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Join this 30 day art journal challenge in June to bring more JOY into your life, and the world, through art journaling! 30 daily art journaling prompts are included.

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30 Day Art Journal Challenge: June 2020

In the middle of May I sent out an email to my list and asked if they would be interested in doing a 30 day art journal challenge in June….

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Try using Recycled Materials in your Art Journal: like security envelopes! #joyfulartjournaling #artjournalideas

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Using Recycled Materials in Your Art Journal: Security Envelopes

One of the things I love about art journals (and creative exploration in general) is that there are no real rules. You can color, paint, collage, stamp, draw, doodle, write,…

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How to start an art journal: for beginners to more experienced art journalers, here are 5 ways to get started with your own art journal. #joyfulartjournaling #howtostartanartjournal

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How to Start An Art Journal

Whether you’re a first time art journaler or you’ve been doing it for years, knowing how to start an art journal can always feel intimidating. But not after today! I’m…

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I've been taking creative classes on Skillshare for years now, but when I took "Visual Journaling: Drawing Your Feelings" last week, I know I had to share it (and my class projects!) with all of you, because I think you'll love taking it, too. (Especially when you learn, below, how you can take it for free!) #artjournalingideas #joyfulartjournaling

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Visual Journaling: Drawing Your Feelings – A Class Review

I’ve been taking creative classes on Skillshare for years now, but when I took “Visual Journaling: Drawing Your Feelings” last week, I know I had to share it (and my…

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Are you an artist looking for topics to blog about? Check out these 52 Blog Post Ideas for Artists today, and download the free checklist at JoyfulArtJournaling.com #joyfulartjournaling #blogpostideas #blogpostideasforartists

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52 Blog Post Ideas for Artists

I know that this blog is mainly about art journaling, but I’ve noticed that a lot of the art journalers who come here are also bloggers. So I decided to…

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Check out this Altered Book Flip Through and Class Review from JoyfulArtJournaling.com!

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Altered Book Flip Through and Class Review

Last month I took an altered book class on Creativebug, and I swear it somehow altered my life! (See what I did there? 🤣) So today I’m going to share…

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If you want to learn how to draw flowers, check out this How to Draw Modern Florals Book Review on JoyfulArtJournaling.com #joyfulartjournaling

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How to Draw Modern Florals Review

One of my goals for this year was to start drawing and painting more flowers (and other flora) in my art journals. Other than a giant drawing of a rose…

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Have you heard having a Word for the Year? Check out these word of the year ideas:, and why they're better than New Year resolutions! #joyfulartjournaling #wordoftheyear #wordfortheyear

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Word of the Year Ideas

For the last few years I’ve been choosing a word (or, I will admit usually two!) for the year. I believe the original idea is from oneword365 and the premise…

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My First Art Journal Flip Through on YouTube! #artjournal #artjournalideas #artjournalflipthrough

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My First Art Journal Flip Through on YouTube!

Hello, joyful art journalers! Today I’m sharing my very first art journal flip through on YouTube! It’s pretty basic and I edited it to be square (when YouTube videos are supposed…

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Where to get free images for your art journal. #joyfulartjournaling #artjournalideas

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Where to get free images for your art journal

Hello, joyful art journaling friends! I love incorporating collage into my art journals, don’t you? I have loads of images and papers I’ve purchased and/or accumulated over the years (and…

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Hi! I’m Jules!
And I help people create JOY through art journaling and creative exploration! I'm a mom, wife, rescue dog owner, artist and creative business coach. But I'm also a lifelong creative explorer, and art journaling allows me to do that every day! It truly brings me joy, & I'd love to share that joy with YOU!
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I’m soaking up every minute of this #lazysunday I’m soaking up every minute of this #lazysunday I just added some last minute touches to this art journal spread, and I’m going to go learn a few things about one of my favorite subjects: business! (Is that weird?! Haha!) I hope you all are doing something you love today... something that truly brings you joy!! 💕
If you had to use ONE WORD to describe what art jo If you had to use ONE WORD to describe what art journaling is to you, what would it be? (Please leave it in the comments below!) I’m having a hard time choosing one word, but I think (for me) it would be: cathartic. But I also think of words like: enjoyable, expressive, important, and, of course, joyful!
I can’t believe it’s the last day of #joyfular I can’t believe it’s the last day of #joyfulartjournalingjune! The last prompt was #transparent so for this #artjournalspread I cut a square in two pages, then added this semi-transparent vintage paper (it was originally in a cabinet photo from the early 1900s) with a vintage illustration of a peach (I believe?!) in between the two transparent sheets. I noticed my journal paper needed some support, so I glued down some vintage paper on each side to make it sturdier, then cut the square. I moved my journal as I cut with my exacto knife, so I accidentally put the fruit image upside-down AND backwards! Haha! Oh well... it’s art! I can do whatever I want! ;) I hope you all have had fun and have been inspired by everyone who participated! I know for sure I’ll be hosting another challenge in January... but if you want another one sooner, DM me! 📨
I’m pretty well grounded to begin with, but that I’m pretty well grounded to begin with, but that’s probably because I do meditation regularly, as well as art journaling and pulling oracle cards. If I need more than that, I tend to get out in nature (bare feet on the grass or in the river/lake/ocean always helps!) Or maybe burn some sage or palo santo or candles... what grounds you? #joyfulartjournalingjune
A little #abstractcollage for today’s prompt for A little #abstractcollage for today’s prompt for #joyfulartjournalingjune! Only two more days (for the live challenge... feel free to do it — any or all of it — any time that works for you!) It’s gone by so fast!
I had Soooo much fun with today’s prompt, #3D! I I had Soooo much fun with today’s prompt, #3D! I was inspired by the @creativebug class, Daily Creativity at Home (day 8)! Thanks @cceruti for such a fun idea! I painted and collaged the box, and then made a teeny tiny #artjournal to go inside! Eeeeeee! So tiny! So cute! #joyfulartjournalingjune
I definitely scrolled through @letsmakepatterns fe I definitely scrolled through @letsmakepatterns feed to get inspired for today’s prompt: pattern! (If you need inspo, I highly recommend it!!) #joyfulartjournalingjune
It’s day 25: Rainbows! And since it’s #pridemo It’s day 25: Rainbows! And since it’s #pridemonth I figured I’d make some little #prideflags and then cut them into rainbow shapes. I’m definitely a #straightally and was happy to see there’s a flag for that, too! Love, support and safety to all! (Swipe to see which flag is for which #pride🌈) #loveislove #joyfulartjournalingjune
Because I’m allowed to break my own damn rules! Because I’m allowed to break my own damn rules! 😂 This is my (not so) monochromatic page for day 24 of #joyfulartjournalingjune! But seriously: that 1967 Cadillac is my dream car (in black, please! Or pink?! ... BOTH!) 😊
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