Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's so easy to create watercolor backgrounds but how do we use these effectively in our art journal pages? Today I'll share ideas for adding mixed media elements to your watercolor backgrounds creating beautiful projects!
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PROJECT SUPPLY LIST
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Dylusions Classic Journal shrsl.com/3jg9o
Distress Spray Bottle lasso.to/amazon/Yc8aRa8/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Mission Watercolor Lemon Yellow amzn.to/3x7Wavx
M.Graham & Co. Watercolor Cobalt Blue shrsl.com/3oby1
Holbein Artists Watercolor Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Deep Red shrsl.com/3oby4
Simply Simmons Watercolor Brush Size 10 shrsl.com/3obz4
Rebecca Baer Fanfare Stencil shop.rebeccabaer.com/product/Fanfare-Stencil/41?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
Tim Holtz Ideology Ruler lasso.to/amazon/fuqv1st/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Mechanical Pencil lasso.to/amazon/Z9DK8En/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Golden Interference Gold (Fine) Fluid Acrylic Paint lasso.to/amazon/VgonHM2/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Ranger Heat It! Heat Tool lasso.to/amazon/4XdbuvM/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Gold Metallic Cardstock lasso.to/amazon/DlurC1y/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Brother ScanNCut SDX125 lasso.to/amazon/bahjX9U/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Brother Canvas Workspace canvasworkspace.brother.com/en
½” Simply Simmons Acrylic Paint Brush shrsl.com/3ooqn
Art Glitter Glue lasso.to/amazon/iRHabru/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Sakura Pen-Touch Gold Paint Pen lasso.to/amazon/VDSjTHC/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Uni Posca Black Paint Pen 0.7mm pin tip lasso.to/amazon/zSPioWr/Y1XaNAi5j8k
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Choosing the Right Watercolor Stenciled Paper
0:59 Adding Borders to Art Journal Pages
4:13 Adding Quote
7:26 Creating Contrast with Borders and Drop Shadows
9:34 Simple Doodle Patterns for the Art Journal
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It's so easy to create watercolor backgrounds but how do we use these effectively in our art journal pages? Today I'll share ideas for adding mixed media elements to your watercolor backgrounds creating beautiful projects!
AFFILIATES
Hop-A-Long Studio is viewer-supported. When you buy through links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
Amazon.com: amzn.to/3PGveda
Amazon.ca: amzn.to/3CeP4IK
Scrapbook.com: shrsl.com/3mp9h
Blick Art Materials: jdoqocy.com/click-100559214-11424558
PROJECT SUPPLY LIST
For full written details, supply list and step by step instructions, visit
Dylusions Classic Journal shrsl.com/3jg9o
Distress Spray Bottle lasso.to/amazon/Yc8aRa8/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Mission Watercolor Lemon Yellow amzn.to/3x7Wavx
M.Graham & Co. Watercolor Cobalt Blue shrsl.com/3oby1
Holbein Artists Watercolor Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Deep Red shrsl.com/3oby4
Simply Simmons Watercolor Brush Size 10 shrsl.com/3obz4
Rebecca Baer Fanfare Stencil shop.rebeccabaer.com/product/Fanfare-Stencil/41?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
Tim Holtz Ideology Ruler lasso.to/amazon/fuqv1st/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Mechanical Pencil lasso.to/amazon/Z9DK8En/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Golden Interference Gold (Fine) Fluid Acrylic Paint lasso.to/amazon/VgonHM2/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Ranger Heat It! Heat Tool lasso.to/amazon/4XdbuvM/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Gold Metallic Cardstock lasso.to/amazon/DlurC1y/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Brother ScanNCut SDX125 lasso.to/amazon/bahjX9U/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Brother Canvas Workspace canvasworkspace.brother.com/en
½” Simply Simmons Acrylic Paint Brush shrsl.com/3ooqn
Art Glitter Glue lasso.to/amazon/iRHabru/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Sakura Pen-Touch Gold Paint Pen lasso.to/amazon/VDSjTHC/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Uni Posca Black Paint Pen 0.7mm pin tip lasso.to/amazon/zSPioWr/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Baby Wipes lasso.to/amazon/KWxhse8/Y1XaNAi5j8k
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
Can You Watercolor with Stencils? youtu.be/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Breaking Up Backgrounds with Acrylic Paint youtu.be/zvklKyRDWPo
Choosing the Best Acrylic Paint Pen youtu.be/sqk45PM33zM
CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Choosing the Right Watercolor Stenciled Paper
0:59 Adding Borders to Art Journal Pages
4:13 Adding Quote
7:26 Creating Contrast with Borders and Drop Shadows
9:34 Simple Doodle Patterns for the Art Journal
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 & Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lasso.to/amazon/iVfVqEH/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.8 lasso.to/amazon/bn2eB37/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Joby GorillaPod lasso.to/amazon/hiHh4eE/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Microphone: Deity V-Mic D3 Pro lasso.to/amazon/USUVRqK/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Lighting: Neewer Ring Light lasso.to/amazon/FlDBCEI/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Neewer Lighting Panel lasso.to/amazon/YjqOvOi/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Neewer Soft Box lasso.to/amazon/4QuFUtc/Y1XaNAi5j8k
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve
Make sure to subscribe to my channel!
