Hi everyone,
I want to share an art journal spread with you. I hope you like it and get inspired.
![Art journal spread with acrylic paints, TCW stencils, paper doll and chipboard shape by Saadia Nawaz. #TCWstencillove](https://i2.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1565092224770-1.png?fit=584%2C584)
This is my first post for The Crafter’s Workshop blog. I am very excited and happy to be here.
The Crafter’s Workshop provided me with the products to work with but the opinions I share are solely my own
I made this journal spread in my Dylusions square journal. I applied a coat of white gesso to prime my page and let it dry.
Applied acrylic paints in warm colors with my fingers.
![Art journal background with acrylic paints](https://i1.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSX_20190806_033854.jpg?fit=584%2C637)
Next step was stenciling. I applied acrylic paints through TCW460 Ring Doily stencil with a make-up sponge.
![Art journal background with The Crafters Workshop stencil and acrylic paint #tcwstencillove](https://i2.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSX_20190806_034102.jpg?fit=584%2C629)
![](https://i0.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSX_20190806_034205.jpg?fit=584%2C597)
Then, applied acrylic paints through TCW527 Word Association stencil. It has different words on it and can be used for cards, journals and other projects.
![Art journal spread, background stencils use, acrylic paints, TCW stencils](https://i0.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSX_20190806_034351.jpg?fit=584%2C619)
Third stencil was TCW384 Well Rounded. This is a great stencil for background texture. It has different designs and it is very versatile.
![Art journal background stencil use, acrylic paints, TCW stencils, #tcwstencillove](https://i1.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSX_20190806_034535.jpg?fit=584%2C615)
Next, I colored a chipboard clock and glued it. Added a sentiment and a paper doll from my stash.
![Close up view of the art journal spread. Paper doll, journaling, stencils](https://i0.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1565093140674.png?fit=584%2C779)
The big wings on the paper doll are from Butterfly girl 1 stamp by Rubber Dance stamps.
Finished the spread by adding a little bit of journaling and paint splatters.
![Art journal spread with stencils, paper doll, chipboard shape and acrylic paints, #tcwstencils](https://i0.wp.com/tcwblog.wpengine.com/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1565092224770.png?fit=584%2C584)
That’s all for now.
We would love to see your projects made with The Crafter’s Workshop products. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest. Don’t forget to use #tcwstencillove
Thank you for your precious time.
Take care.
The Crafter’s Workshop design team member.
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