Back in Shop!

Hi Everyone!  Thanks for stopping by today!  I wanted to share this journal that is back in my Etsy Shop as a "made to order" journal.  It was extremely popular last year (sounds funny to say that) and I'm bringing it back along with the other journals I have there.  You can read all the details on this journal by clicking here.  A video link is below the photos.

You can watch the video here:

Or watch it on You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4jdaGmUEvM

New Tutorial! File Folder Junk Journal

Hi Everyone!  Happy Mother's Day to all you Mommies out there!  I hope your day is amazing, just like you!

I have a new tutorial listed in my shop and until Midnight tonight (5/10/15) you can purchase it for 20% off using coupon code NEWTUTS2015 .... my ENTIRE shop is valid with your purchase of $10 or more.  So head on over if you'd like to try one of my tutorials.  I currently have 2 listed and I will be adding another this week.   In case you're interested in learning how to make this journal, I share detailed, step-by-step instructions in a series of VIDEOS, rather than a written format. You will receive in 3 downloads, the complete supply list with cutting guide which you can print, the link to the project, as well as the password to view the video series.  You will learn how to make this journal, cover to cover, including but not limited; a bonus video not shared on my you tube channel showing you how to re-size printable journal kits, making the cover, adding pages, covering the spine, making 5 different pocket and tuck styles, installing a closure, sewing, dying, stamping techniques, as well as tips and tricks I use regularly.  You will receive almost 3 HOURS of HD-Quality, video instruction, a printable supply sheet, and access to the photo gallery.  

In case you are loving the paper collection I used in this journal, it's called Cottage Garden by Ephemera's Vintage Garden.  

The Video for this journal is listed at the bottom of this blog post.

Thank you for stopping by today and saying hello!  Have an awesome day!!

Here is the video...

Photo Heavy Post! One journal and new sets of Sentimental Book Plates

Hi Everyone!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by today.  I have a journal and some new sets of Sentimental Book Plates to share with you.  I have a little catching up to do, don't I?  So this post will be photo heavy!  This journal was a custom order and filled with lots of love and extras!  It originated from this custom order listing I have in my shop.  It measured 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches with a 2-3/4 inch spine.

I used the Miss Lady Fay Printable Journal Kit again from Ephemera's Vintage Garden.  This is such a gorgeous collection!  I also used the set of journal pages that coordinates with that kit.  

I recycled a pasta box to use for the cover.  The spine is covered with a cotton twill fabric.  

I added an extra notepad with the journaling pages from the main kit and tucked the pad into a pocket on the front inside cover.  

 This pocket is made of dictionary page and parchment paper.

 This is a perpetual calendar that I made up and tucked into a pocket on the back inside cover.

So that's the journal!  Here are the new Book Plates I have listed in my shop.  

I have a promotion on these book plates!  But any three sets and receive the set pictured BELOW, FREE!  You can see all of my sets here.

Here is the video on the journal...

And the video on the book plates promotion....

Thank you again for stopping by today!  I hope to see you again soon!

Rachel

New Listing in my Etsy Shop! Made to Order Envelope Journal!

Hi Everyone!  Happy Sunday!  Thank you for stopping by today!  I wanted to share with you that I just listed a Made to Order Envelope Journal.  Here are some photos and videos below.  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend!

VIDEO For My Creative Team Project Using Miss Lady Fay

Hi Everyone!  Happy Friday!  I just wanted to share with you the video for my Miss Lady Fay Journal that I posted yesterday.  It is still available in my Etsy Shop!  I hope you have an awesome weekend!

Creative Team Project for Ephemera's Vintage Garden~Junk Journal

Happy Thursday, Everyone!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  Today I have a Creative Team Project for Ephemera's Vintage Garden!  I am using Miss Lady Fay for the next couple of months and let me tell you, this kit is GORGEOUS; not to mention I absolutely love magnolias!

I used an old book that I picked up at a thrift store, and took all the pages out of it.  I was left with just the cover.  I stained it with several colors and then sealed it.  The image on the front is one of the pages included in the kit.  I sewed around the edges and left the threads hanging off to give it that shabby look.  I added a seam binding bow and a flower charm to the spine as well as a seam binding closure.  All of the seam binding I hand dyed.

It measures 6-1/4 x 9-1/2 inches and the spine is 1 inch.  It has 3 sewn-in signatures.  There are 78 pages, counting front and back, 23 pockets, 21 tuck spots, and 1 envelope on the inside back cover.

 All of the pages have been hand-dyed as well.  There is stitching throughout, with many decorative elements such as lace, and trim.

 This journal comes with 8 hand dyed tags; 4 of them are stamped, and the other 4 are left blank so that you many decorate them any way you wish.

Again, thank you so very much for visiting me today!  I really appreciate it!  Have a wonderful day!

Rachel