Paper craft

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

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

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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
Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial

Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial

Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial

Sharing a new idea in the Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial. I wanted a way to use a letter size printed page to create a multi signature journal. In this tutorial I show how to create a cover using the letter paper, lamination and more.

Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial Video.

Supplies Used in the Laminated Journal Cover Tutorial
For this project I knew that I needed an image that would look great mirrored from the original.  Since the image I chose didn’t have any text, it was easy to use photo editing software to mirror the image. Then I printed the original and the mirrored image on linen cardstock.

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By Linda Israel, ago