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.

Below are identical videos but the second one is at a slower flip thru speed.


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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 :)

Two videos below. Top video is a slower video flip thru:


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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Early Morning Winter Sky

...as though the colors have been painted across the sky with an artist's brush.

Curious about Red Skies? Nature Science explains why Sunrises and Sunsets are more beautiful in winter now.

Friday, February 16, 2024

Envelope Steampunk Travel Junk Journal


A 4 x 6 inch Chunky Steampunk Travel Envelope Junk Journal, 3 signatures, lots of journaling cards, embellishments. Tim Holtz Linen Tape used for Tab Binding with a leather belt/band closure with extra notches for expansion :) Used two 8x8 inch Stamperia Scrapbook Pads; 'Voyages Fantastiques & Around The World'.


 

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Diagonal Pocket Fold


Diagonal Pocket Fold Notepads. Multi pocket structure Inspired by Hedi Kyle from her book, "The Art of The Fold". Complete folding instructions in her book. Uses Origami techniques - no gluing! Folded from a 9x12 in paper. I used 'Peaceful Meadows' Scrapbook Cardstock from "The Paper Studio". I added notepapers...some with a pamphlet stitch & some with a small colorful elastic to create a 'midori' style notepad.

Here is a previous posting on my blog with photos.

 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

One Page Wonder Mini Album


Created this 3 in. sq. One Page Wonder Mini Album using Caio Bella; "Le Repubbliche Marinare" Scrapbook Pad to decorate. Base is 12 x 12 inch black cardstock. Added a Ribbon closure & handmade box using coordinating papers from the pad. Album inspired by 'Curio By B-Spoke Designs'. To make a custom box check out 'Stampin' Up!

 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

One Sheet Wonder Mini Album


Created this 3" sq Mini Album using 12" sq. black cardstock as base. Decorated using 8" sq. Stamperia Scrapbook Pad; 'Mechanical Sea World' with Jute Twine closure. Album Inspired by 'Curio By B-Spoke Designs' 3.25"sq. Handmade Box. Check out 'Stampin' Up!' on "How To Make Your Own Custom-Sized Boxes"

 

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...