Giving my art journal page a 2nd chance and why you should too! @LouiseSimsPapercrafter
Giving my art journal page a 2nd chance and why you should too!  @LouiseSimsPapercrafter
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
You know that feeling when you *think* a page is finished… and then something quietly tells you, “Not quite yet”? That’s exactly what happened here.

This art journal page was already shared, stamped, blogged about – but when I looked back at it, I felt it was missing that extra spark. So, I gave it a second chance.

In this video, I take you through my process of revisiting a “finished” spread, slowing down with coloured pencils, and adding those little touches that bring it back to life. Nothing fancy – just layers, intention, and a shift in perspective.

💡 Inside you'll find:
- The before-and-after transformation (it’s a big one!)
- Why giving older pages new life matters
- A few thoughts on why art is never truly finished

And yes, there’s a quote I couldn’t resist including. 😉

I hope this inspires you to look at your own “meh” pages with fresh eyes — you never know what they might become.

💬 I’d love to hear in the comments:
Have you ever gone back to something you thought was finished?

Blog posts:
Original post: bit.ly/3GdZFrB
NEW blog post with quote ideas: bit.ly/3HYmmAy

Thanks so much for watching,
Lou 💙

#ArtJournaling #CreativeProcess #ArtJournalTransformation #MixedMediaInspiration



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Facebook: facebook.com/lousimspapercrafter
Pinterest: uk.pinterest.com/LouiseMSims

Music Credit:
"Cool Guy" by Steven 'D Griddy' Jones (from Filmora Music Library)
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