Ephemera -- I have created several pieces of ephemera for you with full directions and pictures below. You can watch my "how to" video here. *** Long Post ***
Ephemera Using Japan Blossoms Digital Kit (youtube.com)
1: MINI JOURNAL
Journal Cover:
Print four double-pages to a page. Print background design on reverse
side. (Fit to Page size was used).
Cut each double-page out and fold at the center. Cut each double-page approximately 4-3/4” x
3-1/4”.
Sponge all edges (front, back and folds) with ink. Tim Holtz' Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink Pad was used.
Inside Journal Pages:
Inside pages are cut from 4” x 6” white pad (purchased at the Dollar
Tree US).
Remove and cut three sheets 4-1/4” x 3” and fold in half.
Sponge all edges, front, back and folds, with ink. (See
above)
Place inside each other and even all edges up, place inside
journal cover.
NOTE: A staple was used to fasten the spine. The spine can be sewn,
if desired.
Place opened journal (cover and inside pages) on rubber
eraser, staple with open stapler at top and bottom of spine. Turn over after stapling and press ends of staple down.
Round edges and decorate journal, if desired.
2. HIDDEN PAPERLCIP
Outside Layer: Select
six images and print them on one page. Cut each image out, approximately 2-3/8”
x 3-1/2”.
Fold in half, approximately 2-3/8” x 1-3/4”. Sponge all
edges and fold.
Inside Layer: Use
one sheet of white note pad paper (see above), cut to 2-3/4” x 4”.
Fold in half. Place and center small
paperclip on white paper.
Hidden Paperclip:
Place inside layer snugly inside of outside layer (patterned paper).
Generously add glue to white layer. Press outside layer (patterned paper) down
over white layer and smooth out any wrinkles.
Turn hidden paperclip over and repeat above process.
Trim excess white paper, round corners, if desired. Sponges edges, if needed. Decorate.
Attach to a
page in your large journal.
3. POCKET WITH FILE FOLDERS
Cut patterned paper/card stock of choice as shown below for pocket and file folders.
Pocket: Measurements
– 3-3/4” x 4” or 4-1/8” (4-1/8” makes it easier to measure and cut out).
Along 3-3/4” edge, score at 2/8” and 3/8” from left edge,
flip pocket around and score at 2/8” and 3/8”.
Along 4-1/8” edge, score at 2” and 2-1/8”.
Fold along all score lines.
Cut both sides at the 2-1/8” score line to the 3/8” and
along the 3/8” score line.
Add glue to each side (green hash marks).
Fold along all score lines, glue 2/8” area to the edge of
the cut piece. Make sure the design you
want to show is on the outside of the pocket.
File Folder 1: Measurements
– 4-1/4” x 3-3/8”. Left Tab.
Measure 1-1/8” from left side, cut down 3/8”. From right
side, cut over to cut mark creating a tab measuring 1-1/8”x3/8”.
Score file folder 1-15/16” from the bottom.
Fold along score line.
File Folder 2:
Measurements – 4-1/4” x 3-3/8”. See above diagram.
Measure 3/8” down from top and
lightly pencil a line from the left edge to the right edge.
Measure 1-3/16” from left and place a dot on the pencil line
you made, measure 1-3/16” from the right and place a dot on the pencil line you
made. Cut both sides to the dot along the pencil line.
From the top of the file folder cut down to each to dot
creating a tab in the middle approximately 1-1/8” x 3/8”.
Fold along score line.
File Folder 3: Measurements – 4-1/4” x 3-3/8”. See above diagram.
Measure 3/8” down from top and lightly pencil a line from
the left edge to the right edge.
Measure 1-1/8” from right side and place a dot on the pencil
line you made.
From the top of the file folder cut down to the dot creating
a tab.
Fold along score line.
Special effects: You
can sponge the edges of the pocket and each file folder, if you wish.
You can round the corners of the pockets, if you wish.
Decorate as you desire.
Insert file folders into pocket.
Patterned paper
Place template
File folder cut
Decorated
TEMPLATE
4. PAPERCLIP OR SAFETY PIN BANNER
Supplies: Washi Tape Sheet Glue
Large Paperclip Embellishments, if desired
Print out Washi Tape Sheet, print design on back of Washi
Tape Sheet
Cut out Washi Tape design of choice
Cut to 3-3/4”
From bottom, mark center of Washi Tape (approximately 13/16”)
From each corner at the bottom, cut at an angle up to the
center mark
Sponge edges, if desired
Fold at score line
Insert into large paperclip
Add glue and press down until firmly attached
Embellish as desired
*You can slide paperclip from the side onto a journal page,
a pocket, a belly band, anywhere you want!
5 and 6. POCKETS & TUCKS
TUCK
or POCKET: Print out Pocket Sheet
in size(s) you want.
Cut out desired pockets.
Sponge the edges, if desired.
Glue along straight edges and attach to journal page.
Embellish as you desire.
Variation: Print out two in
different sizes, attach smaller pocket/tuck onto larger pocket/tuck.
POCKET using DOT STICKER: Print out two Dot Sticker Sheets in
size(s) you want.
Cut out two of the same image.
Cut one image in half.
Add glue around curved edges of partial circle and adhere to
front of full circle.
Embellish as you desire and attach to journal page.
7. TAGS
Print Tag Sheet in size(s) you want to use on cardstock. Print simple design on back or leave blank.
Cut Out
Sponge edges, if desired
Embellish
8. NOTEPAD
Print two copies of the Polaroid Sheet in size(s) you desire
Cut out two of the same image
Sponge Edges, if desired
Use four sheets of the white paper from the White Note Pad
Cut white paper ¼” less than the polaroid image.
Punch two holes, side-by-side, at the top of each polaroid image and at the top of each sheet
Cut ribbon approximately 8” long in desired color to
coordinate with image
Assemble and embellish as you desire
9. JOURNAL CARDS
Print four to eight images on one sheet(s)
Print simple pages on the back of above sheet(s), if
desired, or leave blank
Cut out image(s) you want to use, sponge edges if desired
Embellish, if desired
Insert into pocket
