Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Travel Junk Book



I just had to make another great junk book with a ton of great stuff from Alpha Stamps.  The response to my last one included many requests as to how to put on of these together, so here is a tutorial and video tour. The new worn cover by Tim Holtz, allowed for a super simple version of this book, which I created on one Sunday morning.  Yes, indeed, you heard that right, I made this in a morning craft session...from start to finish.




This time I chose to got with a travel theme for my book.  I chose a few charms and talisman to give my book a bit of movement and soul.  I love the capsule where there is a postal stamp tucked inside.  I also love the compass rose and the Eiffel Tower, great nods to the theme. 




In this version of my junk book I used three different colors of seam binding instead of dying my own silk ribbon.  This took off a lot of time and mess off the project and still provided a great result with varying color.  




Inside I used all kids of fun stuff.  I would go through my packages of stuff in my stash, choose a pile of ephemera, and then flip through and apply everything I chose from that selection.  




Here is just a tiny sample of what lies inside.  Lots of pockets, bits of tape, things tucked inside and tons of postal goodness.  I just adore the postal theme.  I seriously can't get enough.




Stay tuned.  Later this week I will be posting a video tour of this book along with a photo tutorial on how to assemble.

Cheers, 

Rhea

9 comments:

  1. Another fabulous book.. love all your nooks and crannies. The ribbons with doodads adds that special little touch.

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  2. It looks chuck full of delights to hold, touch and look at.

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  3. Oh this is lovely, I am very interested in how you put it together those scrumptious ribbons hanging out have me baffled.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  4. How beautiful Rhea I love this book it is beautiful beautiful !
    Love the fun ribbons with all the wonderful gadgets and the papers are beautiful. Love the different sizes..just totally love this!
    hugs
    susan s

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  5. This is just gorgeous! I love it!

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  6. Very cool!! I look forward to seeing how you assemble it. =)

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  7. Is it an already made book, or did you make the book and added in your pages? If so, how did you get the spine for this book? I've made a book myself once and didn't like my spine for it. I'm making another book, but I don't want to use the same idea again for a spine and want something better and innovative this time.

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