Design Originals Stash And Smash Art Journal Ideas By Cindy Shepard Craft Guide Featuring Over 120 Creative Techniques And Prompts Paperback
Why you'll like it
- Creative Inspiration — Features over 120 innovative prompts and tips to help you build highly textured and visually layered personal art journals.
- Sustainable Crafting — Teaches you how to repurpose everyday ephemera such as product packaging, ticket stubs, and paper scraps to reduce waste.
- Structured Guidance — Includes clear instructions and artistic samples making it incredibly easy for beginners and experienced journalers to start smashing.
- Advanced Techniques — Explains how to construct unique backgrounds with washi tape, prepare mixed-media bases, and integrate fabric accents seamlessly.
Product details
Description
Unlock your creative potential with Stash and Smash: Art Journal Ideas by Cindy Shepard, published by Design Originals. This comprehensive paperback guide is perfect for art enthusiasts, scrapbookers, and mixed-media creators looking to master the popular 'Smash It In' technique.
It features over 120 practical tips, creative prompts, visual samples, and step-by-step instructions designed to transform your collected ephemera into a gorgeous personal keepsake. Rather than facing intimidating blank pages, you will learn to repurpose everyday items like ticket stubs, vintage packaging, fabric scraps, ribbons, and old envelopes into textured, multi-layered visual stories.
This guide teaches you how to prepare mixed-media backgrounds with color swatches, construct secure pockets, and use simple adhesives to build depth. Ideal for anyone wanting to preserve daily memories while responsibly utilizing their existing craft stash, this imported book offers endless inspiration for sustainable, colorful, and highly personalized creative journaling.
How to use
- Gather your personal stash of everyday mementos, paper scraps, ribbons, and tickets.
- Open the book to explore any of the 120 prompts, choose a technique like page layering or pocket crafting, and apply the concepts directly to your chosen notebook, old magazine, or repurposed book base using everyday adhesives.
Ingredients
High-quality print ink, standard paperback binding adhesive, and premium glossy paper pages.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Design Originals |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is a smash art journal?
A smash journal, or junk journal, is an altered art book where you directly paste everyday items, paper scraps, and mementos rather than starting on pristine blank pages. It focuses on casual, layered storytelling using materials you already have.
Is this book suitable for beginners who have never tried mixed-media journaling?
Yes, this book is highly suitable for beginners. It provides over 120 straightforward tips, clear visual samples, and direct instructions that guide you through basic layering, background preparation, and adhesive options without requiring advanced artistic skills.
Does the book include physical journaling supplies inside?
No, this is an instructional paperback guide filled with design concepts, tips, and step-by-step illustrations. It is designed to inspire you to use your own gathered stash of papers, ribbons, and household ephemera.
Are the books sold on Dropy India genuine imported editions?
Yes, absolutely. All books and personal care items available on Dropy India are authentic, official editions imported directly from the United States, ensuring you receive genuine publication quality.
How many pages are in this art journal guide?
This concise, idea-packed Design Originals paperback features 48 pages loaded with vibrant photographic examples, creative layout suggestions, and practical instructions to kickstart your crafting journey.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
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Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
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Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.