Category Archives: Junk Journals

Painted Patterned Fabric

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Carolyn

When I’m painting chipboard, ribbons, die cuts, really anything small, I like to use a journal page, or in this case, a piece of cloth. Then when I am finished with the intended project, I just use up any leftover … Continue reading →

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How To Turn a Book into a Journal

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Carolyn

You can see some of my finished journals in the last 2 posts. Start with a hardback book. Just a quick cut with an exacto knife and all the pages are out. I save the pages and use them to … Continue reading →

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Travel Journal Continued

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Carolyn

Part of the fun of this type of journal is having pages with different sizes, weights, and shapes. I cut a tag from notebook paper for this page. I stenciled on it with Tattered Angels Chalkboard ink. I wanted color, … Continue reading →

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Travel Journal Part 1

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Carolyn

“Mom, would you make a journal for my trip to Mexico?” Gee, let me think, YES! It was a rush job to get her journal and ones for our other friends on the trip, but I got it done! I’ll … Continue reading →

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