A Recycled, Art-Filled Journal Page: Transparent and Nature 🌿

There’s something incredibly rewarding about creating with what you already have — transforming scraps, textures, and forgotten bits into something meaningful. This week, I worked on a mixed media journal page using the prompts Transparent and Nature, and it turned into such a peaceful, reflective process.

I began by playing off screen pieces of recycled paper, packaging, and tissue — anything with a hint of transparency. The goal wasn’t perfection, but expression. A dried leaf became the focal point, pressed gently between thin layers of tissue and watercolour. The effect was soft and organic, like nature preserved through time.

For me, craft journaling is a space where creativity flows freely. It’s not about rules or outcomes; it’s about the journey — allowing colours, materials, and emotions to guide the page. I love how mixed media invites you to experiment, to let go, and to see beauty in the imperfect.

If you’d like to see the full process, I’ve shared a video of this journal page on my YouTube channel. You can watch it here:
🎨 Watch on YouTube

I hope it inspires you to gather your own bits of “junk” — those small, overlooked materials — and give them a second life through art. After all, creativity often blooms from the most unexpected places.