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Gel Printing Creating Background Papers

Gel Printing Creating Background Papers

Gel Printing Creating Background Papers

Hello my friends. Today I’m sharing how to create Gel Printing Creating Background Papers. I love creating background papers to use in my journals. Get out your book pages, stencils and gel plate and play along with me.

Watch the Live Premier video at 3:45 pm Central Standard time, January 2nd or anytime after it is published.
Gel Printing Creating Background Papers Tutorial Video

Supplies used in this Gel Printing Creating Background Papers Session.

Gel printing is a lot of fun and should always be fun. Don’t get stressed out if your print doesn’t come out the way you thought it should. It takes a little bit of practice to learn how to gel print, so take your time and play.

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By Linda Israel, ago

Altered Paperclips Tutorial

Altered Paperclips

Today I’m sharing an Altered Paperclips Tutorial. This October Challenge in the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook Group. Altered paperclips are a great way to attach items in your journal that you can remove.

Live Creating Altered Paperclips Video on YouTube. In this video I’ll show different ideas of how to create these paperclips as well as how to laugh at technology! LOL

Supplies Used:
Some of the easiest altered paperclips are using fabric and fibers. In the examples below the fabric and fibers were pulled through the paperclip and then machine stitched. If you don’t have a sewing machine, these could also be hand sewn, glued or even stapled. Think creatively and find new ways to create your own version of Altered Paperclips.

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By Linda Israel, ago
Altered Paperclips
Mini Journal and Clear Pocket Tutorial

Mini Journal and Clear Pocket Tutorial

Mini Journal and Clear Pocket Tutorial

Here is the September Friendly Junk Journal People Challenge, Mini Journal and Clear Pocket Tutorial. In this tutorial I’ll show how to decorate a mini journal and then create a clear pocket to hold the journal.

Mini Journal and Clear Pocket Tutorial Video.

Supplies Used

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By Linda Israel, ago

Creating a Mixed Media Folio Journal Base

Creating a Mixed Media Folio Journal Base

In this tutorial Creating a Mixed Media Folio Journal Base I’ll show how to create a direct to paper mixed media page. Then I’ll show how to create a mixed media folio journal base – accordion style.

Creating a Mixed Media Folio Journal Base Video – Premier Live on YouTube, August 15th at 3:45 pm central standard time.

Supplies used.
Getting started on Creating a Mixed Media Folio Journal Base is super easy. First I grabbed a few book pages and painted them with acrylic paint. Then using a stencil I added patterns. During last weeks session I showed using a dauber to apply paint through the stencil, this week I showed how to use a brayer. I find that the dauber works best!

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By Linda Israel, ago
How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket

How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket

How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket

In this tutorial I’ll show How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket using a ladies handkerchief, book page and lace. Grab some supplies and craft along with me.

How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket video

Supplies used
How to Make a Handkerchief Pocket, start with a fabric handkerchief. Cut into quarters and select one of those quarters to use for the pocket.

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By Linda Israel, ago

Hidden Pocket Journal Page Tutorial

Hidden Pocket Journal Page Tutorial

In this tutorial I’ll show how to create a hidden pocket that has a magnetic closure, along with how to add fabric and lace to the edge of pages. This is a super easy way to add pockets and trim to a page.

Hidden Pocket Journal Page Tutorial Video

Supplies Used:

Let’s begin the Hidden Pocket Journal Page Tutorial. Start by selecting two pages, I used the Bridle Farms digital for my pages, you can use any paper you have on hand. Fold the two pages in half as if putting into a journal. This will help marry the pages together later on when adding the magnets.

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By Linda Israel, ago
Hidden Pocket Journal Page Tutorial