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Today I'm sharing the first few pages in a new journal. This journal is a little bit different from my normal Junque Journals because it was bound with plain paper. I am having fun using plain paper as a backdrop as opposed to my usual junque. Sometimes I miss having a starting point, but I'm slowly filling the blank pages with excess paint and random marks. I will say that the plain paper makes for cleaner images. But, I'm not sure I like clean…take a peek:
These are the front "end papers" from my journal.
I've started to put the year in the front of my art journals because as I accrue more and more journals, I'm having trouble remembering which one is from when.
This is a small collage that I created on a piece of watercolor paper. I was trying to decide whether to frame it or mount it and finally decided to simply stick it into the front of my art journal.
I was traveling when I created the first few pages in this journal, so you'll notice a lot of marker and pen work along with some stamping, but not a lot of paint.
I used Distress Ink to stamp all these little hand carved flower parts. The page was lightly painted, so the ink bled slightly leading to a soft watercolor-like look.
I wanted to see if I could do something that was sort of the like the amazing dot paintings I was seeing all over Australia. I used markers:
Here you can see some fancy lettering done with Moonlight Pens and a white Sharpie:
This face still bothers me. It's not quite what I wanted it to be, but you know I really do practice what I preach. If you don't like it, who cares?! Flip the page and move on!
There's a glint in her eye that I really like!
More Moonlight Pen madness with all the doodled letters:
I love this hand carved stamp! I've been thinking of turning it into a foam stamp so that everyone can play with it!
Hope you found something to inspire you! Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
Yes, please, turn that hand-carved stamp into a foamie!
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous start to a new journal. I love every bit of it. I am surprised that you don’t like the face as it is so strong and packs a punch of a message. I really am struck with it.
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
Love your journal. What kind of plain paper are you using?
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
I have a dream… a traveling art museum display of Balzer Designs! I would love to see your beautiful artwork in person!
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Beautiful pages! I’m all about color and these speak to me.
And yes! Turn that image into a stamp…please.
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Not only would I love that last one as a stamp/art foamy, but it would make an awesome stencil! Would buy in a heartbeat!
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
Lovely art work ..beautiful pages. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 🙂
susan s
YES! Make it into a stamp!
YES! Make it into a stamp!
YES! Make it into a stamp!
YES! Make it into a stamp!
YES! Make it into a stamp!
YES! Make it into a stamp!
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
I love the “protect yourself” face! Probably one of my favs you have done.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
LOVE that stamp too! Please do.
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
Me too — for what it’s worth, I’d love to play with that stamp! 🙂
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have a question though, I went back to your intro page just in case, it’s not answered there. What is your process? do you paint your page then do your journaling? if so, how does it work in 10 min/day?
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.
I have two online classes that cover this topic in depth: 30 Day in Your Journal and 30 Days in Your Junque Journal.