I have to admit that Dina Wakely is a genius and an amazing creator but her styles aren't the same that I use but her books just seep inspiration.  That is why I love art journaling so much.  It is whatever makes you happy.  What brings your bliss?  Bright colors and loads of techniques?  Pastels with sewn in little bits and bobs or maybe you like to stamp images and color them in with panpastels.  GREAT, DO IT.  Do them all!  I always tell my friends who are new to art journaling to try everything you can at least once. You never know what might be the one thing that really brings you joy.