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In order to show off the stencils I designed, I made a pamphlet style art journal with just a few pages (so I could complete the whole book in time for CHA):
As you can see, it has space for five art journal spreads. Just enough. And it's a nice size: 8.5×10" when closed. Just right.
Want to see inside?
Take a look….
I showed you this next spread when it was in-progress two weeks ago. Here it is now:
I know that I have said it before, and I will say it again, time is such an important part of my art journaling process. I definitely create pages that I'm happier with when I let the ideas marinate and build up in layers.
All in all I'm very pleased with this art journal, though I do feel that it could have used another week or two to sit with it. So perhaps when it comes home from CHA, I'll go back in with some new ideas. The poppy page, especially, feels unfinished.
If you're not into diary-style art journaling every day, how about something like this book? Just ten minutes a day, slowly working on creating a little bit of art, flipping to different pages, depending on your mood. Hmmmm…that sounds like it might make for a great online class…maybe this Spring? Anybody interested?
Thanks for stopping by!
ETA: I totally forgot the linky list! Leave a link if you've done any art journaling this week!
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P.S. Check out this video Noell & Izzy from Paperclipping did of me demoing my layering stencils at CHA!
Definitely interested! You are such a talented woman, Julie . . . this little book, so full of colour and vitality, looks like so much fun!
Definitely interested! You are such a talented woman, Julie . . . this little book, so full of colour and vitality, looks like so much fun!
Definitely interested! You are such a talented woman, Julie . . . this little book, so full of colour and vitality, looks like so much fun!
Definitely interested! You are such a talented woman, Julie . . . this little book, so full of colour and vitality, looks like so much fun!
Definitely interested! You are such a talented woman, Julie . . . this little book, so full of colour and vitality, looks like so much fun!
Love the book especially the page with the black wavy stencil and count me in for the class -:)
Love the book especially the page with the black wavy stencil and count me in for the class -:)
Love the book especially the page with the black wavy stencil and count me in for the class -:)
Love the book especially the page with the black wavy stencil and count me in for the class -:)
Love the book especially the page with the black wavy stencil and count me in for the class -:)
I have an art journal and have completed a few pages, but just haven’t found my groove. I visit with you each day, through e-mail subscription, and find your pages so very inspiring. Some day I’ll make it a habit and begin sharing. Until then, thanks for sharing your talents!
I have an art journal and have completed a few pages, but just haven’t found my groove. I visit with you each day, through e-mail subscription, and find your pages so very inspiring. Some day I’ll make it a habit and begin sharing. Until then, thanks for sharing your talents!
I have an art journal and have completed a few pages, but just haven’t found my groove. I visit with you each day, through e-mail subscription, and find your pages so very inspiring. Some day I’ll make it a habit and begin sharing. Until then, thanks for sharing your talents!
I have an art journal and have completed a few pages, but just haven’t found my groove. I visit with you each day, through e-mail subscription, and find your pages so very inspiring. Some day I’ll make it a habit and begin sharing. Until then, thanks for sharing your talents!
I have an art journal and have completed a few pages, but just haven’t found my groove. I visit with you each day, through e-mail subscription, and find your pages so very inspiring. Some day I’ll make it a habit and begin sharing. Until then, thanks for sharing your talents!
I have to get the star stencil as each step just adds so much (especially the final step in black)!
I have to get the star stencil as each step just adds so much (especially the final step in black)!
I have to get the star stencil as each step just adds so much (especially the final step in black)!
I have to get the star stencil as each step just adds so much (especially the final step in black)!
I have to get the star stencil as each step just adds so much (especially the final step in black)!
these pages are so vibrant, so much ‘the Julie style’. I esp loved the last one as it’s packed so much with colors and prints and journalling.
these pages are so vibrant, so much ‘the Julie style’. I esp loved the last one as it’s packed so much with colors and prints and journalling.
these pages are so vibrant, so much ‘the Julie style’. I esp loved the last one as it’s packed so much with colors and prints and journalling.
these pages are so vibrant, so much ‘the Julie style’. I esp loved the last one as it’s packed so much with colors and prints and journalling.
these pages are so vibrant, so much ‘the Julie style’. I esp loved the last one as it’s packed so much with colors and prints and journalling.
Wow! That journal is amazing! Love, love your style Julie. I’m very interested in the class.
Wow! That journal is amazing! Love, love your style Julie. I’m very interested in the class.
Wow! That journal is amazing! Love, love your style Julie. I’m very interested in the class.
Wow! That journal is amazing! Love, love your style Julie. I’m very interested in the class.
Wow! That journal is amazing! Love, love your style Julie. I’m very interested in the class.
Love this journal! Yes, yes, yes I would love to take this class, if you teach I will follow!!! I took your 30 Days in your Journal and am now taking your stamp carving class, I love your teaching style, so if you were to offer another clas count me in!!! I have already ordered at least half of the new stencils and expect them any day now, can’t wait to play with them.
Love this journal! Yes, yes, yes I would love to take this class, if you teach I will follow!!! I took your 30 Days in your Journal and am now taking your stamp carving class, I love your teaching style, so if you were to offer another clas count me in!!! I have already ordered at least half of the new stencils and expect them any day now, can’t wait to play with them.
Love this journal! Yes, yes, yes I would love to take this class, if you teach I will follow!!! I took your 30 Days in your Journal and am now taking your stamp carving class, I love your teaching style, so if you were to offer another clas count me in!!! I have already ordered at least half of the new stencils and expect them any day now, can’t wait to play with them.
Love this journal! Yes, yes, yes I would love to take this class, if you teach I will follow!!! I took your 30 Days in your Journal and am now taking your stamp carving class, I love your teaching style, so if you were to offer another clas count me in!!! I have already ordered at least half of the new stencils and expect them any day now, can’t wait to play with them.
Love this journal! Yes, yes, yes I would love to take this class, if you teach I will follow!!! I took your 30 Days in your Journal and am now taking your stamp carving class, I love your teaching style, so if you were to offer another clas count me in!!! I have already ordered at least half of the new stencils and expect them any day now, can’t wait to play with them.
Yes, the class sounds interesting. Loving the new stencils.
Yes, the class sounds interesting. Loving the new stencils.
Yes, the class sounds interesting. Loving the new stencils.
Yes, the class sounds interesting. Loving the new stencils.
Yes, the class sounds interesting. Loving the new stencils.
Hi Julie,
would definitely be interested in taking such a class. Making a whole journal (perhaps with more than just 5 pages *g*) while having you to hold my hand sounds like fun!
Cheers, Angelika
Hi Julie,
would definitely be interested in taking such a class. Making a whole journal (perhaps with more than just 5 pages *g*) while having you to hold my hand sounds like fun!
Cheers, Angelika
Hi Julie,
would definitely be interested in taking such a class. Making a whole journal (perhaps with more than just 5 pages *g*) while having you to hold my hand sounds like fun!
Cheers, Angelika
Hi Julie,
would definitely be interested in taking such a class. Making a whole journal (perhaps with more than just 5 pages *g*) while having you to hold my hand sounds like fun!
Cheers, Angelika
Hi Julie,
would definitely be interested in taking such a class. Making a whole journal (perhaps with more than just 5 pages *g*) while having you to hold my hand sounds like fun!
Cheers, Angelika
I can’t wait to get the stencils. Where can I purchse them…I live in the middle of nowhere. The class sounds great! I have been making a journal page every day this year. It’s been fun.
I can’t wait to get the stencils. Where can I purchse them…I live in the middle of nowhere. The class sounds great! I have been making a journal page every day this year. It’s been fun.
I can’t wait to get the stencils. Where can I purchse them…I live in the middle of nowhere. The class sounds great! I have been making a journal page every day this year. It’s been fun.
I can’t wait to get the stencils. Where can I purchse them…I live in the middle of nowhere. The class sounds great! I have been making a journal page every day this year. It’s been fun.
I can’t wait to get the stencils. Where can I purchse them…I live in the middle of nowhere. The class sounds great! I have been making a journal page every day this year. It’s been fun.
Loved both of your PRT videos! Can not wait to get my hands on your stencils, and where can I get a Dirty Girl t-shirt? Need one of those. Thanks for all your inspiration Julie.
Loved both of your PRT videos! Can not wait to get my hands on your stencils, and where can I get a Dirty Girl t-shirt? Need one of those. Thanks for all your inspiration Julie.
Loved both of your PRT videos! Can not wait to get my hands on your stencils, and where can I get a Dirty Girl t-shirt? Need one of those. Thanks for all your inspiration Julie.
Loved both of your PRT videos! Can not wait to get my hands on your stencils, and where can I get a Dirty Girl t-shirt? Need one of those. Thanks for all your inspiration Julie.
Loved both of your PRT videos! Can not wait to get my hands on your stencils, and where can I get a Dirty Girl t-shirt? Need one of those. Thanks for all your inspiration Julie.
Really great journal and I loved the video. You’re just too funny “all the best stuff comes from Jersey.” I’m not sure I buy into that, but I’ll buy into those great new stencils!
Really great journal and I loved the video. You’re just too funny “all the best stuff comes from Jersey.” I’m not sure I buy into that, but I’ll buy into those great new stencils!
Really great journal and I loved the video. You’re just too funny “all the best stuff comes from Jersey.” I’m not sure I buy into that, but I’ll buy into those great new stencils!
Really great journal and I loved the video. You’re just too funny “all the best stuff comes from Jersey.” I’m not sure I buy into that, but I’ll buy into those great new stencils!
Really great journal and I loved the video. You’re just too funny “all the best stuff comes from Jersey.” I’m not sure I buy into that, but I’ll buy into those great new stencils!
YES!!! I’m definitely intereted!! I like the idea of having a small book and coming back to the pages. I’d love to see you have this as a class and I’d sign up!!Beautiful work as always!!
YES!!! I’m definitely intereted!! I like the idea of having a small book and coming back to the pages. I’d love to see you have this as a class and I’d sign up!!Beautiful work as always!!
YES!!! I’m definitely intereted!! I like the idea of having a small book and coming back to the pages. I’d love to see you have this as a class and I’d sign up!!Beautiful work as always!!
YES!!! I’m definitely intereted!! I like the idea of having a small book and coming back to the pages. I’d love to see you have this as a class and I’d sign up!!Beautiful work as always!!
YES!!! I’m definitely intereted!! I like the idea of having a small book and coming back to the pages. I’d love to see you have this as a class and I’d sign up!!Beautiful work as always!!
Stencils should be shipping out to retailers in the next month or so!
Stencils should be shipping out to retailers in the next month or so!
Stencils should be shipping out to retailers in the next month or so!
Stencils should be shipping out to retailers in the next month or so!
Stencils should be shipping out to retailers in the next month or so!
Ill have some dirty girl t-shirts and aprons for sale very soon!
Ill have some dirty girl t-shirts and aprons for sale very soon!
Ill have some dirty girl t-shirts and aprons for sale very soon!
Ill have some dirty girl t-shirts and aprons for sale very soon!
Ill have some dirty girl t-shirts and aprons for sale very soon!
These look AMAZING AND BRIGHT AND FUN JUST LIKE YOU!!! I’m always impressed with how well you fit art journaling into your busy life. You inspire me so much and I love your style. That last page is soooo cool!!
These look AMAZING AND BRIGHT AND FUN JUST LIKE YOU!!! I’m always impressed with how well you fit art journaling into your busy life. You inspire me so much and I love your style. That last page is soooo cool!!
These look AMAZING AND BRIGHT AND FUN JUST LIKE YOU!!! I’m always impressed with how well you fit art journaling into your busy life. You inspire me so much and I love your style. That last page is soooo cool!!
These look AMAZING AND BRIGHT AND FUN JUST LIKE YOU!!! I’m always impressed with how well you fit art journaling into your busy life. You inspire me so much and I love your style. That last page is soooo cool!!
These look AMAZING AND BRIGHT AND FUN JUST LIKE YOU!!! I’m always impressed with how well you fit art journaling into your busy life. You inspire me so much and I love your style. That last page is soooo cool!!
Awesome! Can you tell me where I might find them online when they come out? Since I’m in the middle of nowhere : )
Awesome! Can you tell me where I might find them online when they come out? Since I’m in the middle of nowhere : )
Awesome! Can you tell me where I might find them online when they come out? Since I’m in the middle of nowhere : )
Awesome! Can you tell me where I might find them online when they come out? Since I’m in the middle of nowhere : )
Awesome! Can you tell me where I might find them online when they come out? Since I’m in the middle of nowhere : )
Scrapbook.com usually has a good selection.
Scrapbook.com usually has a good selection.
Scrapbook.com usually has a good selection.
Scrapbook.com usually has a good selection.
Scrapbook.com usually has a good selection.
cool book! I’m always art journaling: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com/2012/01/sketchbook-flip.html
cool book! I’m always art journaling: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com/2012/01/sketchbook-flip.html
cool book! I’m always art journaling: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com/2012/01/sketchbook-flip.html
cool book! I’m always art journaling: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com/2012/01/sketchbook-flip.html
cool book! I’m always art journaling: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com/2012/01/sketchbook-flip.html
OMG. Possibly the most amazing thing you have ever posted.
OMG. Possibly the most amazing thing you have ever posted.
OMG. Possibly the most amazing thing you have ever posted.
OMG. Possibly the most amazing thing you have ever posted.
OMG. Possibly the most amazing thing you have ever posted.
LOL, yeah, just who would be interested in a Spring class??? I am! I am!
LOL, yeah, just who would be interested in a Spring class??? I am! I am!
LOL, yeah, just who would be interested in a Spring class??? I am! I am!
LOL, yeah, just who would be interested in a Spring class??? I am! I am!
LOL, yeah, just who would be interested in a Spring class??? I am! I am!
I don’t know why but the linky says my blog not available but if you click on the blog homepage link there it does go to my blog. First time linking up so not sure what I did wrong.
Thanks for doing this link up for us, it’s always fun to see new art from others.
I don’t know why but the linky says my blog not available but if you click on the blog homepage link there it does go to my blog. First time linking up so not sure what I did wrong.
Thanks for doing this link up for us, it’s always fun to see new art from others.
I don’t know why but the linky says my blog not available but if you click on the blog homepage link there it does go to my blog. First time linking up so not sure what I did wrong.
Thanks for doing this link up for us, it’s always fun to see new art from others.
I don’t know why but the linky says my blog not available but if you click on the blog homepage link there it does go to my blog. First time linking up so not sure what I did wrong.
Thanks for doing this link up for us, it’s always fun to see new art from others.
I don’t know why but the linky says my blog not available but if you click on the blog homepage link there it does go to my blog. First time linking up so not sure what I did wrong.
Thanks for doing this link up for us, it’s always fun to see new art from others.
can i just get lost in your journal pages?
can i just get lost in your journal pages?
can i just get lost in your journal pages?
can i just get lost in your journal pages?
can i just get lost in your journal pages?
Class please?! Sounds like fun-fun-fun!
Class please?! Sounds like fun-fun-fun!
Class please?! Sounds like fun-fun-fun!
Class please?! Sounds like fun-fun-fun!
Class please?! Sounds like fun-fun-fun!
WOW I bought some new stencils at a show yesterday and when I was looking earlier 2 out of the 3 were yours, will be keeping an eye out for some of your other ones, as I love your work : )
WOW I bought some new stencils at a show yesterday and when I was looking earlier 2 out of the 3 were yours, will be keeping an eye out for some of your other ones, as I love your work : )
WOW I bought some new stencils at a show yesterday and when I was looking earlier 2 out of the 3 were yours, will be keeping an eye out for some of your other ones, as I love your work : )
WOW I bought some new stencils at a show yesterday and when I was looking earlier 2 out of the 3 were yours, will be keeping an eye out for some of your other ones, as I love your work : )
WOW I bought some new stencils at a show yesterday and when I was looking earlier 2 out of the 3 were yours, will be keeping an eye out for some of your other ones, as I love your work : )
Awesome!! And I think it would make a great online class.
Awesome!! And I think it would make a great online class.
Awesome!! And I think it would make a great online class.
Awesome!! And I think it would make a great online class.
Awesome!! And I think it would make a great online class.
I just received my very first Balzer Designs Crafter’s Workshop Template! (Punchinela)!
Love Love Love it..now I want all of your templates!!
I just received my very first Balzer Designs Crafter’s Workshop Template! (Punchinela)!
Love Love Love it..now I want all of your templates!!
I just received my very first Balzer Designs Crafter’s Workshop Template! (Punchinela)!
Love Love Love it..now I want all of your templates!!
I just received my very first Balzer Designs Crafter’s Workshop Template! (Punchinela)!
Love Love Love it..now I want all of your templates!!
I just received my very first Balzer Designs Crafter’s Workshop Template! (Punchinela)!
Love Love Love it..now I want all of your templates!!
Baby wipes + color wash = who knew!!! The things I learn from you! I can’t wait to get your new stencils either, Julie. They really are fab!!
Baby wipes + color wash = who knew!!! The things I learn from you! I can’t wait to get your new stencils either, Julie. They really are fab!!
Baby wipes + color wash = who knew!!! The things I learn from you! I can’t wait to get your new stencils either, Julie. They really are fab!!
Baby wipes + color wash = who knew!!! The things I learn from you! I can’t wait to get your new stencils either, Julie. They really are fab!!
Baby wipes + color wash = who knew!!! The things I learn from you! I can’t wait to get your new stencils either, Julie. They really are fab!!
Oh wow Julie… such bright and colourful pages! I love all the layers and texts. Have fun at CHA!
Oh wow Julie… such bright and colourful pages! I love all the layers and texts. Have fun at CHA!
Oh wow Julie… such bright and colourful pages! I love all the layers and texts. Have fun at CHA!
Oh wow Julie… such bright and colourful pages! I love all the layers and texts. Have fun at CHA!
Oh wow Julie… such bright and colourful pages! I love all the layers and texts. Have fun at CHA!
Your works is stunning, Julie! I love your use of bold colors and doodles! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your works is stunning, Julie! I love your use of bold colors and doodles! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your works is stunning, Julie! I love your use of bold colors and doodles! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your works is stunning, Julie! I love your use of bold colors and doodles! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your works is stunning, Julie! I love your use of bold colors and doodles! Thanks for the inspiration!