5 EASY Ways to Use Text in Your Journal ( Even if you don’t like your handwriting!)

Hello lovely YouTube Friends, Are you a little scared to write in your art journal because you don’t like your handwriting? You’re not alone. So many of us avoid adding words, quotes, or thoughts because we think it will “ruin” the page. But here is a comforting thought: your handwriting is part of your creative voice. It is beautiful and unique to you. In this video, I’ll share 5 easy, inspiring tips to help you confidently use words and text in your art journaling—no calligraphy skills required! Lots of love, Alison (TO&M!) xxx ✨ What you’ll learn: How to make your handwriting look intentional (even if it’s messy) Simple lettering tricks that add personality Creative ways to use stamps, stencils & collage for text How to layer words for depth and texture Mindset shifts to overcome the fear of “messing up” your page Timestamps 00:00 Overview of out handwriting 01:06 Why add words and texts to our Art Journals? 02:19 Supplies & resources for texts and words, pens/old typewriters/stamps /cut-outs & stickers 04:21 Text as a VISUAL element. Create visual interest on the page 05:26 Size-Bold fonts, delicate and refined fonts 06:15 Our handwriting. Face the fear! Embracing our handwriting 07:47 Using shapes and pattersm with words and letters 08.27 Layout for words and texts in ART Journal. Layout choices 📔 Grab your favorite journal, a pen, and let’s make your pages speak! 🔔 Subscribe for more art journaling tips, tutorials & creative encouragement. #ArtJournal #HandwritingFear #CreativeJournaling #MixedMediaArt #LetteringTips