AIA: Build an Art Journal Together-Vintage #12

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This is the final "vintage theme" art journal swap to bring this incredibly fun series to an end 🥲 - But wait, there's more! The new art journal build will be BOTANICAL themed, so stay tuned!

Let’s continue to build our gorgeous, collaborative art journal together—four beautifully decorated pages at a time. This will save on postage as we won't be sending heavy or bulky journals around the USA!

Each month, participants will create, decorate, and send one 8.5" x 11" sheet, folded on the 8.5" side in portrait orientation, to their one partner. This will create four 8.5" tall x 5.5" wide pages for you to decorate in vintage fashion. 👉🏼Journal Page Swap Example

📜 Page Format:
* Use copy paper or light cardstock weight, keeping in mind the bulk.
* Finished Page Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 5.5" wide, portrait orientation
* Page Count: One folded sheet (do NOT cut) = 4 pages (decorate all 4 pgs)
* Unbound: Artists will eventually bind their own journals as they wish.
* Keep in mind that when all these pages are stacked for binding, your inside (full page) will likely be divided/separated from each other, so make each of your 4 pages stand on their own.

🗓️ Swap Rhythm:
* I'll host one swap each month. The series will include 12 monthly swaps, resulting in a journal with 48 pages.
* Each round will include a special creative prompt (see at end of swap description) for example: add a border ruffle, include a hidden paperclip, add a belly band, etc. You only need to include the creative prompt on one of your four journal pages—but feel free to use it on more.
* I'll include video tutorials and helpful links to spark creativity.
* Participants can join at any time or skip a swap if they wish; you'll just end up with fewer journal pages.

🌟 Guidelines (as you see fit to create!):
* Make each of your pages in vintage charm.
* Adding 👉🏼interactive elements, like foldouts, waterfall tablets, etc. is strongly encouraged!
* Embrace aged textures, sepia tones, antique papers, lace, roses, stitched details, paints, tea or coffee dyed papers.
* Pop in some lovely ephemera pieces.
* Avoid glitter fallout or excessive bulk.
* Include your username discreetly on each of the 4 pages.

JOURNAL COVERS AND SIGNATURE BINDING TUTORIALS BELOW:

👉🏻Bejeweled Treasure Book Cover
👉🏻No sew binding
👉🏻Soft wrap around cover
👉🏻Cereal box cover with multiple signatures
👉🏻Sewing in multiple signatures
👉🏻Cheesecloth journal cover

FYI - I'm using a 15oz cereal box w/ a 1-7/8" spine and 4 signatures which is the perfect fit!

⚠️CREATIVE PROMPT for this swap #12: 👉🏻ADD A RECYCLED WINDOW ENVELOPE POCKET w/ TAG

Be inspired every day!