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Beachy Thanks

Short process video: https://youtu.be/LS5M-4Nqhk0 Supplies: Stamping platform is Tim Holtz, not available in the US. Similar product, inexpensive https://amzn.to/3reA9dQ Blog post about stamping options, including link to DIY stamping platform using a CD case: Stampin Up Gentle Waves stamp Current alternatives Hero Arts Color Layering Waves stamp set https://www.scrapbook.com/store/hro-cm316.html Deep Red stamp Ocean Waves https://www.scrapbook.com/store/drs-4×506077.htmlContinue reading “Beachy Thanks”

Framed – Junk Journal July

This is my page for the Junk Journal July prompt “framed.” Find all the prompts on Instagram and YouTube @megjournals. There’s a little bit of an inside joke in my family that I’m Julie, your cruise director, since I’ve put together so many local outings. One such had us going downtown to the observation deckContinue reading “Framed – Junk Journal July”

Layers on Layers – Junk Journal July

This is part of my entry for the prompt “layers on layers.” Find all the Junk Journal July prompts on Instagram and YouTube @megjournals if you would like to craft along. Today’s aspirational topic is a home edit. I need to clean out my closets and purge all the excess stuff. Supplies for the inkyContinue reading “Layers on Layers – Junk Journal July”

Sea-themed birthday card

I made this using die cuts, but it would be cute made with stickers! Hero Arts Stencil Mermaid Sea Waves Elizabeth Craft Designs Summer Journal Special 1788 sea life dies Crafter’s Companion Calendar Spring 2020 happy birthday die Currently available alternatives Paper House Productions 3 Dimensional Layered Cardstock Stickers Shells  https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ph-stdm-3034e.html Reminisce Vitamin Sea 12Continue reading “Sea-themed birthday card”

Fold-out – Junk Journal July

This is my page for the Junk Journal July prompt “fold-out.” Find the prompts on Instagram and YouTube @megjournals if you would like to craft along. The aspirational topic for today is getting more exercise. Supplies Current products Stencils: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Dot Fade THS006, Bubble THS002 Border dies: Scrapbook .com Slimline Border SetContinue reading “Fold-out – Junk Journal July”

Tickets and tags – Junk Journal July

This is my page for the Junk Journal July prompt “tickets and tags.” Find the prompts on Instagram or YouTube @megjournals. The aspirational goal here is to see the attractions and museums in my own town. There are online options, though! Online museums  https://www.thecollector.com/free-online-museum-tours/ https://www.nga.gov/open-access-images.html Bank of America free museum days   https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners My favoriteContinue reading “Tickets and tags – Junk Journal July”

Negative Space – Junk Journal July

This is my entry for the Junk Journal July prompt negative space. You can find the prompts on Instagram or YouTube @megjournals. Since my journal is about planning my next step, I’m picking some aspirational goals and getting outside more is one of mine! If you prefer to read about the outdoors, here are someContinue reading “Negative Space – Junk Journal July”

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”