Quick & Easy Journal Card for the Yellow & Lacey Journal or a stand alone greeting card project Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-09-26 | Quick & Easy Journal Card for the Yellow & Lacey Journal or a stand alone greeting card project
Pretty Pink Junk Journal Flip through (Etsy Restock) Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-18 | Sometimes I just want to play without the camera on. A piece of loose weave pink fabric was the starting point for this journal and then I just pulled from my stash as inspiration came forth.It is made with cereal box cardboard, fabric, lots of different papers, stenciling, stickers, sewing, and lots more.If has a Single signature 80 pages front and back. Cover is 6" wide x 9" high x 1" thick when closed. The pages are various sizes.I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Purple Paper Bag Junk Journal Flip through (Etsy Restock) Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-18 | A scrap of purple fabric, a paper bag, and miscellaneous papers came together for an easy playtime.If has a Single signature 72 pages front and back. Cover is 6" wide x 8" high x less than 1" thick when closed. I like to make various kinds of journals for my Etsy shop because some people like the fancy ones and some prefer a simple base on which to create their own, be it a glue book, writing journal, art journal, scrapbook, or all the above.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
7-ish Ideas for using NUMBERS in Junk Journals Tutorial #ABCApril2026 Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-16 | I challenged myself to see what I could come up with using my number stencils, rubber stamps and stickers. I hope you are inspired too.Thanks so much for watching!KimChannels mentioned:@CraftyByToni@SevenPlazaFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Southwest Lizards Paper Bag Junk Journal Flip through (Etsy Restock) Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-12 | A scrap of Southwest Lizards cotton fabric, a paper bag, and miscellaneous papers came together for an easy playtime for me and a good base for someone else to create their own journal art.If has a Single sewn-in signature 64 pages front and back. Cover is 5-1/2" wide x 8-1/2" high x less than 1" thick when closed. I like to make various kinds of journals for my Etsy shop because some people like the fancy ones and some prefer a simple base on which to create their own, be it a glue book, writing journal, art journal, scrapbook, or all the above.Thanks so much for watching!KimVideos mentioned:Library card video: youtu.be/e123-mjoBIULibrary card free template: ko-fi.com/kimvictoria/shopPainted papers video: youtu.be/P7nvdaPjiqgFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
H for HINGED Greeting Cards Keepsake Tutorial #ABCApril2026 Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-09 | Holidays, Birthdays, Mother's Day, Any Day - greeting cards can be wonderful keepsakes yet not always easy to organize and save. I played with an idea for a hinged tab that works to create a keepsake journal that can sit on a bookshelf, assembled together for a year at a time, to put all the Christmas cards together, things like that.I hope this idea helps you.Thanks so much for watching!KimVideos mentioned:Easy No-Sew Tab Binding: youtu.be/DUFN9_m5kMU?si=cLo3IkoYze9nCfC8How to Bind Sentimental Cards: youtu.be/E3RUvdnfkzo?si=R_kjxlIpe9xiJMhPFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
E for ENVELOPES Junk Mail Tutorial Journal #ABCApril2026 plus 50-year-old Postage Stamps Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-04-06 | Junk mail security envelopes are great pattern paper for masterboards and collage. Here is a small journal made with junk mail, and I played with ways to preserve old postage stamps (50-year-old Bicentennial stamps) and still use them as embellishment. Available in my Etsy shop, so If you know a young stamp collector this might be a fun starter journal for them.Be sure to check out #ABCApril2025 both in my Playlist and for all the fun @SevenPlaza and @CraftyByToni started last year.I hope you get some ideas.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Black Batik Junk Journal Flip Through (plus whats coming soon) Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-03-29 | Black Batik has 76 pages front and back. The cover is an 8" x 8" cloth covered paper bag, and the pages are various sizes and types of papers. It has a strap elastic and button closure.Paper bags make a great starting point for simple single signature junk journals. I am making a series of them with different fabric covers, a variety of papers, and that I've kept quick for me to make so that I can offer them on my Etsy shop at an affordable price. These journals are quality made but with minimal decorating so that the journaler, scrapbooker, gluer, creator has all the fun of putting their personality onto every page. I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by. I will be making more paper bag, and other, tutorials yet it really helps me to know what you are interested in seeing made, so please leave a comment. Thanks!Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Hodgepodge Junk Journal Flip Through (Etsy stock) Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-03-22 | Lots of variety - a hodgepodge of different papers ready for your creative journey. That's what I had in mind for this junk journal and for the person who purchases it from my Etsy shop.5 signatures on a floating spine for ease of writing and decorating, with a total of 192 pages front and back. Journal measures 9-1/2" tall x 6-3/4" wide x 2-1/2" at the spine and closed; but it could get quite chunky once it gets filled with treasures, pockets, etc., etc. I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a like and comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistVideos mentioned:Painted Papers #2: youtu.be/P7nvdaPjiqg?si=avK8T-pYbI3H0oPhPainted Papers with Acrylics: youtu.be/-Bc2pKxB71A?si=hJtD_Io0e6mBoxt_Yellow Lacey Journal Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHZsk3JJxdeGq_CaxNnb2hF1zliHpVzq&si=glx6u9jwbWLmSsHTMass Make Labels: youtu.be/6ilPvnTP2M0?si=nAWvWGdwKKG4qeCXCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
7 Mini Journals Flip Through inspired by Natasa of Treasure Books Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-02-21 | Scrap busting continued - upholstery fabric samples + pre-cut papers, both found at thrift stores = 7 cute mini journals, mostly pocket or purse size, and sturdy enough to be field notes, mini sketch pads or mini glue books, and all are different. I am including a kit of paper for personal creativity with each.Mini Journal A: 3 signatures, 4-1/4" x 3". 74 pagesMini Journal B: 3 signatures, 4-1/4" x 4", 82 pagesMini Journal C: 3 signatures, 4-1/2" x 3-1/4", 86 pagesMini Journal D: 3 signatures, 4" x 3-1/2", 84 pagesMini Journal E: 3 signatures, 4" x 3-1/4", 60 pagesMini Journal F: 3 signatures, 4" x 5-1/2". 100 pagesMini Journal G: 5 signatures, 4" x 3", 100 pagesI hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimNatasa's 3 videos that inspired this project @TreasureBooks:youtu.be/GfbYexBNqzY?si=7RxqKJC37uU9Za4Kyoutu.be/hmu8d2AaPZM?si=tevXuyWeHpAOMB7fyoutu.be/Hw51HB636KA?si=OXuawjbhM4CofX-HFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:03 Mini A03:10 Mini B04:42 Mini C05:50 Mini D07:02 Mini E07:37 Mini F09:07 Mini G
Coffee Time with the Cats 2 Junk Journal Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-02-15 | A continuation of the Coffee Time tutorial video - the Cats version sold the next day so I made another one, which is a little bit different so it needs it's own flip through video that I can share on the Etsy Shop.I transformed paper coffee bags into fun, grungy journals, each with it's own theme: this is Cats #2. Paper coffee bags, fabric, coffee and tea dyed papers, beads, buttons, and scraps. Single signature 30 pages front and back. 6" wide x 7" high x 1" thick when closed, plus tags and journaling cards.Watch the tutorial video: youtu.be/8hkL3qomkp4BTW I saw a different paper bag construction video you might enjoy @CraftyCat: youtu.be/EhkoGCB_o5s?si=3WXPJTV1fJxGvCrZI hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Coffee Time Junk Journals Tutorial & Flip Through - with the Ravens, or Numbers, or Cats Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-02-14 | The Cats Journal sold immediately - so I made another one. Watch that flip through video next: youtu.be/oPLgja1L6WUSo many paper bags, so little time - and this time it's Coffee Time. Paper coffee bags transformed into fun, grungy journals, each with it's own theme: Ravens or Numbers or Cats. I saved lots of coffee bags - time to make something with them - and I drank coffee, sometimes a bit cold, while I was making them.BTW I saw a different paper bag construction video you might enjoy @CraftyCat: youtu.be/EhkoGCB_o5s?si=3WXPJTV1fJxGvCrZPaper coffee bags, fabric, coffee and tea dyed papers, beads, buttons, and scraps. Single signature 64 pages front and back. 6" wide x 7" high x 1" thick when closed, plus tags and journaling cards.I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:02 Time stamp for the Flip Through of all 3 journals01:22 Flip Through of the Coffee Time with the Ravens journal03:20 Beginning of Tutorial - Cover16:05 The Button closure19:14 Signature29:08 3-hole pamphlet stitch34:18 Flip Through of all 3 journals
Camouflage Paper Bag Scrappy Junk Journal Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-02-07 | I'm continuing the process of using up scraps to free up space for new mass-makes and - new scraps. It is funny - we can never use up all our scraps, but making simple fun journals is a good way to try.I am calling it the Camouflage Junk Journal because of the scrap of fabric I used for the cover. This could be a good field notes journal.It is made with paper bags, packaging, fabric, and scraps. Single signature 54 pages front and back. 6-1/2" wide x 7" high x 1" thick when closed.I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Paper Bags + Scraps + Trash = True JUNK Journals Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-28 | Organizing journal materials got me going on actually USING some of the stuff I've been saving. Joey on @Joie de fie showed a video of organizing her craft room and then using some paper bags plus cereal boxes which inspired me to do likewise.I've never made journals like these before and it was fun; freeing actually, since the goal wasn't my usual theme-based creation other than to play with bits and pieces and see what I might create.I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please leave a comment.Both these journals sold right away - Thank you!Thanks so much for watching!KimVideos mentioned: @JoieDeFieReal Life Mess: youtu.be/OCEiSjCieOQ?si=45QIxErIhjNHnWFpTrash to Treasure: youtu.be/0nj21U8cLgw?si=nh-NXXxJQNpedjgoALSO: @TreasureBooks Paper Bag - Trash to Treasure Tutorial youtu.be/fygXh-5kzfw?si=7igWPI2neKCeean3Find all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Too much recycling? How I organized my cardboard stash Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-23 | Card board, chip board, packaging, boxes, boxes, and more boxes - gotta organize the pile and then start using this stuff in projects. My solution was to sort everything into categories and then cut most of the cardboard to sizes I like to use and put the little off-cuts and excesses into the fire-starting materials box. The result is neat and tidy, and now I can see what I have, saving time instead of always having to dig for what I want to use. I feel it was an excellent use of my afternoon. I hope there is an idea or two you might be inspired by, and please share your own experiences in the comments.I repurposed one tissue box, in the previous video, but there is more than enough to keep me going for many months; so I won't be saving any more cardboard for awhile.Thanks so much for watching!KimVideos mentioned: @JoieDeFieReal Life Mess: youtu.be/OCEiSjCieOQ?si=45QIxErIhjNHnWFpTrash to Treasure: youtu.be/0nj21U8cLgw?si=nh-NXXxJQNpedjgoFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Repurposing a Tissue Box into a Journal - Tips & Flip Through Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-21 | Card board, chip board, packaging, boxes, boxes, and more boxes - gotta start using this stuff up. Repurposing a tissue box seemed like a good place to start. I didn't use up much of my stash but it IS a start and now I will keep going.This is mostly a flip through with some tips on how I constructed this particular box.Margreth also created a tissue box video with full instructions for her version of a cover (with links); on @SevenplazaCreative youtu.be/wJefkJ23mE4?si=jJZmuninW2iWEJtMThis journal has 52 pages, front and back.The cover is 9"tall X 4-3/4" wide X 1-5/8" spine and is very sturdy. The pages are 8" X 4-1/8," are held in with elastic binding, and consist of colorful Easter-egg dyed, scrapbook paper, and doilies. There are 2 notepads made from the off-cuts of the pages.A Kit of papers is provided with this journal for personal play: making tags, cards, pockets, etc.Thanks so much for watching!Let me know if you would like a tutorial.KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Flip through of the Citrus Journal: Lemons, Limes, Oranges Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-14 | This is a Flip through, video #3, of the Citrus theme junk journal, yellow lemons, orange oranges, lime green limesI made this a simple, mostly plain, journal of about 130 pages, front and back. 8-3/4" X 5-3/4" X 2" It is full of colorful papers in yellow, green, orange, and napkin decoupage. The cover is cloth covered cardboard with a floating hidden spine, which allows for nice flat opening and easy writing, drawing, embellishing.A Kit of papers is provided with this journal for personal play: making tags, cards, pockets, etc.Thanks so much for watching!KimFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtDecoupage Napkin Papers: youtu.be/M4QpG7M2dpACitrus Cover: youtu.be/4I8A9cdQVmcTutorial for the hidden spine cover with signatures on Frieda Friemel: youtu.be/uXlWr5SS2rg?si=llabD7zGgOPi7ZQr
5+ More Ideas Using Old & New Calendars, Tutorial Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-12 | Save outdated calendars and make lots of fun things with all those images.Convert a current year spare calendar into a journal pocket, multi-purpose calendar.Last year I created a video with 9+ ideas using old calendar photos:youtu.be/-_YoJ1-5lOYIn this video I play with 5+ different ideas, which I hope you enjoy. Some ideas are great for mass make projects too. Thank you for watching.Kim Find all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters0:00 Intro0:57 Ideas #1, #2, and #3+5:13 Idea #49:43 Idea #5 Tutorial for modifying a NEW calendar20:43 Flip through of the modified new calendar23:55 Flip through of all ideas
Acrylic Painting Class Lesson #4 Shades of Gray and Seeing Tones part 1 Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-11 | In this lesson I demonstrate painting a scale of grays in acrylic, white to raw umber (because I don't have any black acrylic), the tones. This is an important practice to help you see the light and dark tones, which will help you to see the tones of colors, which I will demonstrate in Part 2I highly encourage you to paint this scale, and more than once, because this practice is much like playing scales in music. In music you are hearing the tones, in painting you are seeing the tones, and seeing is everything in what I teach.I need this practice because, even though I've been painting in oils for over 40 years, I haven't painted in acrylics very much and the 2 mediums are very different.There is also a video for oils. In part 2 I will explore the tones of colors for you. And in part 3 I will demonstrate a still life painting in just shades of gray.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.I hope this helps you!Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim VictoriaEtsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Painting Class Oils - Create a Tonal Scale, develop your ability to see shades of gray Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-11 | In this lesson I demonstrate painting a scale of grays in oils, white to black, the tones. This is an important practice to help you see the light and dark tones, which will help you to see the tones of colors, which I will demonstrate in Part 2I highly encourage you to paint this scale, and more than once, because this practice is much like playing scales in music. In music you are hearing the tones, in painting you are seeing the tones, and seeing is everything in what I teach.There is also a video for acrylics. In part 2 I will explore the tones of colors for you. And in part 3 I will demonstrate a still life painting in just shades of gray.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.I hope this helps you!Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim VictoriaEtsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Making the Cover for the Citrus Journal Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-09 | A quick video showing the construction of the cover for the Citrus Journal project. I can only complete the parts as I cannot glue it all together until after the signatures are sewn into the spine piece.To fully understand how to make a hidden spine cover be sure to watch Tina on Frieda Friemel: youtu.be/uXlWr5SS2rg?si=llabD7zGgOPi7ZQrThis is video #2 for the Citrus theme junk journal, yellow lemons, orange oranges, lime green limesFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Making Glue Papers for the Citrus Journal Kim Victoria, Artist 2026-01-05 | Glue paper, masterboards, translucent napkins or tissue, whatever you call them, they are fun to make and use, and are versatile.In this video I share my own techniques for gluing napkins AND do a test to find out what kinds of pens will work on the finished papers, something I haven't done before with the PVA papers.This is video #1 for the Citrus theme junk journal, yellow lemons, orange oranges, lime green limesFind all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChannel mentioned: @TreasureBooksChapters0:00 Intro1:00 Yes! Paste with napkin and scrapbook paper5:58 PVA glue with napkin on cereal bag plastic sheet10:24 Results after drying13:10 Testing Pens20:13 Final thoughts
Snowflakes Journal Tutorial & Flip Through Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-12-22 | Everything Snowflakes and Stars for a pretty writing journal, very chunky, with lots of interactive elements throughout. Papers, ribbons, stickers, rubber stamps, jewels, yarn, washi tape, fabric, stencils, lots of inking, I put a lot into it.I am very happy with how it came out and hope you love it too.Snowflakes Journal has three signatures with a total of 120 pages front and back, plus tags, notepads, journaling cards, and more. It is 9" tall x 6" wide x 3" thick - ChunkyI included an envelope with bits and pieces left over for creative use, along with a few other embellishments. Find all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtVideos mentioned:Treasure Books Easiest Journal Ever: youtu.be/hmu8d2AaPZM?si=A-Z51KFt5I9Bky9NTreasure Books Fun Clear DIY Cards: youtu.be/gAM9W4P43GY?si=BfjreNDcE30GEjJXSacibo Snow Globe Shakers: youtu.be/DcsVrJ9UEt0?si=W7mS46Rkp_Jxh1wZChapters0:00 Intro3:28 The Cover Boards6:04 Starting the Signatures9:34 The Paper Bag Pocket Pages19:26 Sewing the Signatures with Fun Fur Eyelash Yarn23:47 Gluing Signatures Together25:41 Gluing the Cover Boards28:37 Closure and Fabric Spine37:49 Filling Up the Signatures - Slow Talkative Flip Through1:00:38 Quick Flip Through
Painting Class Lesson #3 The Power of Thumbnails to Design Your Composition & Get Proportions RIGHT Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-11-17 | In this lesson I deep-dive into the importance of drawing thumbnails - what, why and how.Lesson #2 video: youtu.be/1LU9_gvItrkIn lesson #2 the goal was to help you understand how to DISCOVER and SEE proportions in relationship between objects. You could use tools (crutches) to help you see but the problem with using any crutch is that you can become dependent on it. I want to empower you to see proportions with ease. The thumbnail drawing is a powerful tool for designing a composition BEFORE committing it to a canvas. Proportions need to be correct within the thumbnail drawing or they won't be correct in a full-size painting; so this is super important information.You MUST practice the eye to hand physical movement to develop the visual understanding of the objects you wish to paint.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoria
Painting Class Lesson #2 Acrylic Painting Demonstration Still Life Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-10-30 | I recommend that you watch Lesson #2 before watching this demonstration so that you understand what I am talking about and doing. youtu.be/1LU9_gvItrkAnd the oil painting demo has more information that might also be useful for you even with acrylics since what I am mostly offering are composition considerations.youtu.be/RfmVSAtSkV4In this demonstration I put into practice what I taught in the lesson. I am painting with acrylics on a simple canvas board with just one brush, a #8 synthetic Sablette filbert, and earth colors titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and 2 two more later in the presentation. I may work a little more on the demonstration canvas with a little glazing to liven it up. The important thing I wanted to do is to show my thought processes on a canvas and bring a painting to near completion.I hope the demonstration has some value for youFor your own practice I suggest you use objects from your own environment: mugs, bowls, vases, bottles, simple shapes sorts of things. (Please don't choose complicated shapes for your early practice as proportions and hidden shapes are easier to learn with simple objects.) You are always welcome to screen-shot any images that I share.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoriawww.KimVictoria.comArt Gallery and Sales:dailypaintworks.com/artists/kim-victoria-8575/artwork
Painting Class Lesson #2 Oil Painting Demonstration Still Life Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-10-29 | I recommend that you watch Lesson #2 before watching this demonstration so that you understand what I am talking about. youtu.be/1LU9_gvItrkIn this demonstration I put into practice what I taught in the lesson. I am painting with oils on a simple canvas board with just one brush, a #6 synthetic bristle filbert, and earth colors titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and just a touch of viridian. I plan to work only a little more on the demonstration canvases with a little glazing to liven them up once they are dry to the touch. The important thing I wanted to do is to show my thought processes on a canvas and bring a painting to near completion.I hope the demonstration and narration is interesting, informative, and maybe even a bit entertaining.For your own practice I suggest you use objects from your own environment: mugs, bowls, vases, bottles, simple shapes sorts of things. (Please don't choose complicated shapes for your early practice as proportions and hidden shapes are easier to learn with simple objects.) You are always welcome to screen-shot any images that I share.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoriawww.KimVictoria.comArt Gallery and Sales:dailypaintworks.com/artists/kim-victoria-8575/artwork
Painting Class Lesson #2 Proportions & Hidden Shapes using Oils or Acrylics Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-10-20 | In this tutorial I demonstrate, in various ways, how to see and find the proportions of objects, and then draw them with a brush.Understanding proportion, how to see proportions, is a fundamental skill for drawing and painting in a realistic style. Hidden shapes are implied shapes rather than actual seen shapes, and these hidden shapes help you to see and find proportions and the actual shapes of objects.This is a very powerful skill to learn and I hope the demonstrations with explanations are clear and help you in your practice. Use objects from your own environment for your practice: mugs, bowls, vases, bottles, simple shapes sorts of things. (Please don't choose complicated shapes for your early practice as proportions and hidden shapes are easier to learn with simple objects.) You are always welcome to screen-shot any images that I share.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Basic Starter Materials used: • Newsprint paper pad, because it is cheap, not precious, only for practice, and because you cannot sell what you do or give it away you will practice. • #6 synthetic bristle brush • burnt sienna oil paint for this lesson OR use a yellow ochre for either oil or acrylic paints • denim rags are tough and great for wiping off oil paint • styrofoam plate for a palette • Eco House Citrus Thinner or Citrusolv or Odorless Turps for oils OR just water for acrylicsThank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoriawww.KimVictoria.com
Lots of Textures Junk Journal Flip Through Tutorial Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-10-14 | Available journals are in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistTextures - this journal is mostly about variety of textures. I went through my existing stash and pulled out as many textures as possible to make this an interesting-to-the-touch journal.Textures Journal has one signature with 80 pages front and back, plus tags, journaling cards and notepads. It is 9" tall x 6-1/2" wide x 2" thick Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think, and if you want me to make a tutorial for how I made the cover.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt.
Blue Jeans & Bandana Junk Journal Flip Through both empty & full Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-10-04 | I share this one first as empty of all the goodies that I made to go in the pockets. At 13:28 I share the journal full up.Blue Jeans and bandana journal is my original art concept, with inspiration for what elements to put in the signatures from Natasa on @TreasureBooks videos. youtu.be/oqSMVQxjOL8?si=wODo1ivKULYIPR-5I challenged myself to make a journal with old blue jeans. As I often do, I set aside a space to gather together the materials that would best suit the project. Once I had enough stuff it became time to put it all together.This is sewn journal cover. The core is buckram and quilt batting sewn together and the blue jeans fabric is hand sewn on as are the closure ties. The pockets were partially machine sewn and the top of the pockets are all hand sewn. Overall there is a lot of stitching in this journal both machine and handThis is a very chunky writing journal and scrapbook, also for drawing, adding photos, memorabilia, a dream journal, all the usual goodness.Blue Jeans Journal has three signatures with a total of 116 pages front and back, plus 33 tags, notepads and Journaling cards, and more. It is 9-1/2" tall x 6-1/2" wide x 3" thick - ChunkyI included an envelope with bits and pieces left over for creative use, along with a few other embellishments. Find all available journals in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Tutorial Mini Album with Signature made from 12x12 Scrapbook Card Stock Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-26 | This is a mini album, writing journal, tag book, place to play, add memorabilia and photos, fun project.Full tutorial for these mini album journals made with 12" x 12" scrapbook card stock. It is built from the outside-into the center (unlike other journal types). It can also be made to other sizes, which I hope my instructions will make clear.I gave a little time to going through my papers to organize them and look for inspiration. I pulled out a few projects and these pretty papers reminded me of Natasa's 6"x6" mini album project, except I wanted to do it differently by including a signature and make it bigger. The result is a versatile design concept that can easily be adapted to almost any size card stock.I hope you are inspired!My journals are available in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThanks so much for watching! KimVideos mentioned:@TreasureBooksUse Up Your 6x6 Paper Pad - Mini Album Tutorial: youtu.be/sM50v6iWnAg?si=iltVSqRxvNI-Iw2zThe flip-through of the first set of journals: youtu.be/uCQokF8nRyQMy Layered Travel Journal after Natasa: youtu.be/KDt-TFPlHLk?si=81Wptij4uU3tdrxo@TreasureBooksUse Up Your 6x6 Paper Pad - Mini Album Tutorial: youtu.be/sM50v6iWnAg?si=iltVSqRxvNI-Iw2zCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro and flip through of the first one02:27 Tutorial start07:33 Cover paper17:57 Interior construction mock-up29:22 Signature43:52 Flip through of both journals
Painted Papers #2 using scraps #scraptember2025 Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-19 | Use scraps and junk as masks or stencils or painting tools. More ways to create unique painted papers for collage and junk journals.I hope you'll try it.Thanks so much for watching!KimVideo and stamps mentioned:Painted Papers via Acrylic Transfer: youtu.be/-Bc2pKxB71ACrop Circle rubber stamps - Go to "RUBBER STAMPS" in my shop:www.etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtist Check out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:28 straight scraps as masks with acrylic paint09:42 triangle scraps as masks with acrylic paint10:22 junk painted paper card, cap and comb14:16 blue ovals with acrylic paint17:14 corrugated cardboard scraps as paint applicators19:15 Distress Oxide and straight scraps as masks25:26 stencils & stamps27:13 Final results
Collage Starting an Art Journal #scraptember2025 Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-12 | Scraptember is such a fun idea, so I got out my scrap box and pondered what to do with it. The idea came up during collage play to make an art journal of collages with scraps, much the same as what Natasa of Treasure Books is doing as it is an excellent concept for creativity and using up scraps. I am also using some of my painted papers, and will want to make more of them now.Please check out my Art Play videos showing my junk drawer.I hope you will give yourself time to play.Thanks so much for watching!KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaJournals, clip art, stamps and other creations for sale in my shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Acrylic Painting Class #1 Apples & Pear Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-06 | First in a series of acrylic painting lessons for beginners. (I created a separate video with oil paint with the same subjects). The primary focus for this representational style is shapes and values: shapes of the objects, shapes of the light areas and shapes of the dark areas. SEE everything as simple as you can as this would be just the base layer in a more complex painting. You need to start with what is simple. Use simple materials and practice seeing the simple things.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Basic Starter Materials used: • Newsprint paper pad, because it is cheap, not precious, only for practice, and because you cannot sell what you do or give it away you will practice. • #6 synthetic brush • white and black acrylic paint • denim rags are tough and great for wiping off paint • styrofoam plate for a palette • tub of water (never leave an acrylic brush out of water for more than a few minutes or the paint will dry and ruin the brush)I sincerely hope this helps you!Thank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoria
Basic Painting Supplies Oils & Acrylics PLUS Starter Practice Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-06 | For details and extra notes and tips read the complete article in my blog:kimvictoria.com/blog/basic-painting-supplies-oils-acrylics-plus-starter-practiceIn this video I want to share with you exactly what materials you need to get started in oil painting and/or acrylic painting, and what materials you don't need, at least not in the beginning.I also will demonstrate how to get started with your materials; how to get familiar with them and their unique properties. I want you to start to get a "feel" for what the medium can do. "Medium" is a term for the material of oil or acrylic paints, and also for additives appropriate for each paint type.I never want to overwhelm or discourage anyone. On the contrary my goal is to make learning to paint as easy as possible, and present in a way that you can grow quickly in your understanding and abilities.I appreciate your interest in learning to paint.Kim VictoriaFor details and extra notes and tips read the complete article in my blog:kimvictoria.com/blog/basic-painting-supplies-oils-acrylics-plus-starter-practiceBasic Materials List • 1 16'x20" newsprint pad (or 9" x 12") • 1 tube each of a yellow, a red, a blue, a white, and either a black or burnt sienna • 1 #6 filbert bristle paint brush (or use what you have) (1 each #2, #4, #6, #8 will keep you going for years) • Citrus thinner or odorless paint thinner in a little glass jar with lid, or solvent can, for thinning oil paints • Water in plastic tub (such as a cottage cheese container) for acrylic paints • plastic styrofoam plates or plastic lids for mixing (palette or palette pad) • rags denim or thick cotton are best • nitrile or latex gloves if you prefer to protect your hands • Optional table or stand-up easel (not necessary for learning)Chapters00:00 Intro01:15 Oil Painting Supplies09:45 Cleaning the brush14:24 Acrylic Painting Supplies33:39 Demonstration
Introduction to Painting Classes Video Series by Kim Victoria Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-06 | Videos about oil painting, and some acrylic painting, by one who studied Old Masters of Art for years. The goal for this video series is to present painting in the most friendly and accessible way possible for anyone interested in growing as a painter, beginner on up.Videos include easy exercises, practices, explanations, and demonstrations. You are also provided with photographs you may screen-shot and use as reference for your own paintings, copyright free.Kim is a seasoned art teacher and artist coach. Her art spans the globe having traveled to over 22 countries. At 70+ years young she is ready to share her knowledge freely.If you receive value from her teaching please consider donating to her classes to help keep her going at: ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaThank you!
Oil Painting Class Lesson #1 Apples & Pear Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-03 | First in a series of oil painting lessons for beginners. The primary focus for this representational style is shapes and values: shapes of the objects, shapes of the light areas and shapes of the dark areas. SEE everything as simple as you can as this would be just the base layer in a more complex painting. You need to start with what is simple. Use simple materials and practice seeing the simple things.Painting is a Visual Language. When learning a verbal language you want to speak it isn't necessary to conjugate verbs right away. When learning a visual language it isn't necessary to learn color theory right away. I propose that you start right away by learning to see so you can express what you choose for others to see in your art. I intend to share a lot about the Visual Language in this series and how to express it in your art in the way YOU choose to express it.Basic Starter Materials used: • Newsprint paper pad, because it is cheap, not precious, only for practice, and because you cannot sell what you do or give it away you will practice. • #6 synthetic bristle brush • white and burnt sienna oil paint (you can use any one color plus white, black and white is great for practicing seeing values) • denim rags are tough and great for wiping off oil paint • styrofoam plate for a palette • Eco House Citrus Thinner or Citrusolv or Odorless TurpsThank you for your interest.Your comments are appreciated.Kim Victoria
Painted Papers via Acrylic Transfer for Junk Journals Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-09-01 | I squeezed out waaayyy too much acrylic paint and wanted to use it up somehow - Painted Papers! I started by painting on the papers with a brush and then a different brush and then I realized I could paint on the plastic tablecloth. Lots of fun and cool papers resulted.I hope you'll try it.Thanks so much for watching!KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaJournals, clip art, stamps and other creations for sale in my shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:44 Tutorial how I painted them10:57 Flip through of the papers
Flip Through Ocean Blue Chunky Artsy Junk Journal and Scrapbook Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-24 | This journal is available in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThis is a very chunky writing journal, also for drawing, adding photos, memorabilia, a dream journal, all the usual goodies, yet it is mostly a writing journal.Ocean Blue has three signatures with a total of 156 pages front and back, plus 5 notepads, and 47 tags, Journaling cards, and more. It is 9-1/2" tall x 6-1/2" wide x 3" thick - ChunkyI included an envelope with bits and pieces left over for creative use, along with a few extra seashells. Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChaptersNo chapters as this is simply a flip through.
Paper Bag Idea #2 Pretty Love Mini Junk Journal Tutorial & Flip Through Easy & Versatile Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-17 | This is an easy project, beginner friendly. Start to finish tutorial for a variation on the #2 paper bag idea shown in the 5 Ideas for Paper Lunch Bags video: youtu.be/T5SZMj25w24I decided to make something pretty and pink rather than brown and grungy, and with a love theme. There are lots of possibilities for this form of journal, so I hope you take the structure and go in a whole new way. Even a large paper bag would work.Purchase from my Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistLove is the theme so you might buy it as a gift or like a big greeting card, make it a gratitude journal for yourself, or write love notes to that special someone and gift it when it is full of loving thoughts. Add photos, memorabilia, and what-have-you.We've been making paper bag journals in a local art group and I am making a few of these videos for those folks and for subscribers who enjoy seeing my ideas with these simple supplies.I hope you get some ideas.Thanks for watching!KimMusic licensed from: SmartSound.com, album Unplugged, track Golden Rays - Fresh Start Check out Freebies and more, and help support my efforts at:kofi.com/KimVictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:17 Quick Flip Through of the first one02:37 Start of the Tutorial - Craft with me51:59 Flip through of all the journals
Tutorial Grungy Paper Bag Idea #3 Wallet Junk Journal made with a coffee bag and tea box Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-15 | Start to finish tutorial for a variation on the wallet-style idea #3 shown in the 5 Ideas for Paper Lunch Bags video: youtu.be/T5SZMj25w24The inspiration for making these paper bag journals came from the art groups I participate with who want to learn how I make these sorts of things. I thoroughly enjoy this art group because we take turns teaching or facilitating learning different arts and crafts. One week is collage, next is needle felting, followed by watercolor, assemblage, zines, candle jars, making a faux rock poster, paint pouring - an ongoing exploration of creativity. Everyone is having fun with this project and adding their own aesthetic of creativity.I hope you are inspired.Thanks so much for watching!KimVideos that inspired me:1- Kraft Journals, Folios & Lapbooks: youtu.be/2wCnk23bLL8?si=diaAJVWeFgwiEZqJ2- Let's Use A Paperbag: youtu.be/P9Xq_TTsKYA?si=i7hUbTqlgEdn85x13- Zigzagging into Madness (tags): youtu.be/3ovsYdmnVKY?si=Wa2uWiUFBDCJ-mUV4- Paper Bag Junk Journal Tutorial: youtu.be/9gSyExkxAeY?si=7D_mmKxoG9SJfY3V5- youtube.com/@CameliaCraftsDesigns and search for "paper bag" lots of videos6- Just found after making my video, these charming, Victorian-vibe paper bag journals: Check out Freebies and help support my efforts at:kofi.com/KimVictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
#JJ3under30 Tea Bags, Tissue, Napkin Sandwich Ephemera for Junk Journals, filled with pressed leaves Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-09 | Another experiment video; this time I'm creating sandwiches for pressed leaves with tea bags, napkins, and tissue paper as the bread. The leaves are crisp like a potato chip (crisps for you Brits). Can I make them pliable? I think I can complete this experiment in 30 minutes.Check out the August #JJ3under30 collaboration withMargreth @SevenplazaToni @CraftyByToni.I hope you like the idea.Thanks so much for watching!KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaJournals, clip art, stamps and other creations for sale in my shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro and supplies prep04:15 The napkin and leaf sandwich09:12 The tea bag and leaf sandwich12:45 The tissue paper and leaf sandwich17:10 After drying19:40 Finishing the tea bag sandwich22:60 Finishing the napkin sandwich25:20 Finishing the tissue paper sandwich29:32 Improvements to the experiments and the final results
Beginner friendly, 3 Butterfly Paper Lunch Bag Mini Journal Ideas (a silent, sped up video) Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-07 | This is a quick and easy project, beginner friendly that is based on paper bag journal idea #2 in my 5 Ideas For Paper Bags video: youtu.be/T5SZMj25w24I wanted to see how quickly I could make 3 half-fold mini journals with paper lunch bags. To do that I needed to just do it and not talk. Once done I found that it took me about 20-30 minutes for each bag, not including gathering the materials. Everything I do is obvious and doesn't need any narration so I left it as a silent video, sped up 3X+, with music.We've been making paper bag journals in a local art group and I am making a few of these videos for those folks and for subscribers who enjoy seeing my ideas with these simple supplies, which, by the way, I got entirely at thrift stores and yard sales.Paper Bag #3 has the most unusual treatment so skip to that chapter if you like.Thanks for watching!KimMusic licensed from: SmartSound.com, album Unplugged, track Golden Rays - Fresh Start Check out Freebies and more, and help support my efforts at:kofi.com/KimVictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Paper Bag #104:52 Paper Bag #213:36 Paper Bag #321:47 Flip through
#JJ3under30 Twin Envelopes for Junk Journals - Not an ordinary envelope Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-08-02 | Check out the August #JJ3under30 collaboration withMargreth @SevenplazaToni @CraftyByToniI wondered if 2 envelopes could be made with one piece of paper and used in a signature just like an ordinary page. This video and envelopes are the result of my experiments.I haven't seen this done before but if you know of a video that has the same idea please share it in the comments as I would love to see how others have interpreted the same idea.I hope you are inspired.Thanks so much for watching!KimCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaJournals, clip art, stamps and other creations for sale in my shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro04:00 How to make the template17:45 Making 3 of these envelopes39:45 The finished envelopes
5 Ideas for Paper Lunch Bags Junk Journals and a Request Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-07-25 | Go to the Playlist "paper bags" on my channel to see all the tutorial videos for these.A flip through of 4 paper bag junk journal ideas and 1 gift paper bag just started. The inspiration for making these paper bag journals came from the art groups I participate with who want to learn how I make these sorts of things. I thoroughly enjoy this art group because we take turns teaching or facilitating learning different arts and crafts. One week is collage, next is needle felting, followed by watercolor, assemblage, zines, candle jars, making a faux rock poster, paint pouring, etc., etc. - an ongoing exploration of creativity. Everyone is having fun with this project and adding their own aesthetic of creativity.I hope you are inspired and take these ideas and run with them.Wishing you Joyful Creating!KimVideos that inspired me:1- Kraft Journals, Folios & Lapbooks: youtu.be/2wCnk23bLL8?si=diaAJVWeFgwiEZqJ2- Let's Use A Paperbag: youtu.be/P9Xq_TTsKYA?si=i7hUbTqlgEdn85x13- Zigzagging into Madness (tags): youtu.be/3ovsYdmnVKY?si=Wa2uWiUFBDCJ-mUV4- Paper Bag Junk Journal Tutorial: youtu.be/9gSyExkxAeY?si=7D_mmKxoG9SJfY3V5- youtube.com/@CameliaCraftsDesigns and search for "paper bag" lots of videosMargaret MIller created an excellent video: youtu.be/nP5y_ijfi2g?si=B7ECocn41ko7l4NVCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:kofi.com/KimVictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Request & Intro01:42 Idea #1 5-Bag decorated journal10:43 Idea #2 Half-fold13:00 Idea #3 Wallet14:30 Idea #4 2-Bag Notebook18:08 Idea #5 Gift Bag starter
Tutorial Purple TIME Layered Writing & 6x6 Journals (after Natasa @TreasureBooks) Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-07-18 | These journal sets are available in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistAs promised in my previous video flip through of the Purple Time Layered Writing Journal I am now making a second one with the other half of the scrapbook kit.This turned into a long video so I have provided chapters for your convenience. I also apologize that I didn't set the audio microphone correctly so the sound is not as nice as my usual video quality.This IS a writing journal, also for drawing, adding photos, memorabilia, a dream journal, or even as a beautiful way to think about your personal time and relationship TO time.Layered journal has one signature of 32 pages front and back in the center section, plus a notepad, and lots of smaller writing spaces, tags, cards, and notes. It is 10-1/2" tall x 6-1/2" wide x 1" thick when tied closedAlso an envelope with bits and pieces left over from the kit for your creative use. Small journal is 6-1/2" X 6" X 3/8" thick, and has plenty of writing space and places for photos, memorabilia, etc.Fun finds included: scrapbook kit "A Moment in Time" by Heartfelt Creations, flowery printer paper, paper flowers, pretty trims, and muslin. To these I added my Easter Egg dyed papers.Scrapbook kits make an interesting start to a journal yet there is a challenge to using these kits differently than they were originally intended. I find these challenges stimulating for my creativity and this kit seemed especially suitable for the layered journal treatment.Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimVideos mentioned:The flip-through of the first set of journals: youtu.be/uCQokF8nRyQMy Layered Travel Journal after Natasa: youtu.be/KDt-TFPlHLk?si=81Wptij4uU3tdrxo@TreasureBooksLayered Journal Tutorial: youtu.be/N_YIRr-JBe8?si=lvGhX4_ZR4NeB4CCUse Up Your 6x6 Paper Pad - Mini Album Tutorial: youtu.be/sM50v6iWnAg?si=iltVSqRxvNI-Iw2zCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro and apology for poor quality of this video02:40 Page 1, the Cover19:15 Page 3 (I made a mistake and didn't record pages 2 & half of 3)29:30 Page 444:10 Page 5 Flip up and Flip out and out pages plus an envelope55:02 My chart for how to layer the journal56:40 Page 6 center page with a flip-out signature01:07:25 5-hole pamphlet stitch01:19:00 Adding a beaded dangle01:20:37 Inking the closure muslin01:21:10 A touch of sparkle and a quick flip through
Quick Flip Through Purple TIME Layered Writing & 6x6 Journals (after Natasa @TreasureBooks) Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-07-12 | The journal set is available in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistThis IS a writing journal, also for drawing, adding photos, memorabilia, a dream journal, or even as a beautiful way to think about your personal time and relationship TO time.Layered journal has one signature of 32 pages front and back in the center section, plus a notepad, and lots of smaller writing spaces, tags, cards, and notes. It is 10-1/2" tall x 6-1/2" wide x 1" thick when tied closedAlso an envelope with bits and pieces left over from the kit for your creative use. Small journal is 6-1/2" X 6" X 3/8" thick, and has plenty of writing space and places for photos, memorabilia, etc.Materials found in thrift shops instigated the creation of these journals, along with inspiration from Natasa @TreasureBooks, which I then made into my own forms. Fun finds included: scrapbook kit "A Moment in Time" by Heartfelt Creations, flowery printer paper, paper flowers, pretty trims, and muslin. To these I added my Easter Egg dyed papers.Scrapbook kits make an interesting start to a journal yet there is a challenge to using these kits differently than they were originally intended. I find these challenges stimulating for my creativity and this kit seemed especially suitable for the layered journal treatment.Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimVideos mentioned:Tutorial for Purple Time #2: youtu.be/JLi1mmi5Dz0Layered Travel Journal after Natasa: youtu.be/KDt-TFPlHLk?si=81Wptij4uU3tdrxo@TreasureBooksLayered Journal Tutorial: youtu.be/N_YIRr-JBe8?si=lvGhX4_ZR4NeB4CCUse Up Your 6x6 Paper Pad - Mini Album Tutorial: youtu.be/sM50v6iWnAg?si=iltVSqRxvNI-Iw2zCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArt
Making Supplies Paper Dying Tips, Ideas, Experiments, plus Faux Rice Paper, Tea Bag Experiments Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-06-27 | See Chapters for specific points about the supplies I made.Easter egg dye and tea dye experiments mixing colors, crinkling paper, dripping dye, brushing dye on, dying napkins and tea bags, and more.I made faux rice paper between dying batches using white Elmer's school glue, or acrylic paint added to the mix, with tissue paper, napkins, and tea bags. Then I made masterboards.Natasa's videos @TreasureBooksPaper Dying Methods Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCMF4dKQt-_m2vYTq-YdUNaG9aGgD-R_UDIY Faux Rice Paper Tutorialyoutu.be/_EY4rcfdUX8?si=nDqw1lDgRv3xtyceMargreth @SevenplazaMass Make March #11 Collaged Masterboardsyoutube.com/watch?v=0oYSH5UMPFMCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaLook for the FREE PDF of scans of the most interesting of the papers I dyed.Visit Frieda Friemel shop for her free PDF of scans of papers and other designs (on Youtube @:FriedaFriemel):ko-fi.com/friedafriemel/shop{Please remember that we put a lot of time and effort in providing free printables for you to use and sincerely appreciate any donation you can provide to help pay our expenses. Thank you!}Thanks so much for watching; I hope you got some ideas!Let me know what you think. And please share any videos on these subjects in the comments to help others (and me) know more about making supplies for our crafting. Thank you for that too.KimJournals, clip art, stamps and other creations for sale in my shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtist More about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChapters00:00 Intro01:34 Easter Egg dyes purple pink blue03:57 my book press09:09 blue dyed paper11:08 tea dyed paper and unusual drying techniques14:38 tea dye tea bag papers from herb teas15:24 mixed tea with Easter egg dye experiment16:54 a different blue dye17:57 green dye and different application techniques, plus dyed napkins19:14 sea foam blue green lots of experiments23:30 Faux Rice Papers with napkins and tissue paper, various experiments32:05 tea bag experiments: faux rice paper, collage, masterboards35:00 a scrapbook kit and conclusion
Flip Through Colorful Cats Junk Journal Chunky Writing Journal and Scrapbook Playful and Fun Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-06-20 | This Colorful Cats Junk Journal started out as just a simple sewn fabric cover. See that video: youtu.be/YXoOEE59BBQBecause the cover is so colorful I wanted the signatures to be colorful too, so it is full of Easter egg dyed papers and colorful embellishments and tags. It has some junk in it too - recycled packaging cardboard, envelopes and playing cards. It is decorative outside and in, featuring sewing, yarns, clips, charms, coloring book images, calendar cut-outs, and more. It is the result of 3 days of creativity.Write, draw, add photos of your favorite cat(s), make this journal/scrapbook your own.It is very full and chunky. 3 signatures sewn in with the 3-hole pamphlet stitch, 216 pages front and back, plus 25 tags in pockets, over 23 journaling cards and notes, extras in 2 envelopes, and 4 cards that can be mailed. Journal is 6-1/2" tall x 8" wide x 2-1/2 thick" Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think.KimThe journal is available in my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtChaptersNo chapters as this is simply a flip through.
Vintage Music Writing Junk Journal Part 6 Flip Through May 2025 Project Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-06-14 | The Flip Through of the Vintage Music Writing Junk Journal To purchase this journal go to my Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistTo purchase any of the music buttons look in the Ephemera Section.I am pleased with how this journal came together. It is elegant and vintagey all at once. I created a lot of different elements to make this an unique and interactive writing journal. One signature is all notation pages, which I custom spaced for writing, yet would be perfect for writing music.This a chunky journal with 3 signatures, each with a different personality, 248 pages front and back, plus tags, journaling cards, notebooks and more. Journal is 9-1/2" tall x 6-1/4" wide x 2-1/2" thickThis is the sixth and final video for the Vintage Music Junk Journal project - my May project - that extended into June.I am a classically trained artist of drawing and painting and think of journal making the same as any other composition - I look to create harmony, unity, cohesiveness. When I make a journal I am making an art piece and all the elements need to work together so that I usually choose to not make parts and pieces for journals ahead of time, I make custom pieces for individual journals appropriate for those individual journals. I hope you enjoy seeing what I've done with this journal composition.Thanks so much for watching! Please let me know what you think.KimView the Playlist for the entire Vintage Music Writing Journal:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHZsk3JJxddjaQtR4mBa3hiEfW-10nTDCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtPrintables used are from:etsy.com/shop/TheTornPageAnd there were many more music theme printables available.
Vintage Music Junk Journal Part 5 Finishing Cover and Final Decisions May 2025 Project Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-06-13 | In this video I finish the journal - the cover, the last details - almost. In the Flip Through video I show everything. The reason I published the Flip Through separate from this last video is because some people want to see just the Flip Through, and also because I decided to keep all the videos in this series shorter in duration. I would appreciate your comments about this series and how I presented it.HIDDEN SPINE - I watched again the tutorial for the hidden spine to make sure I did it correctly. Watch it here: @FriedaFriemel Autumn Journal 2024 Hidden Spine tutorial: youtu.be/uXlWr5SS2rg?si=zfFgaPIBqPPGwOxJThis is the fifth video for the Vintage Music Junk Journal project - my May project - that extended into June.Thanks so much for watching! Please let me know what you think.KimView the Playlist for the Vintage Music Writing Journal:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHZsk3JJxddjaQtR4mBa3hiEfW-10nTDCheck out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtistMore about me: https://www.KimVictoria.comInstagram #KimVictoriaArtPrintables used are from:etsy.com/shop/TheTornPageAnd there were many more music theme printables available.
Layered Travel Journal after Natasa of @TreasureBooks Kim Victoria, Artist 2025-06-06 | This video is simply a flip through of the Layered Travel Journal.I followed the 2 tutorials created by Natasa of @TreasureBooks for her Layered Journal. Her tutorials are brilliant. I love her creativity and am always inspired. I've learned a great deal from Natasa and can recommend all her videos.Natasa's tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=N_YIRr-JBe8&t=1342sThis layered journal idea intrigued me and looked like a fun challenge so I simply HAD to do it.I have a LOT of scrapbook papers that were gifted to me. One group was all about world travel and with a vintage vibe so I choose that group as my starting point and for much of the embellishing. I also have small paper pads with travel as the theme. Even with tutorials to follow and plenty of materials to play with it took the better part of 3 days to put this journal together. The result is beautiful, chunky, and fun. I learned some new techniques and ideas, and I want to make another one with a completely different color scheme and style. A wonderful experience!I am a classically trained artist of drawing and painting and think of journal making the same as any other composition - I look to create harmony, unity, cohesiveness. When I make a journal I am making an art piece and all the elements need to work together so that I usually choose to not make parts and pieces for journals ahead of time, I make custom pieces for individual journals appropriate for those individual journals.Thank you for watching, I hope you received inspiration.Kim Check out Freebies and help support my efforts at:ko-fi.com/kimvictoriaMy shop is: etsy.com/shop/KimVictoriaArtist More about me: https://www.KimVictoria.com
