Journaling Styles & Techniques

Collage Supplies Sure to Inspire Your Journal Entries

Collaged journal page from the Letters to Mary series by Lisa Compton
Collage is a freeing and fun way to inspire your journal entries!  
Because it's hard to make a mistake in collage, it's a perfect time to explore your supplies and rekindle your relationship with your inner artist while opening your journal to the possibilities waiting for you.

We'll help you get started with the lists we've compiled for gathering everything you need to get started; i.e., tools, ephemera, miscellaneous goodies, ways to attach items, writing tools, and colorful accent ideas.  We've even added tips for success and suggestions for organizing and sorting all the treasures you gather.  


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Boost your Journals by Adding Collage

Do you struggle with getting journal ideas or adding images to your journals?
Have you tried using collage techniques?  A simple receipt or picture next to your journal entry can enrich your work. Not just visually. Images help you dig deeper into your intended meaning.
The written word is beautiful by itself.  However, collaging items near, around, under, or on top of your words can push your words and meaning to a new level.

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Journals That Travel Aren't Always Travel Journals

Travel Journal with world map design  and elastic closure, camera on table

Have you ever had an awkward experience during a live interview that challenged your thinking and revealed significant aspects of your work? This happened to me when I was asked to explain the difference between my travel journals and journals that travel with us. 😄🗺📚

There's value in being prepared, especially when you use your journals as travel resources. We'll help clarify these subtle yet significant details we discovered that can enhance your traveling and journaling experiences. With these insights, you'll be ready to enjoy your next adventure and document it with ease. 📝




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