Mixed Media Art Journal Cover + 3 Gesso Background Techniques | Elizabeth Craft Designs

Create a beautiful vintage-inspired mixed media art journal with me using my Elizabeth Craft Designs Art Journal Specials Collection! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I transformed an art journal cover using layered textures, collage elements, embossing glazes, gesso, ink sprays, and more. I also created 3 unique mixed media backgrounds to demonstrate different ways to use gesso for texture, resist effects, and depth. This project is full of inspiration for: ✨ Art journaling ✨ Mixed media layering ✨ Background techniques ✨ Texture building ✨ Vintage/grunge style crafting You’ll see how easy it is to combine products and techniques to create rich, artistic effects with tons of detail and personality. In this video: Decorating an Elizabeth Craft Designs Art Journal using the Art Journal Specials Collection 3 different ways to use gesso Creating textured mixed media backgrounds Working with embossing glazes & Distress ink sprays and Distress inks Layering collage and vintage elements Tips for adding depth and contrast Whether you’re new to mixed media or an experienced paper crafter, this tutorial is packed with creative ideas you can use in your own journals, tags, cards, and backgrounds. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Which of the 3 gesso techniques is your favorite? 👍 If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more mixed media and paper crafting inspiration! Products used: US: Tri-fold slider pocket: https://collabs.shop/q6ijox Journal stencils 10: https://collabs.shop/twspie Journal Ephemera 1: https://collabs.shop/1yhmxl Backgroundsvolume 4: https://collabs.shop/u2l7fc EU: Tri-fold slider pocket: https://collabs.shop/wroqfu Journal stencils 10: https://collabs.shop/bvxieu Journal Ephemera 1: https://collabs.shop/361paj Backgroundsvolume 4: https://collabs.shop/9bnbel USA: https://www.elizabethcraftdesigns.com... EU: https://www.elizabethcraftdesigns.eu/... Use code INSPIRATIONFORCARDS for a nice surprise at check out! Shop at scrapbook.com for all your craft supplies: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=33086&... (Using my Shopify links gives you 10% discount off your entire order with Elizabeth Craft Designs, while earning me a small commission on the sale, thank you so much.) mixed media art journal, art journal tutorial, Elizabeth Craft Designs, art journal specials, gesso techniques, mixed media backgrounds, embossing glaze tutorial, ink spray techniques, vintage art journal, grunge mixed media, paper crafting tutorial, art journaling ideas, texture techniques, collage journal cover, creative journaling, mixed media inspiration, easy gesso techniques, textured backgrounds, journal cover tutorial, shabby vintage crafting, embossing powder techniques, craft background ideas, altered journal, art journal cover ideas, layered mixed media