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Other: Paint Chip Journal
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Paint Chip Journal

Pages in the journal

Some of the inner pages
A two page spread in the journal
Large paint chips w/various backgrounds
Pages waiting to be assembled
Pages in the journal
Another two page spread in the journal

Pattern Info

This project was designed by ACreativeDream.
Info can be found at:

Instructions to create an art journal from paint chips »

Instructions

This project honestly takes some time and dedication, and a willingness to play and enjoy yourself!

Difficulty:

Category: Other

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Whimsical, Mod, Funky


Materials

This is a journal created from very large paint chips, acrylic paints, laser printer prints, gesso, Mod Podge, permanent markers, photos, sewing machine, thread, glue

What was your inspiration?

The HUGE paint chips... when I saw them I knew that I could create something from them.

What are you most proud of?

I was very pleased with how this journal turned out... it uses a great many different techniques, and ended up being a very good showcase for much of my original art and doodles.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This takes some work, and a willingness to try many different techniques. ANYONE can create this, you simply have to be willing to play and enjoy!

 

2 comments

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nigh10gale on craftsy.com
Dec 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
wonderful! just love the creative use of materials, your artistic eye, and aesthetic sense
ACreativeDream on craftsy.com
Dec 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Aww, thank you so much for your sweet comment. I do love creating these art journals!