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Bonne Fete Nationale

Short process video: https://youtu.be/_EjNVwuXQyw July 14 is the national day of France, the Fete Nationale Francaise , and it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison. This was part of a series of events in the summer of 1789 that culminated in ending feudalism in France and replacing it with a constitutional government although theContinue reading “Bonne Fete Nationale”

Balance – Junk Journal July

I did some mirror stamping for today’s prompt, “balance.” Find all the Junk Journal July prompts on Instagram and YouTube @megjournals. The trick here is to stamp the first time on paper and the second time onto a silicone placemat, then pick the ink up in a reverse image. Any non-porous surface would work! AboutContinue reading “Balance – Junk Journal July”

Brown Paper – Junk Journal July

This is my entry for the Junk Journal July prompt “brown paper.” Find all the Junk Journal July prompts on Instagram and YouTube @megjournals. Dies Spellbinder’s July 2017 card kit Tropical Paradise Sizzix Bigz Layered Valentine 660793 Sprays Homemade gold sparkle (water and mica powder) Ranger Tim Holtz sprays Mini spray bottles https://amzn.to/44nWeFt I fullyContinue reading “Brown Paper – Junk Journal July”

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.html Continue 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”