Ways to Get Past the Fear of the Blank Page in Your Journal Work Book and Paper Arts 2026-09-24 | Ways to Get Past the Fear of the Blank Page in Your Journal Work
Join Me for Flowers Magic Art Fest 2025 Book and Paper Arts 2025-06-14 | Hello and welcome to the kick off registration for Flower Fest 2025. Flower Fest is an annual online celebration of all things mixed media flowers and I am so proud to be included as a teacher in this year’s line-up!This year’s workshop includes 20 days of creating inspired flowers and nature. These lessons include 15 mixed media tutorials presented by 14 different artists, many who you will recognise (see the list below). The festival begins on 12 July. Early bird pricing starts at $67 and it runs from 13 June to 30 June. After that the price will go up so be sure and lock in this rate now. Just click here to find out more:paula-francisca-nunes-s-school.teachable.com/a/aff_lcnzrc7c/external?affcode=1364175_yqnw5hz6My segment in Flower Fest will be a look making flowers using techniques adopted by painter Georgia O’Keeffe. I then turn a series of paintings using these techniques into a fun art journal.Here’s how it works. You get: ✔️ 15 mixed media projects with lifetime access✔️ A bonus flower press tutorial✔️ Guest artist gifts + downloads✔️ A mood board lesson to get those creative ideas going✔️ A supportive, creative community from around the worldIf you have any questions just let me know in the comments below or send me an email at: kelly@bookandpaperarts.comHere is a list of this year’s Flower Fest contributors and artists:Kelly Boler Beatriz Helton Camila Garcia Christine Karpiak Debasree Erin Faith Allen Francisca Nunes Joy Ting Charde Julie Hamilton Lisa Goodard Michelle Cox Shelly Sazama Sue Bulmer Vanna Tursini The festival begins on 12 July. Early bird pricing starts at $67 and runs until from 13 June to 30 June. After that the price will go up so be sure and lock in this great rate now. Just click here to find out more:paula-francisca-nunes-s-school.teachable.com/a/aff_lcnzrc7c/external?affcode=1364175_yqnw5hz6
How to Make Gorgeous Rusty Papers Book and Paper Arts 2025-06-07 | Today I am going to show a technique for making rusty papers that is easy and inexpensive. These papers can then be used for journal pages, cardmaking, collage backgrounds, fodder, or other mixed media projects. I know rust isn’t for everyone but I am attracted to it so much as a kind of wild mark making that suggests something old and used by time and in this there are stories and mystery and I love it. *******If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsCheck out my printables for sale here:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop*********Here are the materials you need to make rusty pages like this:• Rubber gloves• Something to protect your work space• White vinegar• Paper – heavy-ish. You can also use card or fabric and I will be showing this with fabric in a few days.• Steel wool from the hardware or DIY store• Optional: a maskSoak your papers for an hour or longer in a 50-50 solution of vinegar and water. Make bundles of layers of vinegar-soaked papers and steel wool. Make sure the paper is wet then put something heavy over it and weight it down. Turn the bundle over every couple of hours. You can also make rolled bundles and wrap them in cling wrap or other plastic bag. If you don’t have vinegar try tea or just plain water to see what effects you get.Check for results after about five hours or leave longer. Overnight is good. Then take off the cling wrap and let the bundle air dry while still bundled. Unwrap. Remove steel wool and save for your next batch. Rinse well in cool water. Iron your papers if you like. Use in journals or what-you-will!
Unbundling Tea Dyed Papers Book and Paper Arts 2025-06-04 | Hi there. Just another slow unbundling of papers dyed with tea, onion skins, and rust for your mid-week refreshment.I have been away for a few weeks due to family matters but join me in a few days for a video about easy homemade rust papers!If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
GUEST PRESENTER - Rita Summers of Gone Rustic, Tasmania Book and Paper Arts 2025-05-24 | Follow Rita’s process of adding collage and stitch to journal pages using junk mail, found papers, eco prints and thread! Easy to follow and make your own.Add some stitching (demo) -youtu.be/0IgRdCyoLr0Rita’s channel -http://youtube.com/@gonerusticWebsite -gonerustic.comInstagram -instagram.com/gonerusticFacebook -https://m.facebook.com/gonerusticstudiogallery
Slipknot Binding With Ribbon - No Sew Bookbinding Book and Paper Arts 2025-05-10 | Last week I had several questions about what would happen if you made a blank book using a slipknot binding with ribbon rather than just thread or twine. Let’s find out, shall we? The effect is dramatic and fun. Just be sure that your ribbon is not too wide, stiff, or shiny, otherwise you want get the stuff through the little holes or the knots won’t hold fast.***If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop is here with new handmade art journals is here: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop ***Here’s is the original lesson on how to bind a book or art journal with a slipknot binding:youtube.com/watch?v=bc9jR88JPL0&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsThe hole punch I am using is called a We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-dile. You can find them on Ebay or in craft stores or online craft shops.Please check out Rita’s journal making on Gone Rustic here (journal starts at about 10:30 mark)youtube.com/watch?v=Lyx1k27XPjY&ab_channel=gonerustic
Slipknot Binding - No Sew Binding for Handmade Book Book and Paper Arts 2025-05-03 | Today I’m demonstrating how to make handmade book with no sewing, using a slipknot binding. You simply need a stack of decorated pages on card, a holepunch, and twine or thread. From there it’s just a matter of threading your twine through your holes and making simple, pretty knots.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections My online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop
Bookbinding Basics: Needles, Thread, & Wax Book and Paper Arts 2025-04-23 | Today I am talking about needles, threads, and wax for bookbinding basics. It’s part of a new occasional series of bookbinding basics in small bites that will clarify some of the essential tools and techniques that you can then bring to any handmade book-making project.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections My online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopAnd do let me know if you have any suggestions or questions for a future bookbinding basics video.
From Paper Scraps to Paper Crazy Quilt-style Page and Beyond Book and Paper Arts 2025-04-12 | Today we continue to look at ways to use up our paper scraps by turning them into a piece of paper with a crazy quilt pattern. It starts with a messy collage and then builds layer by layer with a boatload of mixed media techniques and mark making. The paper can then be used as a page or cover in a journal, turned into a tag, or torn or cut different shapes for beautiful, grungey fodder.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageMy online shop is here with new handmade art journals is here:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections To see a very charming variation on making circles from scraps check out this video from k3n Cloth Tales:youtube.com/watch?v=k9WUUWpKcqM&ab_channel=k3nclothtalesHow to make and fill journal pages with scraps:youtube.com/watch?v=70Ntf1b2SVI&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsyoutube.com/watch?v=6578R4IbYZs&t=347s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsyoutube.com/watch?v=26chq3n_g8g&t=12s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to make paper scrolls from scraps:youtube.com/watch?v=1873RO4D0SI&t=2175s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Transform Magazine Pages & Coffee Table Books into Paintings for Journal Pages Book and Paper Arts 2025-04-05 | Today I am showing how to take glossy pages from magazines or coffee table books and turn them into abstract, painterly pieces that you can then use in your journal pages, cardmaking, or other mixed media projects. It is easy, fun, versatile, and well, just cool. It is also a useful way to work with easy-to-find, budget-friendly magazine pages and papers from used picture books.The materials here are just suggestions. Be sure and use what you got, improvise, and be resourceful. This is meant to be fun so use whatever materials you have and get making!If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections My online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopHere is the short video on how to make homemade clear gesso with simple ingredients:youtube.com/watch?v=stbAgGEKR6E&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsYou can find other videos for distressing magazine and glossy papers here:youtube.com/watch?v=KHt6GL7xjRY&t=3s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsandyoutube.com/watch?v=s6obMkXAXi8&t=898s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Flip Through Vintage Altered Book Book and Paper Arts 2025-04-02 | Today I have a flip through of an altered book made from a vintage book and we look at a variety of collage and mixed media techniques used throughout. To subscribe to my newsletter-y posts, go to my page at Ko-fi and follow. You will then receive these posts in your email inbox. Sometimes book and paper arts, sometimes just fun stuff that I’m curious about. Join me, won’t you?ko-fi.com/bookandpaperartsPlease check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
Easy No Sew Tab Binding - Gorgeous Handmade Books Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-29 | Today find out how to make easy, handmade books with a tab binding. These little treasures are easy to make (no sewing!), budget friendly, fun, and so versatile as they can be turned into so many different styles. All you need is paper and tape, or tape that you make from cloth or paper and some glue, and you are good to get making.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage You can check out my online class on making boiled papers with onion skins here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/art-journal-with-onion-skin-eco-printsHere is where you can find my online masterclass in altering a children’s board book: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/altered-board-book-master-classMy other online courses are here:Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
Smoky Paper Lace & Faux Parchment from Paper Napkins Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-22 | Today we are going to learn to make paper lace and faux paper parchment using paper napkins or even just a paper towel by adding a simple paste, making marks, and tearing holes. When your papers are dry you can use them in journal making, for paper fodder, and a crazy variety of other mixed media techniques.Paper Lace Making starts at the 12:32 mark.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections My online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopHere is the first video on making crispy paper from paper napkins:youtube.com/watch?v=QMVZOxM_UAM&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsTo learn how to make easy paper paste, it’s here:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=82s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsAnother paper napkin tutorial is here:youtube.com/watch?v=AqX7zI0b4JQ&t=1462s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Puttering Around the Studio Playing With Old Books Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-19 | Today is some midweek messing around with some of the stuff on my worktable in the studio. It's not a tutorial but just chit-chatting about the pieces I am working with and preparing to be transformed. Basically, this is what it's like if you drop into my studio for a cup of tea.If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop
Journal the Ordinary: Every Day Stuff is NOT Boring Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-15 | Today I want to talk about making an illustrated journal out of your everyday life. The ordinary things that make up our day in, day out are actually meaningful and deserve to be made into visual diary pages.One of the first, best benefits of a practice like this is that it means that you really have to look at something. This is especially meaningful if that thing seems ordinary and without you might remain “unseen”. When you take the time to single out this everyday part of your life and look at it, you observe and see more truly.So look at the stuff that makes up your everyday and don’t tell me that you aren’t interesting enough for a page or three. You are. It is. If you would like to support this channel you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage To see my online course on making and keeping an illustrated journal, go here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/the-book-of-you-making-and-keeping-a-visual-diary My other online classes are at this link: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsThe link to the video of what's in my portable art kit is here:youtube.com/watch?v=51q5pka4mgc&t=192s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsFind out how to make your own blank book that lies flat, it's here:youtube.com/watch?v=k8OOCbhp1Ds&t=1969s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Filling Up Pages With Scraps and Colour Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-08 | Join me as I fill up mini-journals using scraps from the stash o’scraps – you know the one I mean. In last week’s video we made little handmade books, also from scraps, now we can fill them with scraps and a variety of mixed-media techniques including gesso and soft pastels.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopTo see how to make a mini-journal from scraps, the video is here:youtube.com/watch?v=6578R4IbYZs&t=3s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsWant to make momigami “fabric” from magazine pages?youtube.com/watch?v=s6obMkXAXi8&t=896s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsTo see how to make paper scroll books from scraps, check this out:youtube.com/watch?v=1873RO4D0SI&t=2169s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsYou can learn more about using soft pastels as a mixed media art supply:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNBSUc7RZxaz3Z50z1dAACk0
Boiled Paper Bundles: Slow Unbundling Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-05 | Today's video is some quiet paper unbundling of mixed papers simmered in tea with onion skins and rust. I hope it is as relaxing as it is all-things-papery-wonderful!You can learn how to make your own boiled paper bundles in my online course which is here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/art-journal-with-onion-skin-eco-printsIf you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage My online shop with handmade art journals is here: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopPlease check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
Making Mini Books from Paper Scraps: Scrap Happy! Book and Paper Arts 2025-03-01 | Join me and get Scrap Happy as we make handmade books with mixed papers from our scrap paper stash. If you work in paper arts you probably have a stash of leftovers, off-cuts, and scraplets of paper from other projects. Today we will learn how to choose the right paper for your book and put them together to make a one-of-a-kind messy blank book art journal.Scrap Happy will be an occasional series here on the channel so that we can discover ways to use up that stash, clear up some space, and make (some) creative order out of creative chaos. Please let me know if you have suggestions, questions, or ideas for future Scrap Happy videos.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage My online course about how to make boiled books and pages is here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/art-journal-with-onion-skin-eco-printsPlease check out my other online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections My online shop with printables and handmade art journals is here: ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopTo see my Youtube video on How to de-gloss and age glossy magazine pages go here: youtube.com/watch?v=KHt6GL7xjRY&t=500s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts How to use paper scraps to make an art journal blank book: youtube.com/watch?v=70Ntf1b2SVI&t=6s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts Make paper napkins into paper:youtube.com/watch?v=AqX7zI0b4JQ&t=1461s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Mark Making With Tea and Coffee - Mixed Media Techniques Book and Paper Arts 2025-02-22 | Today we are mark making with tea and coffee. Tea and coffee are two of my favourite found art supplies: I love the palette, they are easy to source and get a hold of, even on the road, and they are crazy budget friendly. Also, versatile, so join me as we look at a ton of mixed media techniques that will let you transform your pages with tea and coffee and marks.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop with printables and handmade art journals is here:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop To see how to make a meander book out of a single sheet of paper, it’s here:youtube.com/watch?v=nedN9_cKB-E&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Make One Page Mini Journals Meander Fold Plus Free Journal Giveaway Book and Paper Arts 2025-02-15 | Congratulations to @karinyong2855, the winner of the drawing for the giveaway of the mini journals!Today I am going to show how to make a mini journal from one sheet of paper. These are called meander books and they are crazy easy. I’m going to start with demonstrating the basic technique then show a variety of adaptations that will help you find ways to take this simple idea and try it in your style: embellish, run with it, and make it your own.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop with printables and handmade art journals is here:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop Free printable downloads of handwritten French pages from the 1700 and 1800s are here:ko-fi.com/s/ff94afd058?published=true#shareNewShopItemModalI also have a giveaway! To win a bundle of three mini meander books just leave me a comment or question below and you will be entered in the drawing. The winner’s name will be posted here. YOU MUST HAVE NOTIFICATIONS TURNED ON to know if you have won or not. Just go to "Subscribe" and toggle the little bell next to it and turn on "All". If notifications on are not turned on and I respond to your winning comment you will not know. If notifications ARE turned on you will automatically receive an email letting you know that you are the winner.
Making Abstract Fabric Patches From Recycled Jeans and Fabric Scraps Book and Paper Arts 2025-02-09 | Join me today as I make fabric patches from recycled jeans and fabric scraps for an abstract fabric collages. A little bit of sewing, a bit more about collage placement, and some bits about what I learned from doing it wrong in the first place. This is the running start at a series of occasional videos about hand sewing and stuff. Future videos in the pipeline are: how to make fabric collage from focal points and flowers, easy handstitched embellishments, mini-patches, and more.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMy online shop with printables and handmade art journals is here:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shop
Round Up: Videos You Might Have Missed Book and Paper Arts 2025-02-02 | I have a round up of a few videos that you may have missed. It’s been over six years and 275 videos since I started my Youtube channel which means that there are quite a few videos from back in the day that kind of got buried. It is certainly hard to excavate them one at a time so I went back and chose some videos that I think offer good instruction and demonstrations that may help in your journal work or other mixed media pages. It is not a top ten but rather a collection of video tutorials and pep talks that may come in handy but that you may not know are there.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. Thank you! ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsSee what's in my online shop!ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopWHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED VIDEO ROUND-UPFussy Cutting and Tearing Basics (2:13)youtube.com/watch?v=-0d08-iYka0&t=556s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Find and Source Old Paper Even If You Don’t Live in an Old Country (3:11)youtube.com/watch?v=MC7gd40F30s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Get Past the Fear of the Blank Page (4:16)youtube.com/watch?v=s0WRdI3_wwc&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsAltered Book Basics (5:10)youtube.com/watch?v=LzhOtySHZnU&t=4s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Glue Perfect, Flat Pages (5:48)youtube.com/watch?v=15P6kw-Cs_0&t=3s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsWhat’s in My Travel Art Kit (6:47)youtube.com/watch?v=51q5pka4mgc&t=191s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Make and Use Paste Paper (7:25)youtube.com/watch?v=MfoPA3VEI3A&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsTea Bag Playlist (8:07)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNB1zgqHhA1ru0vEv20lNCVqSoft Chalk Pastel Playlist (8:54)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNBSUc7RZxaz3Z50z1dAACk0Giving Ourselves Permission to Create or Why I Say “Get Up and Go Make Something” (9:39)youtube.com/watch?v=6p5E4oWwZ_k&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Make a Simple Slit Book With Three Pieces of Paper and No Sewing (10:21)youtube.com/watch?v=ODa60UV9NRI&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsEasy Handmade Journal (11:39)youtube.com/watch?v=m7vLa_9bJ0M&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsTour of My Studio! (12:19)youtube.com/watch?v=xRl_k2F34XM&t=180s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsShopping for Paper in Paris (12:56)youtube.com/watch?v=wuDje-w_G9s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsA Stroll Around a Few French Flea markets (13:44)youtube.com/watch?v=QtfmxjoN6pc&t=4s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Altered Book Layout B&W plus Free Vintage Printables 🌷 Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-30 | It's always a treat to work in my ongoing altered book and today I made a new layout in glorious black and white. Today I am using French pages from a military notebook, roses from an 1870 edition of The Girl's Own Paper, a folio from a Welsh hymnal 1867, and a cheeky bird from a nature guide 1913. Join me as I talk about collage and mixed media techniques in adding elements and layers.If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage See what's in my online shop!ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopPlease check out my online classes here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsTo get your free printables of background pages in French and Welsh, go here:ko-fi.com/s/8caedf4b1e Here is the video showing ways to use found text in your pages:youtube.com/watch?v=WkT3iJx8d2s&t=494s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsIf you want to see a video tutorial and hacks on fussy cutting and paper tearing, it's here:youtube.com/watch?v=-0d08-iYka0&t=576s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Latest Art Journal Flip Through Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-25 | Join me for my latest art journal flip through. I've been working on this one for some time but now it is going to be retired so let's enjoy one last look. If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsSee what's in my online shop!ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts/shopI have full process videos of most of these pages on my art journal play list here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNC7oo8FT57EX91o0NL-d4Yc
From Paper Scraps to Paper Scrolls and Fodder for Journal Pages Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-18 | Today I have a look at how to make patchwork paper scrolls made from paper scraps. Starting from simply scraps, I will show step-by-step, from blank backing paper, to the patchwork, and then to adding texture, layer, and depth with a variety of mixed media techniques including stencils, splatters, and drizzles. Then the scroll is attached to a spool or sticks and that’s it! The paper scroll can then be display or unrolled and used as fodder in your journals and other work. If you would like to support this channel and journal arts tutorials, you can contribute at Ko-Fi here. You can also find free vintage printables in my Ko-Fi store.ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage Please check out my online classes here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsTo see previous videos on:How to de-gloss and age glossy magazine pages go here:youtube.com/watch?v=KHt6GL7xjRY&t=500s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to make momigami fabric-like sheets from magazine and coffee table pages, here:youtube.com/watch?v=s6obMkXAXi8&t=894s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to use paper scraps to make an art journal blank book:youtube.com/watch?v=70Ntf1b2SVI&t=6s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to make walnut ink:youtube.com/watch?v=GDOXe8nNQ1A&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsOnline course for making onion skin ink and other botanical inks is on sale here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/four-botanical-inks-and-how-to-useYou can check out Katherine at k3n cloth tales meditation rolls made from fabric scraps here:youtube.com/watch?v=Hx1dUQvr6Ss&ab_channel=k3nclothtalesHappy Making
Ways to Use Book Pages and Text as a Visual Element in Your Pages Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-11 | Last week we looked at ways to use found words and text from used books and magazines to add captions, narrative stories, and poems to our pages, collage, and other mixed media works. Today let’s have a go turning text from old books into a variety of visual elements including backgrounds, paper fodder for journals, and shapes.To help support this channel and free content, you can contribute at Ko-fi here. Thank you so, so much.ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageMy online classes are here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsTo access the FREE printable black and white ladies, go here:ko-fi.com/s/df696d1e42You can find a video on how to paint birds’ eggs on text here:youtube.com/watch?v=oQwTXztlJfA&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHere are other ideas for working on text visually:youtube.com/watch?v=lEy_ZkGc4yU&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsand how to make an art journal from text:youtube.com/watch?v=RWl14eni3So&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
How to Use Found Text and Words in Your Pages Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-05 | Today we look at ways to add found text – printed words – to your pages in your art journal, junk journal, collage, card making, and other mixed media projects. Found text and words are great additions to pages, for embellishment, captions, creating narrative, or making a free form poem.Thanks you so, so much for supporting the content on this channel by making a contribution here at Ko-Fi. ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePage My online classes are here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsHow to make a tiny journal from scrapsyoutube.com/watch?v=70Ntf1b2SVI&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to fill your tiny journal with scraps and found text:youtube.com/watch?v=bPtzK40HQuw&t=1310s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsProcess video of art journal page:youtube.com/watch?v=Pw6_lfSjqXo&list=PLWir7hWgZLNC7oo8FT57EX91o0NL-d4Yc&index=13&t=1s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArt
Creative Goals in the New Year: Whats Coming Up Book and Paper Arts 2025-01-01 | With a new year comes new goals and today I’m going to talk about my creative goals for the coming year and how it will show up on this channel. In the new year I mean to:• Make artist’s books that explore mystery, stories, and curiosity• Make more pages and pieces with elements found in nature, botanical ephemera• Add videos using stitching, both in fabric and with paper• New newsletter coming soon• Occasionally talks about how (and why) to keep a written diaryPlease let me know if you have any questions or things that you would like to see in upcoming videos and I’ll see what I can do.Thank you so, so much for supporting the content on this channel by making a contribution here at Ko-Fi:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageMy online classes are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsMay you all have a Happy and Wildly Creative New Year!Kelly
Flip Through Vintage French Magazine 1924 Relaxing Book and Paper Arts 2024-12-12 | Before I send this magazine away as a Christmas present I had to do a flip through. It is a copy of L'Illustration from 1924. This was a very popular weekly magazine and this issue is one of the occasional auto and travel ones. This is a slow, relaxing flip through as we just look at ads and cars, lots of vintage cars. Please stay tuned as I am going to do a few more slow videos, for stress and the season and for whatever reason we need to have to enjoy old books and crinkly paper.Please subscribe to my Youtube channel and be sure and turn on the notifications. Thank you!
Use Paper Scraps to Fill Your Journal Pages Book and Paper Arts 2024-12-08 | Today I am showing how to fill the pages in your mini journals with paper scraps left over from other projects. I am often asked for ideas to use up scraps and using them to fill blank books is a resourceful way to use and recycle while making gorgeous, fun pages.To see my online classes that are available, look here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsI would be beyond grateful if you would contribute and support my channel and free art tutorials by going to:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageTo see a video here on Youtube devoted to fussy cutting hacks and tips, it’s here:youtube.com/watch?v=-0d08-iYka0&t=576sThank you for subscribing to my channel and please leave me a question or feedback in the comments. Happy making!
From Tiny Paper Scraps to Tiny Journals: How to Make Handmade Books With Scraps Book and Paper Arts 2024-12-07 | Today I am showing how to make tiny art journals from paper scraps. I am often asked for ideas to use up scraps and using them to make – and fill – mini-blank books is the best. In this video we look at how to use small scraps of paper to make a concertina book and a book with a sewn binding. Please join me tomorrow for ideas on ways of using scraps to fill and decorate the pages of your new mini-book. If you would like to learn how to make boiled books, both as pages and as art journals, I have an online course you can check out here with my other online classes:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsI would be beyond grateful if you would contribute and support my channel and free art tutorials by going to:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageFor video on deglossing and aging glossy papers and magazine pages, it’s here:youtube.com/watch?v=KHt6GL7xjRY&t=493sIf you would like to learn more about binding a book with an easy three-hole stitch, look here:youtube.com/watch?v=k_MUGEPi8co&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=35&t=48s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts and here: youtube.com/watch?v=AWoTuAIwJYI&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=33&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
How to Age and Distress Papers Made From Paper Napkins & Make and Art Book With Them Book and Paper Arts 2024-11-24 | Today I am going to demonstrate how to age and distress paper napkins and turn them into papers that you can that you can use in mixed media. I will also be using these pages in a homemade art book in the seond part of the video. I would be beyond grateful if you would contribute and support my channel and free art tutorials by going to:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageYou can find my online classes here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsHow to make homemade corn starch paste:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=82s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to sew a handmade book/journal using a super-simple three hole pamphlet stitch:youtube.com/watch?v=k_MUGEPi8co&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=35&t=48s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsand here:youtube.com/watch?v=AWoTuAIwJYI&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=33&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Make Paper from Paper Napkins + Free Paper Napkin Happy Mail Giveaway Book and Paper Arts 2024-11-16 | Today I have an easy way to turn paper napkins into thin, crispy paper that you can then use in a variety of journal and other mixed media projects. WINNER: The winner of the napkin happy mail stash is @lindastiles7450. Congratulations, Linda! Everyone else please stay tuned as I will more giveaways soon. 😺I would be beyond grateful if you would contribute and support my channel and free art tutorials by going to:ko-fi.com/bookandpaperarts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding&utm_campaign=SharePageWhile floppy napkins can make gorgeous effects they are also fragile and have a mind of their own. By turning them into paper they become more robust and can then be used in even more ways.Join me as I show the technique, offer some variations, and then show how to use your new papers in a variety of ways including binding them into messy journals.If you would like a chance to win a pack of paper napkins from my stash, please leave me a comment or a question and you will automatically be in the drawing. I will choose a name at random on 22 November 2024 at 12:00 (noon) GMT and put the name of the winner here.To see my online courses including how to make the homemade ink shown here, they are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsTo find the video showing how to make homemade paste from cornflour and water, it’s here:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=82sHere are two videos on Youtube by other artists transforming napkins using PVA (white craft glue) and water:youtube.com/watch?v=JHgS_T-5sFw&ab_channel=SharonHoerthyoutube.com/watch?v=7bmRKDnNcUM&ab_channel=LouiseJannetta
Black & White Collage Layout in My Latest Altered Book Book and Paper Arts 2024-11-15 | Another black and white collage layout in my latest altered book using original vintage ephemera including a base made from a mourning envelope. Follow along to see how it goes from blank page to finished layout using a variety of collage layout and mixed media techniques. To see my online courses, including How to Alter a Board Book, they are here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsTo see how I prepared this book for altering the video is here:youtube.com/watch?v=Lt7n1Ay6YB4&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsYou can find my playlist of altered book tutorials here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNALYvk1FpeLMcK-S0UE2QCcPlease leave me a question or feedback and be sure and subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications for more book and paper arts. Thank you!
Make Your Own Sketchbooks With a French Link Stitch Book and Paper Arts 2024-11-09 | Actual stitching starts at the 16:45 mark.Here are two videos on how to make a handmade blank book with a three-hole pamphlet stitch:youtube.com/watch?v=k_MUGEPi8co&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=34&t=48s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsyoutube.com/watch?v=AWoTuAIwJYI&list=PLWir7hWgZLNA0nBJh3p6k5szPtuyvaCMW&index=32&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsWant to make eco print papers with autumn leaves? Video is here:youtube.com/watch?v=OkT6lYQdLfg&t=2s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsMy online classes are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsand you can learn how to make an art journal with “boiled” pages in this course:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/art-journal-with-onion-skin-eco-prints
New Altered Book Collage Layout & Free Vintage Printables Book and Paper Arts 2024-11-08 | Today I make a collage layout in my latest altered book using original vintage ephemera. Follow along to see how it goes from blank page to finished layout. To see my online courses, including How to Alter a Board Book, they are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsI also have a boatload of free printables of vintage paper and book covers scanned from my private collection. Check out the post to see them and how to make copies even if you don’t have a printer.bookandpaperarts.com/animal-printables-vintage-1820bookandpaperarts.com/free-printables-joan-of-arc-and-blue-book-coverTo see how I prepared this book for altering the video is here:youtube.com/watch?v=Lt7n1Ay6YB4&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts
Easy Tea Bag Paper Mache Bowls Book and Paper Arts 2024-10-27 | Join me today to learn how to make paper mache bowls from tea bags. All you need are some tea bags, some paste, and some bowls for moulds. It is easy, fun, gorgeous, and easy on the budget. You can also make it with kids or for group projects. In this tutorial I talk about the materials you need then show the basic technique. After that we look at some options for expanding on the basic technique and then some ideas for decorating. Or not.This is a lot of video as I tried to include everything that I have in my in-person version of this workshop. If you have questions or feedback, please let me know.To see my online courses, check them out here: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsHow to Make Homemade Paste:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=81s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsHow to Find and Prepare Tea Bags for Crafts:youtube.com/watch?v=ETeKX_CeT2Q&t=1s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsMake a Tea Bag Art Journalyoutube.com/watch?v=9S4REcMaJJg&t=2138s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsTurn Tea Bag Cloth into Tea Bag Journalsyoutube.com/watch?v=WXBvYS3DqlQ&t=1s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsPlease note that I am temporarily having a glitch with the newsletter sign-up on my website. If you get bounced back just hang on as I am getting it sorted out this week and it will be up and running in a few days.
Preparing My Latest Vintage Altered Book Book and Paper Arts 2024-10-24 | Join me as I prepare a vintage book to become my latest altered book. I’ll talk about why this book seemed to be the right one, then tear out pages, then glue pages together to make a series of substrates in this book that I can then embellish and decorate with collage, mixed media, and original vintage ephemera.To see my online classes, including how to alter a board book, they are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsI have other altered book videos including - Tutorial for making gluing perfect, flat pages:youtube.com/watch?v=15P6kw-Cs_0&list=PLWir7hWgZLNALYvk1FpeLMcK-S0UE2QCc&index=8&t=1s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsEverything You Need to Know About Preparing an Altered Book:youtube.com/watch?v=clCapeBF1-k&list=PLWir7hWgZLNALYvk1FpeLMcK-S0UE2QCc&index=77&ab_channel=BookandPaperArtsThere are also more altered book videos including flip throughs at this dedicated playlist.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWir7hWgZLNALYvk1FpeLMcK-S0UE2QCcPlease subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications to find out when I post new book and paper art tutorials.
Vintage Books & Paper Ephemera: French Flea Market Haul Book and Paper Arts 2024-10-20 | My latest French flea market haul is a treat. Join me as I show and tell vintage books, papers, handwritten pieces, photos, and more, and talk about ways that they are going to be used in upcoming original altered books, art journals, and other mixed media projects.I will be making printable versions of a lot of this paper ephemera and posting it soon to my website where they will be free to use in your own work. To get an automatic notification of when they go up, just go to my website here and sign up for my free newsletter:bookandpaperarts.comSOLD: Joan of Arc missel (1904) is $50 USD with $15 worldwide shipping (or £4 shipping if you are buying in the UK. The missel will come with one original vintage Joan of Arc post card. Leave a message in the comments or email me to buy and I will send an email invoice.I have not made listings for most pieces here so if you see something that you are interested in, please email me at: kelly@bookandpaperarts.comPlease subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications to find out when I post new book and paper art tutorials.To find out more about French ephemera paper boxes, go here:bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxesor see video here:youtube.com/watch?v=n3wXj1m1-I4To see my online course on The Book of You: How to Make and Keep an Illustrated Journal, it is here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/the-book-of-you-making-and-keeping-a-visual-diaryMy other online classes are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
A Visit to a Travel Journal Exhibition in France Book and Paper Arts 2024-10-06 | Join me for a visit to an exhibition of illustrated journals in Huismes, France. Here they are called carnets de voyages and it is common to get together to show and tell pages, paints, bindings, techniques, and adventures, you name it.The keeping of the carnet de voyage is popular in France and the journal makers are called carnettistes. Exhibitions like this are popular but usually out of driving distance for me so when turned up next door, I ran like a bunny to soak up the inspiration and comradery. Want to learn more? Find the Voyages a Plumes here @voyagesaplumes facebook.com/share/1Es35kGqt8instagram.com/voyagesaplumes?igsh=MTZ0Z3F4MDJ0cmJsOA==Please join me as I look at some of the pages of four of the carnettistes who were thoughtful enough to share their work with me.Olivia Zarcateoliviazarcate.comSylvie Bargainbigoudene46.over-blog.comMarie-Jeanne Legoherelmarie-jeanne-legoherel.odexpo.comOn Instagram @mariejeanne.legohrlHélène JégouOn Instagram @helenejegou***********To see my online course on The Book of You: How to Make and Keep an Illustrated Journal, it's here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/the-book-of-you-making-and-keeping-a-visual-diaryMy other online classes are here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
From Journal Page To Painting With Guest Artist Denise Cerro Book and Paper Arts 2024-10-05 | Today Denise Cerro shows us how she turns a page from her journal into a painting. Part 1 is here and Part 2 is on her channel so hop on over there and check it out. Denise is one of my favourite painters, combining mixed media, collage, asemic writing, acrylics, and more to make works that are evocative, fun, and gorgeous. Over to you, Denise!**************I'm so happy Kelly invited me to share my process of taking one of my journal pages and creating a painting from it. Here at Book and Paper Arts I'll share with you my journal page...then skip over to my channel to see the painting I create from it. Thanks Kelly for fun opportunity...looking forward to more of this Youtube playtime with artist friends!Denise Cerro Studio / Journal Page To Painting: youtu.be/QY-_OuR9low⭐️Disclaimer: Denise may receiver a commission from sharing products used in her art through affiliate links listed below, Amazon Associates earn from qualifying purchases and thank you for shopping Denise's links.⭐️ stabilo pencil:amzn.to/4ehsGP5⭐️ Denise's Amazon Shop:amzn.to/3BrFWSpStudio Sessions is all about what Denise working on in her studio during the week. Nothing planned out, just spontaneous tips, techniques and stuff she thinks you might enjoy in your art practice. Thank you so much for being here and seeing what she's up to in her studio. If you'd like to join Denise's blog/newsletter or social platforms...links below...⭐️ My Art Work: denisecerro.com/art-work⭐️ Blog Subscribe here: denisecerro.com⭐️ Website: denisecerro.com⭐️ Instagram: / @denisecerro ⭐️ FaceBook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064328936237&fref=ts
Easy Art Journal Collage With Fabric and Ephemera: Mixed Media Artist Pam Hemmerling Guest Post Book and Paper Arts 2024-09-28 | In this video, Pam shares how to use bits of fabric, twine, thread, and paper to make a simple composition in a vintage book art journal. She says, "I hope this encourages you to pull out your bin of random ephemera and do some experimenting of your own. The results can be pleasantly surprising. Thanks so much to Kelly for asking me to share this video with all of you in her Book and Paper Arts community."Please leave Pam a comment or question and be sure to go to her channel and watch more and subscribe! You will learn a lot about mixed media, collage, and a wealth of journal arts ideas.youtube.com/@pamhemmerlingYou can find her newsletter on her website here:pamhemmerling.comTo see Pam on Instagram: instagram.com/pamhemmerlingartThank YOU, Pam. Your style is unique and inspiring.
How to Use Realistic Pictures in Journals and Collage: Guest Post Kimberly at Journal Breeze Book and Paper Arts 2024-09-14 | Join in to see 15 different examples using realistic pictorial and photographic digital art papers in your journal. You know, the cool arty ones, non-traditional, stand alone images that can seem challenging to use for decorating a journal page. Enjoy this guest post by Kimberly at Journal Breeze. You can find a full flip through of this video at channel here youtu.be/DqCDZhzaDvg. Bounce over, watch, and subscribe at:www.youtube.com/@JournalBreezeYT Thank you!Feel free to leave a question or feedback in the comments below or get in touch with a DM on Instagram @journalbreeze. I'm happy to clarify or answer your questions! Designers featured here on Etsy:Art House WhimsyCheryl Frances ArtKellys Crafts by KellyLoveJunk JournalsThank you for visiting, happy crafting,Kimberly
Turn Tea Bag Cloth Into Tea Bag Art Journal Book and Paper Arts 2024-09-08 | Oh tea bags, I love you. Is there anything you can’t make better? Today I am going to show you a crazy simple way to make tea bags into a kind of paper cloth that makes a strong, durable, fun canvas for decorating and for turning into mini-journals, blank books, and other mixed media projects.To have a look at my online classes for sale go here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsUsing tea bags as an art supply:youtube.com/watch?v=ETeKX_CeT2Q&t=1s&pp=ygUbYm9vayBhbmQgcGFwZXIgYXJ0cyB0ZWEgYmFnand making them into a mini-art journal:youtube.com/watch?v=9S4REcMaJJg&t=2156s&pp=ygUbYm9vayBhbmQgcGFwZXIgYXJ0cyB0ZWEgYmFnHow to Make Easy Homemade Paste:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=81sEasy to follow tutorial on making and stitching together a blank book from found papers:youtube.com/watch?v=m7vLa_9bJ0M&t=5sFree printables of vintage spooky critters on my website:bookandpaperarts.com/vintage-spooky-free-printables-for-halloween-1820-buffon-histoire-naturelleFree printables of vintage French holy cards:bookandpaperarts.com/holy-cards-vintage-frenchSign up for my free newsletter here:bookandpaperarts.com
Add Whimsical Ferns to Your Page AND Art Journal Flip Through: Guest post by Centi Bastelt Book and Paper Arts 2024-09-01 | Welcome guest host and poster Centi Bastelt and her art journal flip through. Lovely plants and delicate ferns are featured in this handmade book and Centi will also show us how to draw easy ferns to add interest to our own pages. I know those things always scare me, with the fiddly detail, but Centi makes it easy and fool proof. youtube.com/@centibastelt2023Centi is one of my favourite altered book artists and art journal makers and I am honoured that she is here today. Here is the link to her Youtube channel and you should run like a bunny and check it out and subscribe. Her channel is full of beauty, whimsy, and inspiration. youtube.com/@centibastelt2023Free fern printables:theartscavenger.com/collage-sheets/fernsAnd one of my videos that may have had a hand in some ideas (Centi says so!):youtu.be/mT0r8QhXum4?si=c-zDM51UsXAjUpi2
How to Fill an Illustrated Journal: One Page a Day for a Month Book and Paper Arts 2024-08-31 | Today I am going to show an easy way to fill up the pages in your illustrated journal or visual diary. I've made a mini-blank book to show you how easy it is to begin now to get your days down in pages.To see my online classes, including The Book of You: How to Make and Keep an Illustrated Journal, you can see them here:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collectionsThis diary has 32 sides: one page for every day of the month and one for the cover. (8 papers folded in half makes 32 sides.) So that's one page a day, one entry a day and I promise you, you can do one entry a day. To see a recent video about how to make a quick, easy blank book, go here:youtube.com/watch?v=m7vLa_9bJ0M&t=5sor here:youtube.com/watch?v=AWoTuAIwJYI&t=10sHere are some prompts and ideas for filling up your pages. Draw:• coffee cups• recipe• any clothes – shoes, hats, jewelry, socks – anything• your art supplies• what you're reading• what music you are listening to• what you are watching – telly, film• a quote that catches your eye• something on your desk or workspace• a map• what you found on a walk• your petsPlease subscribe to my Youtube channel and be sure and leave me a comment or question. Thanks for joining me today!Kelly
Vintage French Ephemera Haul: Book and Paper Treasure Book and Paper Arts 2024-08-18 | And the winner of the French shopping bag is @virginiamartin-authorspeaker. Congratulations!Today I have a deep dive into the vintage books, papers, photos, and other ephemera that I acquired in France earlier this year. I also am giving away a French shopping bag. To be in the drawing simply leave a comment or question in the comments below. Drawing is Friday 23 August 2024 at 12:00 BST.Would you like to visit some French flea markets with me virtually? Here it is on Youtube:youtube.com/watch?v=QtfmxjoN6pcTo find out more about my vintage French ephemera boxes go to my website listing here:bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxesTo follow Lorraine and see her selection of vintage pieces for sale, you can follow her on Instagram @gleaned.and.gathered. She has fun stuff, great prices, and very reasonable shipping.Please sign up for my online blog post newsletter at my site here. Sign up before Friday and you are in the drawing for a vintage French pack:bookandpaperarts.comYou can find free printables of French holy cards on my site here:bookandpaperarts.com/french-holy-cards-to-downloadand here:bookandpaperarts.com/holy-cards-vintage-french*******Pieces for sale. Prices are USD and shipping is to the states. For shipping to other countries please let me know. TO CLAIM let me know in the comments or send me a DM on IG or an email at: kelly@bookandpaperarts.comIf I missed out something you are interested please let me know in the comments or email.Cartonnage books from 1850s/1870s. All four for $150 plus $24 shipping. Protection pins. Add $13 to each for shipping tracked: SOLD: With golden safety pin (13 vintage medals including relic of Ste Rita) - $65 Silver safety pin (10 vintage medals) - $55 Silver safety pin (10 vintage medals) - $55Large rosary with hand-cut mother of pearl beads: $185 plus $13 shipping tracked.Dentelle black and white paper lace holy card lot x 12 cards (19th century) - $75 plus $6 shipping untracked or $13 shipping tracked.(For coloured holy cards or a mix of b&w and colour, please enquire.)
Newsletter, Online Classes, & FREE VINTAGE PAPER GIVEAWAY: Announcements Book and Paper Arts 2024-08-16 | The winner of the ephemera pack is @fionasheart@duck.com. Thanks to everyone for entering and stay tuned for another giveaway soon.If you would like to sign up for my occasional newsletter blog posts AND be entered into a drawing for a package of vintage paper and ephemera, you can sign up on my website here:bookandpaperarts.comTo see my online classes, including my free course HOW TO MAKE SIX NO-SEW JOURNALS go to the platform on Thinkific here. kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections(Or go here and be sure and click on All Courses at the bottom:kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com)Please note the drawing will be open from now until Friday 23 August 17:00 (5:00 pm) BST. I will draw a winner at random and write the name here as well as announce in my next video. If you miss the cut off date, don't worry as I am going to have drawings for regular paper and other giveaways that you can enter as and when.Please subscribe to my Youtube channel and be sure and turn on the notifications for more book, paper, and journal arts.
JOURNAL FLIP THROUGH: Italy, Ink, & Ideas Book and Paper Arts 2024-08-11 | Today I have a flip through of my latest illustrated journal, a handmade visual diary of an inkmaking workshop I attended in Italy. It is full of sketches, glued found pages, and notes that I hope will give you lots of ideas for working in your own journals and pages. If you'd like to see how to make your own blank book, check out the video here:youtube.com/watch?v=AWoTuAIwJYI&t=10sFor techniques on distressing and aging magazine papers to add to your journals, go here:youtube.com/watch?v=KHt6GL7xjRY&t=3sI am about to make more videos on journal and diary how-tos and tutorials. Let me know if you have any questions or ideas you'd like to see covered.If you would like to learn how to make and keep your own illustrated journal, I have an online class THE BOOK OF YOU. You can find it here ($35):kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/the-book-of-you-making-and-keeping-a-visual-diary
Make Paste Paper Art Papers Book and Paper Arts 2024-08-03 | Today we are going to make paste papers, a paper decorating technique that dates from the 1600s. While it could be used to make everything from playing cards to wallpaper, it was most commonly used for bookbinding as endpapers and covers. Today's papers can be used for traditional book projects. They can also be used as art papers for collage backgrounds, as collage fodder, for cardmaking, and to be bound or glued into a multitude of different journals projects.Materials• You will need homemade paste. Wheat paste will work as will wallpaper paste. I am using paste made from cornflour (corn starch). The ratio is 2 parts cornflour to 8 parts water. For added colourfastness add a ½ teaspoon of alum as a mordant. To see a video on how to make, it's here:youtube.com/watch?v=hguEvBFZDyM&t=81s• Add colour with acrylic paints. They can be cheap; there is no need to use fine art quality paints here.• Apply with broad brushes and decorate with a variety of combs, cards, and found objects. Please subscribe to my Youtube channel and be sure and turn on the notifications!And be sure and go online to look for examples of paste paper inspiration. Pinterest is a good source.
