Junk Journaling Class Embellishment Instructions

Embellishment Instructions for Junk Journal Class 

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Small Journals -- add to a page in your journal, gift as a small notebook for a ladies purses, add to a scrapbook page -- and the list goes on.

These small journals can be any size and are very easy to create.  The ones we taught in class measured 6"x4-7/8", scored and folded in the middle at 3" creating a 3"x4-7/8" journal.  For class purposes we stapled two sheets of blank paper on the inside measuring 5-1/2"x4", scored and fold in the middle.

       

After the journal is complete, decorate the front and inside pages.

Journal Card -- place in pockets, tucks, envelopes. Can be used to journal thoughts, ideas, etc.

To create the small cards, Uno cards from the Dollar Tree were used.  One side was covered with decorative paper, napkins, pretty envelopes (whatever you want) and then decorated to fit the journal you are working on.  Regular playing cards can also be used for a larger journaling spot.  The back can be covered with plain paper for journaling or a fun picture, etc. The cards can be placed in pockets, tucks, envelopes in a journal or on a scrapbook page.

  

Embellished Puzzle Pieces

Take a puzzle piece and cover it with scrap paper you have around your house.  Trim around the puzzle piece until you have a nice edge. (OR, lay the puzzle piece down on your scrap piece of paper, use a pencil to outline the puzzle piece, then cut it out and glue it down.  Embellish as you wish.

      

HOW TO MAKE HIDDEN PAPERCLIPS

 

Supplies:

Paperclips                            Patterned Paper                             Printer Paper                                     

Glue                                     Ruler                                             Paper cutter

Scissors                                Corner Rounder (optional)           Stamp Pad/Sponger (optional)

Whatever you wish to use to decorate the hidden paperclips.                      

Directions:

Cut Patterned Paper 3-1/2” by whatever length you want (I usually use 12”x12” paper, today we are using 6”x6”).

Cut Printer Paper 4” by whatever length you want.

Fold each in half. (I score each sheet at the center; i.e., 1-3/4” for the patterned paper and 2” for the printer paper.)

Using your ruler (or paper cutter), mark the printer paper strip at 3/4”, 1-1/2”, 2-1/4”, 3”, 3-3/4”, 4-1/2” and 5-1/4”. If using 12”x12” keep marking paper at 6”, 6-3/4”, 7-1/2”, 8-1/4”, 9”, 9-3/4”, 10-1/4”, 11”.

Place paper clips at 3/4”, 2-1/4”, 3-3/4” etc (or start at 3/4" and then every other mark).

Press computer paper with paperclips snuggly inside patterned paper.

Generously apply glue to top of computer paper, be sure to apply glue to inside of paperclip itself.

Press down firmly to ensure papers adhere together nicely.  Repeat above step on other side.

Allow glue to dry (about five minutes or so). 

Computer paper will show at the bottom.  Trim even with patterned paper.

Starting at left edge, cut every 1-1/2”.  Viola – you have a hidden paperclip.

OPTIONS:

Round Corners

Notch edges on top layer of hidden paperclip (to be able to easily attach to page).

Sponge edges.