14 Ways To Illustrate A Journal (Even If You Can’t Draw)

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Today I'm showing fourteen ways to decorate your bullet journals or planners even if you can't draw (yet).

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🌿 TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Stickers
06:11 Rub On Transfers
08:50 Rubber Stamps
11:57 Washi Tape
14:08 Magazine Clippings
21:03 Photographs
23:35 Tracing
25:55 Scrapbook Paper
29:36 Wrapping Paper
30:21 Catalogs
33:33 Canva
36:31 Greeting Cards
38:24 Souvenirs / Ephemera
42:29 Junk Mail

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🌿 TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Stickers
06:11 Rub On Transfers
08:50 Rubber Stamps
11:57 Washi Tape
14:08 Magazine Clippings
21:03 Photographs
23:35 Tracing
25:55 Scrapbook Paper
29:36 Wrapping Paper
30:21 Catalogs
33:33 Canva
36:31 Greeting Cards
38:24 Souvenirs / Ephemera
42:29 Junk Mail

[pameehanson]

Great ideas and I would add paper napkins they make beautiful colleges. You presented endless ideas if we just think about how to add to your suggestions ❤️ Thank You for sharing today.

[alexg]

So glad you mentioned giving credit to the artist even if it is only for our own use. I haven’t been doing that.

[susanflemingcoaching]

Great ideas! I also like to use decorative tissue paper and napkins

[kathyadams]

I loved your video, and will bring out some journals, and give them an updated look with your tips and tricks. Thank you!

[TheCelestialhealer]

Beautiful ideas...I am in love with the tracing ones.

[stormyswann]

What a treasure of ideas. You are clever

[gailoliver]

Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing.❤️❤️❤️

[jerronjimerson]

Tracing is one of my favorite way to jazz up my spreads.😂😂

[BlissfulForever]

At around 32:00, I have so many cut-out journal elements like that which I have collected or made over the past year. I didn't know how to store everything so I ended up getting a binder with clear sleeves, and organizing all my elements by colour. My art journal spreads are usually based on colour mood for that day so I find the specific colour elements I want in that section of my binder each time.

[caroltanzi]

Great video! Great ideas! Good thinking! Carol from California

[lesliewells-igdl]

I've heard that if you put a couple of layers of clear gesso on glossy stickers, it will take off the shine.

[yesimthatlisa]

Amazing ideas! thank you so much for these!

[BlissfulForever]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[misslayer]

That's the most beautiful sticker book I've ever seen! I had no idea they made hardback ones like that. I just found it online for $8 and placed an order! Thanks for the recommendation!

[lynnyogabellydance]

I’m so excited! Can’t wait to receive the J.Peterman catalog 💕

[priendeautube]

Just found your channel. I learned a lot, and I love your sweet, enthusiastic voice, your handwriting, and your references to writing and writers. Thank you!

[paulamorra]

Just wanted to say hi as a newbie. I really love your ideas, and I am now a happy subscriber! Thanks!

[ilakaiser]

Nice presentation. You might explore other magazines besides those geared specifically to art and for large text. Card making magazines are good not only for illustrations but also layouts or sketches for pages and large journal cards. Better Homes and Gardens often have good size areas of vibrant colors in their adds as well as fun illustrations. Nat. geographies make great travel postcards as well as great animal and space illustrations. Don’t forget tourist brochures from the racks in the lobby of motels and travel centers. 💜🐞

[lyllydd]

Love the video. Lots of great ideas. I; kind of surprised that you didn't mention stencils and diecuts, though. Some stencils and screens have very detailed images that can be great for borders, corners, etc.