How to Prepare a Book for an Art Journal | Bonus: How to Break 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.

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@maxinerolka6590]

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

[@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 🦋

[@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

[@cariadcrafts]

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

[@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 💖

[@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 🤍💙🩷

[@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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[@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 ❤️💚

[@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.❤️

[@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 😊

[@SacredAwakenings]

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

[@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.

[@susanconniry9247]

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

[@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 💚💙

[@debbiereed8341]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@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.

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@marylackey868]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@irenevantonder3391]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@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 🥳💗

[@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 🙄 ).

[@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!

[@WhimsicalThoughts]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@dianecourtney2724]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@beverlygoode9299]

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

[@Aletheiasjournal]

Thanks so much for sharing how you prepare an old book. Nowadays i make my own journals, but i have a planner with a spine where i make some art journaling and i think it needs some arrangements. I love the fist page! 💙

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lindipotgieter2586]

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

[@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!

[@traceyb3231]

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

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Loved this page and the colors too.

[@mulle3574]

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

[@ShanoukiArt]

❤️ happy creating 🦋

[@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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[@tinavyas8065]

Very helpful,very detailed thank you ❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@karinharinck5497]

It's so simple buy the page is very beautiful. I love this tutorial.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@darlabennett1785]

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

[@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!

[@olsargecraftz]

I can’t wait to get started

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@phyllis610]

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

[@conniebartch9656]

Love watching you create! TFS

[@lizzyanthus1]

Thanks for sharing. I thought I wanted to make junk journals, but I seem to be leaning towards art journals more. This was a very good introduction to setting one up. I will look into your list of videos for more on art journaling now. TY again.

[@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!

[@Mrs.DeeAnnNance]

Amazing!!! You explain everything so well that l think I may have the courage to try! Thank you!!!! ❤️

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating 💙🦋

[@dagmarleuenberger-swift8646]

Thanks Shana, really good video of how to use an old book for art journaling. Hope your lockdown lifts soon.❤️🇨🇦

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@danutashayler34]

You have a different approach to a used book. I like it. Absolutely inspired! I like the idea of starting a smaller book. Love your choices of font and that stencil. I don't have any stencils at all. They are second to none around this neck of the woods. Happy Sunday to you and many thanks. Danuta, ca

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@emilywait3542]

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

[@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

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

It looks really nice.

[@robynrr1873]

Fabulous Idea shall be trying this today Thankyou Hugs

[@arig4435]

Love the end result! You have inspired me yet again, I now want to go play in my own altered book! Thank you!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating 💖

[@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!!

[@gigidtx]

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

[@LynneWilliams101]

Fabulous tutorial. I look forward to seeing future creations in this journal. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@CuriousMoonDesign]

Love watching your videos. So inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@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

[@sveapea72]

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

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

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

[@blupoppy608]

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

[@lynngudgeon9416]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm truly inspired by your videos. Have a blessed day 🙂.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Sharna, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and stunning page. Plus the information on how to start a junk journal 📔. Amazing as always. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@EvBarney]

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

[@elisabethhathorn1656]

Love it! To me, your art is fresh and uplifting.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much!💖

[@rosem3577]

This was a very helpful insight into creating a junk journal. I will look for books with fewer pages in the future. Interesting method for tearing out every other page rather than several at a time. Beautiful spread with the turquoise! xx

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@odettepeters7493]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@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!

[@venitabucceri8435]

You are absolutely amazing, Shanouki❣❣❣

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@donnam5891]

Great tips, thank you. Love the page❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@barbaracabrera207]

Really great video. Good information. I love the text stencil. I'd never seen one before. So I ordered myself one. YAY!!! Thanks for that too. I really like that page you did. It looks great!!! I just LOVE your videos. They are always very inspiring!!! Woohoo!!! Thank you for video. Austin,TX USA

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 💕

[@theresawest7373]

I love your ideas for your junk journals beautiful

[@rhondazamora8136]

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

[@janehumphreys402]

Beautiful page!

[@piaknowgirl]

What a great idea! I love how this turned out and am inspired to try doing a project like this🥰

[@mejuffrouwvandalen]

Such an inspirational video! Thank you ☺️

[@whitneykosters9102]

Beautiful project!

[@baboo7192]

So informative! This is making me so happy! Thank you!!❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

Yayee, I love to hear that 💖🦋

[@bobgramatges1]

I love this tutorial. Your pages came out beautiful and I was able to follow the steps pretty easily. My first one is full of mistakes, but I am in love with it. I'm excited to begin journalling. My main issue has been page bubbling. I appreciate you sharing your process with us!

[@paulapurvis5473]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@pinky24you]

Love this, thanks for sharing!

[@caroltanzi29]

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

[@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.

[@carolstern3647]

Thank you..much love and hugs..you inspire me always and your style is Gorgous!!💐💗💐🦋🦋🦋💗😊

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@teresakendall-vd7eh]

love this idea

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@cherylroll7594]

Thank You for Sharing ... ready to Start

[@lidiacarpenter1784]

Really stunning. I have not tried art journaling but your videos are so inspiring makes me want to try. Ubuntu we are safe in our little town of Hoedspruit I’m sure you must be shocked to see what went on in South Africa over the last few days. Our old home town was Amanzimtoti which was hit hard. They are still battling to get supplies. So sad 😞

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy to hear you are going to give art journaling a go 💖 I have seen the awful situation back home, my heart breaks for all South Africans affected. I have many friends and family there, so it does it hard. I am sending love and light xx

[@lidiacarpenter1784]

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[@user-AnuPP247]

Just found this! Its beautiful! Thanks so much 🤗🌿🦋

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@loispaulo704]

Beautiful

[@CMason-yr9ks]

Your creativity is very magical!💜

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@MrVjay70]

It came out amazing

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lidimaparis4799]

Love this Shana.

[@NancyB1492]

I adore your work!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much!💖

[@LemonCreationART]

Gorgeous! thanks for the tutorial!

[@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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[@dianapadilla3617]

Thank you for sharing your talent ❤️