Silva Rerum Art Journal
All levels | 46 min 2 sec
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In Latin, Silva Rerum means “a forest of things.” Using this idea as a starting point, we’ll create a commonplace or everyday book to collect thoughts, ideas, and ephemera from your day-to-day life. Get Messy founder Caylee will show you how to transform a vintage book into your own art journal full of papers you love. Learn Caylee’s favorite methods of layering in vintage and found items while recording your daily life. Remember to use the hashtag #creativebuggetsmessy on social media to share your work with the Get Messy and Creativebug communities.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Vintage hardcover book
  • Awl
  • Binding thread
  • Tapestry needle
  • Ephemera
  • Cardstock pages
  • Craft knife
  • Washi tape
  • Pens – Caylee prefers Pilot G Tec and Kuretake Zig Brush Pen
  • Collage ephemera
  • Photos
  • Modeling paste
  • Stencils
  • Palette knife
  • Binder clip
  • Acrylic paint
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Deconstruct a vintage book
  • Work with stencils to add dimension
  • Create signatures
  • Bind pages into an existing hardcover book
What you'll get:
  • A thorough class on how to make a Silva Rerum art journal
  • 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions by Get Messy founder Caylee
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Silva Rerum Art Journal Reviews
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Jennifer K

nice ideas

More than 3 months ago
 
Sandra Bartman
Inspiring.
More than 3 months ago
 
Alicia Diaz
Love the idea of reusing all the paraphernalia the we encounter in daily life to capture the moments of our life in journal. Also love the idea of revitalizing an old book and recreating it as a journal. Modeling clay is genius.
More than 3 months ago