Create STUNNING Textured Art Journal with Just a Few Simple Steps

In this video, I’ll show you how to create a richly layered steampunk-inspired concertina art journal—using just a few simple techniques! From textured handmade papers to rusted finishes and glowing metallics, this project is packed with warm earthy tones, layers of depth, and dramatic highlights in turquoise and violet. I walk you through each step as I build the journal page by page—adding background colours, collage layers, and finishing with steampunk trinkets and embellishments.
You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve with a few basic materials and a creative mindset! I’ll show and tell my best tips and tricks for this creative medium. Whether you’re new to mixed media or looking for fresh art journal inspiration, this video will help you transform your ideas into a stunning, tactile work of art.

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[cathyschrock]

Froyle, praying that now you've had your last chemo, your healing will be complete and the follow-up assessment and report will prove it! I am so blessed to see you making such beauty and bringing joy both to yourself and others in the midst of this trial. This is truly an answer to my prayers for you! God bless you and strengthen you each day. Much love to you,
Cathy

[pamelamclean]

You are just simply just so uplifting every time I watch you. You are in my prayers for your health and to feel better. I know how it is myself. God bless my enthusiastic friend!!!!❤

[MysticMerGirl]

So beautiful! Tomasina is a such an amazing artist. Her eye for detail blows my mind. There is nothing this woman from Paint In Your Eye cannot do! Thank you for sharing!! 🙏🏻🩶

[kayperret]

YOU are so inspiring. I didn't know how you manage to be your bubbly, enthusiastic self while you're going through chemo, but i so admire you. This concertina journal is flipping amazing. You've done it again! 🧡

[teraperry]

It always such a "joy fest" watching you Froyle. I definitely think Create Yourself Happy should be Your coin phrase! I want to tell you that my best friend recently moved back to the area where I live. I've been sharing all of your videos with her. She is very excited to get started creating papers on the gelli plate and making beautiful art like you do. So even though you feel crappie ( I am praying for you to feel better...soon! It will happen!) you are so inspiring and spreading joy. Now I get to share you with my best friend... yippy! BTW I love both sides!😊🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[chuckkolb]

Simply: Stunning. Your eye gives the world artistic joy even when springing from somber mood.

[ElizabethHildebrandt-lg]

Fabulous, gorgeous papers that Tomasina sent put together in such a stunning way. It turned out so well. So lovely to see you still creating in such an inspiring way. You've got this beaten warrior women!!!!

[sheilabassett]

Tomasina did you right, the papers are beautiful and you adorned them magnificently! Wonderful !

[marn]

After you'd finished unpacking your papers, I realized that my mouth was hanging open and I had a silly grin on my face. What fun! I'm sure I couldn't afford these handmade papers, but I am thoroughly enjoying them vicariously!

[jackiekeegan]

I love the glorious mix of colours and textures you have used. Steampunk is one of my favourite themes and worked so well with the mix of colours you used. Thanks for sharing and also the glimpse of beautiful Napier.

[alisonwonderland]

I love the turquoise with the other metallics. It looks like copper/verdigris. Your journal looks beautiful 😍

[karenharvey]

This is beautiful. Thomasina's colours are rich. I hope you are having a good day today. Art helps. 🎉

[kathyvanlaer]

Hello Froyle, love your work so much. Can you imagine, seeing your video’s on my I.pad while spending my holidays in Spain, makes me want to rush back home to Belgium to get started in my new journal. Get well soon!👋😊

[jneigler]

Wow! What a super beautiful Concertina art journal! The colors, the style, the added pieces. - These pages, both the Steampunk and the Art Deco are just fabulous. Hope you’re feeling even better very soon! I’m just one of many, many fans. Take care.

[katiecoffin]

Froyle, you are the Best! Your creations inspire me constantly, and I can't stop watching all your videos! Please know we are all sending you much love for your complete healing!!🥰💖

[KelliSmith-mjhc]

Can't believe all of those elements fit in that small envelope! Tough choices to be made. 😉 Wonderful.

[dorothykovak]

I’m sorry you’re not feeling so well. This project is absolutely beautiful. I love your take on Steampunk style. Those papers are works of art. Thanks for sharing I’m still praying for your complete healing and endurance during your treatments. Hugs. ❤️❤️

[GlitterGoblins-mnkk]

Oh my that paper pack from Tomasina is so unique and beautiful. So many ideas and possibilities! You do beautiful work ❤

[angeldelight]

It's so beautiful and seems so easy listening to you and your uplifting laughter.
Thank you very much for this moment out of time ❤

[suzyallen]

😊❤prayers for you every night. You are Trooper and so positive still enjoy art😊❤❤❤this is by far the most beautiful concertina I've ever seen😊❤Bravo froyle