We are going to make an easy-as-pie inspiration journal from your scraps! Here's what you'll need:
- paper scraps 4x6 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!)
STEP ONE: Get Ready
Gather 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.
STEP TWO: Make Your Pages
Trim all the double-sided papers to 4x6.
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 4x6. 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.
STEP THREE: Masking
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 a 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:
STEP TWO: Make Your Pages
Trim all the double-sided papers to 4x6.
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 4x6. 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.
STEP THREE: Masking
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 a 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:
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 it gets 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.
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:
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.
I hope you enjoyed this class! If you make a journal, be sure to share it!
1 comment:
AWESOME guys!! of course - I won't have time to try it til after the crop is over :)
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