Make an accordion cardboard art/junk journal with a metallic patina faux finish cover and washi tape

I love the patina finish that I created on this accordion cardboard journal. Whether you call it an art journal or a junk journal, it is delightful! I created handmade washi tape to go along with it that ties the entire book together!
PAINT UPDATE: it seems FolkArt no longer makes the Painted Finishes in Rust. Here are a couple of alternatives.
DecoArt Texture Sand - add to any color paint: amzn.to/3LnPU96
DecoArt Designer Finishes in Patina: amzn.to/3XYMr8G
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[@vivianmclean3972]

This is beautiful. Your instructions are very clear. As a beginner, that is so important. Thank you!

[@ConsieSindet]

I'm so happy to hear that! I hope you will give the project a try!🥰

[@alysonhovanec6314]

❤❤

[@LynnLBE]

The finished pages look like the old way they used to “marble” book covers. Really cool❗️. I’d never have guessed there were that many layers or different paints on there. It looks like just the rust & the patina.

[@ConsieSindet]

Thanks, Lynn! You might be able to get a similar look with the just the rust and patina. I just like all the paint! I'll have to try the simple way as well and see how it looks.💕

[@user-th5kx7kn2f]

Sooooo cool!! Thank you so much for taking the time to give the step by step instructions.

[@ConsieSindet]

You are very welcome!💕

[@BurningSky444]

Lovely book ♥️

[@ConsieSindet]

Thank you! 😊

[@robinvogelsang5535]

Love this idea! I’m so glad to see you demo this process! 👏 I’m not sure I would make another journal, but I can’t wait to try it on a brown paper bag for collage fodder. Thanks so much for sharing this technique!❤. Robin

[@ConsieSindet]

It is a great technique for any surface! And, yes, you probably don't need any more journals right now!😂💕

[@debbieinruskin8563]

Love that patina grungy look. Super cool on the cardboard. That blue addition looks great. Guess I'll give it a try in my "Consie" journal. Deb D.

[@ConsieSindet]

Thanks, Deb! I hope you do!😍

[@karenatkinson4053]

This is awesome!!! I love the way it turned out. Thank you for sharing. I just found you last night and I subscribed today.

[@ConsieSindet]

Awesome! Thank you and welcome!🤗

[@revCMF]

Thank you sooo much! Now I know why the hinges on my cardboard accordion didn’t work.

[@ConsieSindet]

I'm so glad the video helped!!!😍

[@Guammaine]

How many layers of paint and or collage does it take to get rid of the lines from the cardboard showing through?

[@ConsieSindet]

Probably quite a bit of paint or a thicker piece of collage paper. Since that doesn't bother me, I've never tried to cover up the texture of the cardboard.💕