Category: techniques

Junk Journal Journey ~ Adding Tags, Embellishments & Dangles

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This is the last but one post on this journal!!!! What with one thing an another, it has taken me about 16 months to get to this stage, but I did not want to rush it and by taking my time I learned more techniques and had more ideas for experimenting with different types of signatures, sewing techniques and embellishments and I have bought all of them to you in my posts and a series of videos.

Today’s video shows how I added the various embellishments I have created over the months, my thought in placing them and a few tweeks along the way!

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Junk Journal Journey ~ Sewing Unusual Signatures into my Unusual Journal Cover

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The other day I shared how I created the open spine cover for my Foliage Junk Journal, after working out how to create the cover I needed a few days to work out how to sew in the signatures (pages) especially as most of them were not standard as part of this project was to experiment with different formats.

I worked it out ! and in todays video I walk you thru the method I chose………… enjoy! OH! BTW I have decided to call this an open spine journal cover!

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Junk Journal Journey ~ Mixed Media Tags from the Master Board

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I’m excited to show you how I utilize my master board to create unique ephemera for my junk journals. If you’re looking for junk journal inspiration, you’re in the right place. Using a master board to create junk journal ephemera is a great way to add unique and personalized touches to your paper crafting projects. In the accompanying video I share how I made 6 different tags, however once I turned the camera off I still had enough supplies to make 6 more tags!

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Junk Journal Journey ~ Creating a Master Board

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I have been sharing the various steps in creating my green foliage themed junk journal. Today I am sharing how I created my first master board. This is the most perfect way of using up paper scraps and introducing some other media as well. Most of the paper pieces were torn with the aid of a steel ruler, others used the cut edges. If you are not sure what a master board is watch the video to see the fun I had gluing and stamping onto a piece of plain ol’ brown packing paper 🙂

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DIY Sparkle Paper Technique

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Today I share a technique I tripped across while working out how to use a pot of glitter paste. I am really quite thrilled how it turned out. The sparkle paper technique adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to my card, the video, guides you through the step-by-step process of creating this beautiful birthday card, from preparing the materials to adding the final touches.

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Continuing My Junk Journal Journey ~ Multi-Tag Pocket

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So it is time to add some more to my latest junk journal and I made a video on how to make a multi-tag pocket that can hold various ephemera ideas, such as tickets, photos, and other small mementos, and discover how to incorporate it into your junk journal design. I use just one sheet of paper to create the pocket then decorate it up with some stickers, journaling cards and a cute little cluster.

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