I had a few concerns when prompt 6 of the stencilfied journal project was revealed. What was the best way to put a hole in your art journal and how would the integrity of the page hold up, especially if I added more than one hole? With a little planning, I was able to work some holes into the design without weakening the structure of the page.
Are your Ready to Put a Hole in Your Art Journal Page?
There are a few things to consider before putting a hole in your art journal page.
- Consider adhering 2 pages of your art journal together if the pages are thin. This will help reinforce them.
- If using a paper punch, test it on a scrap paper first to ensure it will punch through the layers. Some punches work better than others.
- If your book is thick, fold it open so that you can place the punch on the table. Stand up when using the punch.This will allow you to use a little more force when you punch the hole. I didn’t do this in the video and my first punched hole was a disaster!
- The page beneath the punched hole will be partially revealed. Consider which parts of the design you wish to showcase and plan your art journal page around it.
A Hole in the Sun, art journal page by Christy Strickler for #thestencilfied journal project |supplies Stencilgirl® Stencils: Art Deco Medallion, Art Deco Sunburst corners; Paint Markers: Posca; Pencils: Inktense; Other: Acrylic paint, embroidery floss
There are multiple ways to put a hole in your art journal page. Regardless of whether or not you use a punch or other means to add holes, reinforcing the page is always a good idea.
Now it’s your turn to play with the prompt! Share a link to your creations in the blog comments below. For inspiration, search for #thestencilfiedjournal on social media or stop by Tina Walker’s blog to see what she created using the prompt.
