Burlap Birdies

Welcome back everybody!

So, on FaceBook I belong to a few special groups one being a Junk Journal Junkies. In this group there are swaps and this is a journal I made for one that will happen in September. Yes, I am an overachiever! I may add some goodies as we get closer, but mostly I love to leave a lot of open space in my journals to actually use them as journals! Crazy I know right?

This is my burlap birdie junk journal. I plan on using this for the My Life in Pictures swap. I have to add 10 pics of my life and add thru-out the journal. Our swaps are one on one swaps.

The inside is the same as my other one, using s smaller envelope to create a multi pocket system.

This glassine bag was made from a Stampin Up metal die. I also made a dangle charm to add to this paper clip.

I created a mini flip style book to add under this belly band. I also found out that using an inkjet printer your digital images will run if you dip them into coffee. So, to get around that problem I spray my pages with coffee making sure to keep the coffee away from my digi's. Works well!

I added a lot of machine stitching in this journal like I do for all of my journals. Love my machine!

Here's another one of the parchment papers I had baked on. You can write on these pages with markers and some pens, or you can glue memorabilia to the page.

More goodness. I made this journal and the other mailing envelope journal kinda in tandem so they do look a lot alike. But I love how they turned out!


Thanks for stopping by!
 Smiles & Hugs!
 Peggie Sue

You make me smile

Howdy again!

I'm back with another journal. This was the 2nd (or 3rd) journal I made using an shipping envelope.

This journal, unlike my others is actually permanently sewn into the spine with a 3 hole pamphlet stitch. My others have been stitched together with a pamphlet stitch, but I utilized the Midori style stitched cover.

I used a smaller envelope folded on the inside to create a pocket system on the inside front cover. So right off the bat there are 4 different tuck spots to hide all kinds of notes or memorabilia.

Here you can see the ticket. I make my own using dollar store file folders. I generally cut them down to size 1st, then I will dip them into the old coffee and bake them dry. I like to add fabric, fibers, sewing and stamping to all my journals. It's too fun not to!

Here's a great shot of the coffee stained papers. I used copier paper and pattern paper to stain and bake. I've always read that people bake their papers for hours on low. Not me! I don't have time for that mess - LOL. I bake at 350 degrees. I use only one layer and I do not leave the oven! I stand right there are constantly peek in at the papers.

I don't know about you, but I tend to keep all those pesky return mailing envelopes that come inside everything. I sealed it half way up, turned it upside down and sliced the bottom open. Why you ask?? To create a large pocket and one little tuck spot shown above. BTW, I crocheted the little flower you see here too. I may not be able to crochet tiny little flowers (dang it) but I can do them down to about the size of a quarter.

I used the parchment paper that I bake on either inside the journals as pages OR I make my own "glassine" bags to add inside as a wonderful element. I mean, who doesn't like a crispy glassine bag?? I know I do! 😄 Until next time!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Crispy!

I'm just gonna leave this here with you ~

Yummy goodness.

More yummy goodness.

Fabulous yummy goodness!

That is all ~ 😊

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

My Super Hero

Hello again friends! I am enjoying the Design Team spotlight at Kitty Bee today. I created a cute little card to give to my hubby for his birthday. Just a little smile for the one who make me smile. 

Images Used: Super Hero Panda

Products I used: Neenah, Hobby Lobby and scrap cardstock, cloud embossing folder, cloud punch, Copics and Wink of Stella. 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to take a peek at my card. I will see you here again on the 1st Wednesday of each month to share more Kitty Bee Designs projects moving forward. Don't forget to join in this weeks challenge for your chance to win some great prizes!!

Thanks for stopping by! 
 Smiles & Hugs! 
 Peggie Sue

Journals all around ~

Hello again my friends. Here's to share with you some more fun journals. I've fallen HARD for "fauxdori's" and junk journals and am having a hard time walking away from the craft table! I have made sooo many travel notebooks and inserts and now have no less than 5 separate ones goin' all at the same time for totally different things!

Here are 4 of the 1st faux fabricdori's I ever made. I use these everyday! I use one for a day/monthly planner, one to record special quotes or thoughts to use later in art journals or as cross stitch pieces. The last two are a special project and life path I am on. 💓

Here's the 1st mailing envelope junk journal I made. I use it each night to write about my day. For this one, I took the marketing off a beer box and rand it thru my Xyron machine to create the large stickers. I love this journal. All the papers are crispy, baked, coffee stained goodness! I am addicted to baking my papers! I love the way they sound when done.

I have made and sent one to my daughter who lives in Virginia. It's for her as she is blazes her path in the world too. Please forgive the background. It's my cutting mat and I already mailed it so I cannot make better pics...

So, anyway, here's a little taste of a few of my journals. I will be loading up more of my little projects to share in just a few days.  Happy day!

Thanks for stopping by!
 Smiles & Hugs!
 Peggie Sue

Scribble Me ~ Fight the Filthy Fly Month

No! You guys! It's my last Public Service Announcement of behalf of Scribbles Designs! How sad, I know. And, yes, June has been National Fight the Filthy Fly Month!  I just know how much you will miss my announcements. Maybe I'll add some in from time to time for the fun of it.

I have really enjoyed my time as a Guest Design Team Member for Scribbles Designs. And today I want to  show you that digital images can be used in so many different ways. I have always been a scrap booker and recently started using my Fauxdori planner. I have used my stamps on these projects in the past, but I have to share with you digital images are the bomb!

This is a journal pocket I made for scrapbook page for our recent family picnic we went on. I loved all these PERFECT Scribbles Designs. And since this month we are required to fight those filthy flies, this is great! The mason jar is an image I already had and I added Scribbles flies to the inside! Whats fun is that I will use this same idea and call them fireflies when we go camping!

These are the journal card inserts. I added ribbons as a pull and a pair of sunglasses charm I've has FOR-EVEH for fun! I added Wink of Stella to the sunflower and Gelly Roll glitter pen to the mosquito's wings. I thought briefly about coloring his body red - but thought that might be tooo icky!

The back of this super fun suntan lotion images is a large journaling place too. I am a Coke a Cola addict and I have these pull tops around and decided it'd make a pretty cute little pull tab for the tag. The screw brad is from Hobby Lobby, I picked them up a few years back cuz my hubby is a kick ass race mechanic.

Above is what the pocket looks like with all the tags out. The sentiment is another Scribbles Designs that came with my frog set I showed you back on May 13th. I pulled out some old school eyelets to hold the pocket together ~ go me!

Images used: Gone Buggy Too, Mosquito, Sunflower, Suntan Lotion

I used Hobby Lobby & Neenah card-stock, digital pattern papers and eyelets. Memento ink, twine, Copic markers, paper doily, ribbons, charms, brads, Wink of Stella and Jelly Roll pens from my (aging) stash.

Please take a quick moment to pop over to see the current challenge on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog. You could win some really awesome prizes if your project is chosen winner!!

Now I'm off to swat some filthy flies! Enjoy your summer day!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Halloween Junk Journal

I have been making junk journals lately and it's a wonderfully fun process! I come from a card making and scrapbooking background so junk journaling is a very freeing process. Halloween is my all time fav holiday and fall my fav season. This journal is 5.5 x 8.25". And it's almost 2.5" thick!

Ever heard of a Jack of All Trades, Master of None? Well, I've always said that's what I am. I dabble is all kinds of crafty endeavors and feel like I am not 100% for any of them. Here's a chunky charm I am for the journal / album. I also made the fabric tassel that you can sorta see to the right.

Below is the inside front cover and 1st page. The 1st page is a full size pocket with a journal card or a photo mat.

I used tons of fabric, sewing, bling, hand and digi stamping, embellishments, tuck spots and inserts. I added a lot of die cuts, embellished clips, ribbons and trim.

There are 33 papers, when folded make 66 pages to this journal. There are 8 photo mats with tons of other spaces for photos, daily memorabilia, journaling.

There are actually five 8" pockets journal cards, 3 beaded clips, 1 belly band with a 5" mini album insert. There are 18 different tuck spots, 32 various inserts and eight 3.25 x 4.5" photo mats.

I used Halloween themed cardstock, pattern papers, fabric and ribbon through out.

All the images are vintage and are either tag weight or backed with coffee stained papers. All the papers inside are coffee stained and baked so they are a wee bit crinkly crunchy ~ what a wonderful sound and feel!! I, for one, am addicted to baking paper!

I am selling this journal. I have an outta focus video flip thru Youtube. I will be re-shooting the vid and will update this link when I do. Lemme know if I can pack this up for 'ya!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Scribble Me - Strike a Pose

I have to tell a little story about my sweet, loving 21 year old daughter. The other day I was doing some much needed computer file maintenance and I "re-found" a ton of selfies of my daughter and pics of her and her friends. I do mean A TON of selfies. Some were really funny as she was making all different kinds of faces. I can remember doing the same, only for my generation it was in front of the mirror! lol  I guess it's just the generation, or maybe the availability of cell phones. I'd hate to think our kids are total narcissists.

I guess I need to tell my daughter all about her holiday - yep - June 21st is National Selfie Day!! LMAO I decided to pick a few of really cute animals to may homage to "Sissy." Of course they can all be found at Scribbles Designs. This card will be for a little added inspiration for the Scribble Design Challenge Blog. You should check out the challenge. Maybe it'll give you joy when you realize my time for telling you about weird, obscure holidays is almost over. You know you're gonna miss it! =)

Images used: Crab, Bubbles the Fish, Spring Bird

Promise me you'll work with me here, but I tried to make these little images look like they were taken with a Polaroid camera. I would say I'm showing my age, but heck they've updated the instamatic camera and have it back on the market!! I used: Neenah & Stampin Up cardstock, metals dies and my paper trimmer to layer the images with black. I with my Copics adding Wink of Stella. I created the sentiment in word and added a camera image I found for free on the internet. Speaking of free - all three of these cute animals are Friday Freebies at Scribbles Designs!! Easy Peasy. Think I'll send it to my kiddo.
Your turn - click and go to the Scribbles Challenge Blog to add you project to the current challenge so you can win some free goodies! And click HERE to go to site where you can purchase and download free images.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

This One's for the Guys!

Howdy All!!

Since Father's Day is this weekend I wanna say Thank You to my husband for being a great dad and I love you to him and to my Dad who's in heaven. My card isn't really a Father's Day card, but a card for "mah" man cuz our families been going thru some trying times  - just want to tell him things will improve if we just keep pushing forward together.

Image used: Everyday Animals

I have created this card for another super fun Kitty Bee Designs challenge that starts today! The theme for this 2 week period is For The Guys in honor of Father's Day. Your project doesn't have to be a card, you can create anything and add it to the challenge. If your project is picked, you can win some super fun prizes! 

The supplies I used are: Stampin Up and Neenah card stock. We Are Memory Makers pattern paper, Copics, Wink of Stella, acetate and foam dots.

Image used: Everyday Animals

You can always stop the Kitty Bee website to see even more inspiring DT work and don't forget to stop over at the Aloha Friday Challenge site to add your project to the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
 Peggie Sue

Scribble Me - Eat Your Veggies!

Hi everyone! Need to share with you and all the kids out there, that in 7days you will NEED to eat ALL your veggies!  Yes, June 17th is National Eat Your Veggies Day!!

I found this ever so yummy image to celebrate this upcoming wholesome day. It's a Scribbles Designs of course! These carrots are actually a free image at Scribbles.

Images used: Carrot

This card is made using: Stampin Up and Neenah cardstock, American Traditions Designs pattern paper Stampin Up ribbon and metals dies. I colored all the images with Copics adding Wink of Stella (love my Wink of Stella!)

So it's your turn to go to the Scribbles Challenge Blog to add you project to the current challenge so you can win some free goodies! And click HERE to go to site where you can purchase and download free images.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

An Ocean of Jelly Bellies

Hello my friends! Today is another fun design team spotlight at the Kitty Bee Blog!  I created this little birthday card for a friend's upcoming celebration! I love these little sea critters, there's a whole collection and I have a feeling I will use more of them.

Image Used: Jelly Bellies

Products I used: Neenah card stock, Stampin Up card stock, Copics, Stampin Up ribbon, Carta Bella pattern paper

Don't forget to come join us for the Aloha Friday Challenge where you can enter your projects for a chance to win some fabulous Kitty Bee digi stamps. Thanks for stopping by to take  a look at my card. I hope you are able to find some time to get a little crafty today.

Thanks for stopping by! 
 Smiles & Hugs! 
 Peggie Sue

Scribble Me - Hug Your Cat Today

If you don't have a cat of your own, borrow someone else's, because tomorrow (June 4th) is National Hug Your Cat Day! 👿❤  And this is the 2nd week of a wonderful challenge at  Scribble Design Challenge Blog. I decided to make a little extra inspiration to put with the other amazing Design Teams cards.

Images used: Fish Bone, Nimble Puss 

Even more happy news, this features another FREE image from Scribbles Designs, the cute little fish bone! How wonderful is that?? She actually has a bunch of wonderful FREE images you can download immediately. Run go check them out and download 'ya a few.

To make this card, I used: Neenah and Hobby Lobby cardstock, ribbon and bling. I colored with my Copics added a little Wink of Stella. I cut the oval with a metal die and popped it up with foam dots.

Make sure you click on the link and check out the Scribbles Challenge Blog. Just add your project to the current challenge so you can win some free goodies! And click HERE to go to site where you can purchase and download free images.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue