An Upcycled Art Journal for Care December

I love creating with old, worn things that have a history and a previous life.  They add depth to my art and inspire a greater satisfaction than anything shiny and new.

I made this art journal mostly out of materials that I purchased at my favorite thrift shop: 

The Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse!

PCCR has a wide variety of papers -- from old office paper, to decorative scrapbooking sheets, to music sheeting -- as well as fine art supplies, fabric, vintage items, jewelry, and heaps of other treasures.

I made the journal as part of Care December, artist Kasia Avery's course in intuitive art journaling for self care.  

This free event is available online for you to join at your own pace.  You can sign up on Kasia's website, Everything Art:

 https://www.everything-art.com/p/care-december-23 

I followed the instructions on Kasia's YouTube video to create my journal: 

https://youtu.be/Nd5THleyZfw?si=ZsYYTN9oP4YK3TTp

As part of Care December, Kasia is raising funds to support Action Against Hunger.  You can find out more here:

 https://www.everything-art.com/p/care-december-23 

I hope you will join me in art journaling for self care in Care December!

copyright Betsy Bangley 2023