Art Journal Tip: Page a little 'short'?

My printer tends to print a little 'short' of a full page at times - so I have a blank gap. For art journal pages this is a bit annoying, but I was very pleased with the results of using a strip of black dotted washii tape along the bottom. It fitted in perfectly, and for this printed page, it just added the right amount of subtle interest.
If you collect old papers, you could cut a tape-like strip of text, and paste that. Having a ragged top to it could also work well.
~Jillian

Sharing my 2 latest collage Halloween themed art cards.

These are my 11th and 12th ACEO for Halloween. I have such fun creating these. The backing on the art card is a vintage Poe book from 1971. The old handwriting behind the transparency is from the turn of the 19-20th century - over 100 years old. The bat paper is old, too, though the printing of bats is current. I've added brads, then whatever seemed to pique my creativity to embellish and enhance these.
In particular it was fun to shrink down an old dictionary page, and use the image to put black cats on, then print and turn it all into a bunting/banner for the little girl witch art card.
I'm offering them for sale on eBay only at the moment. Why not check them out?
You'll find my Halloween listings HERE.

Some of my Halloween ACEO art card collages.

I thought I'd share this - my personal artwork - but using items available from 'Dreamy Papers' or available by request, you can create similar works... Hope these serve to inspire you in your artistic creations.

Numbering my ACEO art cards was up to a number ending in 13, so instead of creating one ACEO with that number I am doing a mini series of Halloween original collage art cards.
I've completed the first 6 in this series, and not sure how many I'll continue doing, the elements used are the same, but the look is different for each. 

I use a page from a 1971 Edgar Allan Poe book, bats printed onto a very old book page, part of a ledger with handwriting over 100 years old. Vintage and antique images of Halloween themes printed onto a transparency, which is secured with metal brad shapes.

I then add a few elements that seem 'appropriate' for that particular image - these included antique and specialty papers, real leaves, and other things that just seem to 'fit'.

Fun to do.

I'm listing them on eBay - so you can see my Halloween art offerings HERE.
Or else view ALL my eBay art listings HERE.

ATC / ACEO Display or Gifting Idea.

This is one of those times that carrying a playing card around with me, paid off. This paper-mache ornament is a great size for displaying or gifting an ATC/ACEO. I saw these in Michaels Craft Stores around Christmas time one year.

Paint, collage, or decorate the ornament anyway your heart desires. Add some 'bling' - maybe sparkling rhinestones around the edges. Then use photo corners to attach the card to the surface. Or you may find other creative ways - there are all manner of clips and other items to use - miniature clothes pegs, or butterfly clips, for instance.

"Women in Art" inspiration. OOAK Dreamy Papers. Artist sketchbook, art journal. Recycled ephemera.

My first one sold. This is my second in this 'series'. Made especially for other artists. I started it - you 'complete' it ... an Artist's Art Journal.

Sketchbook & Journal/Diary 4x6". Inspirational - recycled and new papers - collage paintings and drawings of women - images from art magazines + many extras and surprises + ACEO blanks.

Add or remove pages, depending on your mood or need. Store notes and ideas and sketches/paintings all in one place!

Available on Etsy, or contact me for a custom journal. More OOAK books to come. Dreamy Papers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/156121383/artist-art-journal-sketchbook-diary-4x6

Dreamy Papers - OOAK - artist sketchbook, art journal, and more. Recycled ephemera.

I made this, especially for other artists. I started it - you 'complete' it ... an Artist's Art Journal

Sketchbook & Journal/Diary 4x6". Inspirational - recycled and new papers collage flower images from art magazines + many extras and surprises + ACEO blanks.

Add or remove pages, depending on your mood or need. Store notes and ideas and sketches/paintings all in one place!

Available on Etsy, or contact me for a custom journal. Other books to come. Dreamy Papers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155478269/artist-art-journal-sketchbook-diary-4x6?

Dreamy papers - ephemera, scrapbooking, collages, art journals and more.

Today 2 more digital printable downloads were made available on Etsy. They feature beautiful women from ages gone by. The format is round 1" - perfect for bottle caps or so many other things.