The Struggles Of Making An Art Journal

[@myhappyspace4533]

Barbara, you seriously do not need to add any "value" to a video. You are the "value " 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw ❤️☺️

[@allisonjames2923]

@@49dragonflies It’s true! It’s the creator who “makes” the video, just as much as the content. I only have a few channels I follow regularly, and when I see that you or Luise have uploaded, I always look forward to seeing what you’ve created. And part of that is because you’re both such genuinely lovely people, but also because you guys don’t just present a perfect project with all the thinking, planning & “oops”bits edited out. It makes your creations so much more interesting & achievable for us, therefore more inspiring 😊

[@deniselini1366]

Totally agree!!💞💞💞

[@49dragonflies]

@@allisonjames2923 I really appreciate your kind feedback, Allison! ❤️😘

[@gldominick8854]

Can't wait to see what you do at the festival!! Hopefully, we get a flip through!

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

I personally like the videos where you let us watch you work through your creative process. It reminds me that it’s okay not to be an expert in everything you try.

[@lauravf3708]

Me, too!

[@JessicaHarris]

I love that it was jade green to the rescue when you had a spot that needed more😊

[@bluemuf]

Fantastic journal making process. I’m looking forward to seeing how the journal evolves. 💕

[@debrafazzi5382]

Thanks Barbara, it’s all about the process, each person will lean something different. Plus this looks like fun. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lisamorice4701]

This little art journal is fantastic. You will find lots of inspiration in its pages and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens at the festival.

[@arteriasartsinteriordecor4872]

Barbara, you have created a new journal type...the junkart journal! Woohoo! Thanks for sharing. Generally, art journals are for doing art projects mixed with actual journaling (ie: writing). Most do the writing as part of the base layers, then build on top. Or do the writing as to not be actually legible, as part of the piece. There is normally a focal point and a saying, or a quote. Have fun with it!

[@devinchatwood5217]

It’s soothing to watch you craft ❤ and I often play you, Luise, and Natasha from Treasure books when I’m crafting alone ❤

[@angelajoy4829]

I like how you are able to change your mind midway through your project and go with your new idea. You can always find something to put in the original journal cover or, "harvest" it for parts!

[@vickilimbocker2505]

What a darling little journal. I hope you finish the larger on as well and bring them both to the festival

[@annwitter9365]

Turned out cute! You’ll have fun working in it. Enjoy the festival! ❤😊

[@wendyk2557]

I am really looking forward to seeing what you do in this journal at the Art Festival.

[@49dragonflies]

Me too! 😃❤️

[@sandybabb8313]

If you can get any Canson mixed media paper that would be perfect for an art journal base and would hold up to all mediums or a smooth watercolor paper or khadi paper. These can all take a variety of mediums. Excited to see what you do at this next art journal festival!

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Loved watching the journey and the end journal.

[@allisonjames2923]

Love your little art journal! If you take some loose mixed media, watercolour & canvas pages with you, you can also have options on hand to try techniques that need bigger pages, without having to create an entire larger journal, and then you can either make a new bigger journal after the event, or cut them down & add them to other projects. Can’t wait to see what new things you learn 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Good idea, thanks! ❤️

[@vickilimbocker2505]

The first cover is so pretty. You’re gonna do great and just think of all the new things your gonna learn. Enjoy yourself can’t wait to see more and see the first Al project b💕🌸

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@deniselini1366]

I absolutely love that you’re a seasoned pro journal maker…and you show us your vulnerability of having no idea of what you’re doing, but showing it anyways!! 💞🫶as always…you’re completely adorable!!😄🥰💞💞💞

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw ☺️

[@donnamorina7846]

You did a great job with putting that journal together. I’m glad you went with your style because that IS your art and you are so good with it. Going with a smaller size helps to lessen the intimidation. Can’t wait to see how it all works out!

[@nairafoganholi6563]

Barbara, any vídeo of yours bring inspiration and joy! Please, always remember to turn on the camera!!! 😂❤ Hope yiu have a great time at the festival! Enjoy it! ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@ankeschultz3404]

Das ist Journal ist sehr interessant geworden. Die Kombination mit den unterschiedlichen Papieren sieht fantastisch aus❣

[@sherrydennis2419]

You are going to have so much fun working in that journal! It’s adorable!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

I have an idea don’t feel that you need to use it but I was thinking that you could also make a journal in the same way but leave it completely blank. It would give you a place to brayer off paint and add things that don’t necessarily work in the one you made today. It could be the alter ego to this journal. Just a thought. It would give you options. I’m looking forward to seeing your finished product. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@49dragonflies]

Great idea, thanks! ❤️

[@theserendipitouscrafter3532]

That’s what I was thinking too 😅

[@karinroloff4562]

Can't wait for the rest...You've done such a fabulous job so far.......😻

[@lauravf3708]

I love the effect of the gold ink. ❤

[@patriciarimel5031]

I love these papers. They speak to me and make me want to rush home from work and make beautiful papers.

[@katherinec3463]

That's fantastic. I really enjoyed you sharing your experience last year and the little journal you made. I hope you have lots of fun this year too!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, this is so exciting and looking forward to your festival. Can’t wait to see what you do. Love the journal! TFS! ❤

[@simone9623]

I love your art journal. And I totally understand the feeling of overwhelming when you have to take stuff with you and you do not really know what to expect. I hope you have a wonderful time at the art festival. Greets Simone

[@Veronim78]

What a beautiful little journal you created. Love all the signatures. Love it.

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Great idea Barbara to make a smaller journal. It will be far less intimidating. I suggest you bring two sizes just in case 💕🌸

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

I love watching you challenge yourself. These came out very cool. Looking forward to hearing and seeing your experiences at the workshop.

[@jamn03060]

I love all your pages, they look amazing! As someone who loves both art journaling and junk journaling, I would recommend getting some clear gesso. It will seal the papers so you don't lose the colors in the background as well as makes them a bit more sturdy for working on.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I will take down with me! ❤️

[@ritagenz1519]

Liebe Barbara, wenn man nicht weiß, wo man anfangen soll, wie man es machen soll, muss man einfach anfangen! So wie Du es gemacht hast. Dann kommt eins zum anderen und plötzlich passt alles gut zusammen. Das war eine gute Lektion! Nun hast Du ein wunderschönes kleines Kunstwerk für Dein Festival. Bin gespannt, wie es danach aussieht. Auf jeden Fall wünsche ich Dir dort ganz viel Freude und eine tolle, kreative Zeit! Herzliche Grüße von Rita ❣️😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

Herzlichen Dank liebe Rita! ❤️

[@judylarson6719]

I love, love, love your fabulous art journal. It is very 'you ' while a bit out of your comfort level. So looking forward to your videos about the art festival and seeing your personal growth. Have lots of fun!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

What a lovely art journal! I think you will enjoy working in it and also be inspired by it. Excited to see more! 🤗❤️❤️

[@nancynorris9822]

Art journal fun! I love your ideas and I think you do well stepping outside your comfort zone! It'll be fun to see what you do in it! TFS🤗

[@jolajolcia2342]

Bright and colourful ,so much fun. Love it❤

[@darvadeemac3515]

Barbara ❤these pages are so cool 😎. It’s good 👍🏼 to go out of your comfort zone. Love ❤️ the mini journal 📔 as well. Hugs 🤗 Dee

[@mariawhiddon]

This really is a ‘real’ art journal! I can’t wait to see what you create in here. I love your talent, we are so lucky to have you.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw Thank you! ❤️☺️

[@mar-louisemyburgh7030]

It's absolutely adorable. It looks so pretty!

[@PatSimmons-g4r]

Stunning!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

that turned out lovely Barbara - and i enjoyed seeing how you created your papers -xx

[@shabbykat273]

Looks like you “won” the struggle! Enjoyed watching this!❤

[@Paula-rh5kl]

Wow!!! Absolutely stunning… love all the color.❤

[@deborahtrout8821]

Gorgeous! I enjoy watching you create. 🤗💕

[@janicestevens8469]

Your painted papers came out beautiful! I love playing with paint, it’s so much fun! Janice from Houston, Texas 🎨

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Your experiment is coming out wonderful, colorful and very inspiring. The gold add so much pizzazz! I hope it w 20:43 as as much fun to create as it was for us to watch. Hmm, I kept saying, "what's she going to try next?" Love your color combinations!

[@jenniesebrasky6023]

Barbara, this is fantastic. I don't have gelli plates (and honestly haven't educated myself on the layering process involved with them). But THIS I could do!!! Very happy you turned on your camera. 🙂

[@49dragonflies]

I’m sos happy this was helpful! 😃❤️

[@amalieweber4633]

Tolle Papiere und tolle JOurnals - ich bin schon sehr auf die Inhalte vom Art Festival gespannt🥰

[@allisonjames2923]

Ah the good old anxiety that we perfectionists constantly feel when we can’t study for something & don’t have instructions to prepare things in advance 🤗 I learnt some great advice from Pam (& Sunny) at the Paper Outpost a long time ago, that I keep reminding myself of when I overthink things or get frozen not wanting to mess something up, or get overwhelmed… (& I’m pretty sure I’ve heard you say it a time or two) “it’s just paper”. It’s so simple, but so true. At the very worst, we can recycle it. Or we can go with the “if you don’t like it, it’s just not finished yet” mentality & keep throwing paint at it or cut it down to collage pieces & play until we love it. But I love your idea of making a mini journal to make it less overwhelming. I’ve been making collage papers, Gelli prints & things & planning journals, but have been unable to get started, until I saw your video on the journal charm & I immediately started making a tiny journal (well 3 because of the number of pages I wanted to include) & it was so much easier to create 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks and I’m sure your journals are super fun! 😃❤️

[@brucewagner4394]

This was awesome, fun,and entertaining thank you. 😊

[@claudiacosijns2856]

I love your messy journal very much ❤

[@CarolGefre]

It's so cute! I really like your colorful backgrounds! It's such a cute size!!

[@telenaeldridge3737]

I can’t wait to see how this beautiful, inspiring journal works for you at the festival!

[@novallasuter5265]

We might laugh, Barbara, because we have all stared blank paper and wondered.😂😅😊. Your papers are lovely.

[@melissagardner4032]

Love the colors and how it turned out.

[@Cherblaze]

Thank you so much for letting us watch the process. So vibrant. Love all the colors. Many ideas to try. I will step out and try some pages with my brayer.❤ Have fun at the festival.

[@elenalaskari4739]

Dear Barbara, hi! I love your new art journal! It turned out so beautiful and cute! And i also love the papers inside it and how you "struggled" making them! 😃😃😃 I had the opposite journey from yours, meaning that i started with art journaling and then turned to junk journaling (at least i'm trying to). And yes, usually smaller size is easier for art journals. I remember my self starting with a huge art journal and then I didn't know how to fill the huge pages! It is really great that you already prepared the pages inside, no fear of blank pages!. Can't wait to see how many beautiful things you will make inside at the festival! I'm sure you will have lits of fun!!! Sweet greetings, Elena.❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! The little journal is working so far on day 1 😃

[@tharp2499]

I really L💗VE it...everything about it! Such a sweet, fun little journal. You've inspired me to make my own. Thank you!💖💖💖

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks and have fun with yours! ❤️😃

[@tonyashatley5040]

Have fun!!!! Love how everything came together! What a great start!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

So pretty! You did a beautiful job. 😊

[@MaureenAstrid]

❤ a gorgeous little journal, sweetie. I'm sure it will imspire you to have a great time at the festival. Big hug😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks sweetie! It is working so far! ☺️❤️

[@doreethorpe4800]

Great video Barbara! I love to watch your experiments! I love the new art journal, very beautiful and I love that size. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@margaretcomella3318]

You did it!! And it's great! I can't wait to hear all about your adventure at the festival! ❤ Btw...I keep meaning to tell you...I love the sound of your videos when you fast forward! 😂 I bet others have said this!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ☺️❤️

[@jackielubeck]

Hi B - I made three art journals since watching this. Having trouble with covers… I am back in the Mid East after a few months in Amsterdam. It’s hot and dusty but the fruit is all fabulous! Warmest

[@ddmattin]

This is so amazing! Sometimes I wondered where you were going with the colors-silly me! It is all scrumptious. Love how you kept going, adding bits and the edge coloring. What fun!

[@mariaconti9704]

All I can say is Wonderful🤩❤️🥰😍. Can’t wait to see it after your workshop! Have fun 🤗❤️🥰😘

[@TrishDarbonne]

Barbara, that cover is amazing! I need to get out of my comfort zone, too. Especially with covers. I rely on fabric patterns too much and should try creating my own patterns on fabric.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! You can do it! ☺️❤️

[@kittykerver5043]

What a yummie journal. I can imagine you couldn’t wait to already create in it😁👍🏼

[@MyDjturner]

Beautiful Barbara. I'm inspired to get out my brayer and play with paint. I have been wanting to create my own paper and I've been doing this with mark making but often that is more for embellishing than the background, Thankyou. I look forward to your finished journal.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks and have fun! 😃❤️

[@robertakeirn1870]

Love this video. Have fun, get messy, don’t be too precious! ❤

[@Scrapart_by_Zelinda]

Barbara, Sometimes I doze off watching KZbin videos because I watch them before I go to bed but I happened to wake up when you were picking your closure. And I’m like wait how do she get to this smaller journal from the other journal she was using in the beginning. So at 1 am I’m rewatching. Haha. Love your videos and even when I doze off I always go back and watch the next day.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@2Junk2journal]

So adorable! You do such beautiful work, and I love so many of your projects. The fact that you're not sure of things, readily admit it, and keep going to make something beautiful is so inspiring!

[@maritaranda7782]

Such a cute journal❤️have fun at the festival🥳

[@acknims]

i remember from the art festival last year how you discovered that bright colors are special to work with! Special Barbara how your style has developed in a year! How I would love to come to Vienna for the festival…. maybe next year….. 🥰

[@rachelpatten8889]

I love it! Your collage pages work so well with the plain papers.

[@trinapatterson8872]

I use lots of different types of papers in my art journal and I let the paper kind of dictate the kinds of mediums I use on it. Your pages are fun and turned out great. But you don’t need to over think it. Just go with it and open your art journal and create anything that makes you happy

[@sabinediezmann3478]

Ich mag das Büchlein jetzt schon! Viel Spaß beim Festival und ich bin gespannt, wie es hinterher aussieht. LG Sabine

[@ymrabc]

Your journal is so beautiful, I would be happy with it without actually adding anything! The colours and textures are joyous.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@KarinaCWestfall]

Love the journal!

[@Artistandkeepsakes]

Love it already xxxx🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kimbazzani8697]

Looks awesome, you did a great job 😊

[@schattigepinie9719]

Das ist sehr schön geworden, eine tolle Idee, werde ich definitiv auch eins machen vielen lieben Dank meine Liebe Barbara fürs zeigen .❤️👍LG und dickes Drückerle Dany

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen Dank und viel Vergnügen mit deinem! ❤️😘

[@suzannemcgee2756]

You are an amazing artist!

[@kathleenwilliams767]

Oh my goodness you are brave ❤ I held my breath through the whole video thinking that can't possibly work but surprise!!! It is so unique and wonderful!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much!! ❤️☺️

[@karenlarsen3196]

Wonderful ideas and I can't wait to see the 'after' art work. Thank you so much for all the ideas. Hugs from MN

[@robinknutson8765]

Very Bright and happy. Cannot wait to see it after retreat,,,,!,,,,,,,in love. 😊

[@utpre89]

Was für ein tolles und schönes Video wieder mal. Ich liebe deine Videos, die so richtig live sind und und auf deine Gedankenreisen mitnehmen. Es ist so schön zu sehen wie deine Prozesse sich entwickeln, sich ändern und am Ende etwas Schönes rauskommt, von dem man anfangs noch nicht wußte wie es werden wird. Das ist so spannend. Könnte ich dir stundenlang zuschauen und zuhören❤

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen lieben Dank, liebe Ute! ☺️❤️

[@utpre89]

@@49dragonflies Gerne liebe Barbara. Ich wünsche dir so so so viel Freude, Kreativität, Liebe und Spass auf deinem Festival ❤️🥰

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh my word it is totally transformed I love it so much all grunged up... You seem to be much more prepared I know you will really get going with this journal... You have evolved so much its so exciting... Just enjoy it and relax 😘😘😘have fun sweetie 💞💞💞

[@49dragonflies]

Yes! Thank you sweetie! It’s better this time! ❤️

[@ChattylaineCreates]

@@49dragonflies yay.. There was no need to worry then 😘❤️

[@RobinfromCA]

I can't wait to see how this turns out after the festival!

[@melindastclair]

I'm not a fan of how brayers leave big dots, so I think I'd roll it on extra paper first when I try this.

[@allisonjames2923]

I don’t like the splodges either. If you have a Gelli plate, you can use that as your palette to roll paint onto your brayer & you’ll get 2 for 1 prints! And you probably know already, but there’s a way to load up a brayer properly that avoids the splodges & spreads the paint evenly across it.

[@melindastclair]

@@allisonjames2923 I am new to gelli plates and brayers, so I will look more into how to load the brayer for no blobs. Thank you :)

[@831Miranda]

Awww, I do like blobs, not always.. but I like the spots/ovals of more intense colors... I see them as a type of mark making 😊 ❤ Thinner coats and even color as well as light body paint = no blobs...

[@rhondamarshall7039]

Love it. You did well. Hugs.

[@chelliebarron2094]

So beautiful, your combination of colors is gorgeous.

[@vickibusybee]

I really really love this little journal Barbara. You did such a good job. 🩷🩵💜💙💛

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@ChristinaCreates4747]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@annaengberg]

How about one of your stickers, like in the first journal you made? Love this little one nd look forward to see what you make in the art festival! I also really like how the brayer papers, I've recently bought one (and a gel plate), but haven't started to play with it yet. This was so inspiring to watch and I'm getting started with mine too!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks and have fun with your own! ❤️😂

[@allisonjames2923]

Just a tip - buy or make a big storage box & have a ream or two of paper on hand, because Gelli printing is super addictive & it’s so easy to make dozens & dozens of pages once you figure out how much paint to add, which colours sit on top of others well etc. Welcome to the addiction 😄

[@brendaphillips1705]

Ha Ha! When you were talking about working the edges of your journal in Louisa H style, and you put the paper clip on…I thought you were going to hit it with a hammer.I was surprised you just sprayed them.

[@49dragonflies]

I’m not going for grunge for this journal, but I love that technique as well 😊

[@831Miranda]

😂😂😂

[@carollaws838]

I love to see you create, it's just beautiful!!

[@lindamccorkindale4150]

You could use watercolor paper. You could add gesso to sketch paper to move the paint better and stiffen up the paper. Gesso works really on any paper.