Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I show you how to decorate your handmade sketchbook cover using collage papers we created in the last two videos! Watch as I layer textures, colors, and patterns to turn a plain cover into a unique mixed media masterpiece. This is a fun and creative way to personalize any sketchbook or journal.
Whether you’re into art journaling, mixed media, or just love a good DIY project, this tutorial is full of ideas and inspiration to spark your creativity!
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
- Liquitex Matte Medium: amzn.to/40FATaO
- Parchment paper: amzn.to/406lrUZ
- Silicone color shaper brush:amzn.to/44eHT0I
- Assorted circle paper punch: amzn.to/44zEzfF
- Washi tape: amzn.to/44sODa1
-1" white book binding tape: amzn.to/3TUK8Ab
- paper tearing rulers: amzn.to/3GxFFjV
- Safety ruler: amzn.to/44hdf71
- x-acto knife: amzn.to/4eE3UcQ
- self healing rotary cutting mat: amzn.to/3TUibsi
- Deep Midnight blue: amzn.to/44x5Teb
NOTE: The Azure I used is not a typical dark blue so you canary the deep midnight blue.
-1" flat acrylic brush: amzn.to/406bxmp
- masking tape: amzn.to/4ey9FIW
- White carbon transfer paper: amzn.to/3Iv90Mn
- dotting tools for tracing: amzn.to/4lfe3zj
- Uni-ball Signo gel pen white: amzn.to/4ktIfWa
- Charcoal white pencil set: amzn.to/4lDj4kK
-Blending stumps: amzn.to/4kqtF1I
-Uni Posca pen gold: amzn.to/3GANB3M
- Acrylic mat spray varnish: amzn.to/44PiRW8
- Wording of choice printed out from computer if you want a template for transfer
- 5x7 mat frame with 3.25 x4.25 opening
- Pencil
- Blow dryer if you want to speed up drying time
- old magazine for a gluing surface
– Handmade collage papers
- Scrap piece of copy paper
- Cup for your matte medium
– Paper Scissors
– Sketchbook made in my earlier video
📌 Watch next:
– How I made these collage papers:
Make fun collage papers: youtu.be/Mvu6CyNQKyY
Fun with the gel press: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
– Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
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Let me know in the comments if you tried this project!
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Music: Brisket Tack by Cumbia Deli, YouTube Audio Library
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In this video, I show you how to decorate your handmade sketchbook cover using collage papers we created in the last two videos! Watch as I layer textures, colors, and patterns to turn a plain cover into a unique mixed media masterpiece. This is a fun and creative way to personalize any sketchbook or journal.
Whether you’re into art journaling, mixed media, or just love a good DIY project, this tutorial is full of ideas and inspiration to spark your creativity!
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
- Liquitex Matte Medium: amzn.to/40FATaO
- Parchment paper: amzn.to/406lrUZ
- Silicone color shaper brush:amzn.to/44eHT0I
- Assorted circle paper punch: amzn.to/44zEzfF
- Washi tape: amzn.to/44sODa1
-1" white book binding tape: amzn.to/3TUK8Ab
- paper tearing rulers: amzn.to/3GxFFjV
- Safety ruler: amzn.to/44hdf71
- x-acto knife: amzn.to/4eE3UcQ
- self healing rotary cutting mat: amzn.to/3TUibsi
- Deep Midnight blue: amzn.to/44x5Teb
NOTE: The Azure I used is not a typical dark blue so you canary the deep midnight blue.
-1" flat acrylic brush: amzn.to/406bxmp
- masking tape: amzn.to/4ey9FIW
- White carbon transfer paper: amzn.to/3Iv90Mn
- dotting tools for tracing: amzn.to/4lfe3zj
- Uni-ball Signo gel pen white: amzn.to/4ktIfWa
- Charcoal white pencil set: amzn.to/4lDj4kK
-Blending stumps: amzn.to/4kqtF1I
-Uni Posca pen gold: amzn.to/3GANB3M
- Acrylic mat spray varnish: amzn.to/44PiRW8
- Wording of choice printed out from computer if you want a template for transfer
- 5x7 mat frame with 3.25 x4.25 opening
- Pencil
- Blow dryer if you want to speed up drying time
- old magazine for a gluing surface
– Handmade collage papers
- Scrap piece of copy paper
- Cup for your matte medium
– Paper Scissors
– Sketchbook made in my earlier video
📌 Watch next:
– How I made these collage papers:
Make fun collage papers: youtu.be/Mvu6CyNQKyY
Fun with the gel press: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
– Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this tutorial!
Let me know in the comments if you tried this project!
Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more crafty inspiration.
Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel
If you would like to support me so I can continue to publish more fun videos, then you can make a donation by clicking on the link below. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much!
Donate to my channel
paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZUH5VGQH38WS&source=url
Follow me on:
YouTube: youtube.com/@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts
Facebook: facebook.com/craftypatti
Pinterest: pinterest.com/craftypatti0438/pins
Email: craftypatti60@gmail.com
Music: Brisket Tack by Cumbia Deli, YouTube Audio Library
#craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts.
