Articles written by Jenn Greenleaf

Further prepare the catalog that you just converted into an altered book project by following these simple techniques.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

We're surrounded by art supplies all the time; even when we open our mailboxes. Turn those pieces of junk mail, such as catalogs, into art books.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those in cold winter climates, finding interesting and creative ideas for artist dates may be a bit of a challenge. Think outside the snowball!

Dec 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

If you're apart from a loved one for a long period of time, consider creating a keepsake art journal to present when you're reunited once again.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than just looking to plain white paper as the go to art supply for snowflake creation, make a snowflake gift book from a variety of papers.

Dec 15, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than feeling intimidated by working in an expensive or pretty art journal, create an experimental art journal to practice techniques in.

Dec 15, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Altering a book does not have to be a complex process, and it does not need to be an overwhelming experience. Start small and basic.

Dec 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes a handmade greeting card just isn't enough to express all your thoughts. Create a mini-book to really get your sentiments out!

Dec 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

DIY handmade greeting cards don't necessarily have to be just for Christmas. Create these cards for any type of winter greeting!

Dec 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Winter and making paper snowflakes seem to go hand in hand in some household. Learn how to mix them up to use for decorating or art projects.

Dec 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Create an altered book project from your expired daily planner or calendar book. Rather than throwing it away, turn it into art!

Dec 13, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes, working on large-scale pieces is too intimidating or time consuming. Create art cards and ACEOs to use as holiday gifts!

Dec 13, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Get crafty during the holiday season by giving new life to old or damaged books. Don't throw them away! Use them to create unique pieces of art.

Dec 13, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

In the hustle and bustle typically associated with the holidays, it's important to find time to relax and stay grounded. Art journaling using Christmas themes is helpful.

Dec 13, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes, all you want to do is make a mess. There are other times, though, when you want something a little more streamlined. Collages can incorporate both of these.

Dec 12, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Children love messy craft projects that they can use to decorate with for Christmas. This project is a great way to incorporate a lesson in recycling into the process!

Dec 12, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Keeping writing, spelling, and other types of journals are popular in the classroom already. Why not incorporate art journals in the mix, as well?

Sep 3, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Art classes are fun for all ages, but this particular focus is on preschool and kindergarten students. Help them learn the alphabet using mixed media art.

Sep 3, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those homeschooling, working on a distance learning program, or attending public school art journaling goals for the coming year puts a creative twist on academics.

Sep 1, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Back-to-school is right around the corner, and that means lots of sales, lots of anxious feelings, lots of dread about the summer ending, and a new routine.

Aug 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Art therapy is both professional and novice approach to sorting out whatever it is that needs healing. In this sense, a novice approach is used.

Aug 14, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

This kids craft project not only enhances children's love for dressing up, but it also is a great opportunity to provide a lesson in recycling.

Aug 11, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

No one is comfortable with change, no matter how used to it they appear and how often it happens in their life. Deal with change using your art journal.

Aug 2, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Back to school is fun for some, and dreaded by others. Explore these thoughts in a creative way using your art journal.

Jul 29, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

This project works with eggs that have had the yolks blown out of them, plastic Easter eggs, and wooden eggs.

Apr 9, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Encourage your children to work on Easter art project in their art journals or drawing books.

Apr 8, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Do you need to add some small artistic token to some Easter cards? Are you looking for a project to work on with your kids? Read on!

Apr 7, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Homeschooling is part of many households, elementary and high school students alike. Encourage them to art journal as part of their educational routines.

Apr 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Create pages in your art journal focusing on the Easter holiday, what it means to you, and reflections of years past.

Apr 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Work on this simple art project with your children in preparation for Easter!

Apr 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

This easy craft project is a great way to recycle and teach children a new creative twist to mixed media paintings!

Mar 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

This simple art project is a great way to count down until spring weather is here once again!

Feb 23, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

For some, the changing of the seasons is not a big deal at all. For others, it's a time for celebration! However you feel, why not express it in your art journal?

Feb 23, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Spring is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful and simple craft projects on your own, or with children.

Feb 12, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than throwing away your date book from last year, alter them into a simple Valentine's Day gift.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Kids love crafting, so why not teach them how to make some mixed-media art cards for Valentine's Day?

Feb 2, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Recycle used printables and coloring book pages into mixed media art work.

Jan 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

The next time you plan to write a letter, art it up a bit with some tea staining!

Jan 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

It may not happen every year, but it is inevitable for Christmas ornaments and decorations to break from time to time. Turn that trash into treasured art pieces!

Jan 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Preserving memories doesn't have to be reserved just for scrapbooks. Use your art journal to explore the past holiday season.

Jan 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Mail art is a creative way of keeping "fun" mail in mailboxes, and how to learn new mixed media trends from other mail artists.

Jan 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Mixed media paintings using Christmas cards do not have to follow a Christmas theme. These paintings can hang in your home year-round.

Jan 5, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those who receive a lot of Christmas cards, or have a lot left over from the holiday season, altering them into functional pieces is the best solution.

Jan 4, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Keeping goals, as well as being realistic and positive about them, has been a more achievable system of making progress in comparison to making New Year's Resolutions.

Jan 4, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than throwing away the Christmas cards you have had on display throughout the holiday season, why not turn them into an artistic collage?

Jan 3, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

Making chunky board books does not have to be a project reserved just for children's book themes. Use them as gift books and small journals, as well.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are a number of techniques that can be used successfully when altering and decorating accordion books. Sometimes, all we need is a little nudge.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Everyone has a wish list, be it on paper or in their mind. Let's explore what these wish lists are through art.

Nov 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Ephemera and mixed media go hand in hand for several reasons. Not only do paper collectibles add flair to pieces of mixed-media easily, they also add interest.

Nov 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The holidays are right around the corner. What does that mean? Making easy craft projects with the kids to use as gifts!

Nov 14, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Replicating the vintage old-style when creating a scrapbook or memory book for memorabilia is a great way to bring new life to the creative book arts process.

Nov 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Sometimes, artists just don't know what to create or write about when it comes to their art journals. This prompt will help lead you out of that frustration.

Nov 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Add some interesting sparkle and interactivity in with your altered book arts.

Nov 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

It's not uncommon for a book artist to believe they're limited to flat items when working in their altered book and art journals. This isn't true! Let's explore!

Nov 10, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Beyond the construction of the book, there are so many ways book arts can be so much fun. These simple ideas will get you on your way!

Nov 8, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Do you have a collection that isn't quite right for a shelf or other kind of flat display? Turn this collection into art using a shadow box.

Nov 8, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Often, artists equate art journals with drawing and collage work. Try something different!

Nov 7, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Old art supplies don't need to be thrown away! Turn them into pieces of mixed media art. Turn an old art supply, or many supplies, into a collage.

Nov 6, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

For those who are new to book arts, create an experimental altered book. This is perfect for practicing and making mistakes.

Nov 6, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Most people equate visiting a museum with educational experiences, or some other type of learning experience. This is a field trip for you!

Nov 5, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There's something very freeing about creating doodles in notebooks, sketchbooks, and art journals. Let your inner child free with this creative art journal prompt.

Nov 4, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Yes, it's that time of year again. Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to indulge in all the treats. Turn the wrappers into art!

Nov 3, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Kids' craft projects are a lot of fun during the autumn. There are a lot of inexpensive and creative projects to embrace.

Oct 13, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Even if you don't celebrate Halloween, it is still fun to bring in the new season through fall and harvest themed craft projects.

Oct 12, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are so many harvest festivals occurring in communities around us just about every weekend. Why not turn them into artistic opportunities?

Oct 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Don't throw away your potpourri when it no longer smells good! Don't just add more essential oils! Make some mixed-media art!

Oct 8, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

We all experience misunderstandings with our loved ones, friends, peers, and co-workers all the time. Explore them through mixed media art.

Oct 7, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Dating is fun, right? So, why not take yourself on an adventure that mirrors one of your favorite dating experiences? This is great for beginners!

Oct 3, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Everyone has goals, in some form or another, and this includes mixed-media artists. What are your artistic goals?

Oct 2, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

With the leaves popping with such vibrancy, how can any mixed-media artist resist taking pictures and incorporating them into art?

Oct 1, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Why should you just read the news when you can turn it into art?

Sep 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Mother Nature paints with a vibrant brush during autumn. Take advantage of this inspiration on your canvases.

Sep 24, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Stained or damaged books need not be thrown away. Turn them into art!

Sep 22, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Houseplants seem to be that invisible part of homes that are noticeably missing when they're moved. Let's make some art about them!

Sep 22, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

What are you thoughts about homework? If you're not currently a student, this art journal prompt is about your memories of homework rather than current thoughts.

Sep 14, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Is autumn your favorite time of year? For many, this is true and it is a great opportunity to be artistic! Let's mix it up.

Sep 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Filling your home with creativity is as easy as getting some paint, some frames, some mirrors, and some imagination! Let's get arty!

Aug 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Creating a mixed media piece of art utilizing elements from nature allows for artists to stay in touch with themselves, as well as the environment around them.

Jul 26, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Traveling to Los Angeles is an overwhelmingly exciting experience when factoring in all the sites to see, food to indulge in, and shows to enjoy, and people to meet.

Jul 24, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

As artists, it is difficult to stay connected to other artists for one reason or another. This artist date idea focuses on enjoyment of and reaching out to other artists.

Jul 24, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

When was the last time you were able to go on a nature walk, and then incorporate your findings into art journal pages? Let's explore.

Jul 23, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

We all want to learn something new. Everyday is a learning experience for some, but for others they need a little nudge. That is the focus of this art journal prompt.

Apr 28, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Are you a "green" artist? With all the talk of earth day and conservation, it is no wonder mixed-media artists have always seemed to reuse, reduce, and recycle.

Apr 28, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Rather than letting medical issues cause artists block, break free using the medical issue as the theme of your art projects. That is the focus of this art journal promp

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Incorporating pieces of used postage into art is both fun and easy. Create small pieces of mixed media art by following the instructions outlined here.

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

How people perceive things varies a lot. The focus of this art journal is your perception of one or more things. How do you perceive things?

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Creating art that is inspired by gardening is a great way to connect with nature, get out of the house, and embrace the new season. Take yourself on an artist date.

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There is no getting around how important food is to everyone - be it to sustain us, entertain us, comfort us, or betray us. That is this art journal prompt's focus.

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

There are inexpensive ways to create art surrounding us everyday. Treasure hunting at the dollar store will produce some wonderful finds! Let's create an altered book!

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Keeping track of current events can be tedious. This art journal prompt is an attempt to make news a bit more interesting.

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The art of the handmade book is gratifying to create, as well as to receive. With Mother's Day right around the corner, why not give a handmade gift?

Apr 25, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

This art journal prompt is a two-day project, so please be sure to plan ahead. Day one is for collecting and day two is for creating.

Apr 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Old wooden cutting boards, particularly those with numerous cuts, are no longer usable in a kitchen. Unless, of course, they are transformed into mixed-media art!

Apr 18, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Parents and grandparents, in particular, will enjoy this art journal prompt. Show your admiration, appreciation, gratitude, and love for your family in your art journal.

Apr 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this is a great project to use as a gift. Parents can also work on this with children!

Apr 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Preserve some or your favorite memories on the pages of your art journal using mixed media art techniques.

Apr 16, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Themed art cards (otherwise known as ATCs or ACEOs) are very popular for those who enjoy working on a series, or set of cards. Let's embrace the new season!

Apr 16, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

This project can be approached one of two ways. It can about children, or it can be created as though through a child's eyes.

Apr 15, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The idea behind artist dates is reconnecting with oneself; that is a given. How many times, though, do you really plan the entire date solely about YOU?

Apr 15, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Exploring feelings of excitement is very positive and invigorating. Let's turn these feelings into mixed-media art in art journals.

Apr 14, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf