Over the weekend, I was directly inspired by Mary Beth Shaw’s
video about making a
fabric covered art journal.
Using a large Strathmore hardcover watercolor journal already started and entitled “The Blues,” I went through my fabric stash. I have three kinds: textured fabric already pressed into paint, old clothing I’ve cut up and upcycled, and remnants from fabric stores. My finished cover has some of all.
Instead of using the adhesive Mary Beth did, I used Liquitex Fabric Medium I’ve had for ages. Some of the non-cotton fiber pieces with paint were a bit difficult to glue down but they did stay.
This is such a fun project and a great way to use up bits and pieces. Once it’s dry, the cover feels great. This technique could lend itself to all kinds of commercial and handmade journals, as well.
