Shabby Chic Christmas Altered File Folders ~ Creative Embellishments

Hi there Crafty Friends! Today I'm sharing a Shabby Chic Christmas project with you - using gorgeous chipboard elements from Creative Embellishments! Like all of you, I'm sure, I've started getting ready for Christmas - and decided to create these Altered File Folders as packaging for Christmas Gifts! I coffee-dyed a standard letter-size file folder and then cut it in half - sewing the sides of each half closed to create a pocket. I layered vintage music paper, vintage dictionary paper, some coffee-dyed paper doily, and some pages from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on the folders and then added some vintage pink velvet ribbon and some vintage pink & white floral lace. I printed the angel images (a free printable I found on Pinterest), distressed them with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and stitched them to some coffee-dyed paper and white cheesecloth. I added three buttons, stitched with silver thread, to each printed image. I added a CE chipboard Pine Tree to each folder - I embossed the trees with Stampendous Embossing Powder in Winter Wonderland. I also added a CE chipboard Bow to each folder - I embossed the Bows with Distress Embossing Powder in Worn Lipstick, but didn't like the colour tone on this project, so I painted over it with some Prima Art Alchemy Metallique Paint in Vintage Rose and added some highlights with Smooch Pearl Accents. Finally, I embossed words from the CE Chipboard Christmas Sentiments with Martha Stewart Embossing Powder in Sterling - I used silver to pick up on the silver flecks on the trees and the silver thread in the buttons.

I've left the back of the folders fairly plain (for now!) - simply adding a small collage of vintage music paper, book page and lace at the top and randomly stamping the folders with my favourite CE Stamp - Distressed Script.

Writing Boards for Vintage/Junk Journals ~ Creative Embellishments

Hi There Crafty Friends! Today I'm sharing a fun and functional projectwith you! I've been creating Vintage Style Junk Journals lately and wanted to include a writing board in them -- a hard surface for those who like to journal on the go -- and the Creative Embellishments Large Tags are the perfect size to tuck into a journal for this purpose! For the "writing surface" side, I wanted to make sure that it remained flat, without any bumps or embellishments that would interfere with writing, so I started off by brushing a rough coat of white gesso on one side of the tag - leaving some places where the kraft colour of the tag base could peek through. Next, I stamped the tag with the Creative Embellishments Distressed Script Stamp and some black Archival Ink. I then decoupaged torn sections from a Paris-themed Napkin onto the tag. Finally, on the writing side, I heavily inked the edges of the tag with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

For the reverse side of the tags, I created some "Franken-Paper" using bits of paper left over from creating the journals these tags were created for (check out Nik the Booksmith's YouTube for the inspiration for the Franken-Paper technique). I collaged the papers together and then cut the tag shapes from the collaged paper. Next, I stitched around the outside of each tag shape and along each seam of the papers; then, I added some lace that coordinates with some used in the journals. Before gluing the sewn/collaged papers to the Large Tags, I added a Pen Loop to each of the tags using wide black elastic. Finally, I glued the collaged papers to the back of each tag and inked the edges with Distress Ink. I finished off the tags with some lace, sari silk and eyelash trim and an antique-style pocket watch charm.

Bon Voyage Traveler's Notebook Insert - Junk Journal Style ~ Canvas Corp Brands

I absolutely love making junk journals, but the most time consuming part is often just gathering up all the papers to create the journal. That's just one reason that I love the Mix & Match Pads from Canvas Corp - they are absolutely perfect for making journals since you already have a combination of coordinating fabric and gorgeous papers!

For this Traveler's Notebook insert, I've used the Canvas Corp "Voyages" Mix & Match Pad. The beautiful French/Paris themed Canvas fabric is perfect for making the journal cover and the Patterned Papers with their Ivory backs add flair to the journal while still allowing plenty of writing room. The red burlap included in the pad was perfect as an accent for a pocket on the inside back cover.
For some extra added interest, I've included a few pages from the 7 Gypsies Architextures™ "Vintage Pink" Mix and Match Book. I sewed one of the pages from the Mix and Match Book on my sewing machine to create two mini pockets to hold some decorated Canvas Corp White Market Tags. I finished off the journal by adding a tie using some Canvas Corp Red Ticking Fringe, which I tore in half to get a distressed look. I also added a 'dangle' to the journal's spine that I made using some trinkets from my stash, as well as a 7 Gypsies Antique Black Key.

I hope you'll have a look at the complete journal flip-through video so you can see all the yummy details!

This journal will be available in my Etsy Store if you're interested in purchasing it!

Alice in Wonderland Junk/Vintage Journal

Hi Crafty Friends - today I'm sharing an Alice in Wonderland themed Junk/Vintage Journal. This was made for a swap in the Junk Journal Junkies Facebook Group. A video flip-through of the full journal is on my YouTube channel.

Here are a couple of photos of the outside!

Irish Eyes Vintage Journal

Hi there Crafty Friends! Today, I'm sharing a Vintage St. Patrick's Day Themed Journal.

This Journal has a fabric cover over recycled card and is lined with muslin. A Vintage Doily wraps around the cover and a Vintage Linen Napkin has been used for pockets on the inside front and back covers. There is one signature consisting of 60+ pages, along with lots of tags, tucks, ephemera, etc. A video flip-through is available on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LY2suBwaBU4

This journal will be available for sale in my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ScatteredPicturesArt

Printed elements are from Ephemoire and include the Irish Eyes Journal Kit.
Ephemoire Store: http://bit.ly/2Bv1v3L
Ephemoire Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/ephemoire/

Here are a few photos!

Paris c. 1900 - A Cancan Dancer's Diary Vintage/Junk Journal ~ Digital Kit Available in My Etsy Store

Hi there Crafty Friends! I created this journal for a Swap in the Junk Journal Junkies Facebook Group and I'm so excited to share it because it was made using the first Digital Journal Kit I designed for my Etsy Store! The Kit is called Paris c. 1900 - A Cancan Dancer's Diary and was inspired by Paris at the turn of the 19th century and features designs based on the Paris 1900 Exhibition and the Moulin Rouge.

There is a flip-through of the completed journal on my YouTube channel.

And here are a few pictures!

Shabby Rose Mixed Media Altered Box and Mini Vintage/Junk Journal ~ with Video Flip Through

Today, I'm sharing a Mixed Media Altered Box and Mini Vintage/Junk Journal. The box is approximately 4”x6” and the Mini Journal (inside) is approximately 5”x3.5”. The Journal has a fabric cover over recycled card and is lined with muslin. There are two sewn-in signatures with a total of 40 pages and lots of journaling space and ephemera. You can find a video flip-through of the journal on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCZMTR3xoOM&t=7s

I will be listing this box and journal for sale in my Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ScatteredPicturesArt

Printed elements are from Ephemoire and include the Harlequin Roses Journal Kit, Shabby Roses Art Journal Cards and He Loves Me Romantic Angel Elements.
Ephemoire Store: http://bit.ly/2Bv1v3L
Ephemoire Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/ephemoire/

Junk Journal Style December Daily ~ with Video Flip Through

Hi there Crafty Friends! Today, I have a new journal to show you - a  Junk Journal Style December Daily. I made this journal using the Creative Embellishments Personal Journal Cover and Maja Design It's Christmas Time papers. The Maja Designs November Mood Board was the perfect inspiration to get some holiday crafting done!

I have a few pictures of the journal below, but to see all the details make sure you check out the Video Flip Through on my YouTube Channel!