The joy of owning a rare piece of ART that can only be traded and never bought.

There are ways to make room for art without sacrificing too many of your other commitments or even sacrificing chickens to the elder gods. First I’ll share my way, and then I’ll add some others I’ve tried through the years that are also well worth a shot.

Today I’m sharing how to prepare an old book for art journaling , and number one above all else is this: be prepared.

Hand-sewing for reformed misogynists: I think, until recently, I viewed ‘girls stuff’ as lesser, or ‘weaker’, and wrote off an awful lot of novels, for example, and crafts, and experiences, because I didn’t want myself to be weak or in any way ‘diminished’ by my gender.

This article will help answer all your questions about art journaling—from what it is and how to get started, all the way up to tips for improving your skills and accessorising (probably over-accessorising, let’s be fair) your new favorite hobby.