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Tiny house – no dies required

Make a tiny house with no dies and no die-cutting machine! Download template here: If you’d rather not print, these are the measurements right side – mark at 2”, 7”, 9 1/2” left side – mark at 1/2”, 4”, and 9” midpoint of peaked house front is 5 1/2” from left side of page TemplateContinue reading “Tiny house – no dies required”

Nostalgia – Junk Journal July

This is my entry for today’s prompt in Junk Journal July. Find all the prompts on Instagram or YouTube @megjournals if you would like to craft along. Stencils: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Dot Fade THS006 Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Bubble THS002 Stencil from Tim Holtz Mixed Media Set 41 (only at joanns.com or simonsaysstamp.com, comesContinue reading “Nostalgia – Junk Journal July”

Tim Holtz Village dwelling

11 minute process video https://youtu.be/rqwKQlQRTfc I’m using the original Sizzix Bigz dies in the Tim Holtz Village collection. These are retired and available on eBay at prices I can only describe as completely insane. I mean, I like them and all, but seriously? If you are going to eBay, I think the item to buyContinue reading “Tim Holtz Village dwelling”

Playlist – Junk Journal July

Upcycled plastic caps – Junk Journal July

Short process video: https://youtu.be/UWqRm-X9TLU Plastic milk caps + heat tool + silicone mold = 3D embellishment Junk Journal July hosted by @megjournals DO NOT TOUCH HOT PLASTIC I removed the number 2 plastic caps and spouts from my paper milk cartons before recycling and collected any pop bottle caps I came across (although those shouldContinue reading “Upcycled plastic caps – Junk Journal July”

Postcard – Junk Journal July

This is my entry for today’s prompt in Junk Journal July. Find all the prompts on Instagram or YouTube @megjournals if you would like to craft along. Today’s aspirational topic is international travel. Postcards always make me think of exotic destinations! Supplies: Sizzix Bigz Tim Holtz Cathedral Window die https://amzn.to/3pjpvly As of this writing, priceContinue reading “Postcard – Junk Journal July”

Cosy – Junk Journal July

This is my entry for today’s prompt in Junk Journal July. Find all the prompts on Instagram or YouTube @megjournals if you would like to craft along. Most charities with thrift stores will take clothes, small household appliances and housewares, toys, small furniture, and some will pick up larger furniture. What do you do withContinue reading “Cosy – Junk Journal July”

Very Vintage

This is a detail from my Junk Journal July spread for the prompt “very vintage.” Junk Journal July is hosted by @megjournals. This is outside my normal style, although I can’t resist buying the products when I watch Tim Holtz live on YouTube! I took this as a chance to try something new! Short processContinue reading “Very Vintage”

Overlap – waterfall pockets

Today’s Junk Journal July prompt was “overlap.” Junk Journal July hosted by @megjournals. Short process video: https://youtu.be/vZwu-MkYOHI I’m doing the prompts out of order, so this is coming near the end for me; I have only “letter to myself” and “photograph” to go. I’ve been keeping my supplies together in a box, and I tookContinue reading “Overlap – waterfall pockets”

Pockets

Adding several types of pockets to your journal This is a photo of foil from a magazine ad! Short process video covers this method, plus vellum and paper bag pockets with glassine inserts from junk mail : https://youtu.be/8fjn8NS6MIY Junk Journal July hosted by @megjournals Supplies: Matte gel https://amzn.to/44bgjiy Stampin Up vellum cardstock – let meContinue reading “Pockets”