HOW TO FILL YOUR CREATIVE JOURNAL ~ ✨80 INSPIRING IDEAS for Wellbeing | Beginner Friendly Tips
✨In this video I am sharing how to fill your creative art journal pages with 80 inspiring ideas & tips demonstrated straight from my current journal. I really hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to find me on Instagram and share your pages with me. (You can tag them with #createwithtug) These tips are totally suitable for everyone whether a beginner or an experienced artist. And most importantly, remember Thank you so much for watching, keeping me company in this little corner of KZhead. Love you all to bits & see you soon, Wendy. Xxs
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I started my first journal 14 months ago and you, Wendy, are the first journal video artist I ever watched and who inspired me to do so. I had always avoided art because I was discouraged at school. I can't tell you how grateful I am for changing that. Now I draw, paint, write or collage in my 'treasure book' every day. It helps me so much on darker days as well as providing surprise and delight. Thank you for being so generous with sharing your time and knowledge. 🙏
makes me so happy to hear ! xxx big loves and happy creating xxx
I started painting 18 years ago, after a postnatal depression. I still do it, and love it. I thank God for the gift. I now help teenagers. I love what you do, I will start doing it also. ❤
"Glitter has been scientifically proven to bring joy. "❤
teeeheheheeheee!!! wahhhooo
To me 🎶
❤😢❤ people while you're watching be sure and give Wendy a thumbs up❤ as I look at the proportion between the views and the thumbs up where at 10%😢 I mean really come on now look at all the troubles she goes through to show us some really cool stuff the least you could do is tap❤
I photocopy old book pages and distress them...maybe tea or coffee dye them….and use them in my journal.
love that sounds gorgeous x
Dear Wendy. In the last days I watched A LOT of your videos. I am feeling so blessed that I found you. In this time I am admidst a deep depression....to hear your words, to see your art work is like sunshine for my soul. You light up my mood. I love your authenticity and the way you go through your struggles. That motivates me to keep on....till my light will be shine again. Thank you so much, you amazing soul!
Dear @user-bk2rv5lr9h, I am sorry to her you are amidst a deep depression. At this moment in time, I am saying a prayer for you, that you will find your way out, that you will know and feel that you are loved. Take care of yourself. From a new friend from the internet. 🤗
@@sooper109 Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayer. That means a lot to me!
@@Heikekr ❤🧡💛
Saying a prayer as well!
You are a joy. You are inspiring. You have this effervescence that is undeniable. I am enthralled by all the things you’ve shared. Thank you so much for sharing your soul with us.
Peaceful greetings to you. I just found your channel. I really love this video. I’m a senior lady and made a decision a year ago to stop watching news and instead start journaling. I used to feel anxious after watching local and world news. So this has been a greeting healing tool for me. I’m not artistic like you, but all your ideas are doable and inspiring. I’m a retired calligrapher but I’m dusting off my nibs and ink pots and getting back to work! Thank you!!! 🕊️🙏🫶
Wendy, l am in Journal heaven 🧡 your a fairy tale goddess 🧚🏻 you just keep giving and giving. Thank you for your artistic gift, grace and humility. Much love 🤍🩷💚🩵🧡🧚🏾
aww what a lovely comment, thankyou sooo much xxx
I use glitter pens when writing in my journal or going over my doodles. I love my journal it's my best friend right now. I use it for meditation answers , healing and gratitude. ❤
Since I am watching your channel, which is now 2 years, I'm much more comfortable to work in my own sketchbooks and am not afraid anymore to mess it up, because I can simply paint over or glue smth on top. I'm so happy I could work some of your techniques and ideas into my art and grow with it, despite going into a different artsy direction. Now my sketchbooks don't look empty anymore and that brings me so much joy. In general, I love your videos and watch them whenever I am creative myself.
makes me so happy to hear this, thankyou xx
If you ever decide to put your collected poems in book form for sale, I'd be your first purchased customer!! And yes, everyone, let's bring on the glitter!!!
Wendy this was delightful…your journals are magical and I love watching how you organize each page and I especially like all the pockets! You have inspiredme to start my own journal💕
ooh, happy journaling Kath xxxx
♥♥♥ your art and Faries Wendy. I love messy, torn, tabs, sewing etc and this video gave me heaps of inspiratioin. I want to do more messy journaling this year and I need to just play!! Thanks for your wonderful videos 🙂
yes, play!!! xx
So many brilliant ideas, you are so inspiring. Thank you for being so giving, vulnerable, and wise. With much love to you and James.
So inspiring! I’ve been having a terrible awful bad day-so many situational stressors that I feel like my head is going to explode. But this video has shifted my mood. I find your very existence comforting! Those journals are seriously amazing. You are incredibly gifted at self-care and at utilizing art therapeutically. So much goes into those journals; seems to just pour out of you. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gifts and wisdom.
How magical your journals are! I truly love them, but the one thing that stands out in that whole lovely journal was your picture when you were a little girl, that was a light bulb moment for me. We sometimes forget to take care of her and need to cherish that little girl inside of us. How better to personalize a journal, you captured a moment in time of yourself, to bring along on your journey to where you are now and where you want to go, with your thoughts and emotions. Brilliant! You have a beautiful creative soul, and I so enjoy you sharing your world with us all! Blessings to you!!:)) Warm hugs to you!!:))
I am copying these ideas down on a paper, planning on putting it in a tuck spot or pocket in my journal, treasured and safe for those times when i need help from my muse 😉! Such a generous compilation of ideas, and the loveliest way to let us see a flip-through of your journal. We may all have visits from our personal muses, but this proves to me that you are a muse to us all. May joy, energy, and blessings envelop you, and may your muse be generous with you, and the fairies continue dance, and invite their friends. Much love, gentle hugs, and glorious light to inspire always ❤️🧡💛🩵💜
Lovely, just lovely Wendy!!! Loved all your tips, demos, and ideas. Very very inspirational!!! Can't imagine life without my journal making.
Your journal is fantastic! Thank you for sharing. You have given me so much inspiration. I could explore your journal for days!
Such great creative journaling ideas... your journal is magical 🌿🌸💗🌸🌿
Thanks so much for sharing and all the lovely ideas💖 Keep shining your light so bright🥰
Helping me so much with my latest health "mishap"! I didn't think I had any energy to make art today but thanks to you... I did!
that's truly awesome xxxx so happy to hear this!
One line, one mark, one idea, is all it takes to stay creative. Sending a gentle hug and some healing energy your way. Thank you for the reminder to give it a go.
@@suev4143 Thank you 💖
Dear Wendy, You are an amazing person and I thank you so much for your art, ideas and inspiration that shows us the beauty around us and within ourselves. Thank you! You are a true soul healer. ❤❤❤
Lovely journal pages.I cannot live without my journals.
What a wealth of love and beauty! Thank you for sharing! 💙🕊️
Just doing my gratitude journalling, and wanted to say I am very grateful for you and your videos. Thank you for adding magic to our lives.❤
Wendy, you make my world a happier place ❤ 😊
Thank you Wendy. Very inspiring.
Thank you so much wendy for your light! It inspires to journal again! Love to watch youre content🧚🏻♂️✨
Your journal is so lovely and so very unique and personal. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, so many wonderful tips and ideas in one video!! Thank you for sharing your journal and your process with us, Wendy. I love the gentle tone you take with yourself in your art journals and videos; it’s clear that your journaling really is a fabulous form not only of self-expression, but of self-care. Very inspiring, once again! ☺️ Sending love from Australia xo
Thank you for these fantastic ideas! What a beautiful, calming video. Your gorgeous artwork and tips inspire me.
yay! happy creating Betsy xx
Goodness, a year’s worth of inspiration! So enjoyed this video, thanks Wendy 👏🏻👍🏻🙂
10 years ago I created an art journal from a thrift-store book and it was so fun! In addition to journaling I used it for testing various media like chalk, paint, metallics, inks, crayons, pastels, etc. Your delightful video and all the ideas have rekindled my interest and I’m going to start again. Thank you for the inspiration! Edit: just remembered something cool to do, which is I exchanged journals with a friend and we each made a couple of pages in the other’s journal as a “guest artist”! 🧑🎨
Your video popped up at just the right time. You brought me out of a big dip and stopped me losing control of my tears. There are times to and times not to. Those around you make such a difference and you pulled me back😀
Thank you Wendy for doing this and sharing all these amazing wonderful ideas🥰. Your journals are so pretty, magicial and wonderful. ✨🧚🏼♀️I’ve never journaled as I’ve never seen myself as creative but I may just write my thoughts and feeling down as a start. I hate my writing but what you said about writing made me feel like it’s ok to do it Xxx
Absolutely stunning art journal!❤❤
I loved this 💖 and I look forward to seeing your next journal making video. 💖💖💖
Thank you for all these lovely journaling tips. I made notes while you shared…I think I will put them on decorated pages to look at before I journal to inspire me. Your creativity lights the world. Thank you.
What a treasure trove… my soul’s been in a dark place. Thank you ❤
soft hugs for the dark places xx
This is how I want to live my life too. I can see the amount of happiness you have through your face:) More power to you!
Thank you for sharing all your creative ideas. This video was so much fun to watch and has inspired me to get back into journaling again. Much love to you and James. 💖🤗🤗🤗
Very beautiful journals indeed! As far as GRACE is concerned, one of the most important meanings of the word is God's free generosity and love towards his creatures.
Brakowało mi tego typu filmików u Ciebie,fajnie że wróciłaś do tematu art jurnalu ❤
Love you generous spirit and goodness in this video. I love all of your videos. Thank you so much for shining your light.
I love, love, love this video, Wendy!!!! 💕 You are an inspiration!
That green butterfly you drew is beautiful along with all the other journal pages you’ve made ❤❤ love it!
Thanks so much for some wonderful ideas and reminders. I guess you've recuperated well after the accident as you sound more energized and focused than you have in quite some time. That is wonderful if so.💕
I just found your channel today when I was looking for art journalling ideas. You are brilliant! I love your journal and ideas! I can't wait to start. Thanks for putting this video together.
Thank you so much for sharing your love and creativity ❤
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon watching your journal vlog, very inspiring. I’m gonna start collecting pictures, poems and things that resonate with me………so wish I had an Art Room I could take myself away to. Glad to see you are in a better place now after your accident. Love & Light Wendy. Looking forward to,your next vlog. 🤍📚
Perhaps put your things in a little box or basket, no need for a whole room! I did that when we lived in a van and it still felt like a 'place' if that makes sense xxxx
WOW! AMAZING AND HELPFUL VIDEO WENDY! So sweet of you to share so many of your special, healing ideas with the world. You are an angel fairy! Sweet!
Love this! Instead of me "wasting" or "messing up" a book, I'll copy it on my color copier and use it guilt-free!
Мне греет душу такие книжки. Я бы хотела узнать их историю. В семидесятых я собирали все в книжку и заметила что мир открывается какими-то другими сторонами. В двух наклейках на много больше информации чем в обзацах книги. Меня это потрясло потому что не важно о чем была сама книга. Но один раз одноклассник вытащил ее из моего портфеля . И впервые я стала посмешищем в классе. Все это тряпочки, Лейбы, картинки. И вот спустя тысячу лет я встречаю такие видео. Серьезный человек занимается таким творчеством и совсем из другой страны. Это явно какая то традиция. У которой есть своё победное начало чем мое. Потому что больше ни разу за всю жизнь я не сделала ни одной страницы.
This video is absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing these tips.
Thank you for sharing your magical journal, it was so enjoyable to see. I'm surprised how many of these ideas I already use in my own art journals and yet mine looks nothing like yours, how wonderful is that!? 🥰
This is sooo inspiring. I have watched many, many journal and journalling videos over the years but none have inspired me as much as this one. I just love your messy, artsy style and way of doing things. I wish I was far less perfectionistic and much more free in my arts and crafts because this style is waaaaay more fun and interesting.
Wow, thankyou so much, this truly makes me blush! xxx happy onwards non-perfectionism creativity! you can do it!!
Good morning Wendy from a cool but sunny part cloudy day here in Northern California. More rain to come but a nice AM and a nice cup of tea with you . I’ve written down so much as I’ve listened to you talk about the wonderful life of journaling. As I mentioned in the past I’ve used an old book that I’ve been altering for my first journal. It’s not quite full yet and I still have the front and back to do. Your ideas will help me along the way and my next journal will be much better but I’m actually proud of my first attempt. But I plan to make my own signatures and cover like you shared so many videos ago. I loved every moment of this video and it’s so good seeing you feeling better and more back to yourself. Thank you for all you’ve shared with us and the time it took to upload your videos. It is so appreciated. We will never meet in person but I feel like you are a dear friend that I can visit and have a cuppa while you share your magical, artistry with us loyal followers. You are a special, kind soul. Sending you so much love and softest hugs. See you in the next one my dear. Hello to James too. ❤❤❤🎨🖌️🤔😘💫🌺🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚🏻
I was getting overwhelmed bc I am moving (again... lately I've been moving twice a year!) and have arrived at the stage where I need to sort through my bins of old journals and paper ephemera I've had for the last decade... I made my lunch and put this video on by chance! I feel much better and more grounded about how to distill my treasures and lighten my load (maybe I'll give myself more time than a day!). Thanks for shining your light 💛✨️⚡️🌟
Thks Wendy. I'm gonna make Angels with Vintage music 🎶 🎵 ✨️ 💕 sheets that I have found My Mom & Dad loved " Glenn Miller " band and Big bands. Oh wow just so many Journaling tips and creative Crafty ideas. Loved It. Gotta get to it. Lol. I love Journaling and spread the love ❤️ 😍 💖 You are Loved.
Thanks Wendy ♥️ I'm struggling with Ptsd, and even though art journaling is my refuge and a soul healing tool, some days I can't do it as I would like. Your way of doing art journaling inspires self-compassion, something that I lack and that I would also like to do with my art journaling style without feeling the pressure of perfectionism or shame. Thank you because you inspired me, and immediately after seeing your video, I managed to carve out a moment of writing and reflection on myself, which I hadn't been able to do for a long time. I want to join your Patreon Tier to learn from you this wonderful, compassionate and introspective way of art journaling. A big hug 🙂♥️🙏🌷✨
i have done journals for decades.. and decorative art journals for many years. but i just got a new journal recently that a friend sent to me that has a leather cover and 200 handmade pages ( which i love) and i will be using it to record all my memories of my mother who just passed away. I will be using watercolor , washi ( from taiwan sent from a friend) , tissue i have, things i have cut out of magazines that match memories, my own painting, etc. This video of yours is perfect to remind me of all i can do.
I want to find paper doll coloring books. Great ideas ..love your inspirational words & ideas.
🧚🏼♂️Wow 🫠💕 thank you soo much Wendy! 1st. I am Soo happy to see you sitting on the floor crossed legged 🫠your knees are doing much better then, all healed up 💕🙆🏻♀️💕Yey!!! 2nd. I just started journaling again, little by little, I sit and do some until I come to a blank 🤪📝 and return a few hours later with more inspiration 🤭giggles💕 ✨🫠💫Your video truly truly 🧚🏼♂️MOTIVATED ME AND INSPIRED MY 110% 💕🧚🏼♂️ I really enjoyed watching it and even wrote down notes 💁🏻♀️📝 💫🌺 Thank you for being on KZhead 💐💗 I enjoy your videos so much, I always feel happier afterwards just so you know 💕🤗💕 ✨🧚🏼🪄✨Sending you beautiful fairy love & happy dust ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨and ✨🧸🪄✨✨✨✨big soft teddy bear hugz 🧸🤗🧸✨💐🎀🌺🍄🌻🌾🪻🌞🌜🌛🌟🌹🌷🌸
I was having breakfast while watching and as I finished I was thinking how much I would like some tea (I usually have a cup while watching your videos), but I was enjoying this one so much I didn't want to stop to make it. You turned the page and said it was time for a tea break. 🫖😆 I took that as serendipity and made the tea. Another video of pure delight. Thank you for sharing, Faerie Wendy. 🧚♀
Watercolors makes the best journal...you dont have to use words. You just make a memorial for those thoughts at that time. Going back years later, theyll still mean the same thing to you. I love that sweater btw.
I came across your video today and absolutely loved it! I spend time making journals for others, but not for myself. I am preparing for a new chapter in my life and many of your entries have inspired me to create a sacred space in a journal to process everything as I move forward. I'll be watching your other videos as well. I also LOVE fairies and use them in my business logo.
Thank you for your wonderful video. I love looking at your artwork, it is just beautiful.😊 It’s nice to see you being your usual perky self. Hope all that was involved with your ‘ mishap’ is behind you now. Sending love to you.🥰
Tu es tellement mignonne Wendy et j'adore tes créations !❤ merci ⚘️ pour les idées 💡 toutes plus créatives les unes que les autres et merci pour la bonne humeur 😊❤ et bisous 😚
I absolutely LOVED looking at your journal! Thank you so much for sharing, Wendy, as well as showing us all your tips! I can’t wait to try some of them in my own journal now. I loved how visual your journal was - it just pulled you in and invited you to interact with it. Wonderful!
… I was traumatized as a child when trying to do my art. True husbands ridiculed my attempts. … I am now trying to heal and create and this is a great way to do it. I’m so happy I happened upon your channel. Thank you bright blessings to you and yours …🥰🙏🏻
Love you Wendy,aaaah you make me so happy with your videos!!! Thank you for inspiring us and giving us so much comfort in the everyday💖🙏🫂🌱🌿🍀☕🫖🥧🍵🕯📓🖋💞💝Warm hugs coming your way
I have journaled for most of my life and have even taught a class in basic how to journal. This video is brilliant. I will now refer my students to watch it ! I’m so inspired and now have a million ideas to use in my own practice. Thank you so much. Your light is definitely shining bright 💫
Wendy darling hopes you are feeling alot better😘 love your uniquely beautiful journals and gorgeous decorations you inspire and encourage thanks for sharing Wendy darling ❤️ ❤
Wow...how talented. So inspiring.
Wow! What an incredibly inspiring journal. Your artwork is truly beautiful and you have so many fun, creative features that really make it something original and personalised. Thank you so much for sharing ❤,
Fantastic Wendy , thank you & happy new creative energy to you 💕🦢🌞🌈🐾🐾
This is fantastic. Thanks Wendy. I am a perfectionist and I am trying to change that because it make you procrastinate. So I will take ideas from you and try to move forward. Love your channel. ❤❤❤
So inspiring!!! Thank you, Wendy. I hope you are doing well these days following your accident. Hugs from the states!!
"Glitter has been scientifically proven to bring joy" ha ha ha ha ha, so true !
Thankyou Wendy. 💚 I am no artist but have a creative mind and dabble with different materials, have collected loads. Seeing this today makes we want to start putting together a book and start journaling. In the past I've written thoughts, feelings etc. You Wendy are an inspiration. Again Thankyou. 💚 I really must get started. 🫠
It's like you read my mind, I needed this video from you! You are so inspiring, thank you for using your amazing talents to teach & guide us..😊
Glorious and sacred journal. I love the little envelopes and all kinds of personality running throughout. Your journals over the years have been so lovely, intriguing and so authentic. Your photograph of yourself as a little girl and the title, 'how we talk to ourselves ' is special. You are the journal princess. Thank you for sharing your journals with us. Would be intetested in the sewing of the journals if you decide to want to video that. You're definitely an inspiration. See you in the next video. Thanks Wendy.❤
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas but more importantly how to use them for artistic expression, gratitude, celebrating life and processing emotions. This is the kind of journaling that has real purpose but is still fun & personal. Exactly how I want to journal. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Your journal is mind-boggling creative! Kudos to you Wendy and thanks for sharing.
I find working in my art/junk journal is safe place for creative play. I collect packaging things like tags, fruit stickers, etc to stick in my pages. Going on Pinterest, most Junk journals have little way of 'junk' or every day ephemera as mostly printables or vintage style. Your style of journal is unique and I see your style flow through. A lot of early journals were mostly like scrapbooking, I stick stuff on pages with little fuss, later added stickers, samples of embroidery or beading. In last few year, I went Junk journal route and brought lots of ready made vintage ephemera. Washi stickers are nice but they produce a lot waste the clear plastic backing gets thrown in the bin so instead I'm finding a way to use them. I want to add some of drawings and abstract art into the pages but incompatible with grungy vintage style. I have wild eclectic style, doesn't matter as nothing ever matches anyway. I tend make my own journal as difficult to find blank notebook without lined paper other than Moleskine. So wonderful to see your art journal as shows you don't needs lots stencils, stamps or branded ephemera to produce lovely pages.
I am so inspired by you. Your passion oozes out of you. Thank you for sharing your fabulous ideas. Heather in South Africa
I joined your Patreon today!! Love your work! I started this Art Journal journey in 2005 and I always find inspiration from you!!
This video to learn how journaling is so perfect. You are a wounderfull teacher. ✨️Tank you so much.✨️ I love your art and you are so precious. I will tell to God tonight how gratefull i am to have the chance to learn from you Wendy. 🤗 Isa from Quebec, Canada. 🙏🏻💫💜
Love your fairies! They seem like such good company. You have once again inspired me to get creating! Thank you❤❤
I loved watching this video of how you journal. You are so creative and interesting I was mesmerized by you. This really inspires me to try a journal with lots of different elements like yours. I do love fairies.
This has so inspired me to start journaling - never done it before but I’m eager to give it a go now
I just bought my first art journal today as I've been wanting to go from regular journaling to adding alot more beauty to it while dealing with some emotional things and spiritual things and I ran across this video. Thank you so much and I will definitely subscribe and binge watch through some of your ideas for inspiration.
Loved seeing your journal!! I agree I love glitter. I think there is something magical and whimsical about it!! I makes me happy!!🤗
Thank you ! You have an abaling compassionate 💙💜energy
You're absolutely amazing. I love your style of journaling and I wish I was that talented. You have inspired me today:)
Treasure trove of wonderful ideas for journal entries! Thanks for sharing!💖💖
You are blessed to be in a safe home and relationship to be able to express your feelings and creativity. Wish I could. I am criticized and shamed by my family. 😢no safe place for me.
Great ideas, thank you for sharing your journey with us.