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Paper Bag Journal
Traci Bautista
Create a fun wall hanging journal out of recycled paper bags. A variety of painting jumpstarts will guide you through creative ways to decorate the paper bags with collage, color and spontaneous marks. You will take the painted bags and convert it into a single signature journal with patchwork covers. Learn how to bind the journal with a macramé stitch and funky cardboard embellishments.
Kit Fee: $7
Supply List:
- 3-5 fluid acrylic colors
- 4 brown grocery bags
- 10-15 sheets of misc. papers
- two 1” & one 2.5” foam brushes
- plastic paint scrapper
- water container
- soft rubber brayer
- scissors
- painting smock
- metal ruler
- awl
- paper needle
- a FEW beads and baubles (10-15)
- 5-7 photographs
Kit Fee Includes: - Collage Pauge Matte
- Tacky glue
- marker & pens
- Gesso
- hemp cord
- waxed polyester
- misc. tapes
- color collage sheets & journal inspiration guide
- binder clips
- sand paper
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Traci is creative director of treiC Designs, a mixed media artist, designer and author. She creates vibrant handmade journals, REVAMPED vintage clothing, handbags and collage paintings that are layered with rich textures of painted papers, stitched fabric, "girlie glam" ink drawings and free style lettering. She designs [koL LäJ], an eclectic line of paper aRt! Collage kits. Traci travels internationally and across the US to offer workshops on artist's books and mixed media. Her artwork has been featured in various magazines, books and on HGTV & DIY. Traci is the author of, Collage Unleashed, and freelance writer for various craft and mixed media magazines, including Stampington & Co. publications. In 2008, Traci launched Collage Pauge, a line of collage adhesives and tools in JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby stores. To learn more about her artwork, events and creative musings visit her web site or her blog [creativityUNLEASHED].
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