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 · watch it from 54:30

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.

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Step by step

1. Prepare several bubble background papers using different pigment ink colours. ▶ watch 54:30
2. Stamp a small bird design onto one of the bubble background papers. ▶ watch 55:00
3. Colour the bird using watercolour or ink, leaving some areas showing the bubble background texture. ▶ watch 55:30
4. Die-cut the bird design using a tag die to create a shaped tag element. ▶ watch 56:00
5. Mount the die-cut bird tag onto black card to make it stand out. ▶ watch 56:30
6. Prepare a journal page by layering different background papers and stamped designs. ▶ watch 57:00
7. Glue the bird tags into the journal page, allowing them to hang off the edge for an interactive element. ▶ watch 57:30
8. Add additional stamped elements such as lightning bolts or decorative marks using gel pens. ▶ watch 58:00
9. Layer multiple die-cut elements within the journal to create depth and interactivity. ▶ watch 58:30

Tips from the show

• Make journal pages interactive by allowing elements to hang off the edge or pull out.
• You can use fabric with glue and water spray, then apply pigment inks to create textured backgrounds.
• Don't worry about colouring everything perfectly—the bubble background texture shows through and adds to the effect.

More from this show

• Bubble Mixture Background with Pigment Ink
• Stamped Flower Card with Watercolour Shading

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