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i got a nice brown paper journal a while ago and it's just been sitting there because, quite frankly, i have no idea where to start with it. i don't want it to be full of cut and paste pictures and biro sketches like it is at the moment. but, because i like to work in inks and watercolour which look very bad on brown paper, i'm lacking any inspiration and i've not the heart to see it go to waste. so, i was wondering does anybody know of any good techniques to use when journaling on brown paper? 

Got more journal goodness going:


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This might seem like a strange question, & I'm sorry if it's a repeat one, but can someone link me to some good art blogs out there?
Thanks in advance! <3

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Chello everyone ~

I was wondering if anyone knew any websites or books with art/writing/journaling prompts? My inspiration for my Moleskines has been running dry and I was hoping to find some prompts to get it going again...any responses are appreciated :)

I posted a tutorial on how to make a journal out of a Starbucks advertising booklet and here are some images out of it

you can see the tutorial here:
http://artjournaling.ning.com/group/junkjournal101




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Hey guys! I haven't done much, but I've done this:





I'm looking forward to coming home from France, because I'll finally have access to all my craft supplies! Then I can finally make the Europe-travelling scrapbook I've been dreaming of for 4 months...

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