A flip through my completed Wreck This Journal - click the link below if you would prefer the shorter version without the waffle! • Wreck This Journal fli...
When I first started...I got so frustrated with nothing turning out as I wanted. Thing is, I had too many ideas and wanted them all on one page. I really doubted my own creative skills. But I got better at it and when I saw what materials others bought and used? I discovered that the fancier and expensive the collection of crayons, sprays, stencils and paints people had, the less creative you have to be...some just do an assemblage of things they just ordered on line. That made me rather proud as I only had some gesso, old journals, 12 caran d'ache neocolor II, and old set of acryllic paints, a dried out glue stick and I used my make up brushes. I bought some black markers and kept every piece of paper I found interesting and started with that. I love the experimenting with a few bits and bobs and alternative materials I have already...like masking tape that has frayed on one side and essential oils that I found at the back of a shelf in our garage. Stealing paper napkins from fast food resto's and fake allergies on BBQ just to get some extra...I feel like a Magpie feasting on cluttered things, haha. Even my bag has got secret compartments to hide my little treasure trinkets. But it's so much fun and rewarding when you know you've got the perfect piece to make your page really stand out. So glad I didn't get rid of my first efforts too as they come in handy for a new idea or I finally finish them and they are transformed into something well worth it. There, it was a pleasure looking at your work and thanks I got to share this with other fans. 🖖
Ah Pascale, I can relate to so much of what you say! I definitely agree that in a way the less you have, the more creative you become, in fact sometimes I am paralyzed by choice if I have too many things to play with - it helps to just take a limited choice of supplies and go from there. Having said that, when I buy new art supplies, I do get the best I can afford as the cheaper ones can sometimes be a false economy when they don't work so well - I'd rather have a realy limited range of colours in a good quality paint for example, than a huge collection of colours in a less good paint. if that makes sense? I also have free supplies like napkins and junk mail and things I pick up or friends keep for me - hoarded in boxes and drawers in my craft room, waiting for their moment to shine! Anyway, thanks very much for your encouraging words, I really appreciate it :)
I was lucky and found mine in a charity shop for only £1, but splashed out full price for This is Not a Book, which I've enjoyed, but not as much as this one. I love seeing what other people have done with theirs :)
Really enjoyed seeing your journal and hearing the stories behind some of the pages. You’ve got some great ideas and drawings in there. I started mine ages ago and haven’t got very far but seeing yours finished is very motivating. Tfs 🙂
I’ve got several wreck this journals. I’ve watched a lot of videos on them and I have to tell you this is the only one I’ve ever watched through without fast forwarding. I love every one of your pages.
Wow, thanks Dawn that's very kind of you to say. Have you finished any of yours? I'd love to see - I also watch a lot of videos, it's fascinating to see all the different ideas.
love what you did with this journal...original...i had 2 of those books...one i recently gave one to a friend, who is in an artist's slump...i hope he uses it well....
What beautiful drawings and pages in your "Wreak This Journal". You have a very distinctive style and I love the depth you have achieved. Enjoyed the video and gave me lots of inspiration. Thank you :)
@@artyfartyannie I dislike Mod-Podge because of that very thing. I'd rather use watered down Elmer's glue like Mod-Podge. By the way, I see you like art journaled paper dolls. Me too! I've been creating some in my positivity journal.
Yes I do love collaging strange people and creatures from random bits cut from magazines and so on. Art journals and little books like WTJ are perfect for playing in aren't they?
@@artyfartyannie I have a twist on Teesha Moore's idea. I ran my face through one of those photo booth apps that distort your face and a girlfriend said, "Why don't you use that as one of your Dolly's faces?" So I did and then I found a couple of art journaled dolls on Pinterest that their dresses were made from a paint can and soup can labels and I went from there. I also try to match Dolly's dresses and the saying. If you don't want to watch a bunch of videos with my dolls in them, my Flickr account has an album of them. You can get to them through my about tab if you want to look.
@@DoloresJRush yes I will definitely check those out - what a great way to do a self portrait, I must try that. Also love the idea of making the dresses match the quote, nice touch!
Wow!! You are so artistic just love every page! I love watching these videos for the various journals and I have to say your journals is up there with the best I’ve seen. Im so impressive I’ve subscribed so I don’t miss what you do next! A question: it looks like you coated your pages to protect them. If so what did you use please? Great job! 👍👍👍
Hey thank you for your kind words and for subscribing, I've just retired so planning to do much more on here very soon (I now have a "This is not a Book" to start on, so might film how I do the pages, what do you think, would you watch that? To answer your question, I have coated some of the pages with matte medium, Mod Podge or similar - makes them more durable and I like the look and feel, however word of warning, they need to be thoroughly dried or they will stick together and ruin the page. I also sometimes use a coat of clear or white gesso as a base, because the book paper isn't great to work on with some mediums. Clear gesso might in fact be a better solution as a top coat, but haven't tried that yet. Hope that helps and hope you will enjoy doing your own journal :)
@@artyfartyannie thank you SO MUCH really helpful! I would most definitely watch you do another journal they are some of my fav videos to watch! And i just want to add ... your grandchildren have one very cool grandma! 💛
@@slrich316 hey just to let you know, I have started filming my process working in This is Not a Book, there are 13 so far which I've added to a TINAB playlist. I'm obsessed with it, just can't stop! Hope you'll enjoy watching and let me know what you think :)
Beautiful journal i watched all the way thru the video (how could I not) i think ur art is very nice an inspired me to keep drawing so ty - ur new subscriber (srry if the end sounds rude)
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When I first started...I got so frustrated with nothing turning out as I wanted. Thing is, I had too many ideas and wanted them all on one page. I really doubted my own creative skills. But I got better at it and when I saw what materials others bought and used? I discovered that the fancier and expensive the collection of crayons, sprays, stencils and paints people had, the less creative you have to be...some just do an assemblage of things they just ordered on line. That made me rather proud as I only had some gesso, old journals, 12 caran d'ache neocolor II, and old set of acryllic paints, a dried out glue stick and I used my make up brushes. I bought some black markers and kept every piece of paper I found interesting and started with that. I love the experimenting with a few bits and bobs and alternative materials I have already...like masking tape that has frayed on one side and essential oils that I found at the back of a shelf in our garage. Stealing paper napkins from fast food resto's and fake allergies on BBQ just to get some extra...I feel like a Magpie feasting on cluttered things, haha. Even my bag has got secret compartments to hide my little treasure trinkets. But it's so much fun and rewarding when you know you've got the perfect piece to make your page really stand out. So glad I didn't get rid of my first efforts too as they come in handy for a new idea or I finally finish them and they are transformed into something well worth it. There, it was a pleasure looking at your work and thanks I got to share this with other fans. 🖖
Ah Pascale, I can relate to so much of what you say! I definitely agree that in a way the less you have, the more creative you become, in fact sometimes I am paralyzed by choice if I have too many things to play with - it helps to just take a limited choice of supplies and go from there. Having said that, when I buy new art supplies, I do get the best I can afford as the cheaper ones can sometimes be a false economy when they don't work so well - I'd rather have a realy limited range of colours in a good quality paint for example, than a huge collection of colours in a less good paint. if that makes sense? I also have free supplies like napkins and junk mail and things I pick up or friends keep for me - hoarded in boxes and drawers in my craft room, waiting for their moment to shine! Anyway, thanks very much for your encouraging words, I really appreciate it :)
The best one I have seen so far and love the family involvement.
Thank you, that's realy kidn of you to say :)
So wonderfully done! Really creative.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the encouragement :D Do you have a Wreck This Journal yourself?
@@artyfartyannie I had one but lost it! Just bought a new one to work on! You gave some good inspiration! Xo
I was lucky and found mine in a charity shop for only £1, but splashed out full price for This is Not a Book, which I've enjoyed, but not as much as this one. I love seeing what other people have done with theirs :)
@@artyfartyannie very lucky! I hope you make a video for the next one too. I might try once I've done a fair bit!
Yours is a wow,every page is a work of art,very cohesive,very creative
Really love what you've done. You draw really well. Thanks for sharing.
THank you, that's very kind of you to say :)
It looks so lovely! ❤
Thank you - I've nearly finished another one now, love these prompt books, they're so much fun! :)
This turned out so cool! You have inspired me to get back to my Wreck this Journal. 💜
Really terrific!
Thank you very much, I had a lot of fun with that one! :)
Really enjoyed seeing your journal and hearing the stories behind some of the pages. You’ve got some great ideas and drawings in there. I started mine ages ago and haven’t got very far but seeing yours finished is very motivating. Tfs 🙂
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that - good luck with completing yours - just enjoy the process! :)
I’ve got several wreck this journals. I’ve watched a lot of videos on them and I have to tell you this is the only one I’ve ever watched through without fast forwarding. I love every one of your pages.
Wow, thanks Dawn that's very kind of you to say. Have you finished any of yours? I'd love to see - I also watch a lot of videos, it's fascinating to see all the different ideas.
Love this sweetheart- beautiful- new subscriber ❤️💕🙏🥰
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that xo
Very nice WTJ!
THank you, looking forward to starting a new one now :D
@@artyfartyannie I am currently going back to my old WTJ Everywhere and Finish This Book. I plan to record them when I finish.
love what you did with this journal...original...i had 2 of those books...one i recently gave one to a friend, who is in an artist's slump...i hope he uses it well....
That sounds like a perfect way to jog his mojo, you're a good friend. Thanks for your kind comment about mine :)
Tjis is the best wreck this journal vid ive watched.
loved everything
also, new subscriber!
Wow! thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
What beautiful drawings and pages in your "Wreak This Journal". You have a very distinctive style and I love the depth you have achieved. Enjoyed the video and gave me lots of inspiration. Thank you :)
Thanks Isabella, I really appreciate the encouragement and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
#wreckthisjournal Baby powder takes care of pages sticking together and makes your journal smell good!
Oooh great tip, thanks, I will definitely try that - I hate when the pages stick together but I love the smell of baby powder :)
@@artyfartyannie I dislike Mod-Podge because of that very thing. I'd rather use watered down Elmer's glue like Mod-Podge. By the way, I see you like art journaled paper dolls. Me too! I've been creating some in my positivity journal.
Yes I do love collaging strange people and creatures from random bits cut from magazines and so on. Art journals and little books like WTJ are perfect for playing in aren't they?
@@artyfartyannie I have a twist on Teesha Moore's idea. I ran my face through one of those photo booth apps that distort your face and a girlfriend said, "Why don't you use that as one of your Dolly's faces?" So I did and then I found a couple of art journaled dolls on Pinterest that their dresses were made from a paint can and soup can labels and I went from there. I also try to match Dolly's dresses and the saying. If you don't want to watch a bunch of videos with my dolls in them, my Flickr account has an album of them. You can get to them through my about tab if you want to look.
@@DoloresJRush yes I will definitely check those out - what a great way to do a self portrait, I must try that. Also love the idea of making the dresses match the quote, nice touch!
Hi annie its macy your granddaughter... that us amazing xxx
Wow!! You are so artistic just love every page! I love watching these videos for the various journals and I have to say your journals is up there with the best I’ve seen. Im so impressive I’ve subscribed so I don’t miss what you do next! A question: it looks like you coated your pages to protect them. If so what did you use please? Great job! 👍👍👍
Hey thank you for your kind words and for subscribing, I've just retired so planning to do much more on here very soon (I now have a "This is not a Book" to start on, so might film how I do the pages, what do you think, would you watch that? To answer your question, I have coated some of the pages with matte medium, Mod Podge or similar - makes them more durable and I like the look and feel, however word of warning, they need to be thoroughly dried or they will stick together and ruin the page. I also sometimes use a coat of clear or white gesso as a base, because the book paper isn't great to work on with some mediums. Clear gesso might in fact be a better solution as a top coat, but haven't tried that yet. Hope that helps and hope you will enjoy doing your own journal :)
@@artyfartyannie thank you SO MUCH really helpful! I would most definitely watch you do another journal they are some of my fav videos to watch! And i just want to add ... your grandchildren have one very cool grandma! 💛
@@slrich316 hey just to let you know, I have started filming my process working in This is Not a Book, there are 13 so far which I've added to a TINAB playlist. I'm obsessed with it, just can't stop! Hope you'll enjoy watching and let me know what you think :)
Beautiful journal i watched all the way thru the video (how could I not) i think ur art is very nice an inspired me to keep drawing so ty - ur new subscriber (srry if the end sounds rude)
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind comment - not rude at all! :)