Creating Layers in Art Journaling

I feel like one of the most common techniques in art journaling is the creation of layers.  Artists do this in so many ways, some subtly and some much more bold!  In my art journal process this week, not only do I create layers of color and texture on a single page, but also pull out my trusty scissors to create some very literal layers in my art journal.  This was a complete experiment, but was so rewarding in the end! All the supplies I used are linked below as well as in my corresponding blog post!

***Links & Supplies***
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Jane Davenport art journal -

Distress Oxide Spray (Wilted Violet, Peeled Paint, Mermaid Lagoon, and Faded Denim) -

Distress Oxide Ink (Peeled Paint, Salty Ocean, Stormy Sky, Wilted Violet) -

Various stencils from my stash (I'm linking to some great Tim Holtz stencils!) -

Tim Holtz lowercase alpha stamps -

Versafine Onyx Black Ink -

Kuretake metallic watercolor -

Micron black pen .08 -

Liquitex Matte Gel Medium -

Jane Davenport collage napkins -

Jane Davenport Mandala Stamp Set -

[lesliewells]

I know this video is a couple years old, but it is one of my top favorite videos of yours!! Genius!!

[robinwilson]

Great video. Clever technique. Loved it

[carolhodges]

I love this so much. I love the colors, the mediums, that you cut those ovals, and those beautiful quotes! Working on them must have brought you great joy as you worked with reckless abandon!! I love it!! ❤️

[dimplesuit]

AMAZING!! I love how this looks with all the layers and textures. I can hardly wait to try it out. Thanks so much for showing us how to do this!!


FYI - for those new to using napkins, I have a sweet little trick for those 3-ply ones. Roll a little scotch tape around your fingers, sticky side out, and apply to the back, lifting quickly. This gets it started and easier to get it to separate especially if the napkin edges are sealed with a press.

[terrispencer]

What great pages! The cut-out ovals were such a nice surprise. They invite one to keep moving back and forth through the pages. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[traciekiger]

Turned out great!! Also a good way to use up those pages in a beautiful way!! TFS

[happycraftycat]

BEAUTIFUL I LOVE THE CUTTING TECHNIQUE. I HAVENT SEEN THAT BEFORE.

[ArleneAdkinsZell]

Beautiful backgrounds, the textures are yummy, love the way it turned out.

[cindyrollins]

One of my favorite art journal videos! Love the way you created several backgrounds at once. Def will try similar technique.

[jjarvis]

Wow Elisa! Great video and idea! Gorgeous work💓

[peggyparsons]

Loved all the techniques in this. Nice.

[JosephinesDesigns]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Loved this process!! I love doing several pages at one time. Thanks so much for sharing!!! You are so encouraging!!! k :)

[anitayodermarshall]

This is absolutely stunning! I loved watching the process and can't wait to use this as inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

[sophietennyson]

so enjoyable to watch...and I absolutely love those Tim Holtz foam alphas, they give such a solid good stamp!! would love to see more videos like this, you are so talented

[uniquelycreated]

Beautiful journaling pages - love those Davenport napkins. Thanks for sharing. Jo :o)

[createmychaos]

I'm so glad you decided to record your experiment. It turned out beautifully! I've never used water colors before. When you add so much water to make the splatters, does it dilute the pigment for the next time you use it? I've often wondered how that works.

[being_human_]

Distress inks and oxides aren't permanent, so they will smudge when you add matte medium on top. Its better if you use liquid glue or glue stick will be even better.🙂