Description
Helloooo! My name is Denise and I have been making journals and altered planners for many years, as well as running craft workshops. As my "pre-retirement" project I have been designing some journal workbooks on lots of themes, to help you in your journal making, which are all available here. With this step-by-step workbook, you can create beautifully aged, textured “bundles” for use in journals! This “Weathered and Worn Bundles” Journal Workbook is a self-paced guide that walks you through transforming ordinary materials into stunning vintage-style journals. Using rust, natural dyes, distressing techniques and layering methods, you’ll learn how to create timeworn pages, weathered bindings and mixed-media textures that tell a story of age and decay. This workbook is based on a residential weekend workshop I have provided over the years. Packed with detailed instructions, creative ideas and experimentation tips, this guide will teach you how to design, weather and bind your own unique, one-of-a-kind journal. What’s Inside? ✔ Introduction: The Beauty of Imperfection Understand organic transformation, aged textures and creative unpredictability. ✔ Materials and Tools: A complete guide to papers, fabrics, rusted objects, natural dyes and essential binding tools. ✔ The Weathering Process: Step-by-step instructions for bundling, rust-dyeing, tea-staining and aging paper. ✔ Step-by-Step Journal Making: Learn how to layer, collage and reinforce delicate pages. ✔ Binding Techniques: Explore pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab binding, Coptic stitch and rustic binding alternatives. ✔ Variations and Experimentation: Try coffee and tea staining, wax layering, burning edges, botanical dyeing and ink washes. ✔ Creative Prompts and Ideas: Use found objects, storytelling prompts and textures to inspire writing and mixed media art. ✔ Final Thoughts and Resources: Encouragement, recommended reading and where to source unique materials. Who Is This Workbook For? • Junk Journal Makers – Create weathered, timeworn pages with vintage charm. • Mixed Media Artists – Experiment with alternative staining, weathering and layering techniques. • Writers and Storytellers – Let aged textures inspire narrative-driven journal entries. • DIY Bookbinders – Learn binding methods that complement aged-paper aesthetics. • Creative Experimenters – Explore distressing, natural weathering and alternative art techniques. Why create a weathered and worn journal? Weathered journals capture the beauty of age, imperfection and organic decay. They allow for creative storytelling, mixed media layering and tactile exploration, making every page a unique artistic discovery. Digital Download Includes: ✔ A fully structured PDF workbook (printable and digital use) - 68 pages. ✔ Step-by-step guides, troubleshooting tips and creative inspiration. ✔ Alternative techniques and expansion ideas to keep experimenting. Notes: • This is a digital product – no physical item will be sent. • Designed for personal use only – not for resale as a digital file. • This guide provides instructions and ideas but does not include physical journal materials. * Please note that after purchase you will see a secure digital download link (WeTransfer - a safe and easy way to download large files). The file is too large to send by email or store here. Please contact me if you have any problems downloading. Terms of Use: You may: - Use the ideas for personal use. - Use the ideas for tangible items that you sell for small commercial use. You may NOT: - Sell the digital files. - Sell the printed files as they are. - Share them with others. - Use in any digital items for sale. Please feel free to contact me via the 'message the tutor' button if you have any questions. Thank you for looking!
What's included in the price?
A PDF e-book for printable or digital use.
What you will need
Full details included in the workbook.
Duration
Maker
Hellooooo! My name is Denise (not actually Alice) and I have been running workshops on a variety of themes for most of my adult life, from mixed media to creative writing! As my "pre-retirement" project I have started making workbooks based on some of the workshops for people to use at home at their own pace, rather than a specific course programme. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for looking! Please
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
