Link to tutorial here.
Link to a video tour of my own Junque Journal for Christmas 2011 here.
There are several section dividers with interesting bits inside. I included a few pockets, envelopes, recipe cards, vintage ledger paper, an old book cover, a bingo card etc.
I used a bit of reproduction ephemera and cardstock stickers to give the book a holiday feel. I think this project would lend itself well to recycling Christmas Cards from the previous year. It would also be cool to punch the ones from this season and stash inside.
I stenciled some air mail envies. I thought these would be good spots to stash receipts, coupons or small lists.
In the "photos" section, I just included some simple cardstock. Hopefully the recipient adds some holiday pictures to the mix. This is just a small sample of all the goodies that can be found inside.
I love how this turned out. I think I make make at least one more so I can have one!
I may just add a few more bits of paper to this before all is said and done. I adore the ephemera type pages.
I thought some blank tags would be good to jot down notes or lists. I may add a few inside with holes punched in the side now that I think about it.
I am so pleased I forced myself to work from my stash. While I did not have each and every item, I certainly made do. I also love the added elements of found objects and junque that I personalized this with. I can only hope the recipient will enjoy!
Cheers,
Rhea
Your journal is wonderful. You did such a good job.I love it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!
ReplyDeletereally beautiful book! I'm sure anyone would be honored to receive it.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love all the disparate papers and little touches of whimsy. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteYour journal is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Especially all the extras, like tags and envies... Very cool!
ReplyDeleteLotus
Really wonderful. You inspire me to take a crack at something along this line!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Anyone would be thrilled to have this - I know I would!
ReplyDeleteI want it! How wonderful fun and full and festive it is! Oh it would be fun to work in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have so much Christmas paper and supplies. Love this!!! You have inspired me to make my own.
ReplyDeleteAloha, Kate
awesome job, very creative
ReplyDeleteRhea you did an amazing job on your journal...the lucky recipient is going to LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteRhea~
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and I so admire that you work from your stash. I wish I wasn't such a hoarder!
That is just stunning! I would happily plunk down some hard earned money for something that well thought out and I am sure your recipient will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteLove how yourbook turned out. Nice to hear you were able to create it with your stash!
ReplyDeleteRhea, It turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou created a beautiful book, you're giving it as a gift and you used your stash! Wow! How cool is that! And inspiring. I have just started my first junque journal and I got some neat ideas from your book. I think someone is going to be very, very pleased with their gift!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tricia
Just fabulous, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! The recipient is going to be so thrilled to get it.
ReplyDeleteOh this is fantastic. I'm about to start something similar so this is fantastic inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt's a perfect holiday journal, all the more special because it comes from you instead of a kit.
ReplyDeleteLucky recipient. It's so much fun.. would like to flip through all the pages myself... What a wonderful idea.. Deb
ReplyDeleteWow. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLynn
This is great! I have been wanting to make a journal like this but felt so overwhelmed that I didn't even know where to start - looking at your photos is now giving me ideas that I can just start anywhere and eventually it will get done!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I love making books and seeing what you created has inspired me to make one, or two.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I bookmarked your blog.
Stephanie
Love this. Ever wanna host a trade for pages like this? If so, I am IN! Well done!
ReplyDeleteDusty
Rhea - you do Tim proud! Great job and I know the recipient will love it.
ReplyDeleteVery fabulous journal...what fun!
ReplyDeleteawesome job! love it!~diane
ReplyDeleteFantastic journal, love the cover and all the elements you used. Wjomever you are gifting this too will be thrilled to receive it. xox Corrime
ReplyDeleteVery nice job! Nice inspiration for us all to upcycle things into wonderful projects.
ReplyDeletethis journal is the best, i hope you would be willing to do a tute on it its just to cool and such a wonderful job of making the old new thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOh Rhea it's BEAUTIFUL! And so special 'cause you chose every item to include in your book and not from a kit.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love? I like kits as jumping off points but your own papers and ideas and ephemera make it so much more personal. I'm sure it will be a much loved gift!
ReplyDeleteOh, Rhea, your book is just gorgeous! I love everything about it. What a great idea to add the extra pocket of tags for the recipient, as well. I am sure he/she will adore this gift.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've got to make one. I put it on my pinterest board and bookmarked, great inspiration to make one myself!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Wish it was my last name on the book :)Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! It's my favorite journal of ALL time!! the mix of ephemera and your ideas are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous! Thanks for posting this link to the Art Charms group! You did GREAT!!! Marilyn WK
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Absolutely outstanding!! I love it! Tim would be **so proud**!! I'm sure whoever the recipient was has just been overjoyed with it!! I know I would be! Great work!! Thank you so much for sharing!! :)God bless!!
ReplyDeleteWish I had been the recipriant of this wonderful book!!!
ReplyDeleteThis albume is lovely and I am sure it will be cherished! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! I hope the recipient has gotten many hours of enjoyment using it for lists, photos and whatever else they decided to use it for! I just might have to give one a try for myself!! Thanks for the inspiration!
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