Junk Journal Cover Idea

Do you enjoy journaling or collecting creative ideas in a Junk Journal or Art Journal? I decided I would like to have a little journal to make notes or express some creativity!

I started with cutting 3 pieces of kraft cardstock to 4x12 and I folded them in half. I used a punch to create the binding option for the left side. Next, I gathered a few of my favorite Eyelet Outlet supplies! I decided to create a background with a vintage inspired theme! I created my framed flapper girl as the focal point with washi tapes too!  I just love their versatility! So, no matter your particular color schemes or interests you could easily replicate this idea! There are so many options!

I created a slim tag and stamped my sentiment "Think Happy Thoughts" and added some ribbons to finish off the cover! I can't wait to start adding to my little junk journal! I hope you enjoy!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget to shop at Eyelet Outlet for all your crafting needs! 

SHOPPING LIST:

Gold Script Washi Tape
Parisian Label Washi Tape
Flower Postcard Washi Tape
Frame Washi Tape
Flapper Girl Washi Tape

Happy Creating, Crafting and Journaling!

Michelle ~ The Craft Market SC Facebook Instagram

Enjoy the Ride

Hello everyone!  It's Kim from Katydid Cards.

I haven't had the chance to work with the Motorcycle Brads yet, so I decided to pair it with the Compass Brads and the Postage Washi Tape to make this card.

I used the Stitched Triple Reek-a-boo Window and Edge by My Favorite Things.  Before die cutting, I covered the cardstock with the washi tape.  As you can see, it cuts beautifully with nice clean edges and the stitching is sharp.  

I found three different landscape themes on the Internet as the backdrops for my motorcycles.  To provide some dimension, I used mounting tape to attach the die cut panel to my card base.  I sponged the edges of the base and used a Dots stamp by Judith.  The compass was the finishing touch and a perfect complement to the greeting.

Inside I used the Tire Track Washi Tape under the sentiment.  To color coordinate, I lightly colored it with a brown marker.

Since the theme today is transportation, I thought I share the link to a card featuring a train in case you missed it.

Kim from Katydid Cards

Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!

Washi Tape Collage Alphabet

For this week's card, I had fun exploring a Washi Tape Collage Technique.  I started with a scrap of white cardstock and then randomly began applying washi tape to the background.

I kept going to fill-up my background, incorporating lots of different designs.  I kept my tape vertical, horizontal or diagonal.

Then, to help bring all of the patterns together, I used several washi tapes in muted colors for the top layer.

Next I die cut lots of letters from my background and made two cards.  The first one uses the big PEACE Die Cut from Simon Says Stamp ... I love how the bits of flowers peek through in the design.

Next I die cut the entire alphabet using Lawn Fawn Cole's Alphabet Dies (with a few extra letters from the spaces I had left) and created this birthday card.

It was so much fun to put my alphabet background puzzle together.   I started from the middle and worked my way to the edges, keeping all of my letters vertical or horizontal to the cardstock square.  When I was done I trimmed the edges and finished with my Happy Birthday sentiment.

I hope this gives you ideas for ways to use your Eyelet Outlet Washi Tape stash.

Eyelet Outlet Products Used:

• Brick Washi Tape
• Flower Washi Tape - Wide
• Postage Washi Tape - Wide
• Stained Glass Washi Tape - Wide
• Butterfly Washi Tape
• Cardinal Washi Tape
• Airmail Washi Tape
• Zig Zag Washi Tape - Purple
• Skinny Washi Tape - Star/Heart/Pawn
• Skinny Washi Tape - Grass
• Heart Graph Washi Tape
• Flower Washi Tape

Did you know we have a Flickr Gallery to showcase Eyelet Outlet Design Team Creations?

You can visit me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling,

and you can find Lauren & I making holiday cards

all year long at Jingle Belles

Easy Thank You Cards - Version 2

In December 2016, I found a package of Thank You Cards in the $1.50 bin at Michael's and had fun decorating them with Eyelet Outlet Products.

This year, I found a slightly different thank you card design in the same $1.50 bin, so I thought it would be fun to revisit the technique. 

It is so easy to use Eyelet Outlet Washi Tape & Brads to turn something pre-made into something extra-special.  However, these same techniques would also work perfectly with a simple stamped sentiment design (or even sticker sentiments).

This year's Thank You Card design worked particularly well with the Wide Washi Tapes.

The Wide Postage Washi Tape paired perfectly with the little Mail Box Brad for sending a thank you across the miles.

Bicycles with Baskets of Flowers can have you dreaming of Spring.

And as our friends from Portlandia would say ... you can always *put a bird on it* with the Wide Bird Washi Tape (the colors are so vibrant).

The Wide Bird Washi Tape tape has so many birds, I was able to make a second ... and add a Cardinal Brad for some company.

A Thank You Card for your favorite Bibliophile with Wide Glitter Book Washi Tape & a Stack of Books Brad.

It's not too soon to start thinking about Easter ... how fun is this Wide Happy Easter Washi Tape ... especially with that sweet little Bunny Rabbit Brad.

And Skinny Glitter Washi Tape adds the perfect frame to the adorable VW Washi Tape.

I hope I've given you lots of fun ideas for making your own set of Thank You cards (they make fabulous gifts).

• Wide Postage Washi Tape
• Mail Box Brads
• Bike Tape Washi - Wide
• Bird Washi Tape - Wide
• Book Brads
• Glitter Book Washi Tape - Wide
• Happy Easter Washi Tape - Wide
• Rabbit Brad
• VW Washi Tape - Wide
• Glitter Skinny Washi Tape - Purple, Green and Brown

Did you know we have a Flickr Gallery to showcase Eyelet Outlet Design Team Creations?

You can visit me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling,

and you can find Lauren & I making holiday cards

all year long at Jingle Belles

No One on Earth will Love You More

Puppy cards are always good to have in your stash for the dog lovers in your life.

This one combines a scrapbook journaling card with that cute Dog Brad that fit perfectly inside the *O*.  I also added some Wide Postage Washi Tape and Yellow Enamel Heart stickers to finish the design.

For my second card, I used the Pink Enamel Heart stickers together with another cute Dog Brad (there are four different designs in the package).  The Brown Measuring Tape Washi was layered slightly on top of the Wide Brick Washi Tape (love how they look together).

Products Used:

• Wide Postage Washi Tape
• Measuring Tape Washi Tape - Brown
• Dog Brads
• Wide Brick Washi Tape
• Heart Enamel - Pastel

Did you know we have a Pinterest Board to showcase Eyelet Outlet Design Team Creations?

You can visit me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling,

and you can find Lauren & I making holiday cards

all year long at Jingle Belles

Puppy Love

I love using journaling cards from scrapbooking paper for card making.  The size is perfect to embellish with lots of Eyelet Outlet Products.

My first card combines Measuring Tape Washi, Champagne Jewels & of course ... some Dog Brads.

I'm also joining Cute Card Thursday (because seriously, what are cuter than these puppies) where they're creating with embossing (you can still see a little of the embossed cardstock background)

Wide Postage Washi Tape and more cute Dog Brads using a sketch from TGIF Challenges.

Remember to check out those 12" scrapbook papers for fun journaling cards for your card making.

Products used:

• Dog Brads
• 12mm Bling Jewels - Champagne
• Measuring Tape Washi Tape - Brown
• Postage Washi Tape - Wide

Did you know we have a Pinterest Board to showcase Eyelet Outlet Design Team Creations?

You can visit me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling,

and you can find Lauren & I making holiday cards

all year long at Jingle Belles