Instructions 

In this tutorial, explore creating a journal page with a grid by starting with a large piece of paper and reducing it down. Explore layering, contrast and colors with this project!

Step 1: Using a sheet of heavy weight watercolor paper and gloss colors, I used Orchid and Peacock, add some color to the background.

Step 2: Next, spray some Tangelo through the Dotted Tape stencil. Use the gloss left on the stencil to print onto the paper.

Step 3: It’s time for some neon! Using Stoked gloss and the Varied stencil, paint gloss through the stencil.

Step 4: Use the white gloss to add some splatters to the page too.

Step 5: Using the Jumbled Letters collage paper, add pieces of text onto the page using gel medium to stick it to the page.

Step 6: Cut the page into 6 squares that are 6cm x 6cm and arrange them onto the page in a grid pattern. You can also edge the squares with black Archival Ink too if you wish.

Step 7: Next, using the Sticks With Leaves stamp and black Archival Ink, stamp onto white printer paper, cut them out and stick them to the page. Think about the placement, imagine a triangle and place the stamped images on the page at the points of the triangle.

Step 8: Add small white circles onto your page with a white gel pen. Outline them with a black gel pen. 

Step 9: Finally add a quote from the Typed Ledgers. Add some splatters with your choice of Dina Wakley Glosses. 

Creating an art journal page like this is such a great way to play with layers and space. Adding in focal points with stamped images makes a fun twist too.