Mixed Media Journal Cover with Silhouette & Grafix Laminate

My mixed media journal is no longer naked!!! I had so much fun creating with a combination of digital mixed media and physical mixed media materials. And I feel confident that my cover is going to stand up to being in and out of a tote bag as I travel with it because it’s protected with the Grafix Laminate. I love how all the layers came together!

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I have really not gotten into creating with mixed medias too much. But, it is growing on me! One of the hardest things for me to overcome is that there are no rules. There is no right or wrong way to do it. You can use whatever supplies you want, mix them, match them, throw them at it. There is no wrong way. I just have to tell myself to keep going and if I really don’t like something, leave it alone and come back later. My perspective often changes when I take a step back and am not scrutinizing it so close.

I say all of that to say, I am not an expert in mixed media at all! I am watching others and learning from them.

In today’s project, I’ve taken digital mixed media created in the Silhouette Studio software and combined it with physical mixed media to add dimension and layers to it.

I created a background in the Silhouette Studio software combining a patterned background and clipping masks that were filled with colors to match the background. Then added the text on top and filled with white. Since it was created in Silhouette, I could move things around, adjust colors, test out the text saying, and tweak things without committing. Once I was satisfied, then I printed it on Silhouette Printable Vinyl using the high quality settings on my printer. Make sure to let that dry completely before moving on to the next step.

I stamped white acrylic paint on top of the printed background and then splattered paint around the design.

I love how the stamps looked with the acrylic paint and how it dried to give it texture.

Once that was completely dry, then I applied the Grafix Laminate on top of it. This will act as a protectant for the journal cover, but it does not stop there! I used the Tim Holtz Layering Splatters Stencil with a bit of Staz-On ink and added that to the top of the laminate.

And here is a look at the bottom right corner of the journal cover.

I love the textured look that is protected with the layers of ink on top of the Grafix Laminate!

This was so much fun to create and I’m not even sure it’s 100% finished. I can continue to add things to it in the future. That’s one of the the things I’m learning more and more with these projects is that there is no wrong way to do it!

Check out the video on the Grafix Arts YouTube channel where I share how I did this HERE and I’ve included a supply list below too!

Supplies used for Mixed Media Journal Cover:

• Grafix Laminating Film
• Silhouette Cameo 5 (or any cutting machine or die cut machine)
• Silhouette Electrostatic Mat or a cutting mat
• *or simply print and use a paper trimmer if you don’t have a cutting machine
• Silhouette Printable Vinyl
• Silhouette Studio software
• Canon TS9521C printer
• White Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brush
• Stamps of choice
• Tim Holtz Layering Stencil – Splatters
• Staz-On Ink – Timber Brown
• Mini Ink Blending Tool
• Dina Wakley Mixed Media Journal 6″ x 6″
• Silicone mat
• Scissors
• Other: gloves, paper towels, wet wipes

Designs I used in the video:

• Persian Geometric Grunge Teal Background by ClikChic Designs – Design #395609
• Grunge Film Strip Border Clipping Mask by ClikChic Designs – Design #371026
• You Cannot Use Up Creativity by Jillibean Soup – Design #350055 (shown in design process)
• LD Type Cut Font by Lettering Delights – Design #95492
• Grunge Urban Drips Clipping Mask by ClikChic Designs – Design #368766

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Find more tutorials on the Silhouette Secrets+ website HERE.

Enjoy !

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