Wow, a year has passed since I last posted a journal for you to see and me to sell. The scrapbook industry has almost turned back to the last century as far as availability of papers, and other supplies go. Most of the big paper companies have folded; thank goodness Authentique is still surviving as is Simple Stories; and the supplies! Thank gosh for Tim Holtz too! Back in 1999 or so 12' X12" scrapbook papers became popular and many wonderful paper companies like Daisy D's (remember them?) came into the market making scrapbooking so much fun; and the cool supplies and gadgets, omgosh! Even the vintage readers and ephemera are hard to find now and cost so much. It's hard seeing the companies that were so great with talent close. Well, I guess the doom and gloom can be put aside. I am a crafter and since scrapbooking has been a part of my life for the last 15 years, and I have many, many papers and book covers to work with (drawer fulls actually, LOL) I will continue to create new albums and journals. On with the post...
I have 3 new journals to post, two have been listed in my Etsy shop already. I will start with Christmas since my last posting was Christmas in fact, the same reader "I Know A Secret" different colors and papers, of course. I have this new Christmas Journal listed in my Etsy shop here
This journal is called "Noel" and like my previous journal, this one measures 5.5" X 8" and has 55+ pages which include a combination of vintage lined writing, vellum, sketch, vintage linen, and watercolor papers, on which you may journal, sketch, draw, paint, and glue. This complete journal is created with premium double-sided card-stock from Tim Holtz's Christmas Collection and his cool playing card Found Relatives tags.
"Noel" Cover
Created from a 1940 school reader called I Know A Secret with a title tag tied to the sturdy 0-wire binding with seam binding ribbon and a...
Trinket Cluster
Original End Papers
Original Title Page
Divider 1
Name/Date Page. This journal has 4 dividers which are also full page pockets with top openings embellished with smaller pockets to hold notes, Christmas photos, dinner plans, gift lists, special dates, fun ideas, traditions and all those holiday events.
Divider 1 Backside
There are 2 side pockets here; one a paper lace and a strip tuck spot with a tag tucked in. A tiny tag cluster hangs from a cool fluted ring fastener by Tim Holtz.
Each facing page after each divider is a vellum page and each divider has a metal page turn.
Divider 2
Correspondence Page. This page may help you keep stamps, postcards, and correspondence all in one place.
Instead of a full page pocket, this page is divided in two with a half circle cut opening on top and a mail slit in the middle.
There are 3 side pockets on this page with 5 double-sided tags tucked in, a "Special Delivery" tuck spot with 3 tiny tags slipped in, and a round hang tag .
Divider 2 Backside
3 side pockets on this page one is a paper lace with a tag slipped in and a strip tuck spot on top.
Divider 3
2 bottom pockets one is paper lace, 2 top pockets with 2 tags and a red seam binding ribbon pull. All seam bindings are tea dyed.
Divider 3 Backside
2 side pockets and a wide top strip tuck spot with a top pocket.
1930's Bingo Card
There is 1 bottom pocket and tag tucked in, a cutout creating a top side pocket with another tag slipped in with a green seem binding ribbon pull.
1930's Bingo Card Backside
There is a strip pocket here. with a really wonderful authentic library catalog card I purchased from a fellow Etsian Melissa
at the JiltedJournalCompany
Divider 4
3 bottom pockets and a cutout top pocket with a tag tucked in with a seam bindin ribbon pull.
Divider 4 Backside
3 lined coin envelope pockets waiting to be filled with treasures.
Original End Papers
"Noel" Open
Thanks so much for looking at my blog! I am so glad you have stuck around with patience. -Rebecca