Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The art journal is a wonderful place to create, but it can be challenging to know where to start. Today I am sharing 5 art journal background ideas using ink to help inspire your creativity. These are some of the ways that I start my journal pages, especially when I am not sure where to go next. These techniques can also be applied to cards and scrapbooking pages as well as the art journal.
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Dina Wakley Blue Media Journal shrsl.com/3jg9w
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China shrsl.com/3po2c
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Distress Oxide Ink & Stain Faded Jeans shrsl.com/3oc2o
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Salty Ocean shrsl.com/3oc2j
Tim Holtz Distress Ink & Distress Oxide Ink Mermaid Lagoon shrsl.com/3mp9w
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Squeezed Lemonade shrsl.com/3po1v
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Fossilized Amber shrsl.com/3ue1n
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Speckled Egg shrsl.com/3po21
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Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch shrsl.com/3ue25
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Stormy Sky shrsl.com/3ue29
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Chipped Sapphire shrsl.com/3ue2b
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Tumbled Glass shrsl.com/3ue2c
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0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Ink Blending
2:03 - Adding Ink Through a Stencil
5:07 - Adding Ink Drips
9:27 - Adding Ink Stains
12:45 - Stamping with Ink
19:35 – Where to Next?
20:20 - Prepping Pages in Advance
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The art journal is a wonderful place to create, but it can be challenging to know where to start. Today I am sharing 5 art journal background ideas using ink to help inspire your creativity. These are some of the ways that I start my journal pages, especially when I am not sure where to go next. These techniques can also be applied to cards and scrapbooking pages as well as the art journal.
PROJECT SUPPLY LIST
Hop-A-Long Studio is viewer-supported. When you buy through links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
Dina Wakley Blue Media Journal shrsl.com/3jg9w
Dylusion Journal 8x8 lasso.to/amazon/ro90Qtz/g_B8LVUEVkg
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China shrsl.com/3po2c
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Distress Oxide Ink & Stain Faded Jeans shrsl.com/3oc2o
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Salty Ocean shrsl.com/3oc2j
Tim Holtz Distress Ink & Distress Oxide Ink Mermaid Lagoon shrsl.com/3mp9w
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Squeezed Lemonade shrsl.com/3po1v
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Fossilized Amber shrsl.com/3ue1n
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Speckled Egg shrsl.com/3po21
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink Blue lasso.to/amazon/O18vPsI/g_B8LVUEVkg
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink Teal lasso.to/amazon/ZFQrk5v/g_B8LVUEVkg
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink Red lasso.to/amazon/RX9BiBp/g_B8LVUEVkg
Spray Bottle lasso.to/amazon/Z4DfcF8/g_B8LVUEVkg
Stamping Block lasso.to/amazon/gm7x9nB/g_B8LVUEVkg
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool and Foam shrsl.com/3mpa3
The Crafter’s Workshop TCW902 Fantangle Stencil shrsl.com/3ue1z
Tim Holtz Distress Stains & Distress Oxide Spray Peacock Feathers shrsl.com/3oc2g
Stamper’s Anonymous CMS400 Baroque Stamp Set lasso.to/amazon/g7b0Hfc/g_B8LVUEVkg
Stamper’s Anonymous CMS397 Faded Type Stamp Set lasso.to/amazon/gbHGuzg/g_B8LVUEVkg
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch shrsl.com/3ue25
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Stormy Sky shrsl.com/3ue29
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Chipped Sapphire shrsl.com/3ue2b
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Tumbled Glass shrsl.com/3ue2c
Tim Holtz Distress Stain Blueprint Sketch Hickory Smoke shrsl.com/3po26
Paper Towel lasso.to/amazon/hTaMtBP/g_B8LVUEVkg
Pampers Baby Wipes lasso.to/amazon/d98CZ3t/g_B8LVUEVkg
Amazon.com: amzn.to/3PGveda
Amazon.ca: amzn.to/3CeP4IK
Scrapbook.com: shrsl.com/3mp9h
Blick Art Materials: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=3241004&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
DISCLAIMERS *Amazon Affiliate Links: I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees (at no extra cost to you) by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
WATCH NEXT
How to Blend Distress Ink on 3 Surfaces youtu.be/5ALmWsZfs9g
Creating Layers Using Ink Blending youtu.be/8_yeiqc_uAQ
Stamping Tips and Techniques youtu.be/vAKQp3ALooE
Art Journaling Project Dying to Ego youtu.be/Id-srPEB6_k
CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Ink Blending
2:03 - Adding Ink Through a Stencil
5:07 - Adding Ink Drips
9:27 - Adding Ink Stains
12:45 - Stamping with Ink
19:35 – Where to Next?
20:20 - Prepping Pages in Advance
To see the full article and supply list for this project, please visit: hopalongstudio.com/5-art-journal-background-ideas-using-ink
COME SAY HELLO!
Website: hopalongstudio.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hopalongstudio
Instagram: instagram.com/hopalongstudio
CONTACT
Send me an email at info@hopalongstudio.com, or fill out the contact form on my website hopalongstudio.com/contact/. I always love to hear from my subscribers!
CREDITS
Videography
Panasonic Lumix G9 lasso.to/amazon/12ncXnQ/g_B8LVUEVkg
Panasonic Lumix G85 lasso.to/amazon/l8B5R4Z/g_B8LVUEVkg
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lasso.to/amazon/JQPsPNh/g_B8LVUEVkg
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 lasso.to/amazon/UuV2Uge/g_B8LVUEVkg
Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.8 lasso.to/amazon/IgcHKJK/g_B8LVUEVkg
Joby GorillaPod lasso.to/amazon/uY4Ktvo/g_B8LVUEVkg
Manfrotto Befree Tripod lasso.to/amazon/5YlGQxi/g_B8LVUEVkg
Manfrotto Ball Head lasso.to/amazon/pPWk0tX/g_B8LVUEVkg
K&F Concept Tripod lasso.to/amazon/X1J6OGl/g_B8LVUEVkg
Microphone: Deity V-Mic D3 Pro lasso.to/amazon/xFYej8A/g_B8LVUEVkg
Lighting
Neewer Ring Light lasso.to/amazon/AYmgLYD/g_B8LVUEVkg
Neewer Lighting Panel lasso.to/amazon/0u3uo74/g_B8LVUEVkg
Neewer Soft Box lasso.to/amazon/JJ77az4/g_B8LVUEVkg
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve
Make sure to subscribe to my channel!
