Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Welcome! In this video I'm going to show you how to use the Bookmakers Pack from Arden Creative Studio to stitch together a junk journal!
Here's the products you'll need to craft along with me!
Arden Bookmakers Pack
A Cherry on Top [online]
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Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer
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3 ring binding mechanism
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Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for which I get a small commission if you choose to purchase [at no cost to you] thank you!
Welcome! In this video I'm going to show you how to use the Bookmakers Pack from Arden Creative Studio to stitch together a junk journal!
Here's the products you'll need to craft along with me!
Arden Bookmakers Pack
A Cherry on Top [online]
tidd.ly/3PVinc8
Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer
tidd.ly/4sLG1Xe
3 ring binding mechanism
amzn.to/4bTGSxw
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for which I get a small commission if you choose to purchase [at no cost to you] thank you!
![Art journaling. It just lights me up. Creative time gets me thinking, exploring and creating making
What lights you up? It’s a simple question.
With a simple answer.
Creating.
Making stuff. That’s it. Whether I’m designing new collections or creating a new page in one of my journals. Creating. Art. Lights me up. I don’t have a therapist. I have art. I’ll never be bored. I’ll always find a way out of darkness with art.
For this page I used my 4x6 journal from @ardencreativestudio It’s made of 300gsm bright white paper and handles all my inks and wet mediums and the small format is the perfect size for a quick little collage.
The case is Bundled Sage Oxide ink and then archival ink and my Typecast Mix Background stamp from @ardencreativestudio
Added some liquid acrylic white paint to soften it back and blend it all together. When completely dry I added Rubons from the @ardencreativestudio Laurel Grove Rubons and the final touch is washi stickers from the Laurel Grove Washi Sticker Book with splatters from a watercolor crayon
Simple as that!
#artjournaling #mixedmediajournal #creativejournaling
SHOP the products used:
Laurel Grove Rubons
https://tidd.ly/3JCoKy5
Arden 4x6 Journal
https://tidd.ly/4p3irD2
Laurel Grove Sticker Book
https://tidd.ly/4orhXGF
Typecast Background Stamp
https://tidd.ly/489wm3F
Watercolor Crayons
https://amzn.to/3YlmrDo
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![Creative art journaling with stamps and rubons in a travelers watercolor notebook
It may not work for everyone, but this is how I approach journaling pages
This @travelers_company Travelers Notebook Watercolor journal is a new favorite for me. I like the size, the watercolor paper and the spiral notebook allowing me to work one page at a time!
I started with some stamping with the Letter Box Postmarks stamps from @ardencreativestudio and then layered on some Hidden Creek Rubons from @ardencreativestudio and the filmstrip PET tape from the Hidden Creek as well
Ready to add some journaling and photos to personalize!
Simple as that!!
SHOP items used in this journal page:
Hidden Creek Rubons
https://tidd.ly/49vmrps
Traveler Notebook Watercolor Journal
https://shop.travelerscompanyusa.com/products/copy-of-a5-slim-watercolor-paper
Hidden Creek Filmstrip PET Tape
https://tidd.ly/3NC9dzV
Letter Box Postmark Stamps
https://tidd.ly/4oLaGRO
StazOon Teal Ink
https://amzn.to/4pzfGJr
Archival Shadow Grey Ink
https://amzn.to/453CZ6R
Unfortunately the burnisher I use is no longer available
But this one from Altenew is very similar
https://tidd.ly/4be11j9
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![Creative journaling swatching for the Field Notes Collection
I’m back to Swatching my journals!
Spending time being creative is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It’s relaxing and helps clear your mind bringing joy to your heart. And starting with stamping and rubons is a great way to start. It’s simple and anyone can do it!
I have so many different paints and paint palettes, this really could be never ending.
For this page I started with my Letter Box Post Stamps from @ardencreativestudio and rubons from The Field Notes Collection with @ardencreativestudio
My @lindysgang Field Notes Magicals Magicals created the perfect artsy palette.
Inked a bounding box with a kuretake pen and called it done, Simple as that!
SHOP the products used in this reel:
Field Notes Rubons
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Letter Box Remnants Stamps
https://tidd.ly/498jXx2
Ledger Wings Stamps
https://tidd.ly/4q5uJvz
Traveler Notebook Watercolor Journal
https://shop.travelerscompanyusa.com/products/copy-of-a5-slim-watercolor-paper
Kuretake Brush Pen
https://amzn.to/49kNkxO
Silver Paint Brush #10
https://amzn.to/4qADQVn
Ball Burnisher/stylus [to apply rubons]
https://amzn.to/3OsVbBn
Lindy’s Field Notes Magicals
https://www.lindysgang.com/products/field-notes-by-katie-pertiet
😊
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![Mixed media tag making with alcohol markers and PET tape #mixedmediajournal #mixedmedia #tagart
Do you finger stamp?
Sometimes acrylic blocks can get in the way and limit your stamping but when you stick a clear stamp to your finger and start stamping you can get close to the creases and cover more area!
I did that with the Letter Box Post stamps from @ardencreativestudio
First I started with Evergreen Bough Oxide, then Peacock Feathers Oxide and then went in with the finger stamping!
Followed up with the PET stickers from the Garden Chronicles Collection designed for @ardencreativestudio These stickers are so much fun and they color in with alcohol markers that do not wipe off!!
Love how they all combine to make an artsy tag!
Simple as that!
SHOP items used in this mixed media tag:
Letter Box Post Mark Stamps
https://tidd.ly/498jXx2
Garden Chronicles Sticker Book
https://tidd.ly/4dmXdvs
Evergreen Bough Oxide
https://tidd.ly/4bFsOsy
Peacock Feathers Oxide
https://tidd.ly/4v2Hzwq
Archival Ink
https://tidd.ly/4n1oyrK
Large white tags
https://amzn.to/4nHZRkd
Acrylic Blocks
https://amzn.to/3RGiGs5
Alcohol Markers
I’m using DecoTime [currently only available in the UK]
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decotime-Twin-Alcohol-Markers-Storage/dp/B0DZD68NT9?
😊
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for which I get a small commission if you choose to purchase [at no cost to you] thank you! Mixed media tag making with alcohol markers and PET tape #mixedmediajournal #mixedmedia #tagart](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eCyuXx-nRZ0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Christmas art journaling to get in the spirit
What gets you in the spirit of Christmas?
The tree is up. A couple of decorations. Not much.
My daughter and her husband are stationed in Texas, a million miles from Maryland so not much happening around here for Christmas. Trying to take in some holiday activities around us but creating Christmas art seems to help and flowers. Always flowers.
Then there’s this song. Back in the day I was a huge fan of the waitresses and this song brings it back!
The page is in the @ardencreativestudio 4x6 journal and made with oxides, inks, paint and my stamps from Arden and then an Evergreen Ephemera printable from katiepertietdesigns.com [link in bio link]
Simple as that!
SHOP products in this reel:
Evergreen Ephemera Blends Printable
https://www.katiepertietdesigns.com/store/index.php/product/evergreen-ephemera-blends-01/
Season of Joy Ephemera
https://tidd.ly/49c5JNy
Distressed Tiles Stencil
https://tidd.ly/48ZyVr0
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for which I get a small commission if you choose to purchase [at no cost to you] thank you! Christmas art journaling to get in the spirit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eHnPI3rZtzw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Mixed media art journaling to get the creativity flowing #artjournal
Art journaling to get the creative mojo flowing!
Love the decoupage paper from the Hidden Creek Collection from @ardencreativestudio It’s a thin tissue and creates a beautiful base with some modge Podge or matte medium. I added it to my watercolor journal and then I added some elements I die cut with the Branch Mix Die set from @ardencreativestudio and dipped in water and then added some glue. I have been finding that wet paper collages very nicely. More even adhesion and doesn’t pop up.
Added some Paper Artsy Chalk Paint to blend things together before adding a printable sentiment from katiepertietdesigns.com I cut with shears to give a bit of a perforated edge [the scissors are linked in my bio]
Then to add a bit more texture I used the Distressed Tiles Stencil and some stencil butter to finish it off!
Simple as that!
SHOP My Printable Sentiment Strips here:
https://www.katiepertietdesigns.com/store/?s=printable+sentiment+strips&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=0&content=0&categories=0&attributes=0&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1
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![Listen to your heart. Create art! #artjournal #mixedmediajournal #creativejournaling #cardmaking
Listen to your heart? Mine said get messy.
Making art is a gift you can give yourself — no rules required. Grab a journal and some ink and just get started. I splash on some oxides, layer in stamps, rub-ons and ephemera, and suddenly theres an art journal page and a little creative release.
Simple as that!
SHOP items in this reel:
Garden Chronicles Sticker Book
https://tidd.ly/4dmXdvs
Garden Chronicles Essentials Rubons
https://tidd.ly/4uZcnP4
Field Notes RUbons
https://tidd.ly/4ryQiVZ
Sentiment Clusters Stamps
https://tidd.ly/4bV7kHe
Picked Raspberry Oxide Ink
https://tidd.ly/432RTIW
Altenew Stylus [for rubons]
https://tidd.ly/4be11j9
At Amazon:
Journal
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Silver Brush #10
https://amzn.to/4taxkWm
Or available direct from silver brush
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Watercolor Crayons for splatters
https://amzn.to/3Unwo4I
☺️
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for which I get a small commission if you choose to purchase [at no cost to you] thank you! Listen to your heart. Create art! #artjournal #mixedmediajournal #creativejournaling #cardmaking](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fYV2lId58P0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Art journaling to get to a better place #mixedmediajournal #artjournal
Creative time. Doesn’t always come easy.
My days have been challenging. Health issues. Dr. appointments. Design projects. Deadlines.
But I always seem to get to a better place after I make time for art. Wasn’t even sure where I was going with this one. I knew I wanted to use the Laurel Grove Rubons from @ardencreativestudio and they have purple in them so that’s where I started. And I just started building layers. I’ve recently gotten some of the Liquitex liquid acrylics and wanted to give those a try too. So I just kept layering.
Felt like I needed some sort of sentiment to help the art journaling say more so I repeated the word ‘this’ from the Letter Box Postmark Stamps from @ardencreativestudio over and over. Then I called it done!
Simple as that!
SHOP the products used in this reel:
Laurel Grove Rubons
https://tidd.ly/3JCoKy5
Letter Box Postmarks Stamps
https://tidd.ly/4oLaGRO
Lindy’s magicals-LaurelGarden
https://www.lindysgang.com/products/katie-pertiets-laurel-garden-shimmer-shaker-5-pack-copy
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