Although the “official” Get Messy Thursdays are over for the year, I wanted to share some of my favorite supplies for art journaling.
When I first joined Get Messy, I was a little hesitant because I had never art journaled before. But the beauty of art journaling is that it can be whatever you want it to be.
So that’s what I did. I made art journaling work for me.
And now that I’ve been art journaling for a few months, I’ve discovered some favorite supplies that I find myself constantly going back to.
My Top Five Must-Have Art Journaling Supplies
1. Sketchbook
This is the place where all the creating happens. I use a spiral-bound sketchbook from my local stationery store.
2. Paintbrush
I like using this to create the watercolored look on my pages, which I love!
3. Black pens
My current favorites are a fine Sharpie and a 0.5 ZIG marker. I find that these two pens generally write smoothly on all sorts of paper and I like keeping these on hand for quick doodles or journaling.
4. Stamps + ink
I love the variety of stamps and including them on my pages for fun details and prompts.
5. Ink + mist
I use Mister Huey’s Mist from Studio Calico as watercolor or regular mist for my art journal pages.
Fun Extras
– Washi tape
Yep, always.
– Chipboard, wood veneer, die cuts, enamel dots
I like the dimension that these add to my pages. But if you prefer to keep things flat, then steer away from the chipboard, wood veneer, and enamel dots. But if you don’t mind it, then go for it!
– Magazines, flyers, advertisements
Sometimes I find a well-designed ad which I love, and those find their way into my pages.
– Dried flowers
Vanessa does this beautifully, and she’s my constant inspiration for using dried flowers.
– Stickers, manila tags
MAMBI stickers are still my favorite. But really, as long as I love the sticker, I include it on my pages. Tags also add another element, and a spot for journaling.
– Patterned papers
I have too many patterned papers for my own good and art journaling helps me to use them up!
– Instax photos
Especially when those instant photos don’t turn out, like when the lighting is off or the photo is out of focus, I find that my art journal is a good place to turn those “bad” photos into a masterpiece.
All these extra bits are really part of the fun of art journaling and creating. I’ve used all of these supplies in my Get Messy art journal pages before, in case you need ideas on how to use them.
This is my list of my must-haves and favorite supplies. But since art journaling can be anything you want it to be, I want to hear from you: What is in your list of must-have supplies? What would you add to this list?
Take the break to gather some supplies and get messy. I can’t wait to see all those pages when the all-new Get Messy returns!
Love everything in your list! I need to remember to use my wood veneer and the only thing I’d add is stencils especially alphabet ones.