Friday, June 19, 2026

Vellum Laminated Reporter's Notebooks & More!

Continued descent into spiral bound madness!
I've laminated the covers of these 8 notebooks using 'Colorful Vellum' by Recollections for a vibrant, durable finish.

The 3 taller notebooks are classic 'Reporter's Notebooks', measuring 3.75" x 8.4", while the smaller notebooks were made from the leftover off-cuts, giving them a unique, handcrafted touch.

Inside, the white paper notebooks feature a mix of unlined, lined and graph cream-colored recycled paper. For a fun twist, the pink and lavender notebooks are filled with sturdy cardstock pages, perfect for writing, sketching, or crafting.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

More Mini Colorful Notebooks!

More Colorful Mini Notebooks!

 These are four laminated mini notebooks, created in a style similar to my Chunky Colorful Notebook posted on 6/12/26.

Measure 3.5 x 5 inches and feature durable laminated covers. Inside, you'll find a variety of interactive elements, including pockets, flip-outs, journaling cards, envelopes, and additional tags secured with colorful paper clips.

Created using scrapbook papers from Echo Park, resulting in bright, cheerful designs that are both functional and fun for journaling or note-taking.

View 2 ASMR flip throughs below: 




Saturday, June 13, 2026

More Jenga Blocks Transformed into Desk Sitters!

More Desk/Shelf Sitters crafted from wooden Jenga blocks! I created several additional pieces using digital artwork from my collection, which I printed onto rice paper.

Cut the Jenga blocks in half heightwise, and width of the rice paper was a perfect fit. The blocks were painted with FolkArt Cottage Green Milk Paint, then I adhered the artwork using Mod Podge. Distressed the blocks for a vintage look, added the text and sealed everything with a few final coats of Mod Podge.

For a few of the other desk/shelf sitters, I used FolkArt Vintage Mustard Chalk Paint and experimented with an IOD Fern Fables 2026 Collection transfer design. I love the extra character and charm these details added to the finished piece.

Measure 2.5" W x 3.75" H x 1.5" D. 

Friday, June 12, 2026

Colorful Chunky Notebook

This adorable 4.5 x 5.5 inch chunky notebook was handmade using The Cinch binding tool. The cover was laminated for durability. 

Inside you'll find a playful mix of flips, flaps, mini envelopes and pockets filled with journaling cards from Echo Park Scrapbook Papers. Additional tags & cards are secured with cheerful paper clips. 

Perfect for photos, journaling, note-taking or creative doodles, this mini notebook is as functional as it is fun! 

Enjoy a flip through video below...ASMR paper sounds. 



 

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Crafted Wood Desk/Shelf Sitters


Jenga Blocks transformed into Desk Sitters!
These Jenga Blocks had been sitting in my wood shed collecting dust, so I decided it was time to put them to better use!

Using digital artwork from my stash (CherylFrancesArt) that I had printed onto rice paper, I created my very first Desk (aka Shelf Sitter) Sitters! 

Cut the height of the Jenga blocks in half and the width of the paper was the perfect fit. Painted the blocks with FolkArt Cottage Green Milk Paint  bought ages ago, attached the artwork with Mod Podge, distressed the blocks, added the text, and sealed everything with a few more coats of Mod Podge to create a vintage chippy paint look.

Measure 2.5 W x 3.75 H  x 1.5 inches thick.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Book Notes & Wildflowers



 For these two little 4" x 6" notebooks papers used were from Echo Park; the Bookish collection and a floral collection from Carta Bella adding additional cardstock papers for note keeping. 

 Journaling cards and color paper clips were added in the Wildflower book.

 Laminated the covers and bound using The Cinch.

 Cheerful pocket size notebooks!

 If you'd like, you can view a video flip through below.


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/lazy-sunday-afternoonLicense code: KXCL1P59P1TWEIR0

Friday, June 5, 2026

Funky Birds Notebook


This little chunky notebook was bound using The Cinch. Used two colorful blank greeting cards for the cover, glued them back to back and laminated them.

The elements throughout included more blank funky bird greeting cards, washi tape, colorful paper clips for envelopes & retro journaling cards (Echo Park Scrapbook Paper) and colored cardstock.

The book measures 4 x 5 inches.

Another simple project using blank greeting cards!

Below is a short video flip through


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Double Notepad Folios ~ Jr Legal Pads

These colorful Double Notepad Folios were made using heavy black cardstock as the base and matted with Dina Wakely Media Collage Collective ...