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The Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully Expressive Journal Pages
The Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully Expressive Journal Pages
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Author: Gwen Diehn
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book

List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 92980

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.6

ISBN: 1579909566
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9781579909567
ASIN: 1579909566

Publication Date: August 28, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This follow-up to the highly popular Decorated Page offers even more great ideas for beautifying a journal, more breathtaking photos to inspire, and more smart (and simple) ways to endow even the artistically timid with confidence. It simply brims with suggestions and instructions. Find out about the wealth of contemporary supplies, from papers and adhesives to paints, pens, and pastels. See how to create the actual journal from scratch, including a quick-to-complete Three Minute Pamphlet. Use the tips for customizing a store-bought book that could use a little flair. Build layered pages, take advantage of the creative potential of transparencies, and more.




Customer Reviews:   Read 11 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Informative and artistic   July 19, 2008
Even if I never make my own journal, I love looking at this book! It takes you through the whole process or suggests how you can transform an already existing book. The examples show creative and beautiful ideas. It focuses more on the use of paint than other materials. I bought it with The Decorated Page which elaborates on page ideas and love owning both. It is a great addition to my art reference material.


5 out of 5 stars Kicking it up a notch for a beginner like me   September 13, 2007
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This book helped me get to the next stage in my beginning art journaling. I learned why paper behaves the way it does when liquid is applied, how different adhesives work and what they're good for--tons of practical stuff for a neophyte to art journaling. I go back to it again and again. It's got great information, and it's a beautiful book to spend time with. I'll grow into it for a long time.


4 out of 5 stars decorated journal   September 3, 2007
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I loved Gwen Diehn's first book and this one is very, very good. The journal pages by the artists and the suggestions from the author are inspiring and thought provoking.
The design of this book is uninspired and boring. It is UNDERdecorated. It looks like a text book, which is a shame.



5 out of 5 stars very good ideas   August 12, 2007
  0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was very pleased with this book! It has lots of great ideas for journaling or other mediums.


5 out of 5 stars A must have book for journal makers!!   July 21, 2007
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I devoured this book! It is by far the most inspiring and informational book on journal making I have ever read. Wonderfully written and illustrated so it is easy to understand and put to use. I can't wait to try everything including making my own pigments! I guess I'll have to buy her first one!