Art Journaling Made Easy: Quick & Creative Techniques with Rice Paper

Welcome back to my art journal series! Today, we're diving into the world of rice paper and exploring how to use it to create stunning and easy art journal pages. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting your creative journey, this technique is accessible to all levels of crafters. 

Link to the accompanying YouTube step by step is further down the blog post.

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Quick & creative techniques using rice paper

Materials used: (links & where to shop, further down this page)

• Ciao Bella Paper Je t'aime rice papers
• Ciao Bella Paper stencil - Love Engraved
• Mod Podge Matt
• Own art journal (was a present)
• Brushes
• White acrylic paint
• scrap card
• archival ink pad (or similar)

• Preparing the Page:
• As I am using an art journal which has kraft card pages, I have decided to paint a layer of white acrylic paint where I wanted the images to go. A layer of white helps the rice paper images stand out more. However working on a coloured background can be a way to add quick shading or change the colour of the rice paper. You can see this shown in my YouTube video.

• Layering Rice Paper: 
• There are many ways to layer your rice paper and I think each of us have different techniques. I like to take a damp paint brush and draw around the image on the reverse of the paper. Using a paint brush creates those wonderful feathering you see on the edges which helps blend the rice paper into your background. 
• I also like to out out my rice paper images to create clean edges which creates contrast or stick the rice paper images to card. You can see this shown in my YouTube video.
• Also layering your rice papers on top of each other makes wonderful layered designs and you also create a new rice paper version!

• Adding Colour and Texture: 
• You can add more colour on top of your rice papers with stamps, inks and paints. This can create quick layering ideas and also a great way to cover up any areas you don't then like.

• Embellishments: 
• If you want to add a more textural feel to your art journal page, add ribbon or lace. These could be painted over or even place your rice paper over the top. When wet, rice paper can mold around any shape.

• Finishing Touches: 
• This is where you bring you in to your art journal page. For each of us that is something different: splats of ink or paint, adding sentiments or quotes ... the list is endless.

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YouTube step by step video

Join me as I create a beautiful art journal page using rice paper from the Ciao Bella Paper Je t'aime Collection. This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you through the process of layering, tearing, and blending rice paper for a unique and textured look. Perfect for beginners and experienced art journalers alike!

Click on image above to be taken to the video or in case that does not work, click HERE.

Gentle nudge ... don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more art journaling inspiration.

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Other inspirational videos & blog posts

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Where to buy Ciao Bella Paper Products?

I am always asked where you can get all the different Ciao Bell Paper products from. These are the places I know stock the latest releases:

Personal Impressions - UK & Europe

World of Craft - UK

Ecstasy Crafts - Canada

A Cherry On Top Crafts - USA

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I hope both my video and blog post inspire you to dig out your rice papers and create wonderful pieces of art. Don't forget to also subscribe to my YouTube channel to get notified when the next video in the series appears.

Until next time, take care,

Lou

xxx

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