Features:

  • Use this journal with inks paints mediums water techniques and more
  • It is ideal for use with Dylusions sprays stencils and stamps
  • This package contains one 8-3/8x5-5/8 inch journal
GREAT art journal!

I initially thought an art journal wasn’t for me because I love to give away all of my creations, but it has really transformed my art, allowing me to “play” without fear of “ruining” my piece. I use gesso on every page so I can control my various mediums, but not necessary.

almost perfect

this journal is perfect for the art journal I want to do, however....I always do a media/pen test on my last page, just to be safe. This journal will NOT lay flat or really open when you get towards the end of the book. I actually forced it open which was really not something I enjoyed. it will lay flat if it's the middle of the book but the first page is a struggle and then the last I wanna say 10 pages are a struggle as well. It is very hard to write or draw in a book when the cover is still hovering over your workspace because it just will NOT open or lay flat. that all being said, GREAT journal, I will be getting another one. I'm just glad I know about this now so I won't be so surprised or a little sad about it.

Because I loved the bigger journal (updated review on the quality--from two stars to five)

EDIT AGAIN JANUARY 17TH 2016 I think I've filled up 3 of these by now. I wanted to add that I have been using this journal for Copic markers (Sketch). Of course there is bleedthrough--but honestly they go through almost everything. I use the recommended Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp my images, and Pigma Microns to draw my images or make doodes with the intent to color. The Copic markers don't feather across the page too much, you just have to practice coloring as close to the line as possible without going over it, and that is true with a lot of papers. Although the paper in this journal isn't perfect paper for Copics, I do like art-ing (yes, it is now a verb, you're welcome) on the paper in this journal as it is smooth and feels really nice blending. I always love adding stuff to the covers as I go through the journal. Right now, I have an Apple (Mac) decal on the front cover, so I affectionately call it my "Mac Book". EDITED ON JUNE 16TH 2015 I repurchased this journal because I wanted to see if the quality had changed since March of 2014. It has significantly. This journal (which I had purchased from Amazon both times) can finally used and holds up to the same expected quality of the large journal. Both the large and small journals take Dylusions paint beautifully, and can even handle using spray inks on top of the paint. In fact, I (re) purchased this last month and it's almost full already. Thank you Ranger! Now on to the cover. The cover that they'e using isn't as smooth as the older journals, they definitely have a texture to them. This journal and the last 5"x8" both of the elastic bands broke on me in the same spot. I don't think it's me, because the larger journals don't have a problem with that. What I decided to do was paint the elastic black, then took the Elastic Loops by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 6.5 Inches, Pack of 10 Loops, Black, TH93141 hitched to the old elastic so I have the elastic problem fixed. ORIGINAL REVIEW FROM March 5, 2014 I concur with others about being disappointed. I'm a big fan of the original Dylusions Creative Journal (large) so I decided to get this one too. Most of the time I like to work in smaller notebooks. I find there is significant bleed through, so I can't use the backs of the pages I do. So if I do a 2 page spread, the backs of both sides are unusable. If you so use ink sprays, or even plain water, it will be ruining your work on the other side. It's so wasteful. What I've been doing is using other paper (Bristol smooth 300 series) to do my things on then using washi tape (like if you were to insert pages back into the journal; a technique that Dyan Reaveley does) to insert in between the spread that has work done on either side so there's an extra page there even if it's not the same paper as the journal. You can use a little distress paint on the backs of the journal paper that has the bleed through from the other side. I own a lot of the Dylusions rubber stamps, and the images can take up a lot of space on a page(s) because they are on the larger side.

This journal is perfect for mixed media journal pages

This journal is perfect for mixed media journal pages! I have this journal in 3 sizes and am happy with each of them!

Perfect for Crafting! (maybe not for alcohol markers)

I have struggled finding a sketchbook that can hold up to mixed media. I was so excited that these pages were thick and the book is well made. Watercolors and gluing lots of 3D objects (buttons,etc.) have held up! Alcohol markers do seep through, even with the lightest pressure. It is not as bad as other papers I have tried, as I have yet to find paper that will hold up to these markers that is not super thick. The paper is a vanilla color and it would be great if they had a white option. Overall, great purchase and will buy again!

Every medium works in this journal

Dylusions journals are my absolute favorite for art journaling. The paper is thick and sturdy enough to take acrylic paint, markers, oil pastels, collage, spray paint, ink, ink sprays, watercolor (as long as it’s not overly wet), and even machine or hand stitching.

The best thought out journal for mixed-media art journaling on the market.

Love the card stock used as the pages in this journal! Smooth, off-white, and able to stand up to various wet media and still be in excellent condition. I love the way that it is bound so that when you open a spread, it is flat and continuous, no gaping seam, no humps. The pocket in the front for stickers, ephemera, and what not is a bonus! The elastic to keep the journal closed is magnificent. I like how the outside cover is plain craft; I can embellish it as I wish to insure that it is indeed my journal at first glance.

Very sturdy and well made product! Makes a great art journal for various mediums!

Great product and even better than I anticipated. Handles most mediums very well, of course you must allow adequate drying time. Does not bleed through. It has a nice manila envelope on the inside left cover to keep odds and ends in that you might incorporate into your art journal. Love the sturdy outside cover and band closure which keeps the inside protected nicely. The journal itself has an additional cover on the inside. Nice smaller size makes it easy for on the go drawing and creating.

Very well made

LOVE this blank journal. Thick pages, well bound and the outside can be decorated yourself. This is my second one and as long as they keep selling these, I will keep buying them. 👍🏼

This journal is the perfect size for beginners

This journal is the perfect size for beginners. The paper is nice and thick and holds up well to a variety of mixed media. The only issue I had was that the elastic closure broke, but I think that was my fault. I have already purchased 2 more of these for other projects.

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