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 & more

 

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!