3 Mixed Media Art Journal Ideas

These mixed media art journal ideas are a great way to spend some creative time with no rules that combine journaling with art.

mixed media art journal ideas
1. Mixed Media scrapbook page:

I started this project, by bringing in texture to my layout with some stencils and gesso. I like the white on white dimension that it brings in. Next, I added in my journaling in a numbered list format.

I used the Sure Cut Paper trimmer to trim pieces of paper, vellum etc that I then layered beneath my photo. I used the Amplify Mixed Media 10 inch scissors to then trim bits of papers to add to the layout. To bring in some color, I added some watercolors onto the now dried gesso.

I finished it off with some final touches- stickers, cork and twine bows. I personally love the colors and textures in the layout and it is one of my favorite mixed media art journal ideas.

2. Mixed Media Journal Page in old books:

It is so easy to create art journal pages in an old book, you can let your creativity shine and it is so much fun to try different art materials to create painted backgrounds. This is another one of those mixed media art journal ideas where you can let color come to life.

Step 1: Paint in the sky, add some flowers, a banner and sketch in some small people. Add a doily here and there to fill in the space. This painted background uses a few different mediums and you can create a light airy layout.

Step 2: Add in your quote using some rub ons. Color in the figures, punch pretty paper into shapes and glue them onto the page to add more depth and details. Check out my positive quotes post and pick a perfect quote for your page.

Step 3: Finally, use a PITT marker to go over all the shadows.

I absolutely love this page and get very emotional whenever I see it. I was missing my mom a lot the day I painted this and I somehow emoted that feeling into this page. I guess thats why it’s called journaling.

Supplies used:

There are no particular supplies needed for any of these mixed media art journal ideas, use what you have at home and play with them.

• Art Journaling sketchbook- I love a strathmore one.
• Watercolors (either tubes or cakes) and an aqua brush
• Patterned paper, doilies, paper scraps, twine etc
• Punches: any you have on hand: I used this butterfly, flower and leaf ones
• A good pair of scissors and a gel medium to glue everything down
• PiTT markers– These are India ink based and perfect for mixed media art!

3. Mixed Media Journaling cover idea:

Alter any notebook or journal to be uniquely yours using one of these mixed media art journal ideas

Step 1: Cover the front cover with some white paint. I did not wet my brush, any wet media will soak into the cardboard and might make it warp. Instead use a dry brush with paint to just give some paint strokes. Adhere down different lace trims, some paper strips and punched paper bits.

Step 2: Bring in more color using acrylic paints and mists. 

Step 3: Trim a thin piece of charcoal grey felt using the Easy Action Micro tip Scissor No 5. Adhere this onto the edge of the journal cover.

Add another piece of lace trim, a blue bird rub on and a sequin on the top. I mounted some rubber stamps and stamped them using black ink.

To finish off the cover, add a big crochet flower, a blue paper flower and also a tiny felt flower.

I love how this book cover turned out but enjoyed the creative process more 🙂

Supplies: Journal, acrylic paints, lace or trims, felt, patterned paper, Brush, Tacky glue, Inkpad, rubons, sequins, flowers.

These mixed media art journal ideas were first published on the Fiskars website