I've been so inundated with work that I haven't posted the results of all that work until now. Here are the "catch-up" videos for the little writer-style journals I put into my Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG). They go out as fast as I can make them. First, let me post a view of the FLAG:
And then video links for the journals. Here is Spring 4:
Spring 5:
Spring 6:
Spring 7:
Spring 8:
Once again, I have become inundated with scrap papers (that I refuse to throw away), so I have to use them or drown in paper scraps. These little journals, aptly called Desperation 1 and 2, are another attempt to seriously work on getting rid of those bits and bobs. I hope you enjoy the results.
These are new videos of little art journals I made to go into my Free Little Art Gallery:
Spring 2:
Spring 3:
I had an unused sheet of 12x12 double-sided paper; one side was something I'd never use, the other floral side was more busy than I wanted. So...I made these seven paper clip pockets. The paper clip does show on the back. Then I made little tags to go in the pockets from a couple of large tags that I'd used to mop up extra watercolor paint, added a faux bird stamp, a tiny bead dangle to the tip of the paper clip and done. It was fun and took very little time. And the scraps? Only a single 2x2 piece. A win!
Many of you requested that I show you how I make altered playing cards. I promised to create a video for you. This long-awaited video tutorial on how to mass make altered playing cards is now on my YouTube channel. they are easy and fun to make. Here's the link:
My ephemera stash is once again running low, so more altered playing cards were on the list for this week. I made 32 of them, so they should last a while...
This last week has been a really busy one. I've uploaded a number of videos (links below) and completed several new journals.
The first is Pillbox 4 - Summer Fades to Autumn
I saw a You Tube Video of someone making clips similar to these. She used 3x5 index cards, but I chose to use scrap papers. The top one is my prototype, the rest followed. Size varies, depending on the scraps, but is generally around 3 inches wide and 2 inches top to bottom, not including the tassel.
Today, I decided to make some decorated playing cards to use as journaling cards. I used some alcohol ink splattered vellum to give them a bit of a twist. These were fun and I will definitely do more in the future. They are backed with hand-dyed paper to create a writing surface. Here's the group.
I made 6 belly bands for my journals today. Each started with a book page and went on from there. Many of them are making good use of a snippet roll I did a few weeks ago (and used it all). I make snipped rolls and clusters often, using the scraps that are always to be found on my desk. The backing for them is a partial roll of leftover drywall tape (the paper-y kind) so basically all of the items used are scraps. Here are the belly bands, each measures about 2x8 inches.
After yesterday's post about paper clip pockets, I decided to make a bunch of them to include in Happy Mail packages in the future. So....I made a dozen more to get me started. I only added beads to the first one, as when I mail them, there will not be beads (too bulky and fragile to mail in a basic envelope). the recipient will be free to customize the pocket as desired. I've told myself I really need more tickets again, so tomorrow I will go back to them again.
I'm seemingly still on a paper clip binge; creating lots of stuff with paper clips has become something of an obsession. Some time ago, I saw a YouTube video by Ceri the Crafter making paper clip pockets. Today, I decided to give it a try. Here are the pockets, along with photos of the two-sided tags I collaged to fit into the pockets. This used a LOT of the bits and pieces of paper that was covering my worktable. And it was fun. The photos are of family ancestors.
I've created a video on how to make hidden paper clips. I've shown you many of these in previous posts, and many have asked for instructions. Here is a brief tutorial:
I've uploaded Pillbox 3, a new video flip through of a junk/art journal, to my YouTube channel. As usual, music in the background and no speech. I hope you'll like it.
I've again run short on tickets to enclose as ephemera in my journals. This latest batch is destined for my new "out for a walk in the woods" style journal. So after knocking out all those paper clips, I had a little time and energy left and did these 28 tickets. As they are used, they will be cut/torn into individual tickets, I just make then in groups of 4 for my ease of organizing them. These beautiful focal images are from Tracie Fox on ETSY. The background psper is tea-dyed. Enjoy.
