{"product_id":"go-where-your-heart-takes-you-a-monthly-art-journal-project","title":"Go Where Your Heart Takes You— A Monthly Art Journal Project + A FREE Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we embark on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Keep-Taking-Chances-Project\"\u003eyear-long journal challenge\u003c\/a\u003e. In January, we created a set of journal prompts that you can find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Keep-Taking-Chances-Project\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, in hopes to keep you inspired to create your own art journal that you can carry along with you no matter where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFebruary’s journal prompt was to work with reds, pinks, and whites in a new or unusual way. When I started, I knew I wanted to create a Valentine-themed piece that was a bit more edgy, and less traditional. As a bonus, I had already laid down some pieces on the journal page, which made starting less intimidating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe’d love to see what you are making. Share your artwork on Instagram using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a featured artist on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\"\u003e@stampington\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGo Where Your Heart Takes You — A Monthly Art Journal Project Directions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the left page of a Moleskine journal, glue Project Life card to the page with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e, and then glue down a small \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bags-tags-and-sleeves\/\"\u003eglassine envelope\u003c\/a\u003e over the card.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the right opposite page, add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\/\"\u003evintage book text\u003c\/a\u003e and a scrap from an Art Pops \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-envelopes\/\"\u003ecard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a light layer of gesso to each page, and let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart adding strips of patterned paper and vintage book text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003ehearts\u003c\/a\u003e onto vintage book text, cut out, and glue to the background. Stamp quote onto a sheet of vintage paper, cut out, and glue down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd highlights of red paint using your finger, and the blending tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinue adding scraps of patterned paper, Art Pops Tape, and corrugated cardboard until you feel satisfied with your composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandomly stamp script text over parts of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the remnants of paint left on the ink blending tool to create dots. Outline with a Fude Ball \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artist-pens-and-markers\/\"\u003epen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd work stickers to an extra small grubby tag, and tuck into the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.stampington.live\/hubfs\/Monthly-Journal-Prompts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to download the free printable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452530679959,"sku":"PROJ-1066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-1066__93080.1558405682.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793541","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/go-where-your-heart-takes-you-a-monthly-art-journal-project","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}