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Interactive Journal Page with Stamped Tags and Fabric

A project from our live show BRAND SHOWCASE - Join Emma Blake from Thirsty Brush - Broadcast 8th April · 08/04/2022

Create an interactive journal page by stamping and colouring bird designs on bubble backgrounds, then mounting them as tags within a journal spread. The page combines multiple background techniques and die-cut elements for a layered, interactive effect.

9steps
54:30in the show
Step 1 of 9

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  1. 1

    Prepare several bubble background papers using different pigment ink colours.

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  2. 2

    Stamp a small bird design onto one of the bubble background papers.

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  3. 3

    Colour the bird using watercolour or ink, leaving some areas showing the bubble background texture.

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  4. 4

    Die-cut the bird design using a tag die to create a shaped tag element.

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  5. 5

    Mount the die-cut bird tag onto black card to make it stand out.

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  6. 6

    Prepare a journal page by layering different background papers and stamped designs.

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  7. 7

    Glue the bird tags into the journal page, allowing them to hang off the edge for an interactive element.

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  8. 8

    Add additional stamped elements such as lightning bolts or decorative marks using gel pens.

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  9. 9

    Layer multiple die-cut elements within the journal to create depth and interactivity.

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