Autumn Journal for KCS Designs by Kim

   Hello, my friends!

Today I'm sharing a fun new project for KCS Designs by Kim!

 I've created an Autumn Journal, using a combination of  products from Kim's shop. 
The sweet Country Cottage Papers inspired my journal.
I'm sharing some photos here with a full video posted below.

Here is the full video walk through:

 

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KCS Designs by Kim Products Used:

 French Country Cottage Papers;

French Country Cottage Clip Art;

Faded Petals Journal Pages:

Vintage Word Tags - Kofi Freebie.

Other Materials Used:
Recollections Cardstock;
Chipboard;
Cinch Binding Tool.

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Here Are Kim's Links:

KCS Designs By Kim Etsy Shop

KCS Designs By Kim Instagram

Art of Calligraphy Journal for Polka Art Studio

 Hello, my friends!

I have a fun new project to share with you today!
I actually made another talking video that explains what I've done.

Have a look here: 

Products from Polka Art Studios used:

Art of Calligraphy Scrapbook Papers;

Vintage Grunge Paper Pack.

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Find Polka Art Studio here:

Polka Art Studio Etsy

Polka Art Studio Facebook Page

Polka Art Studio Instagram

My New "REMEMBER" Journal Project

Hello, my friends! 

As I mentioned in a previous post, 
I've had some free time lately to work on some fun new creative projects.
Today I'm sharing one of them.

This will be a "work in progress" over 2021.
In previous years I have worked on calendar pages each month.
This year I will be sharing monthly journal pages. 

I recently discovered Caroline's Craft Tree.
I'll add all her links below so that you can go check her out. 
In 2020, she gifted her youtube viewers with some beautiful monthly printables. 
These fun files included birth month flowers and birthstones,
along with coordinating pockets, and tags, and more.
That is what inspired this journal project.

Here is the unfinished cover.
I've simply added a beautiful lace paper from Caroline's Etsy Shop.

I have used a file folder for the base,
and stitched two signatures into the spine, using a simple pamphlet stitch.

The two signatures are made up of tea dyed papers

in between more of the pretty lace papers.

The lace papers come in a wonderful variety of colours,

so I tried to plan it out to coordinate with the monthly colours.

There are more lace papers lining the inside of the covers.

The file folder was folded up to form a pocket,

and I've added a pretty trim

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Then we begin with January:

 I've added a tab for each month, with six months in each signature.

There will be four pages for each month, 

and then the second half of the signature for all the extra bits.

I will be using the tags and journaling cards

to document all the important dates I need to remember,

along with any special events that may happen.

This is the last January page.

It holds a pretty pocket with another large tag for journaling.

I have to say that I've had a really great time putting this all together.

The fun will continue as I fill the pages each month.

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I'll be back soon to share my February pages!

I hope you come back to see them,

and maybe you'll consider putting together a journal of your own!

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Just a little more information regarding Caroline's Craft tree.

Caroline shares great projects and tutorials on her youtube channel.

She is very generous and inspiring!

She sells both digital and finished products in her Etsy shop.

Oh, and she's a fellow Canadian! :o)

I really hope you go check her out.

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Here are all the links for you:

Caroline's Craft Tree Facebook Page

Caroline's Craft Tree Etsy Shop

Caroline's Craft Tree Youtube

Clear Scraps - Wood Heart Scripture Journal

Hello, my friends!

Today I am posting my final project for Clear Scraps!
I made the difficult decision to step down from the DT.
It's been a fabulous year of working with great product,
and really great people!

For my final project I am featuring the 

Hearts 6 x 8 Wood Album, and the

6" Fruit of the Spirit Stencil.

It's the perfect combination for a Scripture Journal:

First, I used Lavender Pickling Gel to color the Journal.

I love to use these gels on wood.

They add color but allow all the wood grain to show through.

Next, I went in and stenciled the design using

Prima Art Alchemy Sparks Paint in Iris Potion.

I stenciled the entire design,

then I re-positioned it to fill up the rest of the space.

I filled it with lavender paper, and laced it up with matching ribbon.

I lined the front cover with a piece of matching cardstock.

It really makes the hearts stand out.

Here's a closer look at the shimmer of the Sparks paint.

Here's a final look at my Scripture Journal.

I'm sure it will be a JOY to fill,

since it's such a JOY to look at! :o)

Clear Scraps Products Used:

Hearts 6 x 8 Wood Album,

6" Fruit of the Spirit Stencil

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my Clear Scraps projects

as much as I've enjoyed sharing them with you!

 Make sure you head over to the blog 

so you can see what the new DT is up to!

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Here are all the links you need:

Clear Scraps 

Clear Scraps Blog

Clear Scraps Pinterest

Clear Scraps Facebook

Clear Scraps - Joy Journey Journal

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with a new project share for Clear Scraps!

This time I am showcasing the fabulous new Journey 6 x 8 Wood Album! 

Here is my journal:

I used several Clear Scraps stencils to decorate the Journal:

3 x 12 My Joy, 6" Chevron, and 6" Seamless Flowers.

I also used a Distress Ink, and a gold metallic wax.

First, I inked the entire wood cover with Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink.

Then I stenciled the designs using the gold wax.

I used an inking tool to do this.

I went over the "Joy" using a gold paint pen, to make it stand out.

Finally, I adhered a piece of Rinea Gold/Gold Foiled Paper,

 behind the open "journey" in the cover.

I added six binding rings through the holes,

and then tied pretty gold metallic bows on them.

Here's the back cover:

One final look at the finished album:

Other Materials Used:

Rinea Gold/Gold Foiled Paper;

Distress Ink - Chipped Sapphire;

DecoArt Metallic Lustre - Gold Rush;

Inking Tools;

Binding Rings - Six;

Gold Metallic Ribbon.

Clear Scraps Products Used:

Journey 6 x 8 Wood Album

3 x 12 My Joy

 6" Chevron

 6" Seamless Flower.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

You'll find a printable version of this tutorial over at the

Clear Scraps Blog HERE.

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Here are all the links you need:

Clear Scraps 

Clear Scraps Blog

Clear Scraps Pinterest

Clear Scraps Facebook