I wanted to do a version of the DIY Art Kit but for a “journal” version so that it could be used for gifts. My artist friend Stephanie Corfee was so helpful in making the free artwork download for it. She made the large labels and small labels for labeling all the contents!
This would be a fun gift idea for the holidays for for teacher gifts. I made two different versions: one for writing and one for art journaling. Want to see what I filled mine with?
Art Journaling inspiration from Stampington. These are my favorite magazines….Art Journaling and Somerset Studio are filled with inspiration. You can get them at your bookstore:
Page after page of inspiration to get started with:
I made these little journal prompt cards. You can download the template I uploaded. Just cut out the pieces, punch a few holes, and add them all to a metal ring:
The PDF download for the journal prompts:
Of course you need a journal! This is a chalkboard journal I made using a composition book….the Chalk Ink markers work perfectly on it because they don’t smear:
(click here for more DIY journal ideas)
Chalk Ink markers are also great for journal pages because they are an opaque marker and tend to write better than paint pens:
Bits of paper inspiration I put together from different kits I picked up from the scrapbooking store:
A collection of decorative masking/washi tape. These are from Elmer’s:
Correction tape is great for writing and for art journaling:
Gesso, a travel water color box and Aquacolors for art journal pages:
Stamps and stamp pads:
Or you could make your own handmade stamps with wine corks!
A punch for rounding corners of photos and papers:
Fill the boxes with templates, shapes and tools. These are from K&Company and X-Acto:
I printed off Stephanie’s “Journal Kit” artwork onto matte photo paper and attached it to mailing boxes (from the office supply store) using adhesive spray:
So many things you can fill the boxes with:
You can encourage a friend or family member to get creative and start writing more with a present like this:
Click below to download the Journal Kit cover art and the journal kit labels by Stephanie Corfee! Do me a favor and go and visit her to say thank you for the free download!
Materials Used:
Chalk Ink Markers
Elmer’s Designer Masking Tape
Correction Tape
Water Soluble Wax Crayons
Travel Water Color Box
Exacto Corner Rounder Punch
Adhesive Spray
X-Acto Decorative Shapes Template
Make sure to check out the DIY Art Box version too! Great for kids gifts…..and just to keep gifts stashed away for birthday’s and other occasions!
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Can I ask how much the art journal kits cost to put together? I was planning to give my two older nieces a journal, your timing and ideas are so perfect!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was about to send you a request for printable prompts but you were one step ahead of me! My 7-year-old and I have enjoyed the journal project and wanted to share it with her grandmas. There are several “grandparent journals” on the market but this is so much more personal and creative. I wanted to give them prompts with the journals to make it more gift-y so this will be perfect. Any more you want to add to the printables would be much appreciated. ; ) We particularly enjoy the ones about childhood memories.
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I love this! Is it bad that I want to make it for myself instead of someone else?
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Amazing ideas. I intend to put one of these together for my sisters.
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can you sell your journaling or art kit please? it looks awesome!!!! and I liked Elmer’s Craft on FB and left them a FB wall post
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ty! And, altho’ I’ve not started following the journalling thing, I intend to – LOVE it!
Great gift idea! Thanks for sharing.
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I am hoping to win this for my wife!
Thank you for these printables!!! If you ever feel like making ALL of your journal prompts into little cards pls put them in the shop – I would gladly pay for them!!!
Hi…I “liked” Elmer’s Craft It on Facebook and let them know you sent me, also thanked them for their generosity. My fingers are crossed…what a Christmas present this would be!
I am already a follower of LBB on FB and a subscriber to LBB’s newsletter. Thanks again for the giveaway and happy weekend!
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What a terrific idea! I LOVE journaling! Will be doing this for sure!
Finally starting my cookbook for my kids thanks to this post!
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You are so inspiring! I love your creativity and your outlook on life. I’m so glad I stumbled upon your site!
p.s. That journal kit is AWESOME! I would adore a gift like that. 🙂