Mini Christmas Junk Journal

 I made this Mini Christmas Junk Journal using Tim Holtz Christmas Ephemera and Tim Holtz Christmas Linen Tape to create the tab binding. Cute little chunky size chock-a-block full of goodies that measures 2 inches by 3 inches. Fits nicely into a Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Trinket Tin! Makes a sweet gift!

Beautiful Blossoms ~ Never Ending Junk Journal

Created this four signature 'Never Ending Junk Journal' (or sometimes called a 'Flip Flop' Journal) using Stamperia's 'Hortensia' double-sided scrapbook paper for the cover and for creating flips, flaps and pockets. I used a variety of pretty papers for the signatures and botanical images to create journaling cards. It measures 4 x 9 inches. Lots of variations and tutorials available online if you're feeling crafty! 

A Watcher in the Woods

 I gutted or rather deconstructed a vintage book and retained the cover and spine and kept them intact. I created this woodland theme Junk Journal by binding a variety of papers from handmade paper, rice paper, tissue paper, newsprint and a variety of tea-stained papers. I edited digital images and printed them on many of the pages throughout the book all in keeping with a woodland or forest theme.

I liked the way the book looked with just the bound signatures so I left all the Ephemera Inserts (journal cards, envelopes, notepads, etc.) as loose elements that can be rearranged or completely removed! This provides a flatter surface while journaling in the book while still being able to load it up with all the wonderful ephemera. Sweet gift for a nature loving friend!

Vintage Junk Journal

This is a little Vintage Junk Journal I made using Tab Binding. Perhaps also called an Art Journal or Mixed Media Journal. I used Tim Holtz Linen Tape for the binding and many of his papers, assorted metals and miscellaneous ephemera. Fun little project!

November Woods

One Page Wonder Mini Album

This Cute 'One Page Wonder Interactive Mini Album'  is 3 inches square! I constructed it using a 12 x 12 inch piece of cardstock as the base. Decorated it using Stamperia’s "Patchwork" 12 x 12 inch Scrapbook Pad. Makes a sweet gift for a tea loving friend! Inspired by Einat Kessler over on YouTube.

Envelope Junk Journal

This was a fun little Envelope Junk Journal to make. The envelopes, file folder notepads and journal cards were created using Stamperia's ‘Lady Vagabond’ Scrapbook Pad. I constructed it using a tab binding adding Tim Holtz baseboards and people. Embellished it with more assorted bits and bobs and miscellaneous ephemera. A little journal inspired by Shabby Soul.

Relax Express Yourself It's Art!

 Picked up this fun cap on a visit years ago at this interesting and eclectic shop on Anna Maria Island, a quaint & historic old town. Everything from local art to unique and vintage items. A  great little cafe with fresh baked goods every morning! 

Ginny and Jane E, two sisters established and together ran this wonderful cafe and coastal store. They've since retired but the store continues to thrive on! Fun and friendly shop to visit! Great for inspiration too!

If you're ever visiting Anna Maria Island drop in and get out of the heat for a smoothie at Ginny & Jane E's !

Mushrooms ~ Mythology & Folklore

 

An abundance and variety of mushrooms are definitely to be found around here! These lovelies look like they popped right off the pages of a Beatrix Potter book! Before she began writing children's books she had developed an interest in mycology. She did some amazing scientific illustrations of fungi. She painted and drew her specimens with skill. To see some of her wonderful illustrations and to read a bit about her interest as a mycologist click here.

And of course there are also the wonderful myths and folklore surrounding mushrooms often having a strong association with the magical realm. If you're interested in reading about mushroom lore check out this site Incredible Mushrooms.

The Changing Colors of The Season

 Took a drive through the countryside to enjoy the season’s changing colors. Enjoy !

Double Trifold Junk Journal

This was a fun little Junk Journal to create with a trifold within a trifold that measures 3.5 x 6 inches. I used some Tim Holtz Backdrops along with some of his ephemera pieces and other miscellaneous papers.

This was inspired by Sunset Crafts & More. Loved her idea with the envelopes, didn't have any so I made some from vellum paper and stamped them up!

Mini Folio Album

 I crafted this Flip Flap Interactive Mini Folio Album with a file folder base. I used the Stamperia 'Atelier Des Arts' double sided 8 x 8 inch scrapbook pad to create this 4 inch square album. Lots of flips, flaps, tucks & pockets with mini journaling cards. 

If interested in learning how to create the folding mechanism, 'Liz The Paper Project' provides a tutorial for a similar Album Folio in a 5 x 7 inch finished design. Happy Creating!

Mini Junk Journal

 I created this Chunky Mini Junk Journal from a mini composition notebook that measured 3.25 x 4.5 inches. Had so much fun decorating it that it developed into a 'gator mouth'! Chock-a-block full of clips, flips, tucks, envelopes, vintage photos and lots of ephemera and notepads and space for journaling!