Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

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Sharing the Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial today. Using an oversized postcard, book pages, Napkin and images from the Digital Journal Kit Exquisite Dreamer I show how to make fun tags. These tags can be used in a junk journal, as a gift, in a greeting card, as bookmarks and so much more.

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial Video.

Supplies used for the Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

Let’s begin this Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial. Choose an oversized postcard from that stack of junk mail, or cut a piece of ugly cardstock 6 x 11 inches. Cover one side with book pages.

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

Select a pretty napkin and remove the extra layers. The extra layers will prevent the napkin from adhering to the base, so it is good to pull those apart now. Adhere the napkin to the postcard using a paintbrush and glue pot method. Fold the excess to the back or trim off.

Adhere a text weight paper to the whole back of the postcard, could also use notebook paper. Spray the back of the tag with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Walnut Gold through the Moroccan Stencil. Dry with heat tool.

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

Trim the postcard to four pieces about 2.75 x 6 inches. Cut into tag shapes. Stamp Shabby Stitches using Black ink on the edges of the tag to give the appearance that the tag has been sewn. Punch a hole in the top using the Crop a Dile or other hole punch.

 

Fussy cut the Calico Collage images from Exquisite Dreamer Digital Journal Kit. Apply distress inks to the edges of the fussy cut images and both sides of the tag bases. Adhere fussy cut images to the tags.

Apply Tulip Glitter Paint on some of the images to add sparkle. Allow the paint to dry. Apply word phrases.

Cut pieces of fibers and ribbons and tie to tops of tags.

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

Now, wasn’t that a super easy Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial? I know you have a few of those oversized postcards that can be used. Have fun creating.

Exquisite Dreamer Junk Mail Tag Tutorial

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The inside of the cover was decorated by the person who gave me the cover. I decided to leave it as it was and only added to the inside spine since it was blank.

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On the right side I stamped the Henna Rose and then layered over the top of the bible page. The Doily was sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists and then I stacked a few pages from a tear off notepad that my Mother in  Law gave me a while back. Then over that I added an image from the All About Robins Sub Box and the word inspired that I stamped a long time ago.

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I like being able to combine different kits together. On the left I used a page from the Musical Botanical Mini Journal. The bird on the pocket was from a dictionary. Sometimes those dictionaries can have some wonderful images, keep an eye out for them. On the right side was a page where I laid a card down and then sprayed through a stencil. It created the negative space with a border of the stenciled pattern.  This effect is great to create two things at one time. And actually I created three. The base Page, the journal card and a mop up page. Adding the little bird stamp in the corner adds a sweet touch.

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I found a package of printed little tags when I was cleaning and thought it would be good to put one on this page. The right side of the page is a piece of tissue that I sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists then Rubber stamped a few flowers with leaves and a text stamp. Then I used watered down Aleen’s Tacky glue and painted a plastic bag, while it was wet I laid the tissue on the glue. Add another layer of glue on the top side, push the edges in to create texture so it is easy to pull up then allow to dry.  Doing this technique strengthens the tissue paper and makes a cool crinkle sound when added to a journal.

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All About Robins Junk Journal Tutorial

Adding a simple pocket to a book page looks pretty. I’m glad that I kept some scraps from a project I made a while back. The colors in the pieces all seemed to work well together and these were all from different creative sessions.

All About Robins Junk Journal Tutorial

I’m so thankful to my friends who send items to me. Many times I remember who gave them to me and many times I do not. Hopefully if you gave items to me you will understand that sometimes it is hard to keep track of everything. So thank you for your gifts. The dear head note pad paper was one of these gifts. Beside it I used a scrap of napkin that was adhered to a book page. I thought it blended well together. On the right was a stenciled page I created during the video. Using Distress Oxide inks and a blending tool I added lots of color then I sprayed with a couple of colors of Tattered Angels Glimmer mists. The stamped flower and text was the final touch to the page.

All About Robins Junk Journal Tutorial

Inspired by a journal card that Norella of Calico Collage created for her Amarillo Rose Kit I made my own version using stamps and coffee dyed paper. I also used some scrapbook paper and a digital copy of one of my gel prints.

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All About Robins Junk Journal Tutorial

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I hope that you enjoyed seeing my project today and that you are inspired to create! Take a look around your stash of goodies and see what you can pull together.  It doesn’t have to be fancy to create a beautiful journal.  Add color and texture with different supplies and tools and have fun while creating!

Make sure to check out the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.

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Was the Over the page Notepad Tutorial helpful to give you ideas of adding more writing space? Once you start making these you can see how it would be easy to just spend a day creating these notepads to add to other journals.

Make sure to check out the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.

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Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Grab those stamps, stencils and more to create beautiful layered pages. I love mixing Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, with stamping and stencils.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

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Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Lace is always fun to add to journals too. I prefer to collect ivory and white lace because it is easy to alter the color. Check out thrift stores for old wedding gowns and lace table cloths. Those can be cut up and used in journals.

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Whatever supplies or style you use to create a journal, just have fun creating! Remember there is no wrong way to make a junk journal. Use what you have on hand, collect things you love and enjoy the process. Have fun creating your own version.

Visit the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.

Interested in any of the projects Linda has created? Please feel free to contact her through her website. Here is her shop, a lot of items featured and more added weekly.

Keep updated on her posts by following the blog by creating an account.  Follow Linda on her Facebook Page or on Instagram for updates that may not be shared on the blog.

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