20 Simple Background Techniques For Junk Journals

I am on a journey to improve my junk journal/art journal pages using the limited craft supplies that I have on hand and my limited skill set. 🤣🤣

I am starting by making a library or catalog of simple backgrounds to use as a reference for future journal pages.

Check out the details and demonstration for all 20 techniques in the video below. Or read on to see samples of the 20 techniques.

Technique 1 – Instant Coffee

Technique 2 – Spray Paint

Technique 3 – Water Color Pick Up

Technique 4 – Book Paper Decoupage

Technique 5 – Acrylic Paint Blending

Technique 6 – Paper Towel Painting

Technique 7 – Painted String Press

Technique 8 – Wax Paper Blotting

Technique 9 – Salt Painting

Technique 10 – Ink Pad Smudging

Technique 11 – Finger Paint

Technique 12 – Alcohol Ink Spray

Technique 13 – Crayon Scribble

Technique 14 – Popsicle Stick Painting

Technique 15 – Corrugated Cardboard

Technique 16 – Straw Painting

Technique 17 – Tea Bag Stain

Technique 18 – Eye Dropper Painting

Technique 19 – Bubble Wrap Printing

Technique 20 – Frosted Finish

If you would like to know how I prepare junk mail catalogs for art and junk journaling, check out the video below.

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Happy Upcycling,

Cindy