How to Prepare a Book for an Art Journal | Bonus: How to Start a Blank Page 🦋 Shanouki Art 🦋

[@elizcott]

Finally, a video on preparing a book for art journaling that doesn't require an hour of my time. Precise and helpful--and lovely. Thank you.

[@maxinerolka6590]

Love this video, I needed it to repurpose old books instead buying brand new journals. Thanks

[@pauladyer9845]

I haven’t begun doing this yet…but you have inspired me to give it a go…I love to “play” with it all..I am almost 80 and have just got into card making with dies, stencils, etc…enjoy it so much..thanks

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating ❤️

[@cariadcrafts]

Love this so much. I'm about to start my Art Journal 🥰

[@colleenkilgour8493]

I love the gentle way you work. It always leads me off on a tangent, trying new ways and stepping out of my comfort zone. Thank you.👍♥️

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 🦋

[@eloradanan1837]

Very helpful and well explained

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@DeshArt]

I've done this too. ❤ typically i would choose a book that already has artwork and keep those as part of the journal too. This project was fun to watch thanks for sharing

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

Thank you for sharing. You make me want to run to my art room and get started, the sign of a great teacher!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Awww thank you for your lovely comment 💖

[@dianecourtney2724]

Just love this video. An amazing inspiration. Thank you 🌷

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@LibbyRal]

Great tutorial. I just found some old books and didn't have a clue how to transform them into a journal. I want to share a fantastic glue I've found for thin papers, or any paper, really. - Elmers No-Wrinkle dual tip glue pen.The thin and wide tips work well for a variety of projects, and it's 'washable', so I can remove what sneaks out past the edges. Depending on the circumstance, I use a brayer, instead of a bone folder, to smooth out whatever I've glued. It's gentle enough for delicate paper. Thank you so much for your vlogs. I just found your channel and am binge watching 😳

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much for the the glue tip 😊

[@wandaspencer9523]

I am inspired! I really like your method of tearing out every other page and gluing the three together. I have a book just waiting to be altered ! I’m going to try your method.... thanks for sharing this.❤️

[@debbieekes5718]

This looks like so much fun. I’m feeling like I need to make one.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Gorgeous pages. I love making altered books. I'm on about my 5th one. For some reason it's so freeing compared to a blank journal.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lindakitto8979]

Thank you . I bought a old book, but didn’t know how to begin….now I do…. I’m going to have a go. Linda … Uk.

[@cathybroder1614]

I am so happy that I viewed your video; love the idea of thickening the pages; definetly will try this approach on my 1st journal!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating ❤️💚

[@bettymetz3746]

Such an inspiration to try making an art journal. After 8 months of being a journal maker, it’s time to venture into a new area. You are such a great teacher with a gentle voice and spirit. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Thanks for sharing your process for creating the book. The first page is fabulous. The way the ink runs into the stencil is awesome.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I absolutely love this and have been thinking about doing an art journal myself soon. I made a blank of of all sorts of media pages and art pics and saying for someone earlier this year. I will have to watch the rest of this journal you made now. TYSVMFS ☺♥

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating 🤍💙🩷

[@SacredAwakenings]

Thank you, I just overbought books! I can smell these old ones from here! Brilliant idea 💡 thanks for your opinions

[@kimranson4775]

This is so helpful!!!❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@tinavyas8065]

Very helpful,very detailed thank you ❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@susanconniry9247]

Delightful and inspiring. Thank you. I will be off to our thrift store for some old books today.

[@olesargecraftz]

I can’t wait to get started

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@debbiereed8341]

Love this! Thanks for showing how you make your art journal out of a book.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@Judylou09]

New subscriber here! Loved this idea and really enjoy your teaching style. Many thanks from Saint Louis, Missouri USA.

[@MT_Craftzone]

Beautiful wow

[@blupoppy608]

lovely idea, will have to make one, thanks for posting :)

[@WhimsicalThoughts]

Wow! I have some old books I can do this with. Thanks for this idea ❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@emilywait3542]

I love how the script stencil reminds me of waves on this page.

[@zelma.m.cannady]

I have never made an art journal, but the art journal is next on the list for the craft group that I am in. Thank you so much for sharing this information. 🤗

[@sophiafarah8246]

I’m so inspired and I love how easy you make it look to create your art journal. The texture snd simple color are gorgeous!

[@odettepeters7493]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@hankejoosen4029]

Lovely 🤩

[@loispaulo704]

Beautiful

[@mulle3574]

I haven’t done a page in ages…..but this inspires me…..thank you!

[@ShanoukiArt]

❤️ happy creating 🦋

[@robynrr1873]

Fabulous Idea shall be trying this today Thankyou Hugs

[@darlenesassmann9418]

Wow! Very nice 👍

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@irenevantonder3391]

I love this!! Thank you for sharing! I cant wait to begin!!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Loved this page and the colors too.

[@LynnePutrino]

I am going to use your idea to post out to my distant placed family, journal letters in book form of 15 pages…love it love it..they will never throw my work of art letters out that I send now. Thank you so much I cant wait to get started…

[@ShanoukiArt]

What a beautiful idea 💚💙

[@lindipotgieter2586]

Thank you for sharing will definitely try the books....

[@KriRama]

Shana this is exactly what I needed to see today! I just got some old encyclopedias that are minis & wanted to start an art journal (which I haven’t done successfully yet 🙄 ).

[@fayneilly833]

Great tutorial thank you 🙏

[@donnam5891]

Great tips, thank you. Love the page❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@elizabethflorez2372]

Beautiful ❤🎉

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@thegroundedowl5818]

I love the idea of picking words from a page and seeing what you can make out of them. Like many others have said, your videos are so inspiring!

[@darlabennett1785]

I just am so inspired by your art! Thank you for sharing

[@nektariakazakopoulou553]

Thank you for all the tips!! Absolutely love that first page too!

[@aprilcarter749]

I’ve never made an art journal and the tips you gave are helpful. I make lots of journals & this will hopefully help me also to step out my comfort zone and have fun. Love your first page. Thanks for sharing 🥳💗

[@LemonCreationART]

Gorgeous! thanks for the tutorial!

[@lafabriquedeloulou8650]

Yes, yes, yes : very inspiring!

[@cherylroll7594]

Thank You for Sharing ... ready to Start

[@teresakendall-vd7eh]

love this idea

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@evelynhughes951]

Thanks, very informative

[@louiseconquer8744]

Love this

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@sheilabartlett6044]

I absolutely love your page, of course I love all your talent and art! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marylackey868]

Finally!.... A simple way to prepare my little stacks of books for art journaling. Inspiring! TYFS ♥️

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@conniebartch9656]

Love watching you create! TFS

[@rhondazamora8136]

I love this page. I think I need that stencil😊

[@lidimaparis4799]

Love this Shana.

[@Joeraz]

Absolutely loved it ❤

[@HeatherMelcer]

Thank you for the video. Very inspiring. I love the thread part at the end. I'm totally getting a few spools to add to my supplies. :-)

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@theresawest7373]

I love your ideas for your junk journals beautiful

[@SharonBrooks-h8b]

Thank you so much. Well done.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@beverlygoode9299]

Loved this one! It taught me a new technique Thank you

[@nataliekruger]

Absolutely beautiful 💙🦋💙 love the stencil effect! Gorgeous colour used for the paint too. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs from South Africa 🤗

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@CMason-yr9ks]

Your creativity is very magical!💜

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@NancyB1492]

I adore your work!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much!💖

[@callycatus]

Thankyou 🤗I shall try this !

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@alexiskiri9693]

Thank you.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@traceyb3231]

I've never done this and it looks like so much fun. thankyou

[@judiemjacobson4613]

Thank you very much for this very very helpful video. I'm wanting to start an art journal and I just did not know where to begin. But this is an excellent idea so I will see if I have a book that fits the parameters

[@vineyarddowntown4890]

beautiful!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@janehumphreys402]

Beautiful page!

[@baboo7192]

This is gorgeous!!!❤❤❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

It looks really nice.

[@MrVjay70]

It came out amazing

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@karenkettering1725]

Thank you for this video. I'm using a vintage copy of "War of the Worlds" to make a file for my fussy cuts and die cuts. This video will help!

[@Cherblaze]

Love watching you create. Those are my favorite colors. Beautiful. TFS.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lariwyman6273]

Mine too... my whole house is turquoise beachy theme!

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

I enjoyed seeing all of your ideas. You always pass on some good tips.

[@jenniferransomart]

This is so cool! Love the idea and can't wait to try making my own art journal!

[@uniquelylily1166]

Wonderful! I learn so much from you! Thank you for these videos

[@phyllis610]

I like that you explain WHY you do what you do. Thank you. I am just getting into art Journaling

[@pinky24you]

Love this, thanks for sharing!

[@susanmorales8675]

Such a helpful video. Thank you.

[@whitneykosters9102]

Beautiful project!

[@angelalobos3495]

Love it! ♥️

[@EvBarney]

I LOVE this! And I have the perfect book...

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

New sub! Loved the quick demo on prepping a book for journaling… also helpful on the reasons you selected books. I always wondered how to effectively do this without making the book look a big mess! So I am ready! Thank you!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Your work is super great! I love the way you create. Carol from California

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@venitabucceri8435]

You are absolutely amazing, Shanouki❣❣❣

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@gigidtx]

thank you, Im excited to use all my thrift shop book finds now, brilliant to remove the pages and save the cover.

[@flightyrambler8650]

A beautiful first page in a great new journal. Thank you for showing the two ways you can glue pages of a book together!

[@sveapea72]

Thank you for sharing 🥰👍, will definitely try this 🥳 beautiful work ❤️😊🙏

[@CrystalJoyMoonChild]

Loved this! Thank you so much for the walk through. Totally inspired now to get out an old book and start creating!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@ninasoftlyasmr4037]

Love this, so inspiring!

[@mejuffrouwvandalen]

Such an inspirational video! Thank you ☺️

[@Ilovesushi123456]

Beautiful!

[@chaosinthecraftroom]

Thank you so much for your very clear explanations

[@BasutuEquestrian]

Love it! Thank you!