Zhen Xian Bao ~ Chinese Thread Book

I created this Chinese Thread Book following instructions in 'Ruth Smith's Folded Secrets -Paper Folding Projects'. She had a series of 4 Booklets I purchased. In this one I used Kraft Paper for the base of the boxes and decorated with coordinating scrapbook paper. The paper belt strap closure I made out of washi tape which is a Hedi Kyle Design and you can find a tutorial here on Paula B Krieg's channel. And if you're interested, 'Paula B Krieg' on YouTube also offers a Full Playlist on Zhen Xian Bao Tutorials.
 

If you'd like to see a few other Origami Chinese Thread books I created, I posted them on  February 18, 2023 with photos and included a bit of history about these books. Below is a short video of one of them showing the interesting interactive structure.

Monday Wash Day

 

Wash on Monday

Iron on Tuesday

Mend on Wednesday

Churn on Thursday

Clean on Friday

Bake on Saturday

Rest on Sunday

 ~author unknown

      

Found an old weathered wood plank that was just the thing I was looking for. 
I painted myself a Vintage Laundry Sign, I distressed it and hung it up in my laundry room!

I'm always up for a bit of history. If you're interested in learning about antique household equipment and housekeeping as a part of social history check out
Old & Interesting. Learn how yesterday's everyday objects are today's antiques. Take a look at how these items were used and how people managed their home life.

Envelope Junk Journal ~ Shabby Roses

I made this pretty little 4 x 6 inch Envelope Junk Journal and used Tim Holtz Linen Tape to make the Tab Binding. Papers I used: Stamperia 'House of Roses', and 'Letters'. For the signatures I used assorted scrapbook papers. Journal has 6 envelopes and 5 signatures sewn in with a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. The little pocket size journal has a total of 50 pages and many journaling cards & tags. https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/bards-tale License code: VE3AHVGMPIWHZZ4L
 

Mini Leather Junk Journal

 I handmade this Mini Leather Journal / Ledger Journal that measures 2 x 3 inches with 1 inch spine. I added Metal Book Corners and a leather tie closure. It has 5 signatures with a total of 80 pages sewn in with a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. Fits perfectly into this Vintage Swingline Paper Fasteners Box! For the pages, I used a variety of vintage business office & ledger paper digitals which I resized and printed onto tea-stained parchment papers. The digitals I used were from these shops: 

TheBooksmithShop, AllureBooksCraft, and TheOldDesignShop

Music:

https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/rule-of-life License code: BRTWNGUOZKP39BLC

The Birds and the Bees

I crafted this cute Mini Bee Junk Journal using MyPorchPrints digitals. Measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches. It fits perfectly into this cute little bag I had!

 

Flip Flop / Never Ending Junk Journal

 An easy to make FLIP-FLOP Journal with 4 signatures using a variety of distressed papers. I sewed the signatures in using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. I included pockets, tags and mini folders. The journal measures 4 x 6 inches. I used Stamperia's 'Orchid' Scrapbook pad. Chasing Paper offers an easy-to-follow tutorial for making a Flip-Flop Journal the easy way! She also demonstrates how to add a variety of pockets and tucks. I altered my dimensions when making my journal.

Little Book of Quotes

 For this little 4-inch square journal that I made, the materials I used were cork fabric, handmade papers, assorted torn papers and of course quotes. This mini junk journal has 5 signatures sewn in with a 3-hole pamphlet stitch with a total 90 pages. Two handmade bookmarks, 2 mini clips and plenty of space to write more notes and favorite quotes!

Music:

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ba... License code: VE3AHVGMPIWHZZ4L

Many Mini Books In A Vintage Tin!

 

If you're interested, check out the description box for this video on YouTube where I've added a few specs on creating these cute mini books and journals. 

Multi-Foldout Flip Flap Folio Journal/Album

 I created this 5 x 7 inch Multi Foldout Folio Journal by following a tutorial for the basic structure on Liz The Paper Project. I altered mine slightly. I used solid color cardstock for my base. To decorate my journal and create Journaling Cards I used two Stamperia Scrapbook Pads; Precious Roses & House Of Roses.

Two Mini Boho Junk Journals

 The basic structure for the first little Journal/Notepad in the video below was inspired by Art by Pamela G which I altered slightly. I printed a digital print onto Rice Paper from Heart and Soulful and created my cover adhering it to my base made from a manilla file folder. I made two signatures using assorted papers. The little booklet has a total of 24 pages. I stitched the signatures using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch onto a piece of self-adhesive denim fabric I had and adhered it to the inside spine of the journal. I distressed the cover, cards and paper edges. Made a few journal cards and a tag with a strand of stone chip beads and used torn batik fabric for a tie.

The second little Boho styled journal I constructed with a beaded spine using a downloaded digital from Heart and Soulful which I toned down a bit and printed it onto linen fabric for my cover and glued it onto chipboard. I used handmade ivory papers with Aster flowers with deckled edges which are printable and writable. Great little notepad measures 4.5 x 5 inches. Has 3 signatures sewn in using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. Booklet has 30 pages. I was inspired by a tutorial from Heart and Soulful and designed my version altering it slightly.

Renaissance Journal ~ Handmade Papers

 Another Book in a Box! Love the idea of a book in a box! Makes a thoughtful gift for a journaler. This booklet measures 4 x 7 inches and fits nicely into this lovely lined, multi-patterned, decorative, wood faux book box. Simple one signature booklet with 20 pages stitched with an easy 3-hole pamphlet stitch using waxed thread. I printed these gorgeous papers from Medieval Mirage onto both sides of the printable handmade papers (Watercolor Recycled Cotton Deckled Edge Papers). The papers are so beautiful they didn't need any more adornments! Makes a lovely writing journal in a giftable box! Micron Archive Ink pens work well on the papers. Below is a short video.

Bohemian Journal ~ Handmade Papers

I had this lovely blue print decorative wood faux book box with an interior lining and new just the book I wanted to make for it! I made a 4 x 7 inch journal with one signature and 20 pages. I printed these ethereal, dreamy digitals from LianaScrap onto two different types of printable handmade papers. I used Laser & Inkjet Lokta Natural Papers AND Watercolor Recycled Cotton Deckled Edge Papers. Since the papers accepted inkjet so well they are also writable. Micron archival ink pens work really well! The papers are so gorgeous I didn't need to embellish! Makes a lovely writing journal with its' own keepsake box! Below is a short video, enjoy!

Mini Celestial Journal

This is a simple, easy to assemble tab bound mini journal I made using washi tape and folded papers. The washi tape tab binding holds the text block together. I glued the first and last page of the text block to the inside of the front and back of the cover. The cover was made using two separate pieces of handmade paper and another piece cut to size and glued to the cover pieces to create the spine.

I made a little box (3 inch sq.) for the book (2 x 2.5 inches) using double-sided scrapbook paper from Stamperia called Cosmos. You can find an easy to follow tutorial to make a gift box any size at  Crafting For Almost Everyone

Botanical Junk Journal ~ Eco Print Cover

 Here are 2 short videos of a 4 x 6 inch Botanical Junk Journal I made with an Eco Printed Cover. I used hand tea-dyed parchment papers onto which I printed resized digital images (TheBooksmithShop; Prairie Wildflowers, Collage Collection #1 & #2 & a few ledger papers from AllureBooksCraft) I sewed in the 3 signatures using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. The little pocket size journal has a total of 60 pages. The journal cover is an Eco-Dyed digital from The Booksmith Shop. For the spine I used bookcloth tape. I added some additional loose journaling pages which are handmade papers with printed images from Medeival Mirage which are from her collection titled Boho Bazaar.

'Fairy Tales' Junk Journal

 I made this little 'Fairy Tales' Junk Journal gutting and cutting down an old Readers Digest Book Cover. I printed digital images from The Booksmith Shop (Fairy Tales & Rose Brambles for the inside cover) onto distressed papers. The book measures 4.5 x 5.5 inches and has 5 signatures sewn in using a 4-hole pamphlet stitch. The book has 50 pages with loose handmade papers (digi images from Vintage VibespaperCo) added as additional journaling pages. Includes a few misc. digi images. I've used cork fabric for the interior spine and book-cloth tape for the exterior book spine. I've used a simple velvet tie as a sash for the book.

Music :

https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/rule-of-life

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Bohemian Eclectic Nature Journal

 Here's 4 x 5 inch pocket size journal with a hardcover I made a few years ago. I used a pamphlet stitch to sew in the 5 signatures. I printed nature themed digitals onto distressed parchment papers. Creating lots of journals lately...must be in my 'paper crafting' period again :)

Ready to Embellish Junk Journal

Here is a quick short video of a Ring Bound Junk Journal I created from my offcuts - ready to embellish! It's a Garden Botanical themed Junk Journal.

Strike While The Iron Is Hot!

As another year rolls around spent an evening going down memory lane and sorting through some old photos.

 About 20 years ago my husband and I took a Blacksmith Class together. I completed my first wonky "S" hook! It was a great experience, but not a craft I was interested in pursuing...quite arduous especially in the outdoor summer heat!

My hubby continues the craft as a hobby. He enjoys crafting rustic utilitarian items.