File Folder Folio

This is a photo folio that I made for a challenge on Newbie Junk Journal Makers FaceBook page.  The only requirement was that it had to be made from a file folder.  This was a lot of fun to make.

Front with belly band to keep it closed

Front without belly band

First page open

Left page opened out

Left page opened out further

Second page

Left page opened out

                                                                     Inside back

Back

I can't remember the name of the paper that I used but it's from Stampin' Up and it's older so I'm sure it's retired.   I hope you'll stop by again soon to see what else I create.

Faux Postage Stamps

I saw these little faux postage stamps online and thought they'd be cute to make.  So simple- just find a small scrap of paper and layer it on a coordinating color cardstock- or in my case, I just used Very Vanilla cardstock from Stampin' Up.  Sponge around the edges to distress and cut around the edges using a postage design patterned scissors. Use a postage cancellation stamp to stamp across the front of the "stamp" to make it look more real. 

I love these and I'm sure I'll be making loads more!!  I have LOTS of scraps just waiting to be used up!!

More Crafting

 Here are a few more things that I've been making.  The first project is an envelope tag.  It's made using an envelope- in my case, I used a legal-size envelope. This was a lot of fun to make and I think it turned out great I used Mariposa paper pack and Tim Holtz's Distress Ink in Vintage Photo (I told you it's my favorite!)

Next, I participated in the RAK event on Newbie Junk Journal Makers on FB.  The requirements were to make "twinchies"- 2" squares decorated using mermaids, a paper cutter or punch or a stencil, a napkin or tissue paper, the color purple, book pages, a soda pop-tab or wire.  I was able to use everything on these 3 twinchies.

 Remember- these are only 2" x 2" square!  Not a lot of room to work with!!

Check back soon as I catch up on more of my crafting. 

School Days

My almost 4-year old granddaughter, Anne, is starting pre-school this year.  She'll only go 2 days a week, but it's her first time in an educational setting.  I made this little journal for pictures of her as she begins her independent life.  I used Graphics 45 papers and Very Vanilla cardstock from Stampin' Up.

This paper pack is so cute and has so many little things to cut out.  There are lots of cards and books for journaling and a lot of places for pictures.  I still need to sew it together and get a closure but I'm happy how it's turning out.  The size of the closed book is 4" x 8".

Catchin Up...

Hello!  It's been a while since I've posted but I have been crafting!  The first thing I want to show you is a clutch purse envelope that I made for an RAK event on the Newbie Junk Journal Makers Facebook group that I'm in.  I didn't have a pattern but it was easy enough to figure out without one.

The requirements were to make the clutch, use a rooster somewhere on it, use orange, glassine, ribbon, and part of a tissue box.  I was able to use all of the items. Open size is 5" x 10".

Front/ closed

Inside/ open

There is a belly band on the top part, a vintage glassine envelope on the middle part, and a pocket on the bottom part.  All are filled with tags and journaling cards.

Back/ closed

I used French Country papers from Graphic 45 and Pumpkin Pie cardstock from Stamin' Up with
Tim Holtz's Distress Ink in Vintage Photo to distress the edges.  I was really pleased with how it turned out.

Next, these are Artist Trading Cards that I made for an RAK on the Newbie Junk Journal Makers.  The theme is Vintage (1900-1930).  This was another first for me but I really enjoyed making them.   I used A Ladies' Diary papers from Graphic 45, Very Vanilla cardstock from Stampin' Up, and Tim Holtz's Distress Ink in Vintage Photo (my favorite!)

Front

Back

Lastly, these are my April through August Snack Bag album pages.  The April prompt was color.  For May the prompt was to use a quote.

June's prompt was Nature and July's prompt was to do a technique I had never done before- Faux Illustration Doodles, where you pick a picture and outline it with black to make it look like you drew it and colored it in.  I was really happy with how this one turned out.

August's prompt was to make a triptych where you cut a picture into 3 sections.  The background I made using  photo paper sprayed with Dylusions Inks, then stamped a rose onto it and colored the rose with black Sharpie.  It took a long time to dry, though!

 

I hope you've enjoyed what I've been up to.  There will be more coming soon!!  Stay tuned!