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Relaxing Art Journaling with Pattern Play
Unwind and enjoy a moment of creative time. Discover how creativity can be a calming technique. Learn to become an observer and find insight by creating simple patterns. Patterns Play is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
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This video is all about:
RELAXATION: Ditch the pressure and embrace the joy of creating.
OBSERVATION: Discover inspiration within, no matter how ordinary you think you are.
PLAYFUL PATTERNS: Trust the process while enjoying creative downtime.
Join me and discover the power of art journaling for mindfulness and creative expression. Grab your favorite art supplies and get ready to relax and create!
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Відео

My Secret for a More Fulfilling Life!
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Since 2015, art journaling has been my go-to key for unlocking my potential and creating a fulfilling life. I've noticed that consistent creative expression has made me more aware of what's happening within myself. This awareness empowers me to make positive changes that impact not just my life, but the lives of those around me. Today's video unveils a simple yet powerful technique to spark tho...
I Dare You to Make a Mess! Fun for Art Journals or Collage Papers
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Allow yourself to be messy and let go of your troubles. You can do this in your art journal or make some collage papers. Be open to whatever happens. Expect the unexpected. Gather some supplies and let's go! Join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​creativesouljourneys.com to watch dozens of videos not available anywhere else and get member only discounts on all my creative classes!
Make Your Collage Pop with this One Simple Tip
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Struggling with flat, boring art journal collages? This video reveals one super simple tip to instantly add dimension and life to your collaged pages! Perfect for beginners! Take your art journaling to the next level and make your collaged pages pop! For more Art Journal Techniques check out my Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL3XVu2yLp0Gi7Nc_W_jjJ_KaNlj6RPH3C.html Don't forget to subscribe! Hit the ...
Quirky Abstract Cityscape (loaded with art journal tips!)
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Super fun, LOADED with tips, Art Journal Adventure to help you relax and get your creativity on! One of the reasons I love love love art journaling is there are no rules. You get to do what you want when you want.
Cool Layered Effects using Stencils and Masks!
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Painters and Washi Tape Masks and Using Stencils in Layers. Simple yet effective ways to make color pop while using masks and stencils in your Art Journal. Watch More Art Journaling Techniques: ua-cam.com/play/PL3XVu2yLp0Gi7Nc_W_jjJ_KaNlj6RPH3C.html 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Art Journal Supplies 01:18 Demo Time! 01:57 Making a Mask with Painters Tape 03:14 Stenciling Techniques 04:54 Washi Tape ...
Collage Papers Go Big with these Tiny Tips!
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Learn how to turn your collage papers into a huge collage paper. You can use this to make cards, play in your art journal, or do many mixed-media projects. Along the way, I share 16 tips that can lead to big results. Collage Paper Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PL3XVu2yLp0GjtlogOu-xU9-_ddG4Einol.html Join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​creativesouljourneys.com 00:00 Introduction 00:59 #1 Use Perma...
Amazing Collage Paper Card Deck Made Easy
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This is a great tool for mixed media art journal ideas for beginners. Making your own mixed media techniques card deck will give you endless possibilities in your art journal. And it's Fun and Easy to make! Using a card deck for mixed media art journal prompts gives you an amazing array of things to do in your art journal. In this video, I share a couple of my other card decks and walk you thro...
Get In the Creative Flow through Art Journaling
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Art Journaling is a great why to get back into the creative flow when you find yourself frustrated or just not feeling it. These last few days have been rough for me. I’ve been working on learning new creative skills and it has left me feeling creatively constipated. So today I went back to something I’m familiar with hoping to bring me back into the creative fllow. Join my Free Forever Creativ...
Mix-it-Up Collage, Gel Plate, and Paint - Mixed Media Art Journaling
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Start with some Gel Printing, add a bit of Collage, and then Paint Your Heart's Desire! This is a super fun way to play with Mixed-Media in your Art Journal - So break out the paint and let's get started! Join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​creativesouljourneys.com
Unlock Your Creative Potential and Move Beyond the Art Journal
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Watch another Beyond the Art Journal Video: ua-cam.com/video/drCCctu0jZc/v-deo.htmlsi=cT0U1TDOFeStQCU- Art Journaling has cracked open my creative potential and turned me into the artist I've always dreamed of becoming. In today's video, I show you one way to purposefully use your art journal to test out ideas you can take to a more artistic endeavor, moving you and your art beyond the journal ...
Transformative Painting Techniques for Gel Plate Art Journals
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Transform your gel printing into an immersive artistic journey by crafting expressive art journal pages! This video tutorial will guide you through an abstract approach to using a gel plate, turning it into a dynamic tool for creating unique painted pages. We'll delve beyond the familiar territory of traditional gelli plate techniques, fearlessly breaking rules and pushing boundaries to infuse ...
Forget the Rules! Fun with Gel Plate Printing Made Easy
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Gel plate printing is something I'm on a mission to master, so today I found myself starting at the beginning with warming up my gelli plate, which is something I've never done. From there it gets a little wacky, but I had a lot of fun playing around. These prints will make fabulous art journaling collage papers and perhaps a junk journal too! Join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​creativesoul...
Find Perfect Color Combinations - Gelli Print Swatches
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I have found Gelli Printing to be both amazing and frustrating so today I'm creating paint swatches to help me find color combinations that work well together. Mostly, I use gel prints to make collage papers and art journal page backgrounds. Knowing what to expect could help reduce a lot of future trial and error, making the process much more enjoyable. Join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​cr...
Experience the Possibilities in Art Journal Play
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Will you show up today, in your studio or corner space, without knowing what will happen? Allow yourself to experience the creative freedom that only comes from having let go of all expectations. Come along with me as I create 3 unique art journal pages to inspire, relax and explore the magic. For more creative adventures, join my Free Forever Creative Club at ​creativesouljourneys.com 00:00 In...
Creative Freedom 3-in-1 Art Journal Walkthrough
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Creative Freedom 3-in-1 Art Journal Walkthrough
Image Transfer with a Twist - Mixed Media Art Journaling
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Image Transfer with a Twist - Mixed Media Art Journaling
Next Level Collage Papers Play
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Next Level Collage Papers Play
I Am Evolving - Mixed Media Collage Art Journaling
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I Am Evolving - Mixed Media Collage Art Journaling
Painted Collage Papers + Free Printable Download
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Painted Collage Papers Free Printable Download
No Planning Allowed! - Mixed Media Art Journaling
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No Planning Allowed! - Mixed Media Art Journaling
Pull-Tab Popup Art Journal Page Adventure
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Pull-Tab Popup Art Journal Page Adventure
Doorway of Opportunity - Interactive Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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Doorway of Opportunity - Interactive Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
NEW! Inspired Art Journal Prompts - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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NEW! Inspired Art Journal Prompts - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
Art Journal Cover Idea - Mock Stained Glass Window - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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Art Journal Cover Idea - Mock Stained Glass Window - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
Morning Pages - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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Morning Pages - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
Foolproof Color Selection Method - Art Journaling for Beginners
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Foolproof Color Selection Method - Art Journaling for Beginners
Art Journal Cover Design - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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Art Journal Cover Design - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
Using Iconic Art to Inspire Art Journal Pages - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
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Using Iconic Art to Inspire Art Journal Pages - Mixed Media Art Journaling Techniques
Fun Leftover Scrap Paper Collage - Art Journaling
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Fun Leftover Scrap Paper Collage - Art Journaling

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @peggy247
    @peggy247 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the words of wisdom

  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

    "Trust in oneself" hmmm ... there are times when 'being adult' gets in the way of so many enjoyable moments in life for me.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

      I know what you mean. The bumps in the road are many, but they do help us enjoy the smooth spots more.

    • @silverpromidi
      @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

      😊I'm re-watching the tree you made in the creative club. I have those cards - I think I bought them because of this painting lol A question with the liquid acrylic paints, are they watered down acrylic paints? Basic question I know, but I have had little sleep so I am really working hard on making sense of much right now. I have that set of cards you made to finish up. I have the front done, and the back now needs a light coats of a colour or two then to go back and work out what you did after that to make the cards 😀 I am working on 'less perfection, more enjoyment' in anything I create that is visual.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

      @@silverpromidi Not exactly, they are highly pigmented paints with a binder that makes them more liquid than others. You can, however, water down just about any paint to achieve similar results, but you will lose quite a bit of vibrancy doing so. Still, it works in a pinch, I do this all the time too and it's a great way to let go of perfection.

    • @silverpromidi
      @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

      thanks, methinks I need that HUGE room for art supplies lol I was looking at the daler-rowney inks on Amazon, are they ones that you use?

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

      @@silverpromidi No, inks are not the same thing as acrylics and they can behave very differently when layering (inks tend to bleed through layers placed on top, which is fun if that's what you expect them to do). Pouring and high-flow acrylics are different as well. Your best bet for quality is Golden Fluid Acrylics, but they are pricy so I really can't recommend them for something like art journaling but I use them for other mixed-media projects. I recently bought some Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Fluid Paint but wasn't impressed. There used to be a couple of other brands of Fluid Acrylics sold at Micheals and JoAnns, but I can't find them anymore. I did find a MEEDEN Fluid Acrylic Paint on Amazon that is super affordable but that makes be question the quality, but for the price I think they might be worth trying out. Do expect these paints to be very translucent, they won't cover up like craft acrylics do, great so glazing.

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

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  • @marcijlo
    @marcijlo 4 місяці тому

    Karen your page is beautiful and loved the process ❣️

  • @reneelanier3475
    @reneelanier3475 4 місяці тому

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  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

    "use a brayer to push back emotions" hmmmm ... interesting idea so much wisdom in this 💖thank you Karen now I want to go find that video you made of making an art journal from paper grocery bags and make a few - I have a LOT of those bags 😂

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, I've been journal writing since I was 10, but when I switched to visual journaling 9 years ago I found that I could go much much deeper. Much of what I do is on a subconscious level, it's only after I watch myself, as I edit these videos, that I see what I'm doing. As for the paper bag video, I don't think I have one, but I found a whole bunch of them by searching for "art journal from paper grocery bag" on UA-cam. But I do have one where I upcycle a photo album: ua-cam.com/video/jhoGXS6o3H0/v-deo.htmlsi=R1wX5AK6zv_ZKjGu

    • @silverpromidi
      @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

      I was so sure you had a video on that and when I looked through them I was scratching my head lol I'll look into that one later today, thank you. Long time journaling, I started consistently in 2019 - October if memory serves me well - and most days I manage to put in an 'art page' as well. Not heavy depth, but something 😊

  • @artbyyuna337
    @artbyyuna337 4 місяці тому

    WOW love it! very inspiring. 🦘

  • @indigothreads2
    @indigothreads2 4 місяці тому

    Please can you tell me where can I find that stencil that is like a chain of bubbles? ( circles connected by little lines) I love that one!

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

      I think I might have made it on my cricut

    • @indigothreads2
      @indigothreads2 4 місяці тому

      ​thank you. It's a great stencil ! I love your papers! They're very inspiring!

  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi 4 місяці тому

    loved this 😀 I was up way too early this morning, but I had to start my internet day with this after I saw the email come through. I'm planning a lot of art time this weekend, so this will be on the agenda. Thanks Karen. 💖

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 4 місяці тому

    Watch all my Art Journaling Tips Here: ua-cam.com/play/PL3XVu2yLp0Gi7Nc_W_jjJ_KaNlj6RPH3C.html

  • @marcijlo
    @marcijlo 5 місяців тому

    Karen I just love love your page❣️

  • @Lisa3m
    @Lisa3m 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely love.

  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi 5 місяців тому

    The grass is the hill you are standing on overlooking the city 😃 I love the starry night background. Sounds like you sent the perfectionist critic into the corner to play with their blocks 😆 I have a doctors appointment this morning and this looks like a great way to de-stress from being around so many people. Love this piece.

  • @lynnkaczor9013
    @lynnkaczor9013 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for a very helpful video❤

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

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  • @kathyb5740
    @kathyb5740 5 місяців тому

    Excellent tips!!!! Thank you so much ❤.

  • @peggy247
    @peggy247 5 місяців тому

    This was a great presentation!! Thank you

  • @peggy247
    @peggy247 5 місяців тому

    Every time I watch one of videos I am challenged to stretch my imagination and learn something new!! Thank you!

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      You are most welcome 🤗

    • @peggy247
      @peggy247 5 місяців тому

      I made my first set of cards! They are addicting!

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      ⁠I’m soooo proud of you! Nice job. If you’re in my Facebook group, please do share.

  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi 5 місяців тому

    Oh, this is both fun and dangerous 😄 I have attempted over time to make these cards so this book might help a lot to get me going with ideas - it is available on Amazon, $23.09aud that is the dangerous part 😂 What paint set did you use on the collage please? I love the face that came up on the right side 🙂 a really nice decorated box to hold them in would be lovely to protect them and keep them protected. Now I also have a reason to go visit the paint section at our local hardware place lol Oh, I have those wisdom cards, I need to pull them out of the storage box 🙂 thank you

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      I was using liquid acrylics for the paints, thinned with Matte Medium. I used Indian Yellow, Green Gold, Cadmium Red Hue, and Pyrrole Orange (the first two are my favorites). You could also use watered down inexpensive craft or acrylic tube paints. But don't use a gloss finish or your cards will get sticky. Thanks for watching!

    • @silverpromidi
      @silverpromidi 5 місяців тому

      I may need to start using up paints lol this project is 'do-able' now to do it. I have just finished making my first Primitive Doll, she was interesting and I have learnt a lot in that process one lesson being to put on gloves when using spray oxide inks 😂 I have this book in my wish list and yes! Amazon Prime membership is so worth it just on shipping alone. I need to go check on what mediums I have, I think they are matt. Thanks for that tip.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      I can’t wait to see what you create!

    • @silverpromidi
      @silverpromidi 5 місяців тому

      💖

  • @harmonyscreations3289
    @harmonyscreations3289 5 місяців тому

    It's beautiful and free. Love it.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      Thank you, your words lift me up today and I needed that.

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

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    @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

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  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb8006 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful collage piece. Your painted papers are beautiful!💙

  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb8006 5 місяців тому

    I wondered where this would go at first, but it is really super cool! I learned some new techniques and will give them a try! Thanks so much. great video!

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Valerie, you made my evening! And I hope you’ll share what you create in our Facebook group

  • @StaceyPrefontaine
    @StaceyPrefontaine 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful and fun to watch! What type of paper were you using??

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I am using Hammermill premium color copy paper. It is 32 pound. I love it because it’s got a really nice smooth finish on it. It’s a little heavier weight and it doesn’t tend to get stuck behind on the gel plate. Happy creating and thanks for watching

  • @Lisa3m
    @Lisa3m 5 місяців тому

    Such lovely pages. Great tutorial.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! I'm just learning this medium (after being endlessly frustrated in the past) and plan on doing a lot more in the coming months.

  • @cindybrewer2040
    @cindybrewer2040 5 місяців тому

    I love this and I just started watching! Beautiful! Thank you!!!

  • @gennifercurry8501
    @gennifercurry8501 6 місяців тому

    I would have never thought to just squirt paint on and then pull the layer! Those made some awesome pulls. I am still learning and that is definitely going in my notebook to try. Loved the video!❤

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

      Thanks! I’m just learning too. There are so many great ideas on UA-cam, easy to get lost! Have fun playing.

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    @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

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  • @peggy247
    @peggy247 6 місяців тому

    Just gave this a try! I read your note about not trying to copy you and thought dang so I didn’t. I really had a blast, made a huge mess and then made my own paper mosaic!! On to the next mess! Love it!

  • @xdebjones
    @xdebjones 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous idea. I cannot wait to try it. Thank you!

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

      I'd love to see what you create! You can share at facebook.com/groups/creativesouljourneys if you want too. Thanks for watching!

    • @xdebjones
      @xdebjones 6 місяців тому

      @@creativesouljourneys great! Thank you for the invite.

  • @Pixieworksstudio
    @Pixieworksstudio 6 місяців тому

    wow, that's such a great piece. It gives quite an impact 😊

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

      Thanks! I originally did this as a livestream but I wasn’t happy with the way it turned out. So I recorded a new ending. I often find that if I don’t like what I create, it usually means I’m not done. I love how it came out. Here's the original broadcast if you are interested. ua-cam.com/users/livevrBStvSBNNE?si=Smrn41NlWyfmeddW

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    @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

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  • @christinetuffin3415
    @christinetuffin3415 6 місяців тому

    I understand, if I plan takes me forever to make a decision. Now I just go with the flow

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

      Who needs plans when you can just ride the wave, right? lol!

  • @Pixieworksstudio
    @Pixieworksstudio 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous!, and so colourful. I did one yesterday and just let go, after seeing your last ones. Putting people in is so effective and I try to put people in mine. The problem being I just don't like them in my life so I take them off again 😂. I should try with cartoon characters or robots😊. My art so says something about me 😂.

    • @creativesouljourneys
      @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

      People can be challenging for me too, that's why sometimes I use silhouettes, and I love your ideas too!

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  • @marcijlo
    @marcijlo 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Karen for the free printables they are beautiful❣️

  • @Pixieworksstudio
    @Pixieworksstudio 6 місяців тому

    Those are lovely. The black makes the colours jump off the paper. Great choice !! 😊

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

    Take it to the next level and turn these into a Mosaic Collage: ua-cam.com/video/a0hnobn9Yws/v-deo.html

  • @creativesouljourneys
    @creativesouljourneys 6 місяців тому

    Here's the video on making the original collage papers used in this video: ua-cam.com/video/EL1nEJA8eQ0/v-deo.html