In this class, you will learn how to build a basic art journal from scratch, using card stock, canvas, and chipboard. I'll be offering a no sew and a couple of stitching options too.
After you learn how to make the book, I'll show you how to use the same techniques in some different styles and how to employ them to alter an existing book two different ways plus a couple of ways to redo a vintage photo album, and a transformation of an old cabinet card too.
As a bonus, once your books are assembled, I'll have some romantically inspired tips on creating closures, and some ideas for getting started on the interior pages too.
Included is a section about doodling, and some hand drawn doodle pages for you to print and add your own color to. Coloring a page like this is a good learning tool for creating a page of your own.
Plus, remember how much we loved to color as kids? It is every bit as fun as an adult!
EXAMPLE
All steps will be written out, plus illustrated with large photos, that also feature steps written onto the pictures. The instructions are complete and ready to read at your own pace, and are available for an unlimited time. I've had my blog on Typepad for over 7 years at this point, and have no plans to stop in the near future. This tutorial, along with the other classes I've taught will be available as long as I have a Typepad blog.
Each segment will be a seperate blog post. You can easily find what you are looking for by accessing the category list on the right hand side bar of the blog. Just click on the title on the side bar to take you to the post you want.
I've also included lots of scanned images from my vintage collection for you to print and use in your own books.
When you purchase the class, PayPal will send a notice to me, and I will contact you with the website address and password within 24 hours.
Here is a button for the class if you'd like to display it on your blog.
The class is $15, and you can purchase by clicking on the paypal button that you will find on this site.
Thanks!
Karla-is there any time limit on the class?
No, not at all, Janet. It is all done in blog form, with a post for each segment. They are all posted and ready to go, for you to read at your leisure or to refer back to in a couple years from now if youd like.
Have been waiting for this tutorial, and just purchased it from your site. Yay Karky!!! We are leaving on a two week adventure soon and can’t wait to soak up your expertise like a sponge for my journaling! I do have a quick question, do you give specific info on paint pens you prefer in the tutorial? I went to Michaels to pick up some colors and was overwhelmed by the variety available. The salesperson said some were even specific to particular papers. So do you have favorite brands you like? Or prefer paint pens over markers etc. etc. Thanks!
Liz, this tutorial is more for creating the covers and different things to use to make the covers. There are some tips on interior pages and doodle sheets to color as well as ideas on how to freehand doodle pages yourself. But it does focus mostly on the structural part of making covers for a romantically inspired book.
As far as markers, Coptic or is it copic? Pens are hard to beat. If you get them, be sure and buy the blender too. I do use regular markers too, and always accompany them with an opaque white, ink pen. You can add highlights and bring out details after youve colored in with markers. I also add sparkle with gelly roll stardust glitter pens in clear, as well as with other glitter and metallic pens. Its good to have a fine point black marker to touch up with too.
Oh, and sometimes I use paint and ink pads too. I dont care which papers I use them on, I use varieties of papers in the books.