Paper Bag Art Journal Tutorial with art journaling

Hello sweet friends.
I got a request to do an altered paper bag. I decided to do an art journal using coptic stiches. I have wanted use this technique to bind my on journal for a while. I made one with watercolor paper previous to this so I´m no expert on this binding method. This is my way of doing it. I finished the front and back on my journal in this session.
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[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

So very beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@user-mt6we2xx4z]

Это что-то необыкновенное и фееричное! Я в небывалом восторге от такой красоты! Выглядит волшебно и загадочно.👍🌟

[@user-mt6we2xx4z]

This is something extraordinary and enchanting! I am in an unprecedented delight from such beauty! It looks magical and mysterious.👍🌟

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💗🤗

[@nancymorris313]

This is my thought process on all your videos: whatever is she doing? Has she lost her mind? Omg, I love it! She’s a genius!

[@JessonArt]

😂😅it’s all about the process and they all have ugly phases 😎at least most of the time. Thank you so much 💗

[@LiveItLikeLisa]

Oh wow this really turned out amazing!! It’s so striking and stunning! Really beautiful

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much

[@amberdawnhanke7903]

WOW that was an amazing idea 💡 It looks so crazy awesome 🤩

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 💗🤗

[@keep_it_real_1]

Loved watching this one evolve...the idea of applying the first stencil a second time was a brilliant afterthought, showing all the individual colours coming through and using the finger to smudge the paint filling in any brown paper showing. The final white pen finishing brought everything together...and looks fabulous with the butterflies following round the circles...perfect.....xx

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 🌹

[@janemcbain5151]

Beautifully created!!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 💗

[@ginabadeaux9319]

what talent its beautiful now i know what to do with my grocery bags .thank you

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💕 have fun with your grocery bags😉😊

[@shari6110]

So so pretty!!

[@teresemartinez6215]

Great journal and cover! I have made a coptic stitch journal, but the pages are loose. I know how to do better now. Using paper bags is brilliant.

[@JessonArt]

👍🏻 thank you so much 🤗💗🙏I hope it turned out great

[@sharonromer6606]

Beautiful

[@fazestorm4441]

Just beautiful

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💗

[@joannfuhrer3114]

Just beautiful. I dearly hope you'll be taking us with you as you work on the inside. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you. there are videos on several pages in this art journal on my channel

[@tatyana.chupina]

Ваши работы - настоящее потрясение. Я восхищена! Спасибо. Продолжайте творить, не останавливайтесь

[@JessonArt]

I am sorry but I don’t understand your language. Could you write in English?

[@patoupatou7455]

So beautiful, i love it.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 🌸

[@elfincrafter]

Love the cover, great colour & design. I've never tried Coptic binding, it always seemed complicated, but you have shown it in detail. I like the neatness of it, must try it.😊

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much. 💖😊It’s really not when you know what to do. It take some time to do though. I have one with water color paper also. You definitely try.

[@mariad4183]

loving the color combo :)

[@ozjan7927]

Stunning!!! ❤️🇦🇺xx

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 😊💕

[@lyndajoyce6243]

I absolutely love this! Beautiful and so creative!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much

[@sheilastyrebriere]

Gorgeous ✨🦋✨

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Jessica, that's absolutely and utterly stunning and gorgeous. I would never have known it was brown paper bags unless you hadn't told me. Totally amazing. I really, 💑love this xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 😊 ❤️❤️❤️

[@suefalls1600]

Love it!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 😊

[@drawbreath2218]

Very easy to follow as it's in real time. I like the super long stitch in the first page, a lot less bulky than other methods I've tried. Thanks Jessica!!!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much. I really tried to make a easy tutorial. 💖

[@YanaLedina]

Journal cover is super creative!!! thank's for sharing!!!💕

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much🌺

[@nittesommer677]

Wow so amezing, and love love the corlor

[@nancylopez4234]

A great tutorial that I'm saving to try soon. I love your work!!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

This is epic ... just too gorgeous for words x

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💖

[@JOURNALSAESTHETICSByAditiBadwe]

Oh thank you so much ☺️ lovely ....❤️

[@karenkursteiner5384]

Thank you for sharing, that is quite wonderful.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💕

[@decouvertesimagination]

Beautiful and really nice Thank you for sharing 😊♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much

[@janetedens]

Fascinating. I learned something new, thank you. I really like what you are doing with that journal.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 😊 🌸

[@janecameron7498]

A great instruction video on how to bind a book. It takes a lot of patience......not sure I have that but the end result is lovely. I love your finished page, very vibrant. I’m going on a hunt for butterflies. I notice your paints are drying up, if you spray them with water after each use, you will be able to rehydrate them. Give them a good shake (with the lid on) after spraying. Thanks for sharing.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 🌸 yes I know about that trick but my paint are really old and I heard there was some kind of fault with the pink and purple that they have fixed. But thank you 😊

[@junesteuterman2818]

Pretty....

[@JessonArt]

Thank you

[@craftypuss57]

Thank you for the fabulous video.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 🌸

[@cristinaravelo6031]

OLE TU CREATIVIDAD! GRACIAS X COMPARTIR.

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much

[@Cynthia-or4bi]

Totally gorgeous. Love the colours and the butterflies, the details. The whole lot.😍😍 TVs

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@adrinem4513]

Superb! The colors are beautiful & the addition of the butterflies really round out the pages! I have a butterfly book that came with a CD which I’ve never even thought about using. You have given me some wonderful ideas and inspiration. Thank you!

[@JessonArt]

Awesome😊Thank you so much

[@scrapgirl1265]

I just found your channel today and I love your pages ❤

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💖 welcome to my channel hope you will enjoy it here 💖😊

[@maycomtois7711]

Really nice, thanks

[@JessonArt]

Thank you

[@marilynrhyno9630]

I love the idea of a paper bag journal. How you bound them together is fantastic, but I'm going to need to practice that.... Lol. The page is stunning. Thanks for another great video!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 😊 It looks more difficult than it is.

[@marieblundellnumber29creative]

I've recently subscribed to your channel. I love what you do, I'm picking up plenty of tips and inspiration. TFS 🤗

[@JessonArt]

Welcome to my channel 😊and thank you so much 💖so glad I’m able too inspire you

[@JOURNALSAESTHETICSByAditiBadwe]

You nailed it 🤩 Seriously hats off to your imagination ❤️❤️❤️

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💖

[@carinemorganeblue9435]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 les couleurs sont excellentes et le rendu est top bravo ! Je suis fan de vos réalisations

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 💖😊

[@susankuhlman6514]

Using the white and black pens added dimention to the piece

[@wclemh]

Beautiful. Wish I could do it. My dream to be an artist 😞

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 😊🌹then start practicing and you are half there.

[@bonniebutts1505]

There was a point where you were adding the colors when I thought it was a mistake....I stand corrected...it's fantastic!

[@JessonArt]

Actually when I watched the recorded video I thought so too. ☺️Thank you so much💕

[@dtumbrink]

I LOVE your style!!! I saw you said you print your own butterflies. Would you have a link to share? Gorgeous pages!

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 🙏😊💕 sorry no specific link, I have googled for butterflies images and printed.

[@drbennettdc]

So beautiful! I love this idea! How in the world did you figure this out?!?

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much 😊 I wanted to try Coptic stitches and someone asked if I could do a paper bag album. This was the result 😊

[@tinyfemaleshooter8756]

So beautiful!! Do you always put Gesso on the plain paper before you start your work? Or can it be after the paintings finished?❤️❤️

[@JessonArt]

Most of the time I do, especially if I don’t work in regular art books. Often I journal in old books and use wet mediums and this way you protect the paper from soaking up water. You can skip if you’re painting with acrylics.

[@RusticInkAngelDesigns]

Great tutorial... Can I ask where did you get the doily stencils??

[@JessonArt]

Thank you 😊 💖 I think it’s from Kaisercraft. I will check for you tomorrow

[@user-nm5hc7vz2b]

Can you please show us how you make the appear bag journal😊

[@JessonArt]

What do you mean?

[@angelcasalino6995]

Thank you for another great tutorial! I would love to know where you find the tissue paper you used to stamp the saying on??

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much. You can find it in flower shops, craft shops and so on. It’s basically the thin paper you use for protecting fragile items. You can also use the one you use in the kitchen for food. Although it’s not equally good. It wrinkles when I gets wet.

[@angelcasalino6995]

@@JessonArt so it's not the tissue paper that you use at Christmas time to stick in the boxes, and it's not deli paper, correct?

[@JessonArt]

Well, yes I guess the paper you use for Christmas gift is the same tissue paper I’m talking about. Deli paper, isn’t that glossy on one side? I the one I use is more like a oven paper. That’s what we call it in Sweden. It’s not that fragile as tissue paper.

[@angelcasalino6995]

@@JessonArt thank you! The deli paper is not glossy here, but the wax paper is glossy on one side. Our parchment paper is not glossy and we use that in the oven. I will experiment with the deli paper since it is a little stronger than the tissue paper.

[@JessonArt]

It’s good to experiment. I think it’s parchment paper I use most of the time but sometimes I think it wrinkles when you glue it with gel medium.

[@CreativeSpace4]

Awesome! What paints are u using?

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much. 🌸Most of the time there are information about materials in the video or under the video in the description box. If not I’m more than happy to answer. In this case I have used dylusions paint and other cheaper paints white and blue.

[@artactually5318]

I'm going to make one of these! Can you share the internet link to the butterfly printables please?

[@JessonArt]

Just google for butterflies and printables. That’s what I did. Mine are from different pages.

[@sholiCrafts]

It’s easier with a curved needle after the first part

[@JessonArt]

Yes I know but I didn’t have one of those ☺️ but I have one now

[@nittesommer677]

The white pen you use what brand is it 😍😍

[@JessonArt]

Thank you so much. It’s uni ball signo broad pen

[@1aaajjss]

do you have a link to your stencils? i have a lot of paper bags!

[@JessonArt]

No, no link. I think the brand is kaisercraft but it’s an old stencil not sure if you can find it anymore

[@Joyinbar]

beautiful. The music is annoying. thank you

[@keep_it_real_1]

I don't understand the mentality of those who give thumbs down.. obviously have no vision!!

[@JessonArt]

Personally I never give thumbs down, I just scroll along if I don’t like it but its everyone’s own choice and it’s perfectly fine. Maybe they where expecting something else. I’m okay with not everyone loving my videos. 🙏 thank you

[@keep_it_real_1]

@@JessonArt I agree...if it's not your thing just go away, no need for the negativity 💕

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Good Lord. There has to be an easier way to bind that thing.

[@JessonArt]

😂 probably. But it was fun trying it out and it stays flat no matter what page you are working on

[@fazestorm4441]

I am so confused watching you do this I don't know how you can do this it just makes me dizzy