Artsy Tip #3: Making an Upcycled / Recycled mixed media art journal!

Rescuing cast off supplies and gathering up found papers and cardstock can make a really fun and funky art journal! All you need are your pages (something sturdy!), something for covers and to punch holes with, and something to hold it all together (book rings, ribbon, etc.) I put together a walk-through, to give newbie journal makers some hints, tips, and tools to DIY their own. Make it original!

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[TheOriginalYouth]

Thanks everyone! I'm adding more and more to the book itself (cover, tabs, etc.) each day, so I'll try to do another video in 2 weeks or so as it is almost done, with a few more tips for completion.

[redihpeach]

Wow great journal and great idea for recycling!

[TheOriginalYouth]

I've been adding lots of found papers (paper napkin rings anyone?) this week, I'll post a new video 'reply' to this one later, with more additions. I'm only 6 days into the 30 day journal, so it will get more and more added to it.

[sasjhwa]

In future videos please slow down a little if you are going to use text. I'm one line through reading your text and then it is past.

[TheOriginalYouth]

I'm sorry! I do need to do that, thanks for letting me know. You can just keep your cursor on the pause key and stop it when you want to read it.

I had my hubby watch it to check, but I guess both of us are fast readers. :)

[kimberlyanncrafts]

Great minds think alike huh?! Your journal looks brilliant and already so full and personal and interesting :)

[TheOriginalYouth]

Thanks! After I finish and post a project, inevitibly it recommends similar videos. Eco friendly is always the way to go, imho.

[alteredangel777]

I'm a slow reader also so the text was way too fast for me. But your journal is AMAZING! I love it. I'm going to try this, I just hope mine is even a little as nice. Thanks for sharing

[LottieSue]

Daily questions? I see journal questions at the One Month to life site. Are these the daily questions you are speaking of? God bless you in your journey!

[satyalotus0711]

Great idea!, thanks for sharing...

[quoleshna]

Great tutorial for creating a custome journal :) I really like the fold out back page and the envelope for keeping things all in one place.

[EraserqueenStudio]

Yay! I love watching your process!  And your supplies are fun to drool over :D It's a beautiful journal and I feel inspired to make a funky one too :D