Art Supplies

I often get asked from new art journalers what are the must have supplies.

The list can be very long and quiet expensive this post is a few of

the basics. Its very important not to get overwhelmed or feel like you

can't create beautiful art if you don't have everything out there. 

Paper- this can be anything in the handmade journals I use, I 

have old magazine pages, manila folders, outdated calenders,

even junk mail!! You don't have to spend money paper is everywhere.

Paints- Cheap acrylic craft paint is perfect for art journaling. You can often

 find it for .50 a bottle, grab a few colors and don't forget you can mix it!!

Gesso- You can find this at any craft store or even Walmart.

Glue stick or adhesive- I prefer UHU glue-stick which I purchase on Amazon.

Stencils- You can make your own check out my hot glue stencil video HERE.

You can use produce bags, cut out shapes in cardstock you can use anything.

Pens or Pencils- I like a plain old #2 pencil and my fave pens are the

Uniball Signo 207 Bold and the Uniball Signo white pen.

Collage papers- Almost every single piece I create I use collage elements. 

Scrapbook paper, old letter, maps, magazines, newspaper really anything.