Unique Steampunk Mini Journal with easy binding for ScraPerfect 10/9.2019

October 9 2019

Welcome Back Friends,

Robin here with  ScraPerfect, with a unique mini journal. I am smitten with anything Steampunk!! I have always been interested in the Victorian era, the style, steam, and industrial are very fascinating to me.Who knows, I may of had another life in that time.

I am new to The Best Ever Glue, and let me tell you, it is The Best Ever Glue! It takes very little glue for a solid bond, dries fast and also clear. The needle tip cap is perfect for applying glue to small pieces. I am sold! Be sure to check it out and the many other fine products from ScraPerfect.

I began my mini journal by recycling a Good Season Dressing box, I trimmed down to the size I wanted. I then covered the box with pattern paper, using The Best Glue Ever, of course! After covering the inside, I inked all edges for a worn look. I turned my attention to the cover and embellished it, with a sentiment and a few cogs and gears.

I cut my pages for the inside and made two sets of five. I then used a easy binding method I discovered, and hope my photos explain how to do it.

Cut your string, ribbon, floss, with enough length to make a larks head knot, and enough to tied in a knot in the middle of of the pages, times how many sets you want to include in your journal. I added two. Tie a larks head knot on the right side and the left side of the gear.

Add two additional pieces of string, repeating the steps above. You will have a cog with 2 sets of 2 pieces of string on both sides.

Place your set of pages inside the journal, place the cog with strings on the outside spine, pull the string into the center of set of pages and tie in a tight knot. Repeat with the other set of pages and trim strings.

Add the second set of pages to complete the journal.

Thank You for visiting and as always I appreciate your kind comments

What is your favorite style of paper crafting?

Until Next Time.....

Robin

Creating With Infinity Engraving Steampunk Mermaid Junk Journal June 28 2019

June 28 2019

Welcome Back Friends,

Summer has arrived in Northeast Ohio, it is blistering hot and humid today, such a perfect day to be at the beach, soaking up the sun, water, and hoping for some relief!

I can remember vacations in Florida ,where my Mom's family is all settled. Lots of trip to the ocean and beach, sand in my hair and lots of sun, cool breezes and the taste of salt on my lips. Hunting for sea shells and always hoping for a glimpse of dolphins and maybe even a mermaid!!

My memories of the beach came in handy as I was creating my  Steampunk Mermaid Junk Journal, with the fantastic chip board steampunk mermaid from Infinity Engraving, which can be found here:
Creating with Infinity Engraving

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I used a cracker box for the base of junk journal, taking care when cutting off the top and bottom flaps and the right side panel.

I covered the front, spine and back, with pattern paper creating the cover for my journal. I then used some very pretty tissue paper I had saved, never throw anything away, but tearing the right edge of the tissue paper, taking care when you adhere it down, to remove any wrinkles. I then inked the edges using Tim Holtz Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. Set aside to dry.

I then went to work on my chip board steampunk mermaid by inking all the edges using Walnut Stain Ink. I applied the ink heavier as I got towards her waist and fin, to highlight all the intricate detail, taking care to ink her tail edges,

I used Tim Holtz  Cracked Pistachio Distress ink on the cogs and gear body jewelry and top tail detail. I also gave all the cogs and gears a good inking with the same ink.

Now the fun part, parting it  all together! I laid out my pieces and moved them around until I was happy with how the cover looked, then adhered them down with glue.

I used a simple binding method to bind my pages to the book cover, using a cog and cotton string.

As always, I appreciate your support and kind comments!


Until next time...........

Robin