Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

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Today I’m Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages. Using book pages, stencils, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists and more. I will show how to create background pages and then turn that into a junk journal page.

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

 

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages Video.

Supplies used Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

To begin select some book pages or blank papers to alter. I happen to have several reams of a light sage green linen text weight paper. Since I don’t want the page to look green I’m going to use Stencils and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to alter the paper.

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

Using stencils from the April and May Artistic Stencil Club with Dancing Dragonflies Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Set to create patterns on book pages and copy paper.

For the below papers Linda used the stencils from the Dancing Dragonflies creative box with the Dancing Dragonfly Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist set to create colorful textures on book pages and copy papers.

Taking the stencils from the Dancing Dragonflies creative box with the Dancing Dragonflies Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, Lily Pad with soft green tone with gold shimmer and Blue Water with a blue tone reminds me of the sea. 

When all the papers have been altered, grab a few and cut or tear into smaller pieces. Adhere these pieces in a random fashion on a base paper. You can apply distress ink to the edges before you adhere, or leave them like I did.

Since I wanted a half sheet to put in my journal I decided to cut the page in half and created two journal pages from one master board.

On the back of the collage page I adhered one of the green papers that had been stenciled. This will create a decorative writing space.

Adding rubber stamps to the page takes it up a notch. I like using rubber stamps because it adds another layer of texture without bulk.

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

Added images from the Dancing Dragonflies Subscription Box adds a little more color and interest to the page.

Creating Background Pages into Journal Pages

What are your favorite stencils to use to create your journal pages?

Robin Fennessy

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Music Themed Mixed Media Folio
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Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

During the Live Creating a Music Themed Mixed Media Folio on November 27 I show how to create mixed media papers and then create a folio. Using book pages as a base for decorative papers is so easy and these turned out beautiful.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Live Creating a Music Themed Mixed Media Folio Video

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Supplies Used

This project was inspired by Cameila Crafts Designs Five Minute Folio – One sheet Trifold Folio.

To begin this Music Themed Mixed Media Folio Tutorial I started by painting book pages with White Acrylic Craft Paint. Use up those book pages that you have removed from books. If you don’t have decorative papers, make your own using book pages.

Allow the paint to dry on the book pages. I like to do several and stack them around until these are dry. That way I can just jump right into decorating the pages and I don’t’ have to stop to paint new ones.

Using a stencil like the More Little Daisies and Distress Oxide Inks apply color all over the book page. I love using oval blending brushes, they are sold out of the ones I have but I saw these colorful ones and think I will order a set for myself.

Add a layer of stamping over the stenciled book page. Using Archival Ink Jet Black I randomly place stamped images all over. Since I’m not sure which direction the paper will be used I like to rotate the images so that there isn’t just one direction. Feel free to stamp anyway you wish. You may want to have a direction paper for your projects.

Another way to decorate these book pages is to use watercolor paint. Add spots of color all over the page, Or paint the whole page one color. Have fun choosing different colors. Then add some stencil patterns over the top. I used similar colors of distress oxide ink that matched the watercolor paint. Doing so adds depth to the page.

Creating these decorative papers has no limit! Stamping directly over the painted paper and then coloring in the images is another way to add patterns. Take a look at the supplies and tools you already have and see how you can make your own decorative papers.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Once you have a section of decorative papers it is time to create the base to attach all the papers. If you don’t have 12 x 12 scrapbook papers you can make your own decorative papers. I choose to use a few book pages to create a 12 x 12 base for the folio. Just glue the edges together until you get the size of paper you want.

Cut down the new papers you created into smaller pieces, Or leave them whole. Adhere the papers on the 12 x 12 paper until the whole thing is covered front and back.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

To create the folio base cut the 12 x 12 paper. Cut off a 4 inch by 12 inch strip. Then cut the 4 inch strip: one 4×4 inch square, which will leave a 4 x 8 inch rectangle. Trim the 4 x 4 to 3 3/4 x 4 inches and then cut it in half making each piece 3 3/4 x 2 inches, set aside. Cut the 4 x 8 inch piece in half to create two 2 x 8 inch strips. Set one strip aside, this will become a long pocket or it could be a belly band. Cut the other strip into two pieces that measure, 3 3/4 x 2 inches.

Score the 12 x 8 inch piece to create a 3 panel folio. Score at 4 inches and then back up 1/8 of an inch and score again. I like to rotate my paper so that I can do the other side the same Score at 4 inches and back up 1/8 of an inch and score again – or you can go out to the 8 inch mark and score on the other side closest to the outside edge. Watch the video to see what I mean.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Apply distress inks to the edges of all the pieces. If you like to have thumb holes on your pockets now is the time to do that! Rounding the corners of some of the pieces is also something that can be done. I only did it on the small belly band.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Because I knew that I wanted the full width and depth of each pocket to be utilized I added 1 inch wide strips of paper to the backs of my pocket elements. Basically adding tabs all the way around so that when those are folded in and glued the full pocket can be used.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Adhere the pocket pieces to the inside of the folio. Have fun with the patterns and choosing which ones you want to be able to see more of inside the folio.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

Once all the pockets are in place then choose items to put in the pockets. I made a journal card during the live stream. After the live I created a tag using one of the painted papers.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

This is one of those projects where you could spend a session creating lots of pattern papers and then sit down and make a bunch of folio bases. So many wonderful goodies can be added to this folio. What a great gift this would be! Or you can make one to match the theme of a journal and it can hold extra supplies to decorate the journal and blank journal space items.

Music Themed Mixed Media Folio

What colors and patterns will you use on your Music Themed Mixed Media Folio?

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Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page. In this tutorial I’ll share how to use the laser cut chipboard pieces from the Musical Botanica Creative Kit on a Journal Page.

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page Tutorial Video.

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Supplies used.
The first thing I do is select which pieces I want to use and paint them with white acrylic craft paint. Since the chipboard is brown any color that is put on top will take on a dark hew. So by coating it first with one or two layers of white paint allows the colors to show.

Once the white paint is dry then I select what I want to color the chipboard. Today I used the Musical Botanica Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist kit and sprayed some on the chipboard.

I also used acrylic craft paint on one of the pieces.

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Select a book page and a music sheet to use for the page. Using the book page fold it so that it becomes a pocket. Add color to the page using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists. Then add a pattern using the full stencil from the Musical Botanica Creative Kit.

If you like the vintage distressed look add distressed walnut stain to all the edges.

Optional, sew around the outside edge of the pocket and then across the bottom to frame the pocket. Can always use a rubber stamp to create faux stitches or even use a border stamp.

Using a piece of hymnal book page create a matt to go behind the chipboard pieces. This will be used to give more body and layer over the pocket. I like to glue book pages to thinner book pages to give them more strength. Add stitching around these new matt pieces.

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Create the stamped sentiment using Music Is and Music in the Soul rubber stamps. I use Archival Ink Jet Black when stamping. Cut down and add distress ink to walnut stain the edges.

Layer the elements on the pocket, use the Flax stamped and water colored image, thread, butterfly sticker to create dimension and interest.

Apply distress oxide ink Seedless Preserves directly on the sheet music and then through the Stencil to create a pattern in the background.

Stamp the Henna Rose Stamp around the edges of the pink tear off note paper. If you don’t have these little note pads, look to see what you have in your stash. Adding color to plain notebook paper is a great way to change those up.

Adhere the flip out pocket to the sheet music. Using Fabri Tac glue adhere the lace down the outside edge. Select another tear off note paper and a fussy cut Coneflowers stamped image to layer around the page.

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Apply the round treble clef over the hymnal scrap and adhere to the corner.

Put one of the printed journal cards from the Musical Botanica creative kit inside the pocket and then select a plain ivory card to decorate.

Adhere coffee dyed paper to the back of a set of four connected tickets. Stamp the Heart Music stamp on top and then layer a butterfly sticker. Inside stamp the treble clef.

On the plain ivory card use the swirls and music stamp to stamp at the top. Apply a musical instrument sticker (found at Dollar Tree). Add a little Bella rose stamped image at the top corner.

Fold a piece of craft cardstock ATC card in half to make a little card. Apply a water colored flower image on the outside and then apply the small Journal QT stamp on top.

Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page

Have fun crating Using Musical Botanica Chipboard Pieces on a Journal Page. There are so many ideas of how to use these chipboard pieces and I hope today you saw a few ideas that you might use.

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
Calico Collage

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

In this post I’m Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box. I’ve been saving the boxes from the Instant Ink program and decided that I would try to use one for a junk journal.  The idea came about after I cut the top off of a couple of boxes to use for storage in a drawer.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box Part 1 Tutorial Video. In this video I show how I used the cut tops from the box to create the cover and then create a couple of journal pages and a tassel.

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Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box Part 2 Tutorial video. This video shows how I made several pages and then bound the journal inserts into the cover.

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Supplies used:
To get started on this journal select items for the cover, In my case I used an instant ink box from HP. But look around your home, you may have another box you can use. Don’t limit yourself, there are so many things you can use!

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Adhere papers to the cover. If using corrugated cardboard I like to cover it with a random paper – like book pages. This helps cover the texture that corrugated cardboard can have. I don’t want to see that texture in my cover. If you like that texture, then add items as you see fit.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Decorate the cover, adding any embellishments you like. For the inside I used some scrapbook paper and added pockets. I really love the unicorns in the fairytale collection from Calico Collage. She did a beautiful job creating this kit!

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

When I create my journal pages I use the size of the cover as a guide. My pages are a fraction of an inch smaller than the cover so I know everything will fit inside the journal. I also like to create my pages flat and then assemble the journal.

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

Even a paint chip from the hardware store can make a useful belly band in a journal. Look at things you find around you to see how these can be used in a journal.

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.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

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.

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