Created this from practice bits & discards in my scrap box. End result was a fun, chunky art junk journal. Canvas for the spine and an attempt at Slot and Tab Binding Method with a variety of washi tapes to save the day! Using a hodgepodge of my scraps made for a fun challenge with an interesting result!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Slip Knot Stitch Binding Collage Book
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Accordion Envelope Mini Book
I constructed this accordion envelope mini book with a handmade decoupage box using Tim Holtz collage Entomology Paper. It measures 3.25" x3.5". Kit Davey on YouTube has an easy to follow tutorial to make this book from envelopes. Make your own or use envelopes you have. I used The Paper Studio 'Ephemera' Scrapbook Paper Pad to create 12 envelopes and folded tag inserts plus the chipboard cover. Used hemp cord with rolled paper beads as tie closure.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Mushroom Obsessed!
More Mushrooms! I made more mushrooms using Air Dry Clay. I used twigs for the stems on the larger mushrooms and hot-glued the tops before painting. The two smaller ones were completely made from the clay. Painted with folkArt Acrylic Paint and then sealed with Modge Podge Gloss. Arrangement is sitting on a piece of bark with some moss interspersed. Fun Project!
Making Mushrooms
I did say I was mushroom obsessed!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Mini Junk Journal in a Tin
Mini Chunky Junk Journal in a Tim Holtz Metal Trinket Tin. Measures 2"W x 3"Tall x 1.25" Thick. I mostly used Tim Holtz Paper & Ephemera. Constructed with a Tab Binding using TH Linen Tape and a Jute Twine Cord for a wrap closure.
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
Botanical File Folder Journal
Base Structure of this MINI Journal (4 x 6 in approx) constructed using file folders inspired by 'Jogglesdotcom'. In addition I created a removable book dust jacket cover. Lots of Mini Folders, Journaling Cards, Tags, Mini Notepads, Floral Quotes and Phrases. Variety of Images; asst'd digitals, The NY Botanical Garden Postcards & images from vintage book 'Flowering Bulbs'. Just lovely to flip through :)
Origami Spring Basket
I discovered an easy to follow video tutorial to construct this sweet origami basket demonstrated by Easy Origami and Crafts . Used a 12...
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I loved sewing these mini Komebukuro Bags! So easy using ten 5 inch Charm Pack Squares by Moda ('Basic Grey' & 'LaVie Boheme...
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I made this Mini Christmas Junk Journal using Tim Holtz Christmas Ephemera and Tim Holtz Christmas Linen Tape to create the tab binding. ...
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Extremely proud of my nephew Terry Szuplat !! More about Say It Well (September 17, 2024, HarperCollins) Terry Szuplat tells his story...