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Pop of color – Junk Journal July

This is my journal page for the prompt for July 2, pop of color. The prompts are available on Instagram or YouTube from @megjournals if you would like to craft along. Dotted line character paths from The Family Circus https://comicskingdom.com/family-circus Short process video: https://youtu.be/i0kAWtwGvMs

Party invitation – pARRRty like a pirate!

I re-imagined a kids’ stamp into an adult party invitation. Why not? Supplies: Taylored Expressions Treasure Map background stamp Currently available alternative Ranger Ink Simon Hurley Pirate Party https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ri-hur78784.html on clearance! Hybrid ink from Scrapbook .com in Leather Daniel Smith watercolor dot try-it card https://amzn.to/46oNrox I used: Duochrome Oceanic Series 1 284 640 029 PhthaloContinue reading “Party invitation – pARRRty like a pirate!”

Good Vibes – Junk Journal July

This is the first page for my July junk journal, following the Junk Journal July prompts https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1WX9Qq8pn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find her @megjournals on YouTube Supplies: Stamps Spellbinders: Peony (good vibes only) Fun Stampers Journey: Vintage Hollywood (happily ever after) Club Scrap: Tapestry (September 2018) (my favorite age is now, kind heart fierce mind brave spirit) Dies Spellbinders:Continue reading “Good Vibes – Junk Journal July”

Which paper really stands up to water? The conclusion

I submerged punched paper circles in one ounce of water for 32 days, heated to about 200 degrees for ten minutes on day one (to simulate a heat tool.) Copy paper visibly degraded after one day and eventually turned to mush; no surprise there. All of the craft papers, plus the 100% cotton bond 32Continue reading “Which paper really stands up to water? The conclusion”

Juneteenth printable

This PDF prints a 4″ x 5 1/4″ box with title and quote, perfect for the inside or outside of a standard A2 card (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″). Add your image or family photo!

Make a journal

Easy journal – very sturdy, no sewing, using materials you probably have on hand I wanted to get started on a journal so I can follow the prompts for Junk Journal July. The idea behind “junk journals” is to use material you have already. It appeals to me as a way to use the craftContinue reading “Make a journal”

Recycled wine cork craft

These are loosely based on kokeshi, a traditional Japanese wooden doll with no arms or legs originally from late 19th-century Honshu. Supplies: Wine corks Still wine has straight corks, sparkling wine has bulbous corks. Artificial corks are fine. If you are not a wine-drinker, take a walk around the neighborhood on recycling day toContinue reading “Recycled wine cork craft”

Personalized gift tags

Supplies used, plus no-shopping alternatives Tag die: Sizzix Super Scallop steel rule die This die is so old it pre-dates the Sizzix Big Shot machine’s existence. Many, many thin steel tag dies are available, though. No-shopping alternative: Cut a tag shape or download one here https://papercraftcrystal.com/2023/05/27/tag-templates/ People dies: Hero Arts Lifestyle, sets from the seriesContinue reading “Personalized gift tags”

Tag templates

Some tag templates you can print.

I’m thankful for you and pizza (pizza card)

Video link https://youtu.be/XARFviLBSZM Stamps: Stamp: My Favorite Things Pizza My Heat (no longer available new) Die: My Favorite Things Pizza Maker (no longer available new) currently available alternatives: Pizza seems to be out this year, so the food-themed Father’s Day sets currently are all about grilling. For a similar vibe, check out Brutus Monroe GrillContinue reading “I’m thankful for you and pizza (pizza card)”