I always find that I have a huge selection of scraps leftover from creating art journal pages, which for some reason I just can’t seem to throw away (grin!). I usually try to use them up on my art journal covers and as I often use the same materials that can be found in the journal, the covers then also remind me of the pages that are inside (double grin!).
As my journal holds some of the springtime pages that I created for my Hello Springtime theme over at Art Journal Journey that I am hosting, I gave the cover a springtime feel too – I hope you like it!
I started by covering the background with a book page that I recycled from a part-work magazine, using as I did to stick all the paper elements, Liquitex matte gel medium. Then I used some washi tape, with a tape measure design on it, over the seam where two pieces of the book pages joined together. Next I stuck some lattice die cut pieces, remnants of a recycled brown bag, leftover pieces of teabag and also scrap pieces of wallpaper to the page. I added the robin, branches and leaves which are ripped pieces of tissue and then the scene started looking more like springtime, so I coloured the leaves using a Bud Green Spectrum Aqua Marker. The flowers are cobbled-together using leftover pieces of hydrangea flowers from a wallpaper sample and rub-on transfers of violets by Royal & Langnickel, along with some stamped hydrangea flowers using Elderberry Memento Ink. They are loosely coloured with watered down Purple and Navy Spectrum Aqua Markers so the flowers blended together. I also stamped the “My Art Journal” wording using the Elderberry Memento Ink and added more colour to the lettering using the Purple and Navy Spectrum aqua markers again. The “spring greetings” banner, “grow” tag and “plant a garden” banner are Graphic 45 Cardstock Stickers and I used the tape measure washi tape to bind and finish the edges of the page.
As you probably know by now, I love robins and this page reminded me of a robin we saw on a springtime walk last year. I think he had stopped by to say “hello”, isn’t he adorable (grin!).
Challenges
I’m glad I found out about Challenge Blogs, like Art Journal Journey, as I enjoy taking part, they provide me with inspiration for my pages and are a wonderful way to meet like-minded arty people. So here are the challenges I’m joining today:
I’m also joining the Close to Nature challenge over at Moo Mania & More with my springtime art journal cover.
I’m also joining Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge and their Create a Scene challenge too.
Thanks for joining me today! If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.
Here is a list of all the materials used to create this art journal page:
- Tsukineko Memento Ink (Elderberry)
- Spectrum Aqua Artist Marker (Purple, Navy, Bud Green)
- Craft Sensations (Clear Stamps 154884)
- Clarity Stamp (Word Chain STA-WO-10048-XX)
- Leftover papers – lattice die cuts, recycled brown bag, teabag paper, wallpaper sample, tissue
- Recycled book page from part-work magazine
- Graphic 45 Cardstock Stickers (Place in Time 4500617, Seasons 4501629)
- Michael’s (Washi Tape)
- Liquitex Matte Gel Medium
So many pretty details in one art, fantastic!
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Thank you! It was a way to use up all those scraps 😉. I hope you’re having a lovely week, we have very strong winds here so I’m hibernating in my craft room …lol! Creative wishes! J 😊 x
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Pretty cover Jo. It is sweet and delicate and all those things you think of in a perfect spring. I like it. Hope you’re enjoying lots of crafting time! hugs-Erika
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A great cover Jo, beautifully put together and perfect for the beautiful pages inside. Love those hydrangea flowers, so clever to use leftover wall paper scraps! I am in love with the Washi tape too,- it all fits together seamlessly, fabulous to see what can be done with scraps!!
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A beautiful Spring cover.The robin in your photograph looks like he hopped onto your journal cover. Or vice versa! Enjoy your day!
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A beautiful cover and a great way to use up the ‘bits and pieces’, we are all guilty I think of saving them. It is a lovely fresh spring cover for your journal.
Yvonne xx
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What a beautiful cover ! All elements fit together so pretty! You made another masterful spring inspiration for AJJ! WOW! I am in awe of your talent dear Jo!
Happy evening! I
Big hugs,
Susi
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Oh Jo and I didn’t recognize that it was also linked to Moo Mania & More! Thank you very much for supporting the challenge! Big hugs, Susi
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Wow Jo, you’re going so fast! Again another fabulous page. It is great how you used all the bits and pieces.
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What a lovely journal cover, with that sweet bird and those flowers. Perfect for spring. It’s always fun to see photos of your robins, so different from American “robins” 🙂
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You created such a wonderful collage with those leftovers and lovely nature images Jo!
Hope you’re having a good week,
Alison xx
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Wonderful collages journal cover, just right for the spring pages. The robin is gorgeous. Have a happy day, Valerie
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Oh yes, Jo. I lllllllove robins and your amazing page!!!!!!!! Kisses, my friend.
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Your art journal cover is lovely, Jo! Perfect for holding all those wonderful springtime pages!
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Thanks so much 😁. I hope you are having a lovely week! Hugs, J 😊 x
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Love the page and the Robin! Great use of scraps, bits and pieces. Stay warm, happy crafting.😘
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Such a pretty creation, lovely!
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A wonderful journal cover, dear Jo.
Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE and have a nice weekend
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A wonderful promise of spring is your nice page. Joy for the eyes in that stormy, rainy and cold times we have here in Germany. Your sweet robin is heartwarming nice. We are longing for some sunny days.
Dear greetings
Sabine
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I love it too, Jo! It’s a great journal cover for your spring journal. I’ve never gotten so far as to finish a journal yet. But when I finish my junk journal, which doesn’t have a cover yet, I’ll keep this tip in mind. Eileen xx
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A beautiful cover Jo! Robins are lovely little birds aren’t they? Hugs, Chrisx
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