You are personally invited to join our Art Journaling for Beginners Facebook Group!
Our group is a safe place for new art journal enthusiasts to share and inspire one another while conquering perfectionism {FINISH WHAT YOU START!}.
Basic Supplies List
A printable copy of this list is available here.This is not an exhaustive art journaling supply list. You will find many of these items in your own home, or may be able to ask family and friends to save up items you can use. This list is merely a guide to get your creative juices flowing, and help you begin to think outside of the box.
Art journaling and mixed media art are working their way into the "mainstream", and with this often comes pressure to spend money on products to get a certain look you want. Personally I advise you to use what you have, and when making purchases use coupons, sales, and less expensive brands.
While you are in the process of learning your craft/hobby/possible business venture, it is better to spend your time practicing instead of shopping. *gasp!*
In the beginning, experiment with different techniques. Find what you love. Later on, splurge and try out some of the more expensive art supplies on the market. Sometimes it is better to spend a bit more, but a lot of times you can buy cheaper versions with excellent results!
Before you go shopping, and get excited wanting to purchase the newest item in the art journaling craze, take a deep breath and see what you already have on hand. You may be surprised at all of the art supplies you already own!
Now, go get started, and go make some oh so beautiful messes!
Cover up!
apron/art smock/large t-shirt
shower curtain/plastic table cloth {cover work area}
Art Supplies
crayons pencil sharpener pens permanent markers sharpies washable markers pencils art pencils colored pencils erasers ink chalk play dough clay baker's clay manilla folders Velcro Gesso
Tools & Accessories
laminator laminating sheets xacto knife scissors child safety scissors stapler staples ruler sandpaper hole punch clippers nails pegs, wood rods screws stencils thumb tacks loose binder rings {various sizes} key rings paint brushes makeup sponges
Basic Craft Supplies
beads {assortment of colors, sizes, shapes} bells buttons craft ice cream sticks elastic feathers felt foam pieces and foam stickers foam sheets and shapes glitter googly eyes magnets and magnet strips paint sponges pipe cleaners/chenille stems plastic gems pompoms ribbon rubber bands rubber stamps safety pins sea shells sequins stickers Styrofoam balls and cones thread tooth picks toothbrushes wire yarn
Glue and Adhesives
clear glue craft glue glue gun glue sticks fabric glue glitter glue tacky glue white glue scotch tape double sided tape duct tape masking tape mod podge rubber cement
Around the House
aluminum foil aluminum pie plates baker’s string balls balloons candles coffee filters cookie cutters cotton swabs cupcake liners dried beans and uncooked pasta egg cartons floss foil {silver and gold} food coloring forks and spoons {plastic and silverware} knife loc bags marbles pantyhose paper towel rolls paper towels picture frames plates, dishes, glasses pocket mirrors rice sewing pins and needles sponges spray starch straws thread toilet paper rolls washers {various sizes} wax paper wood spoons
Outside
acorns bricks dried flowers leaves nuts pine cones rocks, stones, pebbles sand seed pods seeds {various shapes, sizes and colors} sticks
Paints and Paint Supplies
acrylic spray finger paint paint brushes paint rollers paint sample cards paint tray paints spray paint stamp pads {various colors} watercolors
Paper
art paper {watercolor, sketch, etc} books {used, from thrift stores etc. for collages and more} butcher paper cardstock {white, colored} colored paper composition books {sewn books, less than a dollar each} construction paper contact paper crepe paper envelopes index cards muffin cup liners paper bags {small and large} paper clips paper cups paper doilies paper napkins paper plates, bowls, cups paper rolls paper scraps paper towels poster board printer paper scrap paper scrapbook paper sticky notes white paper
Recycled Items
aluminum cans baskets bed sheet(s) pillowcases bottle caps/lids bottles boxes bubble wrap cans & jars caps and hats cardboard boxes cardboard scraps cardboard tubes catalogues & junkmail cds cellophane cereal boxes coat hangers coffee cans with lids combs containers with handles cookie boxes cookie tins corks cotton balls diaper wipe containers drinking straws fabric scraps food storage containers food trays fruit/veggie containers from grocery store gift wrap greeting cards (used) grocery bags hair pins keys lids of all sizes magazines maps mason jars milk and juice cartons milk jugs mittens and gloves newspapers packing peanuts plastic bags plastic containers and tubs with lids plastic cups from restaurants plastic jars and bottles with lids plastic trays plastic yogurt, margarine, and sour cream containers produce bags sheet music shirt for art smock shoe boxes shoelaces socks soda bottles spools tissue boxes tissue paper toy and cardboard boxes toys {use for parts} trays wine bottles wood scraps yogurt containers
You are personally invited to join our Art Journaling for Beginners Facebook Group! Our group is a safe place for new art journal...
