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 !