Junk Journal 12x12 Seashells

So my friend Kym received her junk journal I made for her

"RAK" Really it was for her birthday, but she decided not to have 

another birthday, so we are calling this a RAK instead. I'll be doing the same thing next year! 

Anyway this was created using a full sheet of 12x12 pattern paper. It is folded

to have 8 pockets. Since she likes seashells this one was created with that theme. 

Lots of the stuff I printed and cut using Design Space for the air 2 machine. 

Some of it was made with stamps, and other things. 

Inside view shows that the center is filled with journaling pages. 

Little book made with paper scraps from the project. 

I got to use the We R Memory keepers tool that perforates, so the pages

can be torn out. 

and her  RAK/birthday card. 

Glad you enjoyed it Kym! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Paper Clip Art

Made some paper clip art. Got the printable from Gi Kerr. 

Love her stuff, and tutorials. 

She does have a FB group called Happiness in Crafting. 

Closer view of the clips. The holder wasn't big enough 

to hold all the ones I made. Had to turn the bottom two hearts on the side. 

Love how they turned out. Will be using these in junk journals, and

swaps. Would work well for pocket letters also. 

Been in a funk the past two days. I'm forcing myself to do things, 

but I really don't want to do anything. Moving through the days in a haze. 

Must be the dog days of Summer. All the virus stuff is getting to me. 

As of today at 6 pm all of Ohio is required to wear masks while out in public. 

I'm hoping that will help control it. Anything is better than nothing. 

Okay I'll stop for now. Don't want to depress my readers. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Hello, and Where is my Head?

Okay so I'm making a little gift for a friend's birthday. 

While using my cricut air 2 machine I run across this

image. 

Had to laugh when I saw it, but it does seem a little 

bit deranged. Just had to make it! What does that say about me? LOL

I sponged around the edges (at least I didn't use red ink) with brown, and

added the spots to the body. This was then mounted on a white panel that I 

stamped with red script images. 

To my friend I'm sorry in advance, but I just couldn't help making it! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Pocket Lunch Bag Ephemera Clutch

Here is another clutch that I made using a paper lunch bag.

Instead of using this one for a journal I'm using it to hold

some of my ephemera pieces. 

The inside pockets were made using book pages. 

Haven't filled them yet, but give me time and it will be full! 

Another thing I did last week. I went through all my many rolls of ribbon. 

I can't believe I still have so much after sending my friend Kym two boxes of the stuff! 

Anyway I took a few of the smaller rolls of trim, and put them in a votive holder that

my friend Kathleen sent me. Looks pretty good on my desk. 

This is a piece I made for a junk journal. Base is long distance

phone call log. Another little pad I found at Hollo's. 

The phone, and woman were made with the cricut air 2 machine. 

I think it has a nice 50's feel to it. 

I'm going to try to remember to take pics of the garden. We are already getting

stuff from it. As always I'm waiting for the tomatoes to get ripe. My favorite

from the garden! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Vintage Altered Voice Mail Log

While visiting my favorite local paper store Hollo's last

week I found a Voice Mail Log pad. Well priced at 50 cents I knew

I could do something with it. Planning to make some embellishments for 

the junk journals I'm now addicted to. (see yesterday's post).

The lady I found in a magazine, and cut her out.  She was looking a little pale so

I added some color with spun sugar distress ink. 

Phone, and other ephemera were store bought. I think the phone was made by Echo Park. 

Really pleased with how this turned out. I just love paper! Speaking of paper

I've been slowly going through all my paper packs sorting them by

season, and theme. One day I might get finished! Amazing how much paper

found its way into my Stamping Chateau. Wonder how it got there? 

Looking forward to seeing the kids today. Everyone is getting together to celebrate

John's birthday. He made it easy on me as he requested pizza from FATBOB'S. 

Never had pizza from there but I hear its good. He also wanted Oreo ice cream cake so

I put that together for him last night. I'll post pics tomorrow. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Junk Journal with Matching Paper Bag Clutch

So I am addicted to making junk journals. 

I have a problem, and need a 12 step program....NOT!!!

Love making these. 

This is a thin journal made from pattern paper covering kraft card stock. 

Some of the pages I used stencils, and added Tim Hotlz ephemera. 

This pack is from Field Notes. 

Inside front. Made the tag with packaging which would have 

ended up in the trash. Gotta love that! 

Another stencil page this time a bee theme. 

Center page. Look at the right side I used some of the scrap paper ruffled ribbon

I made, and posted last week. 

This is a quirky page. The  girl looks like

she has a butterfly on her head. Greeting reads butterfly kisses. 

and I made this clutch to hold the journal. Made from a lunch bag.

I kid you not it really started out as a paper lunch bag. After all the

pieces were torn sponged, and glued down I went over the entire

clutch with collage medium to seal it. Added the button, and elastic tie to

keep it closed. I also stitched around the all the edges. 

So as I said addicted! I have enough paper supplies to keep me going for years. 

Okay I'm off to start the next one. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Three Little Baskets and Tray

Was playing the craft room yesterday. made this cute little set of 

 baskets. They fit perfectly in a tray. 

Each made with pattern paper. 

Based on a pattern for a small basket. I just omitted the basket handle. 

Using these to hold my mini embellishments made for my junk journals. 

Happy with these. Now if I only had a bigger desk! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Lots of Pockets Journal

This is a little journal I made using a piece of 12x12 paper. 

It features pockets in the front back, and also on the 

inside front, and back covers. 

Lots of places to tuck in little ephemera pieces. Planning on making these

for birthday gifts this year. This one was given to my friend Betty who just 

had a star spangled birthday on the 4th of July. 

Inside look at the cover. This project it best suited 

to be used with double sided paper. 

I used a strip of ribbon down the center where the journal

signature is attached. Since it was pattern paper I wanted to give

the spine some extra support. 

This is one of the pages. I added a square fold out piece to the bottom

corner. 

After the paper clip is removed it folds out for more journaling space. 

and here is a page with a corner flap. It also folds out for more writing space. 

Center of the book has a little charm attached to the binding. 

and here is a view of the inside back page. 

These little journals are so much fun to make!!!!

They would also make great happy mail. 

Stamping trails
Karen 

Free Stuff at Joann's

Well I had a super fab day at Joann's! 

They were giving away one item with a purchase, but 

the cashier told me they were going to get rid of all the stuff 

they had in the baskets, and table by the checkout so I could

take what I wanted for FREE!!!! Love the sound of that!

I could have taken more, but I wanted to leave some for other people, so

I held myself back. There were two other women going through the stuff as

well, and we kept our social distance. Didn't go into a mad grabbing fit! LOL

So yes we women can control ourselves at a sale. 

Two Heidi Swap journal kits. 

Heidi Swap rolodex. Happy with this one! The rolodex I made for my cards

has long since been filled. 

Sequins, and sparkle pom-poms.

Four stacks of washi tape. 

Lots of mini gift bags. Thinking I will use some of these in junk journals. 

and a stack of paper straws. Shown on the lower left. 

Doing the happy dance! Total of my purchase was 14 dollars, but did I ever get

my monies worth! Oh what did I buy? Tim Hotlz ephemera packs at 30% off, and glue dots. 

Plus I got an extra 25% off on those. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Napkin Writing Paper Junk Journal

These are decorated handmade writing papers I made to

use in my junk journals. 

The paper was coffee dyed first. 

The images were added using paper napkins, and a glue stick. 

Went over the paper with some white gesso. After it was dry I did

a little sponging over it with Tim Holtz vintage photo distress ink. 

I made 6 different designs. Will be making more for sure. 

The napkins were purchased at Tuesday Morning. Found them

in the clearance dept. 

This blue butterfly is my favorite one. 

Who would ever think these were paper napkins? 

This one has humming birds. 

Back side of the paper I kept blank. 

Have to say really getting into junk journaling! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Paris City of Lights on my Library File

Paris the city of lights. 

Since the craft room has a Paris theme I needed some lights! 

I put up a strings of white lights on top of the library file. 

Makes the stamping chateau so inviting at night when I'm crafting. 

Little closer view of everything on top of the file. I 

have two glass containers full of single wood mount stamps. 

I also have a green glass basket full of them. 

Lots of little old family photos. Love black, and white pics. 

A new addition just in time for the 4th pinwheels!

Made from double sided pattern paper, brad center, and a straw for

the holder. Used a bit of sparkle white trim at the top of the straw. 

The only thing I could find to put them in was a jelly jar. It works. 

I got up at 6 this morning, and was out walking at 7. So nice

to walk early. It was 63 degrees out, and comfortable. Going up to the 

mid 80's today so I don't want to be walking in that! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Napkin 4th of July Card

I was inspired by a fellow crafter on the Let's Make Cards FB

group. I used a paper napkin on a white card base. 

After the glue stick I used to adhere the napkin to the panel dried

I ran it through my die machine using Tim Holtz star embossing folder. 

I love the look! 

So July is here. Hubby, and me are both bummed out that there will be

no fireworks this time. We both love the shows, and we normally 

watch the ones in Brunswick on the 3rd, then drive to Strongsville on 

the 4th to watch their show. Going to be a different kind of summer this year. 

Well lets face it the world may never be the same. 

Putting on a brave face, and smiling with the sunlight that is

streaming through my craft room window. 

Stamping trails

Karen