Art Journaling | October Page Prompts

**scrapsandsass** · 10-10-2012, 06:43 PM

Each month we plan to throw out a few topics/ideas/suggestions for those of you (like me) who sometimes need a nudge or a bit of inspiration to get a page started. We'll offer up prompts in the following categories: element, technique, quote, question, list and color.

Feel free to pick and choose what applies to you and leave what doesn't. And you don't ever have to use any of the prompts. It is entirely up to you. We don't want to have people feel restricted by topics/prompts that don't inspire them.

Element: Lines - Use stripes, stitches, lined doodles
Technique: Texture -- how many different textures can you use on a page?

-For digi journalers, add depth by varying opacity, blends, layer types and shadows. Find fiber or fabric elements that have different textures. Use paint and brushes. Use gesso. "Scratch" texture into your photos with a brush.

-For physical journalers, try to use a variety of textures/materials. Press tools/elements into wet paint/medium, adhere different textured papers or elements, add sand/glitter/dirt onto your page. Scratch texture onto a photo. Use pastels or watercolors.
Quote: A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. -- Irish Proverb
Question: What made today worthwhile?
List: Things that comfort you
Color Swatch via ILS blog:

Please feel free to share your interpretation of the prompts and your pages. And if you have an idea for a future prompt, swatch or technique, send me a PM and it might just show up in the rotation!

**staciahall** · 10-10-2012, 07:01 PM

LOVE the colors!

**IntenseMagic** · 10-10-2012, 07:17 PM

Ooooh what lovely colors!!!

**Design by Tina** · 10-11-2012, 12:45 AM

love these prompts!!

**Sissy Sparrows** · 10-11-2012, 03:32 AM

Oooooh ....Kimberlee.....gorgeous swatch. *swooning* BIG TIME.

Will be playing for sure!

**trista** · 10-11-2012, 08:37 AM

Great prompts Kimberlee...
Anyone wanna enable a new chick with some product with these colors??

**scrapsandsass** · 10-11-2012, 12:04 PM

There are a lot of great overlays/brushes/stamps and stuff in the Art Journaling section of the store. You can adjust colors or add your own in that palette.

Also, check out the stuff from the June Block Party. The colors in the BP are a bit stronger/more vivid, but there is some good stuff in there. The July BP also has some great stuff and similar colors.

There is this yummy glitter and coordinating kit that has some of the colors too.

And if you wanted to take the palette to another level, this is an example of those colors pushed to a high energy form.