Vintage papers are the backbone of any junk journal (digital or physical!) but finding good images to use can be tricky. This is especially true if you prefer using REAL vintage images (like I do) instead of paper made to look old. The extra authenticity…
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November Art Journal Prompts | Digital Collage Inspiration
Sometimes you’ll want to make a collage but have NO idea what to collage about. A good way to jump start the creation process is by using a prompt! For this prompt list, I’ve focused on things that can be translated visually, e.g. colors or…
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How to make more art when you’re short on time
One of the greatest bummers in life is turning into an adult and losing all your free time. There are benefits to adulthood, of course, but there’s a lot more daily responsibilities to deal with that kids mostly get to avoid. Adults who had time-consuming…
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How to make a patchwork art journal background page in Canva
This is a quick (well, relatively quick) way to create a quilted or patchwork style background for your digital collages. Patchwork backgrounds make for an interesting texture and can be more fun to work with than a plain paper background. >>> This post contains affiliate…
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How to make a heritage junk journal on the computer
Heritage journals or heritage scrapbooks are kind of a new thing, though REALLY they’re just a spin-off from traditional scrapbooks. Traditional scrapbooks combine photos and journals/stories, with artistic embellishments added onto the page to make it interesting. They’re often focused on recent family events, such…
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September Art Journal Prompts & Ideas for Collage
Sometimes you’ll want to make a collage but have NO idea what to collage about. A good way to jump start the creation process is by using a prompt! For this prompt list, I’ve focused on things that can be translated visually, e.g. colors or…
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What’s a gluebook and how to make one (for beginners)
Gluebooks have been around for a few decades now, and recently I’ve seen them become popular again. I really love making gluebooks! Making collages using trash from around my house is almost a meditative experience for me, and I like the act of cutting and…
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