Mixed Media Junk Journals

We are very excited to share with you the NEW Sizzix  ScoreBoard Journal Die by Eileen Hull.  We both created our own unique journals using the same die.  We will share with you step by step instructions for both of these fun books! (This may be a long post, but so worth the yummy goodness that you are going to see! After each tutorial there will be a supply list, this way you can create one or both journals! You all get a BONUS today, TWO Journals ONE Post! Grab a cup of coffee, a Diet Coke or a glass of Wine.  Kick your feet up and get ready to be inspired friends!!

Midge's Journal- Dream

My daughter often says, “Mom, I had the craziest dream last night!”  Then she proceeds to give me all of the details that she can recall.  I’ve always thought it would be fun to keep track of those dreams.  This bright bohemian journal is just right for jotting down thoughts, ideas, and dreams.  Many fun patterns can be created using your favorite stencil and some modeling paste.  The vibrant colors add a touch of whimsy. 
 

1. Choose preferred stencil and create pattern on matboard journal cover using modeling paste.  Let dry, or use heat gun.
2. Using Gelatos, color front and back cover of book in desired pattern.  (Also color the tabs and name plates that you want to use.)  It is okay to color right over modeling paste. 
3. Use a small amount of water and a cloth or paint brush to blend the Gelato Colors.  Let dry, or use heat gun.
4. Stamp chosen sentiment on cover using white ink.
5. Using gold ink, highlight the patterns created with modeling paste.  Simply rub ink pad over raised surfaces.  (Use paint brush apply ink if desired.)
6. Ink edges of journal insert pages with gold ink.
7. Use gold spritz and gently mist chosen embellishment (butterfly).  Let dry, then adhere to journal cover.
8. Adhere nameplates and tabs to desired insert pages.
9. Use desired stamps with gold ink and metallic markers to add detail to insert pages.
10. Bind book with gold cording and white ribbon.  Add embellishments to binding if desired.  (Tassels, antique buttons, etc;)

 
 
 

Supplies Needed-

Teresa Collins ™ Modeling Paste
Faber Castell Gelatos®
Teresa Collins ™ Colorbox ®Gold ink
CTMH White ink pad
Heidi Swapp ™ Gold spray mist
Recollections ™ Cream Cardstock
Beacon Adhesives- Quick Grip
White Ribbon- Generic
Gold Cording- Generic
Stencils- Generic
Stamps- Generic
Misc Embellishments
Mistable embellishments
 
Tools: (list 1 per line)
Heat gun
Paint brush
 
 

Madge's Journal- Hello Beautiful

A colorful collage of some of my favorite things.  Mod Podge is your friend when it comes to this funky junk journal. Vintage papers, tissues, stamps, and more come together and bring carefree charm to the cover.  Jump in and create a mixed media masterpiece of your own today!

Instructions:
 

1. Trace the Journal onto pattern paper.  Mod Podge® the pattern paper to the matboard. Allow time to dry.
2. Rip pieces of the dictionary page, Collage Paper- paint strips, and faces (placing the face in the bottom right corner) and Mod Podge ® to the journal.
3. Watercolor the Collage Paper, Dictionary Paper, and White Matboard embellishments using the Clearsnap Colorbox ® INK Premium Dye Mini Ink Pads  (load brush with ink, dip brush into small amount of water, paint onto journal)
4. Paint the edges of the Journal with DecoArt Acrylic Bubblegum paint.
5. Embellish front and back cover as desired.  Adding Butterfly Rub-Ons, Sequins, Tab, Book Closure, Wood Circle Embellishment, Metal Frame, and Flowers.
6. Using Jute, bind book together.  Add colored elastic and metal embellishment.
7. Cut 10 pieces of pattern paper to measure 8.5” x 7.25” fold in half.  Round the two outside corners and ink the edges with the Clearsnap Colorbox ® INK Mudpie.  Add to the inside of the book. 
8. Punch a hole in the front and back cover, add elastic to tie book together.

 
 

Supplies Needed-

Clearsnap- ColorBox® INK Premium Dye Mini Inkpads- Aqua, Carrot, Mud Pie, Jelly, Poppy
American Crafts- Jane Davenport Mixed Media- JD MM Rub-Ons Neutrals, JD MM Collage Paper, JD MM Paper Pad               Fancy Pants- Pattern Paper
Prima- Flowers
Plaid- Mod Modge®
Graphic 45- Butterfly Rub-ons
DecoArt- Bubblegum Acrylic Paint
Beacon Adhesives- Mixed Media Glue
Tim Holtz ®- Wood Embellishment
Metal Embellishments- Generic
Ribbons and Fibers- Generic
Sequins- Generic
Dictionary Page- Generic
Jute- Generic
Elastic- Pink and Turquoise Generic
Water- small cup
 
Tools: (list 1 per line)
 Paper Trimmer
 Scissors
 Pencil
 Paintbrush
 Hole Punch
 Corner Rounder
 
 

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