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 😂

[@zainabzubair1797]

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!!

[@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!!🙏🥰

[@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 😅

[@trickytitle1228]

I fell in love with the first one❤️

[@MidnightSky705]

same

[@noemirobles4870]

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

[@Bla1898]

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

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

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

[@karenjoy9997]

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

[@user-hq5qf1jq2z]

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

[@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

[@janetteperry4521]

Love the text in old books. ❤

[@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

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

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

[@annwieland1]

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

[@lisawarner7991]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much!!

[@Rose7815]

The first one is my favorite

[@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!

[@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

[@GoodbyeAngel]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!!

[@mariaantoniou7090]

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

[@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

[@fastquilter600]

I really like the crumpled tissue paper and the ink sprays with or without the stencils. And I agree....jellyfish is so cute!!!! Nice tutorial.

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much! I use the tissue paper technique all the time! It's so cool to play around with the color combos! xx

[@lasyagp]

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

[@connieammerman8302]

I really liked the first one with the tissue paper

[@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 😊

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[@specialk8927]

Great ideas I love the tissue paper idea

[@jeanradko5311]

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

[@paulaloew3889]

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

[@GinaGreenlee]

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

[@crossingn6451]

im obsessed with this stamp idea

[@padmadaga2675]

Stamp making idea was really good

[@auntiehelenrizpah]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sumaiyahaltaf660]

LOVE THE SPRAY IDEA!!

[@julieduncan4075]

Wonderfully creative!

[@karenstclair9420]

I love them all! Stinkin Cool!

[@cherylhudson5080]

Really enjoyed all of your techniques plus you are very straight forward and explaining it all beautifully so thank you for sharing

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@yesabenson]

I love these! Great ideas!

[@creativefrenzy4669]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks for watching!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@graceng7986]

Such fun ideas! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@keyaashok6977]

Such beautifully made and explained ❤

[@nd685]

Love all of them 💕

[@ericaarlantecox3518]

I love everything specially the first 1

[@christinalopez1231]

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

[@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

[@betsyzelinger]

I like them all. I hadn't ever thought to make my own stencils or stamps!

[@MercurialMilk]

I hope you give it a try! It's super fun and really easy!

[@sumbaltasawwar]

I reaalllyyyy loved these! No. 2 was my fav.!

[@MercurialMilk]

Sumbal Tasawwar thank you so much for watching!! 💕💕💕

[@CC-ho5lw]

Very creative. So enjoyed watching. TY.

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!

[@jodirisenmay]

I'm definitely going to use these.

[@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!

[@avellinadamayanti3795]

You are amazing, I love your idea, tfs.

[@muktamunda27]

I loved these ideas. Waiting to see more in this.

[@MercurialMilk]

I'm hoping to post another video like this soon!

[@valeriesmall8085]

Thank you..so inspirational! WOW ❤️

[@MercurialMilk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@machickable]

Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

[@zarahlimtan6319]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

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

[@aditishorts4863]

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

[@snowyka7]

Love all of your ideas!! 😊😊

[@MemorybooksbyPaola]

Fave was the last one with the leaf

[@SuperMariiiiiie]

Woaw. I am in love.

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Very cool.

[@kukithegood]

Tried it at home. It came out so well thanks 🤗💖

[@MaidMirawyn]

So glad I found your video; I needed some inspiration! I'm traveling internationally in three weeks. I bought a slim soft cover Moleskine for the trip (my usual book is too heavy and bulky), and need to make some backgrounds. I won't have time or space to do that in my hotel room, and don't want to carry that many supplies. (Probably just a couple of Copic multiliners, a couple of rolls of washi tape, a waterbrush, and watercolor pencils or water-soluble oil pastels.) Tissue paper with acrylics or stamp ink is one of my favorite tricks! I rescued some white tissue with glitter at Christmas; I'm planning to apply it over a painted background. I think it will add some sparkle without being too in your face. I have a feeling that the spray bottle technique is going to become a staple. I'm going to experiment with that this weekend. I think both the gradient edge and negative space variations will be great for a text-heavy page. I think I'll try some ripped shapes, too; the feathery edges might be nice. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MercurialMilk]

Absolutely! It's so good to hear you enjoyed this! I always prep a bunch of pages too, it's just so much easier for journaling on the go or travel. I hope your trip goes really well!! xx

[@lorikorstanje2964]

I liked the last page best

[@WildIrishToes]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Anytime!! xx

[@ayakamel1615]

This is SO cool i love it !

[@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.❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@tashiyanajoshi204]

Very nice video I like all the background

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks!

[@elgabenedicta]

This is awesome!! I never tried art journaling before.. just written personal journals. Watching your videos really make me want to give it a try.. 👍

[@MercurialMilk]

Elga Benedicta you absolutely should! It’s so much fun!! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@elgabenedicta]

Mercurial Milk aww thanks for responding. Have a nice day!

[@LovelyMalia]

Yay! I just found you! I do a lot of glue booking but I enjoy incorporating mixed media backgrounds into them and this little vid had some great ideas! Thanks for sharing! 😘

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!!

[@enn-4998]

Thank you so much. I will definitely be using these

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

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

[@joycecaleze]

Your ideas where awesome!!.😍

[@MercurialMilk]

hey! Thanks!

[@janking4453]

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

[@siriuslestrange4475]

You're so creative! I love it

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!

[@hideho88]

Awesome ideas. Thank you for sharing

[@jayashreerajkumar4320]

The last 2 were WOW. ♥️ First one too. ♥️✨

[@MercurialMilk]

Aww thank you!

[@labibaadiba6173]

Amazing ideas. Really love it❤❤

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you! 😊

[@avinashpandey1269]

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

[@MercurialMilk]

Thanks so much!

[@kimmesis7832]

Very artistic!

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!

[@lalagamma4452]

Found you & subbed today... Love all ideas but the stamp was genius! Stay crafty.❤xo💜xo💙xo💛xo💖xo💚

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@allysandra5408]

terrific!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💓💓💓💓💓

[@mariavana6732]

This helped me alot!....like to have ideas for my journals.

[@freshlemonade1188]

You are so creative and talented!!! Love uuuu🥰🥰🥰

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you!

[@dijav6001]

This is so cool and creative and helpful, I love it 💕

[@MercurialMilk]

GummyBear xo thank you so much!!

[@gani4957]

Omg this is very helpful! Thank you ❤

[@martinlungley2034]

So cool! I will do this.

[@paulabrennan2607]

Great ideas. Lovely video. Thank you x

[@MercurialMilk]

Thank you so much!

[@ireallylikefoodloluu5970]

I love this so much

[@rabiabilal8086]

Zabrdast she is very talented

[@readbiblewitheva6007]

Very useful one for a beginner like me !!

[@debbiereed8341]

I liked them all

[@pennymeyer3416]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@MercurialMilk]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comment!

[@sakshijain.31]

Beautiful 👌🏻

[@betsymcgovern5672]

Great job, I learned a lot thanks

[@psytechmaster833]

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