Wednesday, May 18, 2022

VIDEO: Junk Journal Cover + Giveaway

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Aaah - I'm in my mixed media happy place today! I made these projects for the new Hero Arts Summer Catalog back in February and have had to keep them under wraps until today, so I'm excited to show you these and the video of the process.

You'll see this in the video, but I used Umber & Sky paints, Gold Glimmer Metallic ink (splatters) and these rub-on waxes with the Chain Link Die and the Locks Dies. The cover is made out of this heavyweight chipboard.


On the back of the journal and on this matching card, I also added drywall tape (the only place I've found this is Lowe's and it isn't branded) and on the card I used this stamp set for the sentiment.


I made a second card/journal combo as well. I started by stamping the Cobblestone Background. Then I used this alphabet stencil and Hero Paste to create the phrase Make Art. When that was dry, I rubbed on Just Rust ink, and used both the Sky paint and gold glimmer ink through the matching Cobblestone stencil. I rubbed the edges with the glimmer ink and splattered it as well.


I repeated the process on this kraft journal - I had bought this bulk pack of them for a retreat I had, so you might be able to find them in a smaller package or just split a package with friends. It's a nice size - I take some of my true crime notes in these because they lay so flat and don't take up much space.


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Here's the video - come back for the giveaway!



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Chain Link Die
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Cobblestone Stencil
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SA033 Subway Letters Stencil - Hero Arts
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CM612 Creative Quotes | Hero Arts
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Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint 1oz...
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NK352 Hero Paste 4oz. | Hero Arts
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The catalog has a mixed media focus, so you're going to find some really fun things in here, including new waxes, pearls and pastes. The projects the team did are beautiful - and you can see my projects in this graphic!



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26 comments:

  1. Has a wonderful artsy look.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. LOVE your project! So creative!
    I have those waxes and just recently started playing with them, thanks for showing me another use for them.
    So excited for this blog hop! Thanks for the step by step video.

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  3. These are truly fantastic. Just look at that glorious texture!

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  4. Cool stuff! I have the feeling if I got waxes I would start rubbing it on things all over my house to improve them and "add interest," as they say. I'm not seeing the link for your journal-making class - can you help me out?

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    1. https://understandblue.blogspot.com/p/ready-for-some-serious-fun-in-texas.html

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  5. The first one is so cool. It reminds me of some bridges in Europe, with locks on them....Great idea.

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  6. Wow! Love the card from the video (and the others too), the locks are so 3D and the colors are amazing!

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  7. Great stenciling and I love the grunge look and lock!

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  8. I'm so thrilled for this release and your inspiration pieces are fab-u-lous!

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  9. Wow! great journal covers. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Wow! So glad you got to post these projects! I love the first journal cover. Terrific.

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  11. I absolutely LOVE the journal cover!

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  12. So creative. I like the colors and textures.

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  13. I'm a catalog girl too, gives inspiration over and over again. Thanks!

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  14. Such impressive projects! I love the idea of a matching card and journal, so perfect for a gift set!

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  15. Love this book cover (and the book!) I love the texture -- what a great die.

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  16. Wonderful covers. The second is my
    favorite. Love the splashes of blue.
    thanks for sharing
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  17. Wow! That chain link die with the gorgeous inking and wax detail is amazing!

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  18. I love mixed media and your designs are absolutely awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Both projects are spectacular! I really love the cards and matching journal covers!

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  20. Love your creations! Especially the one with the Picasso quote!

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  21. Dear Lydia
    Both projects are awesome. Her Arts has made the life of mixed media crafters super easy by their range of products, which can be used in cards as well as other mediums.tks for the inspiration.tc stay safe

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  22. Great projects! I love watching people make journal pages, even though I've never done my own. I've added those dies to my wish list so that i don't forget about them.

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  23. Very nice projects! I love the color of the green journal and the way you put the die cuts on and highlighted them.

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