Monday, October 23, 2017

Sketchbook Journal Tutorial

Hi friends! I hope you had a good weekend and managed to get some crafty time. We went to a fun Halloween party and for another beautiful autumn walk. I love seeing how nature changes when I compare photos from a couple a week's ago and now. 


This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a Monochrome challenge. I always enjoy doing projects using only one color, in addition to maybe black or white, but don't do it nearly often enough.

Don't miss the very warm and pretty card by our October guest designer Wanda Hentges.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin

A couple of weeks ago, I made Anton an Alphabet Notebook which he uses to practice writing, and also drawing in. He likes it a lot and asked for a second one, for drawing only, and with 'only white pages'. The sketchbook was made with Eileen Hull's Sizzix Journal die, and I picked one of Anton's favourite colors, turquoise. The book was embellished with stamps by Darkroom Door and Prima.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I wanted a book feel to the sketchbook and started out by adhering white sticky-back canvas to mat board. To make sure it really stuck, I glued it down with Matte Medium first. Don't die cut until the medium is dry. You need the Extended Cutting Pads together with the Journal die, and it fits perfectly through an ordinary Big Shot or Vagabond.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Coat with gesso.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with stamps by Darkroom Door and Prima Flowers.

When stamping on textured surfaces, I often use tissue paper. Stamp on tissue paper with a waterproof ink. I used three stamps by Darkroom Door: Pencils, Happy Quote and Wild Africa vol. 2, as well as one stamp set by Prima, Iron Orchid Art Supplies.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Tear around the edges of the tissue paper images and apply with Gloss Multi-Medium. Add a coat of multi-medium on the background first, then carefully place the image into the medium and add another coat on top. I wanted the pencils to be longer than on the stamped image, so I stamped them twice and cut the top part off from the second impression. By mistake, I glued the bottom part the wrong way around, but I don't think it shows much in the end.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

When dry, paint with Dina Wakley's Ocean and Turquoise paints, adding a little water when needed.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I stamped the background repeatedly with the art definition stamp from the Art Supplies set and splattered it with black paint.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

For the inside, cut papers to 8.5 x 8.25 in (22 x 21 cm) and place in signatures of about six papers each, depending on the thickness of the paper. Fold, score and then stitch down the center. You can also use staples. I rounded the corners for a finished look. I used Neenah cardstock, and added a sheet of watercolor paper here and there, for variety.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

The spine was glued with Matte Medium and placed under heavy books until dry. Bind the book with elastics, according to the instructions on the die packaging.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Tie through a button on the outside and tie the other end to form a closure for the book.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Neenah paper.

Simply slip the signatures under the elastics and you are done. Anton thought the binding of his book is very cool and he can also take out a signature if it is easier to draw on it unattached to the cover.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Darkroom Door Pencils stamp.

Customize word stickers with ink to fit with the monochrome color scheme. The Pencils stamp is such a fun stamp and if you make a multi-colored version of this book, you can color each pencil in a different color.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I love this sentiment from the Prima stamp set.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Customize Deco Tape with alcohol ink and turn it into any color. The title was die cut from wool felt with Tim Holtz's Deco die.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Another stamped sentiment by Darkroom Door and more Small Talk stickers.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I really like the chunky look of these journals.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

You could also add a title to the spine.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Here's the back of the journal, with even more stamping and words.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I love this Happy Quote stamp by Darkroom Door and have used it a lot. The stars were die cut from wool felt with Tim's Stacked Stars die.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Anton picked the number tissue tape himself, since he loves numbers.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

I also really like this stamp with all the paint brushes, and one of my favourite sentiments.

Layers of ink - Handmade Sketchbook Journal Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Eileen Hull Sizzix Journal die

Here is Anton's drawing and writing books next to each other. You can find the tutorial for the Alphabet Notebook here. I have also made another three journals with Eileen's Journal die, if you want more inspiration: Tree Sketchbook, Seaside Journal, and the most recent Christmas Journal with the SSS Making Spirits Bright release.

I hope you will join us this week in our Monochrome challenge. As always, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to do some fun shopping at Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.





Don't forget to follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram, they post great stuff daily. 




Do you use Instagram? If so please add #sssmchallenge so we can see your entries there too.





Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

Supplies



Sizzix JOURNAL ScoreBoards
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Tim Holtz Sizzix DECO ALPHA DIE
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Tim Holtz Sizzix Die STACKED STARS
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Darkroom Door Cling Stamp PENCILS...
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Darkroom Door Cling Stamp WILD AFRICA...
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Darkroom Door Cling Stamp HAPPY Quote
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Prima Marketing ART SUPPLIES Iron...
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Sizzix LITTLE SIZZLES MAT BOARD PACK...
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Ranger WHITE STICKY-BACK CANVAS
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Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH...
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Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR
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Simon Says Stamp Wool Felt Sheets...
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology DECO TAPE
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Dina Wakley Ranger OCEAN
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Dina Wakley Ranger TURQUOISE
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Dina Wakley Ranger WHITE GESSO
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Tsukineko Stazon JET BLACK INK PAD
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Ranger Archival Ink Pad JET BLACK
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink TURQUOISE...
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEACOCK...
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology SMALL TALK...
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology 1088 CHITCHAT...
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology BIG CHAT Stickers
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology CHATTER
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Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium MATTE
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Ranger MULTI MEDIUM GLOSS
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Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint...
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Tim Holtz Distress SPLATTER BRUSH
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We R Memory Keepers Cropadile CORNER...
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Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE
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Sizzix EXTENDED CUTTING PADS
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Tim Holtz Distress COLLAGE BRUSH SET
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Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER
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Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE
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Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS
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Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS
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Tim Holtz Ranger ALCOHOL INK APPLICATOR
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Hero Arts Rubber Stamp CLEAR ACRYLIC...
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Hero Arts Rubber Stamp SMALL BLOCK TRIO
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Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT...
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Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT...
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17 comments:

  1. What an awesome drawing book, Anna-Karin! I love the colors and design and if I were Anton, I'd use it all the time. Love it!

    Cathie ♥

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  2. Oh, so pretty! I love them both, what a fabulous set of journals. The turquoise is so beautiful with all its shades and the stamps match perfectly the purpose of the journal. The big letters are my fave fonts! Hugs, Marzena

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  3. What a beautiful drawing journal for Anton, no wonder he loves it! I really love how you did your elastic stringing, it is so neat... I really must try doing one that way! Hugs, Anne xx

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  4. What a fabulous drawing journal! I love how you created the journal using sticky back canvas. Brilliant!

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  5. What an awesome book Anna-Karin and a great tutorial, as always. Thanks for the heads up on Wanda's beautiful card, I enjoyed seeing that as well. TFS!

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  6. I love these books you make for Anton! This one looks awesome in monochrome. Lots of fun touches, and I especially like the button closure, Anna-Karin! hugs, Maura

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  7. Beautiful sketchbook! The stamps are perfect and you used such amazing colours - I love it! Enjoy your week! J 😊

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  8. What a gorgeous piece! I love the color palette from the get-go and then I adore all the different textures you added. I also love the structure of this and how it has all the elastic and the button closure. Very fun details!

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  9. Fabulous project Anna-Karin and I love your colour choice, it just works so well on this beautiful journal which I'm sure Anton will enjoy using... :)

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  10. what a beautiful sketch-book Anna-Karin, love all the tones of blue you used, Anton is such a lucky boy...hugs kath xxx

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  11. What a message of encouragement to present your child with a book that says, "Everything put inside is very important and deserves a special place for safekeeping."

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  12. Really I'm in awe! My favorite color and design fabulous creating an incredible piece of art! Love it! barbara

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  13. Wow!!! i am in awe aswell like Barbara!! Love the way you designed the cover, it is awesome!

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  14. Your book is fabulous!!!!!!! I love everything about it. I had to take a second look at the pencils to see what you were talking about as I hadn't even noticed. Even now knowing, I think it looks totally fine!! It's so wonderful that he likes his books and that you made them!!!

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  15. This is such a fun and awesome sketchbook, Anna-Karin. The color scheme and the embellishments you created are fantastic! :)

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  16. Wow, love this gorgeous sketchbook, Anna-Karin! The pencils are fabulous and love the color! Hugs, Sandra

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