Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Sixteen

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

April 18, 2026 prompts:  

ornate border (can be stamped)            an adjective                    a cartoon/cartoon strip

a fireplace                                             a coffee mug/tea cup

BONUS PROMPT:  a leaf/leaves

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by April 17th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.  

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Fifteen

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

April 11, 2026 prompts:  

something you do on a date                the moon                a path or road

Edwardian clothing                             a covered bridge/bridge

BONUS PROMPT:  a sign post or road sign

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by April 10th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:        

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Fourteen

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

April 4, 2026 prompts:  

a food box(es)                    an owl                            dancing (your choice)

something blue                  a butterfly(flies)

BONUS PROMPT:  something school related

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by April 3rd for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Thirteen

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

March 28, 2026 prompts:  

a stained glass window                    something Easter-y                    an outdoor sport

a window                                          an animal

BONUS PROMPT:  a door knocker

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by March 27th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:

Scraps to Art -- Week Twelve

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

March 21, 2026 prompts:  

something colorful                    a diagram                        a chandelier

a piece of junk mail                  a piece of playground equipment

BONUS PROMPT:  a map of your current state

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by March 20th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Eleven

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

March 14, 2026 prompts:  

a frame                                a flyer received in the mail                part of a recipe

a piece of string or fiber                                something embossed

BONUS PROMPT:  a coin(s)

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by March 13th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Ten

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

March 7, 2026 prompts:  

something representing hockey                italicized text                part of a form

art scrap                                                     an illustration

BONUS PROMPT:  three ovals

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by March 6th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Nine

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

February 28, 2026 prompts:  

a piece of scrapbook paper                   something scary                amusement park ride

something you would do on a cruise ship                                      something Maine is known for

BONUS PROMPT:  a dog tag

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by February 27th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Eight

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

February 21, 2026 prompts:  

something Disney                        a quote                            a candle(s)

something "fantasy"                    an umbrella

BONUS PROMPT:  play money

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by February 20th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Seven

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

February 14, 2026 prompts:  

something representing a baby                    something hot                    something with feathers

something with wheels                                something red

BONUS PROMPT:  something sharp

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by February 13th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Six

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

February 7,  2026 prompts:  

something that starts with "L"                    a fingerprint                        a piece of furniture

something beach-y                                      part of a form

BONUS PROMPT:  a kitchen utensil/appliance

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by February 6th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Five

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

January 31, 2026 prompts:  

something representing a first responder            a flower(s)                    a game piece

a constellation                                                     a napkin

BONUS PROMPT:  something travel related

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by January 30th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Four

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

January 24, 2026 prompts:  

a crown/something royal                    an emoji                        a church

a WILD animal                                   highway signage

BONUS PROMPT:  pair of glasses

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by January 23rd for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Three

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

January 17, 2026 prompts:  

something in a foreign language                    an ocean creature                a farm animal

foreign text                                                     ribbon or lace

BONUS PROMPT:  striped pattern

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by January 16th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Way to Go, Diana!

Scraps to Art Challenge - Week Two

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

January 10, 2026 prompts:  

tea dyed paper scrap                        something that flies                    a photograph

a vacation destination                      party item

BONUS PROMPT:  something from your home state (where you were born)

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by February 27th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  Can you tell my vacay destination is Gulfport? (right above the bird's head)

Wowzers, Diana, great collage!  Love the Indiana fussy cut.

Junk Journal/Memory Book Class

Junk Journal/Memory Book Class 

(Start to Finish)

Gulf Coast Scrap-A-Palooza -- October 23, 24, 25, 2025

Scrap-A-Palooza is just around the corner and I am, for one, counting down the days to be with my scrapbooking friends.  Thanks Robyn and Megan for hosting this great event!

NOTE:  THIS IS A LONG POST

Diana and I will be holding a Junk Journal/Memory Book Class for anyone who wishes to come (limited seating for 15 participants).  A Junk Journal originally was just that -- a journal made from junk lying around your home -- old envelopes, flyers, old book pages, magazine pages, if you can imagine it, it was probably used.  In this class we will be using new items -- several different types of papers (various notebook papers, doilies, etc.) to create the pages. After the cover and pages are created, we will "sew" them into the cover and decorate them with ephemera. At the end of the third class you will have a completed Junk Journal/Memory book to record your memories of trips, events or your personal thoughts.

A flyer was posted on Friday, August 29th about the class and we hope to see you there.  The flyer is below with some explanations to go along with it.  Have a great day!

This is a three-session class to be held over three days.  A list of items each participant needs to bring and a list of what is provided in the class are shown below. COST:  $20 per day or $50 for all three sessions.

Day 1 -- Thursday, October 23rd at 3:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive a cardboard box that has been cut down to journal size.  Each participant will need to bring two sheets of coordinating 12"x12" scrapbook paper of their choice to cover the "journal" inside and out. 

                

Day 2 -- Friday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive numerous papers to create the SIGNATURES for the journal.  A SIGNATURE is a group of papers sewn into the journal (resembling a small booklet). Each participant will be creating three signatures for their journal.  After the signatures are created, everyone will be shown how to "sew" them into the cover for the journal.  All materials for "sewing" the signatures in will be provided. NOTE:  This will most likely be the longest class.

   

Day 3 -- Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m.:  Each participant will receive a stash of materials to make ephemera -- pockets, tags, belly bands, tucks, journal cards, etc.  If you would like to have coordinating pockets for the inside of journal, please bring additional sheets of coordinating cardstock.  Bring coordinating card stock if you want to make additional tags.  A Big Shot and Dies will be available to cut out additional pockets and tags.

  

REMEMBER:  Many of the items you make can be used in your scrapbooking!

Each participants' journal will be the same, but different.  Papers may be placed differently by each individual and decorated differently with ephemera.

ITEMS EACH PARTICIPANT needs to bring:

Paper Cutter        Bone Folder        Liquid Glue        Scissors 

Ruler         Pictures      Stapler       Two-sided tape (if desired)             

Pen and paper for notes                  Stickers (if desired

Markers (any type) / Colored Pencils etc. to color neutral ephemera (if desired)

Ribbon:  1/4" x 12" (used as a page marker)             

Lace, Ribbon, Sari Cloth (your choice of materials): 24" to 30" (to be used to tie around the completed journal to keep it closed -- in case you create a chunky monkey or alligator mouth journal).

An old book as large as you can find (Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Library, ????) to be used when you staple and/or use as a glue book to keep your table top clean.

Scraps of lace, ribbon, string, buttons, stickers to use to decorate any ephemera you made.

2 (TWO) sheets of coordinating patterned paper (scrapbook paper) to make the cover and finish the inside of the cover.

Additional coordinating patterned paper if you wish to make additional pockets, etc., to match the cover.

EPHEMERA (e - fem - er - a) -- The third day is devoted to making/creating ephemera. Tags, pockets, tucks, belly bands, journal cards, etc., to place throughout your journal.  Ephemera can be decorated with lace, buttons, bulb pins and more.

ITEMS PROVIDED to each participant:

Pencil Box (to hold tools)        Pokey Tool             Needle

Waxed Thread                          Awl                         Clamps

Cut cardboard to create journal cover                    

Papers to create THREE signatures

"STUFF" to create Ephemera (some bits and pieces of ribbon and lace, book pages, playing cards, tags, pockets and more)

An INFORMATION PACKET of "nice to have/know" information.

Please leave a comment below if you want to attend the class and send an email to pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com with your information. Payment is due no later than date of class.

Master Board using the Spring Collection Digital Kit by Paperomia

When you craft, do you end up with a pile of scraps?  I know I do.  I save these scraps, yes even the small ones, and I create master boards with them.

What is a master board?   A master board is a collage of images.  These images can be random or they can be created using one subject.  It is totally up to you and what look you are trying to achieve. 

What size is it?  It can be any size you want. Most are made using 8-1/2x11 or 12x12 inch piece of paper or light cardboard.

How do you do it?  You take your pile of paper scraps and pick out a piece randomly and glue it to the base (cardboard). Keep doing this until the base is completely covered.  You can go back and add random pieces of ephemera if you choose.

What do you do with it?  You can cut a master board down to create pockets, tags, bookmarks, belly bands, card fronts -- just about anything your creative mind can come up with.

How do I cut it down?  There are two methods.  You can have the design facing up and you can pick and choose what images you want on which piece of ephemera. Or, you can turn the blank side up and cut-a-way creating those tags, pockets, etc. and be pleasantly surprised by how they look when you turn them over.  It is all how YOU want to do it.  There is no right or wrong way.

Shown below is the last master board I made using the scraps left over from projects I made out of the Spring Collection Digital Kit by Paperomia.

I have created a video on how I cut this master board into a belly band, several pockets and tags.  I hope you enjoy it. Please leave me a message and let me know what you think.

Master Board Video

Junk Journaling meets Scrapbooking

Hello everyone.  As most of you have guessed, I enjoy junk journaling and I enjoy scrapbooking, so I combined the two in this month's Paperomia Design Team project.

Here is the video of my two-page scrapbook layout, with details following:

 

Page 1 of 2

     

Page 2 of 2

     

 

SUPPLIES:

Pastel Mauve Digital Kit from Paperomia

Very Vanilla, Garden Green and Moody Mauve Cardstock from Stampin'Up!

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine with assorted dies (alphabet, oval from Stampin'Up! retired and 

             Wildflower dies from Tim Holtz)

Foam Adhesive Strips from Stampin'Up!

Simply Scored Scoring Tool from Stampin'Up!                   Circle Punch

Ruler                                     Papercutter                              Scissors

Lined Paper
 

DIRECTIONS:    *Please note your dimensions may be different depending on what size you print.

Print Pastel Mauve Digital Kit to the size(s) you need.

Page 1

Title Bar was cut 2-1/4" x 8-1/4" from Garden Green Cardstock.

Lovely was cut from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit Paper with Alphabet Dies and glued to Title Bar.

Cut 6-5/8" x 8-5/8" piece from Garden Green Cardstock.

Cut 2 - 4" x 7" pieces of cardstock printed from the Pastel Mauve Digital Kit.

   Score each 4" x 7" pieces of cardstock at 1/2", fold, glue 1/2" side to the back of the 6-5/8" x 8-5/8" 

   piece of Garden Green Cardstock, one piece at the top and one piece at the bottom after gluing

   lined paper to the back (second picture for Page 1). A 4" x 6" photograph will fit under each "flap."

Die cut two flowers from the Wildflower Die Set from Tim Holtz from Garden Green Cardstock and 

   two of the same flower from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit Papers. Trim the flower from the stem and

   glue to the green flower. 

Page 2

Title Bar was cut 2-1/4" x 8-1/4" from Garden Green Cardstock.

Memories was cut from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit Paper with Alphabet Dies and glued to Title Bar.

Cut 1-7/" x 8" from Garden Green Cardstock for the Belly Band; and, 

Cut out 3 small prints from the Pastel Mauve Digital Kit and glue to Belly Band.

Cut two small pieces from Foam Adhesive Strip and attach to back of Belly Band, attach.

Cut 6" x 10-1/2" from Moody Mauve Cardstock, score at 3-1/2" and 7". Fold accordian style.

Fussy Cut desired image from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit and glue to front of accordian journal.

Fussy Cut second desired image from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit and partially glue to the inside of the

   accordian journal (glue along the bottom, the middle and upper flowers) leaving space to insert

   small journal cards.  You have created two pockets on the inside.

Cut four to six small prints and insert into above pockets.

Cut 3" x 4" rectangle from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit for pocket. Score both sides and bottom at 1/4". 

   Fold along score lines. Using circle punch, punch "divit" on top edge of pocket.

Cut 1-7/8" x 5" rectangle from Garden Green Cardstock.

Cut 1-5/8" x 4-3/4" rectangle from Very Vanilla Cardstock, glue to Garden Green rectangle.

Cut 1-3/8" x 4-1/2" desired image from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit, layer on Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Cut 1-5/8" x 4-3/8" piece of lined paper and glue to back of tag.

Punch hole in tag and insert ribbon.

Cut 5-1/2" x 6-1/2" piece of lined paper and glue to back of accordian journal (last picture). Decorate

   as you wish.  Slip under belly band.

Cut 2 - 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" pieces of Garden Green Cardstock.

Cut 2 - 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" images from Pastel Mauve Digital Kit, cut out center using oval or rectangle

   dies. Apply glue to the top, left side and bottom and attach to above rectangle, leaving right side

   open to insert photograph.

Cut Foam Adhesive Strip to go around the sides and bottom of each Garden Green rectangle. Attach

   to scrapbook page, leaving tops open to insert tickets or other ephemera you may have.

I will be giving away a set of pockets on June 2, 2024 to an individual that makes a comment.  Please be sure when you leave a comment to include your e-mail address. Good Luck on winning!

Brenda