Creating with Techniques From "Paper Art Collage" by Rebekah Meier

If you happen to enjoy learning techniques that can be applied to your work then I highly suggest that you purchase a copy of this ebook from Rebekah. All the techniques found within the book are very easy and adaptable with all styles of creativity.  The cost is well worth the ideas that you will get. It is a wonderful edition to any "creative souls" library!

Mixed Media Journal

I was delighted to be asked to participate with the other very talented designers, to create a project that used techniques from the ebook by Rebekah Meier's Paper Art Collage. For my project, I chose to create a journal and incorporate as many of the techniques found in the ebook.  

To make this journal I used a Sizzix die designed by Eileen Hull and the die cutting system that I like to use for most of my die-cutting.  I will also add the material list that I used to complete this project. I would like to add a "note" here for anyone who may not own some of the products mentioned here.
Please know that you can create a similar journal by cutting the mat board with a steel edge ruller and X-acto knife, as well as the mat board label on the front.  Embellishments do not have to be die-cuts.  There is an availability of pre-made embellishments at craft stores or online. 

***The purpose of this journal is to first show a variety of techinques anyone can learn to use to create any style of mixed media project, and also to show the versatility of the mixed media products that Rebekah has available for all creative souls. ***

Front Journal Cover

This cover was made using two different techniques from the book together for a layered look that still showed under the other embellishments.

Back Journal Cover

The back journal cover again uses a easy and fun background technique that will change with colors used, tools (such as stencils or stamps) and type of medium (paints and/or inks).

Front Journal Label

Another fun and interesting technique using foils that creates a lovely background, whether it is large or small.

Inside Journal Signature Covers

Transform double-sided card stock into something different using techniques found in the book along with a variety of stamps, stencils and various paints and other mediums.

Art Tape for Embellishments

Art Tape Foiling

Add coloring with inks or paints and then add stamped images to create "one of a kind" backgrounds for embellishments.  Add foil to the adhesive side for an intereesting affect.

Cover Embellishment Close Up

To complete the journal a burlap ribbon is added for texture, along with die-cut leaves from coordinating card stock.  The leaves have touches of various colored foils added to them before gluing in place.  A small bow was created from the Art Tape. The word "journal" is cut from foam.  The last element is an old jewelrey find.  Signature covers are made from the re-designed card stock, with inserts for each are  made by using copy paper.

Here is are links for information on materials used:

Rebekah Meier -
https://rebekahmeier.com
https://stencillove.com

Rebekah Meier ebook from Bella Crafts Publishing - 
https://bellacraftspublishing.com/paper-art-collage-with-rebekah-meier/

Rebekah Meier Mixed Media products from Thermoweb - https://www.thermowebonline.com/c/new-products_rebekah-meier-designs

Rebekah Meier stencils from TCW - 
http://store.thecraftersworkshop.com/product-tag/rebekah-meier/

Rebekah Meier foam stamps from Art Foamies -https://www.artfoamies.com/store/c9/Rebekah_Meier.html

Rebekah Meier stamps from Impression Obssession - 
http://www.iostamps.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IOSTAMPS&Category_Code=REBEKAH


PARTICIPANTS OF THIS BLOG

Rebekah Meier
https://rebekahmeier.com

Karenliz Henderson
http://www.karenlizhenderson.blogspot.com/

Deb Riddell
http://paxtonvalleyfolkart.blogspot.com/

Connie Shaw
https://connieshaw85.wixsite.com/website

Madeline Arendt
http://madelinesthoughts.blogspot.com/

List of Materials

ThermoWeb Products:
Mixed Media adhesive sheets
Mixed Media art paper sheets
Mixed Media art tape
Mixed Media foil sheets - patina, antique pearl, old gold
Mixed Media medium
Double sided tape, 1/4”

The Crafters Workshop:
TCW gold gesso, light & fluffy modeling paste
TCW stencils by RM 462, 462S, 768

Art Foamies:
Stamps RM mesh, mandala, Death Star explosion

Impression Obsession:
Stamps RM F22011,G22006, F22003, F22000, H22014, H22012, L22013, CC18

Paints - DecoArt media fluid acrylics, assorted colors
Distress oxide inks, assorted colors

Mat board, 2 -  6" x 13"

Sizzix Dies:Eileen Hull journal die, thinlits 662813 
Sizzix nesting label die
Tim Holtz thinlits bows, skeleton leaves, funky festive

Gelli arts plate
Brayer
Decorative papers, assorted
Assorted papers, Various weights and colors Black foam
Seam binding, white Various embellishments