Themes, layouts and inspirations
There is apparently a point in junk journaling where you’re supposed to look at your page and think, “Yes, that’s enough.”
Maximalist junk journalers have collectively decided to ignore that point completely.
And I am rather enjoying it.
One of … Read More ...
How fabulous is this purse shaped mini scrapbook album from Sabaa!? This stunning design is a purse shape with a magnetic flap and even a handle to hold it by decorated with mixed media 3D elements. It has accordion sides … Read More ...
I think the Palm Leaf Font might just be the perfect font for Summer scrapbook layouts! Each thick bold letter has silhouettes of palm frond leaves, ideal to use to create custom titles on Summertime, beachy, by the pool or … Read More ...
Digital scrapbooking is having one of those lovely full-circle moments. What began years ago with downloaded clip art, chunky desktop software and carefully arranged photo grids has returned with a much fresher look-and this time, we can create the whole … Read More ...
Kathleen printed out her single photo very large, which obviously helps the pic to stand out but she balanced it on either side for a even proportion. Down one side is her typed journaling and the other is a tall … Read More ...
There’s just something magical about scrapbooking in autumn. Even if you’re nowhere near crunchy leaves and pumpkin patches, the colours, textures, and cosy vibes of fall somehow sneak their way into our craft rooms. I always find myself reaching for … Read More ...
If you’re working on camping, hiking or outdoor adventure scrapbook layouts you’ll want to download this FREE collection of journaling and project life cards. There’s 8 different designs with trees, woodgrain backgrounds, lines for journaling, a tent, campfire, words, … Read More ...
Andrea used the Fun Times collection from Simple Stories to create this fabulous mini Travel Tag album. She even found a cute tiny plastic suitcase to fit it inside of, decorating the outside with a few chipboard elements and a … Read More ...
Paige took it to the next level filling and over lapping her scallops down more than one half of her page. She used a border punch and different pattern papers for her scallops and notice how she created a rainbow … Read More ...
I was a teen in the 80’s so this totally rad Boombox shaped mini album from Traci really speaks to me! She created a rectangle shaped black acrylic album with rounded corners, adding buttons and a handle on the top … Read More ...
Oh this one is FUN.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Images is for anyone who loves a little grit, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of personality layered into their pages.
We’ve stepped away from florals and … Read More ...
If you’re creating Summer, outdoors, camping or rustic scrapbook layouts then you’ll want to download the Campfire Stories font. This FREE download has two fonts, one upper case and one lower case with a more scripty look, along with numbers, … Read More ...
Wendy’s beachy layout has a bold splash of yellow ink on the background with layers of summery pattern papers, some torn and some distressed. She’s added a row of 5 photos with fun clusters of embellishments like Tropical flowers, shells, … Read More ...
If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can use to create all different types of fun backgrounds for your paper crafts … Read More ...
I still remember the first time I opened a finished junk journal and just… flicked.
Not scrolled.
Not tapped.
Flicked.
The pages made that soft papery whisper. There were bits tucked into pockets. Old receipts. A scrap of lace. A … Read More ...