I’m thrilled to share my latest video project with you. In it, I dive into the gorgeous journal handmade by my dear friend Lena. Her muted, neutral tones constantly inspire me. So, I decided to embrace that aesthetic in my own collage work.

In this session, I started with a mix of magazine pages. I layered them with fabric and lace to build a textured background. I added die-cut branches and flowers in white to give a delicate, ethereal touch. One of my favorite additions is a small heart made from air-dry clay. I created it quite some time ago, and it felt like the perfect accent for this page.

The finishing element is a quote from my downloadable PDF file, which you can find on my Ko-Fi page. It’s a small reminder of the power of creativity. Little pieces of inspiration can come together in unexpected ways.

If you want to see the process in action, be sure to watch the full video on my YouTube channel. Don’t forget to visit Lena’s channel, too. She transforms her pages with her signature muted style.

You can find the link to my video here: https://youtu.be/svRB80uJ90o and from there you will find Lena’s video in the description.

Materials I Used:

• Handmade journal by Lena
• Magazine clippings, fabric, lace
• White die-cuts (branches, flowers)
• Air-dry clay heart accent
• Quote from Ko-Fi PDF file

Thank you for joining me on this creative journey! Let me know how you incorporate muted tones in your projects. I’d love to see what you create! You can tag me on Instagram @mixedmediabeagrob