Junk Journal Collab | New Ideas for 2021

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Such a lovely spread! So fun to have collaborated with you and the other wonderful ladies! Wishing you a blessed new year, Helen! ❤️

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Gayle ☺️ It was such a lovely collaboration to be involved with wasn’t it. Wishing you a very happy 2021 🤗💕

[@michelel3372]

I have never tried working with watercolor over gesso. Thank you for showing how you do it. Very inspiring.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video 🤗💕

[@kerrieb7473]

This is lovely, thanks Helen.

[@melodywilloughby4041]

Thanks Helen for a lovely look into your art journal. I wish you a happy new year. Stay safe and well. 😘😘

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Melody ☺️ Happy New Year to you too. Keep staying safe 🤗😘💕

[@ladylexusis350]

Helen, I really enjoy watching you create this lovely page✨💖 tfs

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much Cathy 🥰💕

[@wendyhoward2699]

So pretty, Helen. You are so talented. Blessings.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you. Thank you so much Wendy ☺️💕

[@nathaliet.3985]

Beautifully done!!! Thanks for sharing, Helen! ♡♡♡

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Nathalie ☺️💕

[@katerinapolaskova6163]

Helen, it was fun. Thanks for new content so often. Love it very much.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it Katerina ☺️ Thank you very much for watching 🤗💕

[@leighmeadows9288]

This is a wonderful tutorial! So creative but also not intimidating! Your positivity is catching!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely to hear. Thank you so much ☺️💕

[@abbielynnjuett4031]

✍💚✍💚✍ Great and grand ideas. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing in a minimalistic manner your annoyance with the lockdown, yet again. I appreciate your graceful manner in sharing. Thank you.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you, thank you so much ☺️ I hope all is well with you 🤗💕

[@lauridewar7620]

After watching several of your videos I purchased a small set of watercolors. I think this is the perfect time to bring them out and get playing. Thank you for another inspirational and lovely video.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s wonderful to hear Lauri. Yes, definitely time to get playing! Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment 🥰💕

[@heathertucker7056]

I loved watching this! You are so talented Helen and your pages are beautiful x

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Heather ☺️ That’s really kind of you to say 🤗💕

[@analuisa1978]

Lovely !!!! You do such great water color painting. It looks delicate and unic, I'll be trying it out. You and Joie di fi are my favorite.

[@HelenColebrook]

Aww, that’s so lovely of you to say. Thank you ☺️ I hope you have lots of fun with it 🤗💕

[@lindabloom6666]

We have been having a horrible week in the US, and I have been binge watching all of your art videos just to hear your soothing voice, and watch your relaxed painting. Besides all the political stuff, I am a retired nurse and my former co-workers are fighting on the Covid units. I would be there with them if I could. Hope you stay safe and thank you for being here for us.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’ve heard about the horrible week that’s been happening in the US. Sending lots of love in your direction, along with your former co-workers. I’m so happy my videos have offered a little relief 🤗💕

[@megancampbell3914]

I agree Linda, such a tough week for us Americans. As an "art antidote" I plan to use my Gesso for the first time (using this excellent instruction) and basically do a similar page, just for learning. Maybe I will call my Junk Journal Art Antidotes.

[@shondra6]

Bless you Linda and all of your colleagues ...

[@shondra6]

Blessings to your work mates , Linda. 🙏🙏from 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@karenpruis501]

Love this page. Take care and enjoy your art.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much ☺️ Take care too 💕

[@nativelady5]

This turned out so pretty & inspiring.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Carleen ☺️💕

[@lucybanta7311]

This is just what I’ve been looking for! Love your technique and bright cheerful colors. Can’t wait to buy your book for inspiration. Thank you.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s so lovely of you to say. Thank you very much Lucy 🥰💕

[@paperandpendays635]

I am so happy I watched this! What an amazing video and I'll definitely be trying this in my junk journal Helen, what a fantastic idea! I never even thought to use Gesso this way! Can't wait to do this then share it with you, thank you as always for inspiring me! 😘😊

[@HelenColebrook]

Yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Naj 🥰 I can’t wait to see your pages 🤗😘💕

[@jdkx133]

Such a beautiful simple idea. Thank you!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for watching 🤗💕

[@MsOhsusanna]

I'm a new subscriber coming from joie channel. I love this. You made me feel like I could do this too. I'm 62 yrs with no art experience but looking for projects to help with covid anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing your gift.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it ☺️ Creative projects are such a good way for us to shut off from the world for a while aren’t they. I hope you have lots of fun with it 💕

[@loveforpaper6203]

Hello! Thank you so much Helen for sharing this wonderful video! Your videos always inspire me😊

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you 🥰🩷

[@kathleenfannin8486]

This is such a fun technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰💕

[@jenniferdeboer1445]

Love your work, every time ;) You all stay safe!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰 Stay safe too 🤗💕

[@megancampbell3914]

Wow, this was SO helpful. I just purchased my first Gesso, and have a craft goal to use it. You provided such useful and good detail, I knew it was to create a background, but not this level of detail. Thank you. And, a lovely page!

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you found it helpful Megan! Thank you so much for such a lovely compliment too 🥰 Sending lots of love to you and the US 🤗💕

[@stacyharris9669]

Way to go that is so beautiful and great technique I will see what I can get into on my days off essential worker at a hardware store I work in the garden area and I am pressing and freeze drying viola and pansies for my junk journal

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Stacy ☺️ I hope you have lots of fun with it. Ooh, I love pressed flowers! 🤗💕

[@jnordfors]

This is wonderful, as usual. I hope you enjoyed lots of good times with your daughter during the holidays. I must have been a good girl this year because I got your doodling book from Santa! Woo, how! Happy New Year Helen!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Janet ☺️ I’ve had a lovely time with my daughter. She’s still home so I’m soaking it all up. Ooh, I’m so happy you have my book! I really hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year to you too 🤗💕

[@barblydell9800]

Love your work - I’m inspired to be brave with watercolors!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! Oh yay! I hope you have lots of fun with them, they’re lovely to create with 🤗💕

[@tuthillg]

Beautiful pages and a wonderful idea! TFS the inspiration!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Gail 🤗💕

[@heidilentz4406]

Love this idea, so cute. TFS

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Heidi ☺️💕

[@jennifergentry144]

Helen, this couldn’t have come at a better time. My patience with Covid is waning and I need a new challenge bc I can only read and listen to so many books. I’m excited to try the gesso. Painting with it look so relaxing. Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@HelenColebrook]

Happy New Year to you too Jennifer! I completely understand your patience waning, it’s been a long old time now hasn’t it. Creative projects are such a wonderful distraction for an hour or two aren’t they. Keep staying strong 🤗💕

[@shondra6]

I love this video helen. Just treated myself with my first paints. This technique is a must try. TFS. Cheers from Aussie.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 🥰 I hope you have lots of fun with it 🤗💕

[@lottesteeg3289]

so good to hear and see from you again Helen! Hope your doing ok! Regards from Holland, Lotte

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Lotte! I’m doing well thank you, just getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas break 😅 I hope all is well with you too 🤗💕

[@rachelphelps6347]

I love that cute house!! So cute!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you! 🤗💕

[@marinajansevanrensburg7479]

Beautiful! I am definitely going to attempt it🙃.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you! I hope you have lots of fun with it 🤗💕

[@trudibiebow204]

Helen, I love your video’s en a new clean palette.. 💖

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰💕

[@joiedefi]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! I really enjoyed watching this calm and creative process. I'm sitting at my craft desk making vintage postcards, turning yukky card stock into, well, something yummy. Had to keep stopping to watch where you were up to...I want to do a page like this in my Altered Book. It fresh, it's relevant and I would get to use some paints. I love it. Thanks for being such a warm and friendly collab buddy. You rock Helen! Take care, hugs, joie xxx

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for all your kind support Joie 🥰 Being part of this wonderful collab had been a great way to feel connected. Thank you for all the inspiring content that you share 🤗

[@lindabloom6666]

I Joie! I watch you too!

[@janeramsey6864]

We’ve had a rough week stateside, so your video is really a soothing comfort to some rather frayed nerves. Thank you.❤️

[@HelenColebrook]

I’ve heard about what’s been going on in the states. Sending lots of love in your direction. I’m so happy you enjoyed the video 🤗💕

[@debbiev.1311]

This was fun...I really like how your pages turned out!! I also admire how you stay focused on the positive...love that!! TFS!! 😊💖

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much Debbie 🥰💕

[@catherinehead6001]

This is great!! Reflection and journaling is such a great way to work though thoughts and turn it in a positive direction:). One of the many reasons I love your channel so so much. Hope lockdown doesn't last long. Do you have any idea when Christine will open up back her shop?

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Catherine ☺️ I’m not too sure when her shop is opening I’m afraid. Hopefully in the next week or two, fingers crossed... 🤗💕

[@49dragonflies]

Such a fun page, Helen! Love your calm videos, so inspiring! So happy to be in the collab with you! :)

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! 🥰 I’ve been really enjoying watching your videos whilst crafting. Lovely to be in the collab with you 🤗💕

[@pamjones3377]

What a lovely technique! I have gesso drying ready to have a go. And I got what looks like an identical ceramic palette for Christmas too! 🤗😘 x

[@HelenColebrook]

Ooh palette twins! 🤗 I’m so happy to hear you’re having a go. I hope you have lots of fun with it 😘 xx

[@cherbowman]

I am enjoying this collab! Everyone’s vision is so unique! It is truly inspiring!🥰 Helen, that stamp is AMAZING!💕

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Cheryl! It’s been so wonderful to see everyone’s creations hasn’t it 🤗💕

[@mariachan5969]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas ... love the layout 🥰 The U.S. is getting worse because of the virus, so thank you for the videos you put up❣️

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Maria 🥰 Makesure you take good care of yourself. Sending lots of love to you and the US 🤗💕

[@merrydooley7978]

Very sweet!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you 🥰💕

[@JannyHaak]

Love this! Thank you Helen for the inspiration! 🙏

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Janet! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰💕

[@AtSusiesCottage]

I think your page is fantastic Helen, it’s been such fun watching all my favourite creators putting out these videos and with so much variety too! Thanks for sharing xxx💕

[@HelenColebrook]

Aww, I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰 It’s been wonderful creating alongside such a lovely group of people 🤗💕

[@vidaliapatterson3804]

Love these ideas!! I have gesso that dried clear but need to find some opaque gesso. Where do you find those lovely vintage receipt and weekly notepads?

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much! The vintage receipts and notepads came from London Gifties 🤗💕

[@caroltanzi29]

The first time I’ve ever seen your work. Really impressive and I like the way you create and explain.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much Carol ☺️💕

[@TL-mo4lj]

This is beautiful and i loveeee the cover of that book

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much!! 🤗💕

[@shonnarobertson6462]

Love how the watercolour on to the gesso turned out, the pooling of colour and the texture are just gorgeous. Thinking of all my UK friends back in lockdown, stay safe ✨✨

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰 Gesso provides such an interesting texture to work on 🤗💕

[@brandyhowe5130]

I really like this affect. I did something similar a few years ago, but on a canvas with oil paint, and paint thinner. It was a lot of fun, and turned out to be one of my favorite paintings so far. Definitely going to be trying this, your way, in my journal. 🥰 Thanks for the inspiration!💙

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s so wonderful to hear! I hope you have lots of fun with it 🥰 I’ve never tried oil painting, but my Nan was fantastic at it. Maybe it should be on my list of things to try this year. Thank you so much for the idea and watching 🤗💕

[@JacquieLineStudio28]

Hi Helen, I love watching your videos, you work with such purpose and never rush. I was wondering how many different journals you work in at any one time and how they differ from each other?

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Jacquie ☺️ I have 4 main journals that I use regularly. My bullet journal for planning, a daily journal to write my thoughts on the day and both a junk journal and creative journal for lots of creative journaling and expressing my feelings. I hope that helps 🤗💕

[@JacquieLineStudio28]

@@HelenColebrook Thank you Helen!

[@melissacrawford303]

I absolutely LOVE how this turned out! Off to try on a page or two in my idea's book❤❤

[@HelenColebrook]

Yay! Thank you so much Melissa 🥰 I hope you have lots of fun with it 🤗💕

[@katinawilliams6052]

I need to start an idea book. I watch so many great videos and forget half the ideas. Thanks!

[@melissacrawford303]

@@katinawilliams6052 that's exactly why I started one! Watch so many awesome videos with every intention of doing it and then forget all about it. LOL. My idea book might not be pretty or perfect, but I've got all the ideas down on a piece of paper.

[@lisakoerber2839]

Lovely page 💕

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you very much ☺️💕

[@artymaze]

Love it, always a bonus when I have an excuse to get the gesso out one of my favourite mediums. Thank you really enjoyed it x

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰 Gesso is so much fun to work with isn’t it! 🤗💕

[@debmorris9648]

have you worked with wallpaper boarders as some really make really neat junk journal page decorations just like the wallies that I had in my stash but my main job right now is taking care of my dog that is slowly dying so I don't get nothing done during the day just at night when my husband watches and takes care of my dog as he still has good and bad days so I watch alot of KZbin

[@HelenColebrook]

I haven’t used wallpaper boarders yet, but that’s a lovely idea. I’m so sorry to hear about your dog. I understand coming how important they are to us. Sending you lots of hugs 💕💕

[@joiedefi]

Watching intently:) I so want to have a go at this in my junk journaling!!!!!!!!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for arranging this wonderful collaboration Joie 🥰 I would love to see how you get on 🤗💕

[@ljbj4]

very nice! tfs!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Am I the only one who thinks Helen and Joie's voice pattern and expression sound exactly alike? Lol. TFS your paintery page, lovely.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰 Not sure about our voices 😂💕

[@roksannastephens4375]

@@HelenColebrook Really? Perhaps not...lol. thank you again for sharing your lovely talents.

[@Joolsedesigns]

Beautiful

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰💕

[@АннаМощицкая-в4в]

💖

[@HelenColebrook]

🤗💕

[@michellenowacki8673]

Hello Helen, I’m new to your channel. I have enjoyed watching this develop,. I think I could manage this. Thank you

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it Michelle ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and joining me on KZbin 🤗💕