Homemade Paper Journal

[tlscrap]

I got this beautiful journal from my hubby last year, and haven't used it yet...
The inside papers are handmade..
I've decided to make an art journal, I think it's perfect!
Sooooo, my question: If I use Dylusions inks, etc. on them, will they fall apart? Or am I ok to do what I want.. ???

[mpizzazz]

There's only one way to find out! But, seriously, some handmade paper has the sizing in it and will hold together ok. I would layer waxed paper or something thick under the pages you are working on so it doesn't go through to the other pages. Start with a light hand with the sprays and inks until you see how it goes.

Maybe Kelli will have some better advice, she has made paper more than I have.

[pamcook]

My best guess is that they'll be okay. Water does change paper texture but it generally makes it stronger, right? I think about how I've used old book paper to make embellishments. I cut them out and then mist them with sprays or just water and they are sturdier.
Let us know!

[tlscrap]

Going to try it tonight! Marianne, I thought about putting something underneath each piece as I do it, but then I thought, when I go to the next page, it will be partially started for me, lol! So I might just let it go... I think I'm going to dry with heater as I go, just in case

[tlscrap]

Look what came in my email!

Not sure if it's handmade paper, but definitely going to use her tips!

http://simonsaysstampblog.blogspot.com/ ... fters.html

[Cheryl Mixon]

Theresa,
Dyan is big on art journaling so I'm thinking you're pretty safe with her stuff. Of course, there's always that chance...but I would think you'll be okay...