Layered delights: Unleashing creativity with scrapbook papers and rice papers in Art Journaling

Art journaling can be a true artistic adventure when scrapbook papers & rice papers become the starting point for your design. It is a quick and easy way to combine textures, patterns & colours, which help make a cohesive art journal page.

Lots of hints and tips through out this post PLUS a link to a YouTube video showing each step by step to make this art journal page.

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YouTube video

Click on the thumbnail image below to be taken to my step by step video. You can find a full list of everything I used at the bottom of this post.

If that does not work, click HERE

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Why combine scrapbook papers & rice papers?

Scrapbook papers:

• They offer a vast array of colours, patterns & designs which is perfect for art journaling. 
• Themes are already chosen for you helping break "white page fear". 
• Ready made colour palate which helps tie the art journal page design.

Rice papers:

• They bring a touch of beauty to your art journal page.
• Because of their translucent nature, they allow patterns, shape and colour to subtly peak through.
• Rice papers come in a variety of texture: from smooth & silky to textural / fibrous.

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Techniques for layering success

Tearing & cutting

• Tearing scrapbook papers creates a natural, organic edge. Cutting with scissors or knife means you can cut out design elements that suit your art journal page. 
• Experiment with different sizes and shapes to add more depth.

Blending & layering:

• Overlap pieces of scrapbook paper & rice paper, which lets the patterns over lap each other.
• Use paints & inks to create your first colour layer using your papers as colour inspiration. This can create quick & easy highlights/shadows.
• Use paints, inks, pencils or pens to outline different features on your art journal page. These then catch your eye and become the focal point.
• Use stencils to add extra texture and design.

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Art journaling with scrapbook papers & rice papers is a fabulous way to also begin art journaling. As themes or images are already chosen for you, it makes bringing everything together much easier. 

I hope that this post and my YouTube video are now making you reach for your scrapbook papers and seeing them in a totally new light.

Until next time, take care,

Lou

xxx

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