Art Journaling Projects

From bright and colorful art journals to creatively stamped planners, our collection of Mini Books & Journals is filled with projects that will stimulate your muse. Discover the fun and creative satisfaction of crafting your own book cover on Moleskine or corrugated journals or pick up some tips and techniques for composing stunning pages that feature stamping, stenciling, and layering. From novice to expert book crafter, with over 150 projects there’s something for everyone in this collection.

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No Place Like Home Journal Project

Like many people, every few years I get the urge to spruce up my house a little and redecorate. Before I can execute my vision, however, I have to do my favorite part, which is gathering inspiration. While I continuously add ideas to a Pinterest board,...

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Dressed-Up Journals Project

As soon as I saw the Layer Frames from Tim Holtz's Idea-ology Collection, I knew I wanted to make something that used them. I was completely charmed by their vintage patchwork design as well as the real machine stitching that is incorporated, so I...

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Simply Transparent Art Journal Project

As soon as I saw these transparencies from Dina Wakley, I couldn’t wait to create something with them. As much as I love making tags, I felt compelled to do something different this time around. The idea to make a simple bound art journal came to...

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Giving School Supplies a Mixed-Media Makeover

Though I’ve been out of school for over 20 years, there’s something about this time of year, when students and teachers return to the classroom, that always gets me excited. My siblings always counted down the days until we would go...

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Little Reminders Journal Page Project

After seeing the Tiny Text Stamp Set and being charmed by all the thoughtful, inspiring sentiments, I knew I wanted to use them to create an encouraging and uplifting art journal page. Like many of you, I tend to hold on to just about every scrap of...

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Krafted Backgrounds

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Like many artists, I often find myself completely paralyzed when faced with a blank page. What if the very first thing I put on the page is a mistake and ruins everything? I find myself overthinking everything and it can quickly become discouraging...

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A Bitty Book of Backgrounds Project

The creative process is a tricky thing. Sometimes ideas just come to you and you’re able to create exactly what you had in mind. Other times you just stare at the blank page, completely unsure of how to start. And let’s not forget the times...

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Reflecting Inward Journaling Prompt Tags

For many of us, it feels as though we have nothing but time to fill right now. We’ve watched all the TV shows, we’ve done all the puzzles … what’s next? Why not try some journaling? It’s a great way to spend some time...

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Pass Me a Napkin, Please Project Inspiration

I’ve mentioned in the past that it can be overwhelming to be surrounded by such inspiring artwork every day. I want to try every technique and create in every style. Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough time to do this, especially when you...

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Taking on Texture Project

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I’ve recently noticed a trend emerging in art journals where artists just pile on the paint and other goodies to create a lot of texture. As someone who has always made sure my journal pages are nice and smooth, I was instantly intrigued by such a...

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Glam Art Journal Clips Project

In many of the art journaling videos I’ve watched lately, I see people clipping open their art journal with hideous binder clips. When the artwork is so amazing, I feel like the props and tools should match. For these clips, I completed an extreme...

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Be Authentic Art Journal Page Project by Guest Artist Cat Kerr

I recently took an online class with Dina Wakley on JeanneOliver.com, and what I remember most about the class is Dina's lesson on white space. I for one have always had a problem with white space... I mean, if I see any, I impulsively want to...

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Write Me Little Notes Project

While rummaging through a box of old project ideas, I stumbled upon this corrugated cardboard journal with some gesso across the front. I put it in a box of “starting points,” odds and ends that I can use to begin my next project, and...

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A Field Guide for a Friend

It is no secret that my go-to gift is a journal. Why wouldn’t it be? There are so many pretty ones out there, and no one can ever have too many of them. Sometimes I simply give a beautiful store-bought journal or diary, while other times I will do...

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Bookish Quotes Project

All my friends are certain of two things — I love my dogs and I’m obsessed with Jane Austen. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, my two dogs, get their names from the characters in “Pride and Prejudice” so it is only fitting that Mr...

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Sunflowers Art Journal Page

Field Guide to Everyday Magic, I wanted to show our artsy readers how to add an artistic touch to the Field Guide, or to their issue of Bella Grace. This techniques uses paint directly on top of the image to bring out certain themes or colors that you...

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When It Rains Canvas

In the summer issue of Somerset Studio Gallery, Kelli May-Krenz painted her series of spirit warriors that were beautifully executed and whimsically colorful. For this project, I decided to capture my spirit warrior on canvas. If I had a spirit animal or...

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Bitten by Bullet Journaling

I feel comfortable saying that most artists and crafters are aware that bullet journaling is one of the hottest trends out there. It’s easy to see why: It requires very little supplies and the possibilities are truly endless. It’s a great way...

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Time Art Journal Page Project

There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. Time is easily our most precious commodity. For this page, I wanted to pay homage to time and how quickly it moves. The vintage ephemera is a reminder of how quickly time passes and age sets in...

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The Coloring Studio Mixed-Media Pages Three-Ways by Renee Zarate

Explore three different ways to create mixed-media masterpieces with the same coloring page. Original coloring page by Crystal Brashear from The Coloring Studio Summer 2016 and artwork by Renee Zarate. The Coloring Studio Mixed-Media Pages Three-Ways...

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Glittering Eyes Art Journal Page

I was saving this piece of clip art for something special when I came across this quote by Roald Dahl inside Bella Grace: “Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most...

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Decoupage Papers Three Ways: A Trio of Journals for Mom

I’ve always loved making gifts for my mom. It’s probably because she’s always been overjoyed to receive them — whether the gift was a crayon-scribbled family portrait or a knitted scarf — no one appreciates handmade presents...

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Jot it Down Quick and Colorful Handmade Journal Project by Rae Missigman

This colorful handmade journal by Rae Missigman was created with an assortment of her new products. This simple project is easy to achieve with just a few supplies. Use it as your own, one-of-a-kind art journal to doodle, or to jot down your thoughts...

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Fearless and Independent Original Art Journal Page by Sarah Donawerth

International Women’s Day was just a few days ago and I wanted to celebrate with an art journal that shows off strong, powerful women and their inherent elegance. With a nod to the sophistication of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," the page is about inner...

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That Look of Otherness Art Journal Page by Sarah Donawerth

Our new Papaya Art clip art books are an endless source of creativity. I already have at least 10 art journal pages just waiting to be painted, stenciled, and embellished from the different designs. This first page uses the image “Night...

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Pastel Paradise Journal Project by Sarah Donawerth

I hate to wait for paint to dry. I mean, I really hate it. I fixed this problem while art journaling by using a heat tool, but sitting there with a heat tool isn’t exactly my idea of a good time. Plus, I melted a huge dent into my craft table one...

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Go Where Your Heart Takes You A Monthly Art Journal Project + A FREE Printable

Join us as we embark on our year-long journal challenge. In January, we created a set of journal prompts that you can find here, in hopes to keep you inspired to create your own art journal that you can carry along with you no matter where you are...

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Keep Taking Chances Monthly Art Journal Project + FREE Printable

For 2019, we challenge you to create a monthly art journal page that will inspire and encourage you throughout the year. Join us as we embark on this year-long challenge. To get you started, we've created a FREE printable containing 12 art journaling...

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Sleeping Beauty Fairytale Journal Project by Sarah Donawerth

When creating a journal to sketch in, I was inspired by Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” to create a picturesque storybook-themed journal that captured the aesthetic of the movie. I blended both colors of Aurora’s gown onto the cover to...

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The Start of a New Beginning Art Journal Page Project

There’s just something about circles. The circle of life, what goes around comes around, coming full circle, and going round in circles all have the beauty of life’s little repetitions. Each circle is the perpetual start of a new beginning,...

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