I wanted to share a free class that I created for the recent online crop at My Kits&Pieces. Due to some video hosting issues, all of the videos are password protected. The password is "julie" for all of them, so just type it in and you can view the video!
We are going to make an easy-as-pie inspiration journal from your scraps! Here's what you'll need:
- paper scraps 4×6 or larger
- a hole punch (I highly recommend the Crop-o-Dile)
- 2 book rings
- adhesive (I highly recommend a full coverage adhesive like the Xyron Cheetah)
- 2 binder clips
- gesso
- paint brush
- scrap paper
- black pen (I highly recommend Sakura Pigma Micron)
- alphabet stickers or rub-ons (I just used a bunch of leftovers)
- metal edged ruler
- heavyweight chipboard (book board is better if you can find it)
- box cutter
- self-healing mat
- Post-It notes
- Ink (I like Ranger Distress Ink in "Vintage Photo")
- Stamps (I used two sets of Balzer Design stamps – of course!)
your scraps together and divide them into two piles: double-sided paper
and single-sided paper. The scraps do not have to match or color
coordinate. This is meant to be a fun and bright inspiration piece.
Trim all the double-sided papers to 4×6.
Glue
all the single-sided paper back to back with another single-sided paper
(you're creating double-sided paper) and then trim them to 4×6. The
reason that you adhere first and cut second is that the two papers will
line up perfectly this way. It's hard to glue them together perfectly
after they're cut. And this is also why you want a full coverage
adhesive like the Xyron Cheetah – so it's all stuck together even after
it's cut.
The purpose of this book is
to keep it in your purse, in your car, on your bedside table, etc.
Because you want to be able to write down the funny things your kids
say or a thought that pops into your mind just as you're falling
asleep. As the title of this post indicates, this is an inspiration
journal. In other words, you will use it to jot down ideas that you can
later turn into journaling, pages, altered items,
mini-albums…whatever you like! Because you'll be writing in the book,
we need to figure out a way to make all that patterned paper
"writeable." So, we're going to do some simple masking.
Watch this video to learn how:
Inspiration Journal: Masking from Julie Balzer on Vimeo.
Be
sure to get both sides of all the pages. I threw away the post-its in
my demo, but in real life, I re-use them until they get too messy.
STEP FOUR: Decorate
Now, it's time to decorate those pages! Watch the video for advice on how to use your stamps creatively.
Inspiration Journal: Stamping from Julie Balzer on Vimeo.
Stamp all of your pages and then put them aside.
STEP FIVE: Covers
We
want our little book to be hardy. So, we're making a cover out of book
board or heavy duty cardboard. Cutting it can be very hard. Watch this
video for more information:
Inspiration Journal: Cut Covers from Julie Balzer on Vimeo.
Once your pieces are cut, you can paint them or cover them with patterned paper. Whatever you'd like! I painted mine.
STEP SIX: Bind It
Stack your pages together in the order that you'd like them and watch the video below to learn how to bind your book.
Inspiration Journal: Bind It from Julie Balzer on Vimeo.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson! If you make a journal, be sure to share it with me!
thank you Julie!
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thank you Julie!
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living creating & appreciating
thank you Julie!
http://melinaborrero.blogspot.com
living creating & appreciating
thank you Julie!
http://melinaborrero.blogspot.com
living creating & appreciating
Wow! Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow! Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow! Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow! Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!
You did a great job with the videos!
You did a great job with the videos!
You did a great job with the videos!
You did a great job with the videos!
this is such a cool project! i love how you showed everything so clearly. thanks!
this is such a cool project! i love how you showed everything so clearly. thanks!
this is such a cool project! i love how you showed everything so clearly. thanks!
this is such a cool project! i love how you showed everything so clearly. thanks!
Great lesson!!!
When I finished my other projects I’ll gonna try this!!!
Jacqueline
Great lesson!!!
When I finished my other projects I’ll gonna try this!!!
Jacqueline
Great lesson!!!
When I finished my other projects I’ll gonna try this!!!
Jacqueline
Great lesson!!!
When I finished my other projects I’ll gonna try this!!!
Jacqueline
Hey Julie! This is a totally cute idea – I love it. I’ve never seen Gesso in action, but now I see why you’re addicted to it. Love the videos too btw =) Are you back in Manhattan yet – going to Cheryl’s crop? I can’t make it this time. She’s ending it at 1 AM gasp…what will you do?
Hey Julie! This is a totally cute idea – I love it. I’ve never seen Gesso in action, but now I see why you’re addicted to it. Love the videos too btw =) Are you back in Manhattan yet – going to Cheryl’s crop? I can’t make it this time. She’s ending it at 1 AM gasp…what will you do?
Hey Julie! This is a totally cute idea – I love it. I’ve never seen Gesso in action, but now I see why you’re addicted to it. Love the videos too btw =) Are you back in Manhattan yet – going to Cheryl’s crop? I can’t make it this time. She’s ending it at 1 AM gasp…what will you do?
Hey Julie! This is a totally cute idea – I love it. I’ve never seen Gesso in action, but now I see why you’re addicted to it. Love the videos too btw =) Are you back in Manhattan yet – going to Cheryl’s crop? I can’t make it this time. She’s ending it at 1 AM gasp…what will you do?
Awesome! Putting a post on my blog for all to visit you!!
Awesome! Putting a post on my blog for all to visit you!!
Awesome! Putting a post on my blog for all to visit you!!
Awesome! Putting a post on my blog for all to visit you!!