 'v been looking for some stamp ideas , and using foam sheets is so creative . I m looking forward to try it. Thank you video is geniously helpful ^^

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!

[@noemirobles4870]

Loved them all. No need to spend so much money. THANK YOU.

[@christinalopez1231]

Number 1 is way cool. Gonna try it !!!!

[@wilmavisser4350]

I feel with every example that I have to try this and ...I do not have to go to a special shop for supplies!

[@mumNdaughter]

Thank you for giving so much information, i will appreciate what we can add with these backgrounds specially the first purple one with tissue paper? Thank you.

[@MercurialMilk]

You can take a look at my instagram where I post my pages - maybe that will give you some ideas!

[@ericaarlantecox3518]

I love everything specially the first 1

[@JasnoorKaur25]

tissue one was my fav what if I have white tissue paper? will I get the same result?

[@karenjoy9997]

I’m happy glad, excited that I found you here.

[@evapanchal312]

WHERE was this video when I needed it a couple weeks back?!?

[@MercurialMilk]

Time to build a time machine!

[@enn-4998]

Thank you so much. I will definitely be using these

[@jessicacollins8049]

What notebook are you using? I love the tissue paper technique and the spray paint one

[@MercurialMilk]

I was using a moleskine sketchbook back when I made this video but I switched to a brand called Stillman and Birn and they make excellent sketchbooks too.

[@graceng7986]

Such fun ideas! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@_love189]

Thank you.. it's very helpful..

[@pathyziermalandrinha]

First of all this paper is so thin, and clearly don't go well with paint.

[@BiancaMH]

So glue a few pages together

[@pathyziermalandrinha]

@@BiancaMH don't work, it get weave bc of glue. This need at least 250gr paper.

[@MercurialMilk]

The moleskine art sketchbook is pretty decent for paint. I've never had too many issues. It's more of a problem with ink because it bleeds through. I switched to a stillman and birn brand sketchbook and they're WAY better so I'd recommend those!

[@harshilkaushal6361]

1st

[@avellinadamayanti3795]

You are amazing, I love your idea, tfs.

[@xxlasyaxx2489]

It's really annoying how many times she says umm umm umm 😐😑😶

[@karenstclair9420]

I love them all! Stinkin Cool!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Those are all beautiful backgrounds. =) Love your stamps and stencil. =)

[@psytechmaster833]

You inspired me a lot. ...thanks for this video

[@gani4957]

Omg this is very helpful! Thank you ❤

[@mariaantoniou7090]

The one one with the spray bottle and the ink... 👍👌😊

[@kimmesis7832]

Very artistic!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!

[@sandythekitty8941]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks!

[@keyaashok6977]

Such beautifully made and explained ❤

[@zarahlimtan6319]

Great ideas you got there! Thanks for sharing them with us 😊❤️🙏

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks! I'm glad you fond this useful! xx

[@auntiehelenrizpah]

Wow....nice... I loved the first page. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ansarisarah7355]

Awesome video! Cool n easy ideas for beginners n others also... You deserve more views n subs!!♥ Saw ur insta it is AMAZING!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you! xx

[@asmrjournals6600]

2:40 Can I do it with acrylic paint and water instead of ink?

[@connieammerman8302]

I really liked the first one with the tissue paper

[@journalingadventures]

Super cool, thanks

[@padmadaga2675]

Stamp making idea was really good

[@jodirisenmay]

I'm definitely going to use these.

[@aditishorts4863]

I m going to fill all of them with these ideas💗💗

[@janking4453]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I'm attempting a junk journal as my very first one, and was stuck for ideas 💡

[@julieduncan4075]

Wonderfully creative!

[@camillefulton7709]

I FOUND THIS VIDEO....DIFFERENT... I LOVE DIFFERENT........U EXPLAINED NICELY, SHOWED CLEARLY, I JUST LOVED YOUR IDEAS AND WAYS. I LEARNT FROM YOU , SORTA SIMPLE, GIVING SUCH A NICE FEELIN. KEEP TRUE TO YOURSELF...SO NICE... THANKS CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@vivamariamemeMJ]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!

[@readbiblewitheva6007]

Very useful one for a beginner like me !!

[@specialk8927]

Great ideas I love the tissue paper idea

[@lynnparise9841]

Thank you! You showed us some realllly amazing tips and tricks! I just so happened to be looking for some new ideas to try out on my art books. This did the trick!

[@CC-ho5lw]

Very creative. So enjoyed watching. TY.

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!