Forest Themed Junk Journal With Eco Print Cover

[@denisecope]

Thank you for sharing how you’ve mixed journals with forest hikes. You are the first person I’ve seen make inks. 🌳🍁

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Denise. This is a golden oldie! Have you seen this one? It is about my online course for making botanical inks from some everyday plant stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fLoZ2GiLFsiac Thanks a bunch for touching base. Kelly

[@jease4547]

I believe the open weave, lacy-type paper you showed in orange is made from Amate bark, from Mexico. It is available from several sellers on etsy.com. Thank you for sharing the beautiful journal. Good luck with the amate bark paper.

[@maryflower3479]

I really like this one because if gives you many pages to actually journal in. Its not over done but is very nice. I like to make some journals just to see visual and texture but would actually journal in this book. Very nicely done.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Dear Mary, it is funny you saying that right now! I know exactly what you mean and am just today working on a series of blank books with mixed pages that are specifically meant to get around the problem of the pretty, but impractical "junk" journal. Will also be posting a video on ways to work on text and mixed papers, so stay tuned! 🌻🌷🌼

[@heyseaville55]

This is a sumptuous journal that would look right at home on the forest floor. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation.

[@ssg8051]

So beautifully worded, Hey Seaville

[@BookandPaperArts]

Well that is so thoughtful. Thank you!🍁🦋🐾🦔

[@brendafochtman-paperbitsba4003]

This journal is WOW! I love the back story of your trip in the woods with the ecoprints and the natural made dies. Absolutely beautiful. Also enjoyed the images you chose to compliment the story.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Why thank you, Brenda. Foraging for art supplies is a hobby and boy is it addictive.🍁🦋🌻

[@katherinehawkes]

A simply gorgeous journal!!! I just adore the eco-dyed cover you've made. Blessings to you!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Kathy. There is a free tutorial on my website.🍁🦋🍁

[@katherinehawkes]

@@BookandPaperArts Thank you. I'm looking forward to trying out the process. Unfortunately, it's a little late here in South Carolina this time of year with our leaves all blown away!! I must try to be patient!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

@@katherinehawkes You can also use onion skins in any season. Free tutorial on my website. Stunning results guaranteed.🙂

[@jjjoy7887]

What a stunning journal. Thank you.

[@RebeccaEParsons]

This one is so amazing Kelly. Love the boiled leaf cover!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Rebecca!

[@cathkoenig1957]

Un plaisir pour les yeux. Riche en idées.

[@EarthlyJoys-LMG]

Beautiful journal.

[@ssg8051]

A stunningly visual and highly tactile delight; I am especially drawn to those nut ink abstracts reminiscent of Japanese watercolor artwork. Cheers and Happy Holidays, Ardith

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Ardith. That really makes me happy as I am drawn to that clean but inky Japanese aesthetic.✒🦋✒

[@LunaRozu]

So so so pretty this journal! That cover especially is beyond stunning! 😍😍😍

[@BookandPaperArts]

Oh, thank you, Sheena. 🦋

[@LynneMCreations]

Another gorgeous creation Kelly! 😍 The ecoprint covers are to die for! I love that you used so many owls and again your torn pockets and pages LOVE! The colors are so rich and yummy! Ok I'm going to get up and go make something 💕

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Lynne. You know how I love the messy.🌷

[@MiadeFleur]

I subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more of your work.

[@Cheryl-Carpenter]

Kelly, your journal cover is BEAUTIFUL!! I can't wait to go check out your tutorial on how to make eco prints. This is something I've never attempted to do. The walnut ink is another great idea too...thanks for sharing. Also, I love all the owls you've selected from The Graphics Fairy. Hugs!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Cheryl, welcome back. When you try the eco printing, holler if you want help troubleshooting!🍁🐾🦔🍁

[@BookandPaperArts]

Oh, and thank you so much!

[@Cheryl-Carpenter]

@@BookandPaperArts Kelly, Thank you, It's good to be home! I will probably need a lot of help, so I appreciate your offer.

[@vanikurup]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful...

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank youbso much, Vani. Join me on Instagram!🌻

[@nancylopez4234]

How can I not subscribe to someone who tells me to stop watching and start doing?!😁❤️

[@BookandPaperArts]

Nancy, when I teach workshops in my studio, I am always amazed at how many people are paralysed at beginning and need me to "give" them permission. So I decided to include that boost in my tag line!

[@nancylopez4234]

It’s a motivator❣️😁

[@megsgonnamake]

stunning!

[@johnjarvis8731]

I really love this journal. Have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more of your work. Thanks for sharing (Diane J).

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so much, Diane. Lots of art tips and hacks coming in the new year.🐞

[@DandelionCottageDesign]

Beautiful journal! Good luck with your new channel! My art teacher used to make a magnificent walnut ink from a very old recipe used by his father, probably from the 17th century. Wonderful tones!

[@BookandPaperArts]

I love the old methods. There is a kind of alchemy there. Do you know the old Foxfire books, which interviewed country people about their ways?

[@BeautifullyAltered]

I LOVE your eco-printed paper!! Do you have a vieo to show your method? I have tried it and had some success - will definitely try it again. I also love the idea of printing out on tracing paper :D

[@BeautifullyAltered]

Ooops - just seen the link!! thanks :D

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello, there. Here is a link to a written post. I will doing a video post of the process later in the fall. It is almost time for this year's batch! bookandpaperarts.com/ecoprinting-with-autumn-leaves/

[@imdw7007]

Love your journals, they are amazing!! What kind of glue are you using when you glue tracing paper to the pages? Does it work with vellum as well? I tried to print on tracing paper with my inkjet printer but that didn´t work. Would love to see a lot more videos from you!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi there! Thanks a bunch. I will be using youtube a lot more starting in January. I also have a free journal arts newsletter you can subscribe to on my website! I use an acrylic gel medium such as golden for gluing vellum. It WILL curl like crazy so be prepared to put down some wax paper on top of it and weight it with books or whatnot. Wait a couple of hours and it should be flat and happy.🙂 What happened when you tried to print?