I made a watercolor journal out of this kind of composition notebook. I glued three pages together for a more stable sheet then applied two thin layers of watercolor ground on both sides of the paper I glued together . Allow it to dry open for 24 hrs and it makes a great watercolor journal. I’m working on glueing watercolor paper in the same way to create another watercolor journal version.
@ScrappinDeeDee22 күн бұрын
Wow! That is so cool to create! ❤I LOVE to watercolor and that would make such a great custom art journal! Have tons of fun! Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching! 💕
@acraftersstory18 күн бұрын
I've always wanted to do something with a composition book but mine didn't work out. This has given me so many ideas. Thank you. 🙂❤🌸
@ScrappinDeeDee17 күн бұрын
You are so welcome! I am so happy that my composition book inspired you! Have lots of fun with your creativity! Thank you for watching! 💕
@sapphirerain702 жыл бұрын
I love this so much! Thank you! I have always journaled since I was 12, it was actually recommended for me to do by my then shrink. He said it will be good for my depression. I done it ever since😊❤️
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Oh you are so sweet! You are so welcome and thank you for watching! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! I totally agree that anything creative is good for the soul! Best to you! 💕
@EFergDindrane2 жыл бұрын
That mushroom page is lovely. I like the mermaid, too.
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! They were a lot of fun! Thanks for watching! 💕
@maggiemae987 Жыл бұрын
I’m an artist (oil painter) & writer but I’ve started doing online classes, drawing, copperplate calligraphy, etc. Plus I’ve gotten into card making & scrapbooking. I figured this was my next little journey. I have a numerous amount of journals that I’ve received as gifts and wanted to use a couple as junk journals. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for sharing how you use a plain notebook and turn into your own journey of beauty.♥️ You are a very gifted artist. I wish you much creative blessings.
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Hi Sydney! Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤So glad you liked the video and thank you for watching! I'm so happy it inspired you! All the best creative wishes on your journey with junk journals, scrapbooking and card making....you will NEVER be bored! I find there isn't enough time in the day to create and as an artist I am sure you know the peace that art gives within! Blessings to you! ❤
@maggiemae987 Жыл бұрын
@@ScrappinDeeDee I have MS & was put out of work in ‘99. Over the years I’ve found that learning & staying busy has not only helped me mentally but also physically. However humor has played the biggest effect over my mental outlook. I could actually do a standup act just about MS. Anyway, unlike most all I have is my creative path to fill my days. I’m still a licensed hairdresser and was starting paperwork to be a stage artist for hair shows so being creative is in me to the core. And with ppl like you I learn more & more♥️
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
@@maggiemae987I am glad you have found your creativeness to help with your health. It's so important and I completely understand. As you know art heals the soul. I wish you the best with your journey in art & health! 💕
@freezo2449 ай бұрын
I use washi tape to tape the outer edges of the 2 pages together. No wrinkles! I can also slide a piece of chipboard between the pages when I work. So fun!
@ScrappinDeeDee9 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@christinastephens16233 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to start taping into make these! And an altered book for my Cancer Journey. Thank you as always chickadee!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Oh so glad you enjoyed it and that you were inspired to start a journal for such an important milestone in your life! Blessings! 💕
@Bunefoo4012 жыл бұрын
That is one enormous journal !!! I have taken out about 10 pages from the center (20-ish total) to leave a little room because I usually have some kind of decoupage, paint layers, embellishments so I don’t want to take a chance on the spine going kaput. Lovely share. Thank you
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome and thank you for watching! I love working in the composition notebooks you can do so much with them! Have fun! 💕
@beverlywentzel59503 жыл бұрын
I just found your video and you have inspired me to start a composition notebook. I am going to view all of your videos, if you haven't done a video on your craft room and how you store your supplies would you please make video and show your craftroom? I am excited about viewing all your videos! Thank you for inspiring me!!!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Awww! I am so glad I inspired you Beverly! 💕 Thank you for the lovely comment! The comp books are so much fun, inexpensive and no rules! I hope you have a great time creating one! Sure at some point I can create a video for my studio, supply organization, etc. I have had several requests! ❤️ Thanks for watching! 😀
@BrittanyLinger3 жыл бұрын
i'm currently working in a composition book for a glue book. i can't wait for it to get chunky like yours lol i'm about 10 spreads in and it's definitely on its way. thanks for this great video.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great time creating in your composition notebook! 💕📓🎨🖌️
@user-jp6tn2hk7b Жыл бұрын
You have an amazing talent.. Thanks so much for sharing
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching! 💕
@marthalytle87723 жыл бұрын
These are great! Loved the city skyline with the moon!😍
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You know me and skylines! 💕
@kimsinspiredlife3 жыл бұрын
So many beautiful scenes and textures. #inspired
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad you were inspired! Take care and thanks for watching! 💕
@marthamurphy79402 жыл бұрын
Love your journals!
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed the videos and that you were inspired! 💕
@Maggita20152 жыл бұрын
I love your books 💞
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Hi Maggy! Thank you so much! I love to play in them and see them come to life from start to finish! Super fun! Thanks for watching! Best to you! 💕
@waukonstandard Жыл бұрын
I love these journals nd the ideas behind them!
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! They are so fun to make! I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! 💕
@kellercrucita5502 жыл бұрын
Fantastic book!
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I had fun creating it! Thanks for watching!
@janetmajor32763 жыл бұрын
This was great!! Love your pages!!!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 🖌️🎨
@michellelmaher572 жыл бұрын
I really like your use of a Composition book... it's nicely done!! Thx you!!
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Awwww!!! Thank you so much and thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video! 💕
@lisawarner1556 Жыл бұрын
Love your journals and your ideas! I’m going to try my hand at this!! Looks like fun!💕
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa! I hope you do try it! Yes it's super fun! I had a blast creating it! Thanks for watching!
@estheresquivel148 Жыл бұрын
I just saw this on my TV..and I really loved it! Your very artistic! And talented. I love paper... and you inspired me! Thank you for sharing your ideas! I subscribed to your channel... and will look forward to seeing more!
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Hi Esther! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you were inspired! That is what it's all about! Thank you for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate it! ❤️ Have fun with your creations! 💕 Dee Dee
@paperblessings73382 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your art journal! That’s what I enjoy doing too. Tfs
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I find it so relaxing, don't you? I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 💕
@sandyhairston39433 ай бұрын
Lovin this journal
@ScrappinDeeDee3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and thanks for watching! 💕
@pammcardle403 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! 💖💖💖❤❤ There is going to be a mad rush on composition notebooks now. 😄
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Haha lol! Thank goodness they are inexpensive! Thanks for watching! 💕😊
@cheryltallafuss18862 жыл бұрын
New subscriber! Thank you for sharing your time and inspiration. I love your videos. I just created one on my channel for a swap. I love them. Very versatile 💜
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Cheryl! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Much inspiration to you! 💕
@cynthiaakacyndsmith65393 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video.. thank you for sharing, I just subscribed.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are most welcome and I hope it gave inspiration! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Have fun! 💕
@EJNilsson3 жыл бұрын
I love this! So...the original notebook was left "as-is" before you started? Meaning...no pages were removed to accommodate for bulk as you added to the pages? Thank you for the inspiration! New subbie here!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jennifer! Nope! Nothing was removed...I added collaging, paper and textured items. It's all in the layering! Thank you for watching and subscribing!💕
@cynthiaakacyndsmith65393 жыл бұрын
Great work thank you for sharing.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching! Happy art journaling! 💕🎨🖌️
@jeanrosen95733 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Oh yay! 😀 I hope you have lots of fun! So glad you were inspired! Thanks for watching! 💕
@rora43312 ай бұрын
Hi Dee Dee one question...how is it that your book stays open flat even when its so filled up? I am thinking you work from front to back...its gorgeous and you are so creative ❤ thank you
@ScrappinDeeDee2 ай бұрын
Hey there! Yes, I work from front to back - I think from working in it so much it lays flat when opened but when closed I didn't really use a lot of thick items. Mostly paper, paint, clippings, etc. That will help to keep it more flat when closed. Thank you for your lovely compliments! ❤ Hope you are doing well!💕Dee Dee
@rora43312 ай бұрын
@@ScrappinDeeDee Thank you for your reply. I am well, thank you ❤️
@christineculbertson48043 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I'm new here. I just started making my own!
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome and thank you for watching! Have a great time with your art journal! Enjoy! 💕
@christineculbertson48043 жыл бұрын
@@ScrappinDeeDee thank you! I'm using old calenders, magazines, old post cards, tea bag tags, tickets, and other stuff I have around and try my hand at some art. I wasn't very good in school. But going to give it a try.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
That is so cool!! 😀 Just use what you have and watch it come together! Recycling is so fun and creative!
@christineculbertson48043 жыл бұрын
@@ScrappinDeeDee I am thank you again! I'm using a notebook and I decorated the front and back cover with Teddy Bear wrapping paper! I'm gluing the pages together like you said. I'm not done with the front cover yet. I was thinking about adding ribbon and lace and not sure what else yet.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
How cute! It's so much fun and no rules! It doesn't get better than that! Lol! 🧸
@debbysimon12014 күн бұрын
You dont explain how you make the pages. Do you acrylic paint over ONE line page? Or do you glue different paper on top of it?
@ScrappinDeeDee12 күн бұрын
Hello! Some pages I used other paper depending on what medium I was creating with. If I used watercolor paint then I adhered watercolor paper over top of the line paper. Sometimes I used scrapbook printed paper and other times I glued two of the line pages together. If I used one page of the lined paper only sometimes I would use acrylic paint because the paint is thicker and covers better. I hope that helps and thank you for watching!💕
@sharonparks81443 жыл бұрын
Great ideas - thank you ❤️
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome and thanks for watching! Have fun! 💕
@oddanneout Жыл бұрын
COOL!
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching! 💕
@2tinytreasures Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring 💕 thank you for the tips. Your cover looks nice and sturdy. May I ask what brand composition notebook you use?
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Well thank you! 💕You are most welcome! I honestly don't know the brand - I think it's pretty generic. I purchased it at the dollar store. It held up great!😊I also created a coffee journal and a faith journal for some friends that I gave them to and used the same type of composition book from the dollar store. I created videos on them as well if you wish to see how they turned out with sturdiness. Thanks for watching! 💕 Best to you, D
@laelswager498313 күн бұрын
I just don’t like the flimsy pages even when I glue them together
@ScrappinDeeDee11 күн бұрын
You can adhere paper to the lined composition notebook paper to make it thicker if that interests you. I do that sometimes when I use different mediums. I hope that helps! 😊Thank you for watching!💕
@jennieabrill96032 жыл бұрын
Love it! Very inspiring ideas....sorry, but has anyone every told you that you sound a lot like Rosanna Arquette? Very cool...
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jennie! Thank you so much and thanks for watching! 💕 That's funny you made me giggle! 😊 No one has ever said that but it's a nice compliment because I do like her! Thank you! 💕
@janicekelley63832 жыл бұрын
very good!
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deborahbeatty3 ай бұрын
For an art journal, couldn’t you start a page (after gluing the two sheets together) with a coat of gesso or white paint?
@ScrappinDeeDee3 ай бұрын
Hi Deborah! Sure you can! I have done this also and it works great! Try anything you want to use and see where it goes! It's a great non expensive way to experiment with mediums and paper! Thanks for watching!💕
@tonidibernardo1713 жыл бұрын
Just happened on your channel. New subbie thank you for sharing.
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoyed the videos!
@newcrafter2292 Жыл бұрын
It looks like you glue pages together as you work instead of “prepping the journal like I’ve seen crafters do. Do you just glue two pages together or more than that. I want to start a journal but have been stalling. Do you tear pages out too? I have seen a lot of people do that but it doesn’t look like you do. I love your work and will now become a subscriber. Happy Holidays!
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Yes, I do glue two pages together but sometimes I do prep the pages singlely - it depends on what I'm going for. Some pages I will not prep and let the lines of the page show through if I watercolor or do a light wash with acrylics. No I never really tear the pages out. I like to make my journals thick so the more pages for me the better! Thank you so much for our kind words I really appreciate them and your subscribing! 💕 Thanks for watching and have the happiest of holidays to you and yours!😊
@mariapatriciachavez21092 жыл бұрын
Cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@boog19712 жыл бұрын
Is it better to glue pages together? And did you glue pages?
@ScrappinDeeDee2 жыл бұрын
I find that it is better to glue them together because it gives the pages more stability or if I layer, collage or add a piece of paper onto the comp pages themselves. I personally like the thickness of them. Yes, I did glue pages together! Thanks for watching! 💕
@alicecasey40523 жыл бұрын
Do you do one spread in the front then do one spread at the back and work your way to the center?
@ScrappinDeeDee3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alice! No I work from page to page as I go. Wherever I left off I start a new page and so on. Thanks for watching!
@cyntsblessings2 жыл бұрын
♥️‼️
@juanitapalmero5768 Жыл бұрын
Aloha from Hawaii
@ScrappinDeeDee Жыл бұрын
Hello Juanita! How are you? Thank you for watching! 💕 Best Regards, Dee Dee
@kimclayton28062 жыл бұрын
Many called this Smashbook-ing and some were sold under that name, even a Face book group