Steampunk Music of Time

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Hi friends ~ 

Just wanted to share a few pictures of a journal I finished up just this afternoon. I made it as part of the That's So Penny Design Team. She's still looking for a few more DT Members, check out the deets here. Let her know I told you to come on over.

I used the "Steampunk Music of Time" kit. The fabric is from my collection of fabric scraps. The journal is a 7" x 5" and this one has 21 papers / 42 pages. I used a hanging folder as the base with fabric layered canvas as the inner and outer cover. The stamped images are a mix of stamps I've collected over the years.

Part of my kitty face here ~ lol

Phew - that was a lotta pics to sit thru huh? Thanks for taking the time to look at my journal. I love doing these. Hope to see you again soon.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Kitty Bee Challenge Time!

Hello again everyone!!

I have a little card to share with you on this day. It's on DT inspiration for the newest challenge at Kitty Bee Designs.

Images Used: Funky Monkey & Rain Forest Friends

I have used two images from Pixel Paper for our color challenge #99. You must use at least 2 colors from the color swatch shown here below. It's a wonderful color pallet and these colors make me happy. I sure hope you will take some time to create a project that you can add to the challenge too!

http://www.design-seeds.com/summer/color-shore3/

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Here's one more look at my DT inspiration project:

Don't forget to stop by the Kitty Bee Designs site and check out the current challenge - there will be some fabulous prizes if your project is picked!


Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

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