{"product_id":"keep-taking-chances-monthly-art-journal-project-free-printable","title":"Keep Taking Chances Monthly Art Journal Project + FREE Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 2019, we challenge you to create a monthly art journal page that will inspire and encourage you throughout the year. Join us as we embark on this year-long challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo get you started, we've created a FREE printable containing 12 art journaling prompts that will keep you motivated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 \u003cp\u003eAlthough we've created one prompt per month, don't feel pressured or force yourself to respond to it that month if you're not feeling it. If you want to journal about January's prompt in March, do it! Make this project your own in whatever ways it helps you flex your creative muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e12 Art Journaling Prompts for January to December\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eJanuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Celebrate the power of new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Work with reds, pinks, and whites in a new or unusual way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eMarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Embrace the beauty of imperfection. Doodle until you fill an entire page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eApril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Grab some junk mail and use the pieces to create something new.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pick your favorite quote or song lyrics to decorate this month’s page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eJune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Create a page that uses a mantra or words of encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eJuly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Let the weather inspire your next art journal page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eAugust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With summer ending, create a summer bucket list or list of your favorite summer memories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eSeptember\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Choose any object in your home and make it the inspiration for your page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eOctober\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Celebrate the colors of fall and fall leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eNovember\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Make a gratitude list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eDecember\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Create a self portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKeep Taking Chances — A Monthly Art Journal Project Directions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, let's create your own art journal, so you can carry it along with you no matter where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e1. Inside Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with the inside page first, with January in mind.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embellish the first page of a large Moleskine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-journals\" target=\"\"\u003ejournal\u003c\/a\u003e with a scrap of vintage book text, glue down with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use a foam brush to dry brush gesso over the drying page.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tear a colorful strip of paper from an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-envelopes\" target=\"\"\u003eArt Pop\u003c\/a\u003e card and glue to the side of the page with gel medium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use a lid to outline six circles using a Ranger Fude Ball \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/artist-pens-and-markers\" target=\"\"\u003epen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whole punch decorative paper from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cards-and-envelopes\" target=\"\"\u003eProject Life\u003c\/a\u003e cards, and glue circles inside the outlined circles. Use your finger to add a light coat of gesso over the circles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Randomly add yellow and turquoise paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\" target=\"\"\u003eStamp\u003c\/a\u003e month onto extra-small grubby tag, and attach to the top of the page with a mini clothespin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add Small Talk stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e2. Front Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Embellish the front cover with gesso, then add yellow and turquoise paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Outline the circle with a jar and Ranger Fude Ball pen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add scraps from an Art Pop and Project Life card, along with book text to coordinate with the inside page.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Punch dots from book text and outline with a black pen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubber-art-stamps\" target=\"\"\u003eStamp\u003c\/a\u003e inspirational phrase across the front cover with black ink.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add doodles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452529762455,"sku":"PROJ-1051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-1051__32479.1558405350.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793497","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/keep-taking-chances-monthly-art-journal-project-free-printable","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}