Hello Blogland, this post is chock full of journal fodder for your junk, art & photo journals. The Eileen Hull die cuts by Sizzix make it easy to stuff those journals with unique hand made items. For my fodder I decided to focus on the Chapter 2 release, Journaling Card, Envelope & Window die with a bit of the Mini Slimline & Ticket throw in for fun. As always supply list with links is below this post.
This month the teams are playing with Journal Fodder. Pretty much anything you can fit in a journal. We hope you play along in the Eileen Hull FB Fan Club! This was so much fun, and gave me the opportunity to dig into my stash. Using the Envelope die makes this project so quick & easy. I also played with some of the Slimline Tickets. This post is full of tips & tricks for adding pizazz to your envelopes.
Let's Get Started!
Starting with the envelope die cut piece, I pulled out a paper pad by Vicki Boutin. Using paper pads is a great way to get paper that co-ordinates nicely.
The bonus is this paper line has nice vibrant colors with fun patterns. It grabbed me with the camera design piece. The great thing is this pad is double sided which gives the envelopes an automatic pattern on the inside.
Made a bunch of envelopes & then plotted how the overall design would be. For example some can have cut out pieces or windows. The die set comes with a big oval & 2 rectangle pieces just like those dang bills that arrive in the mail. These are decidedly more fun! Remember with the directional paper you need to decide which way you want the paper. I like having the paper in the right direction on the opening side. This means the paper will be upside down on the address side. Easy fix though.
Tip 1: Fix the front.
Using the card die from the set I cut a piece of lined kraft paper then added a ticket & some rub-ons from 49th & Market. I can just glue this on top of the front of the envelope & cover the upside down cameras. You could add a pocket paper with a quote, a photo or address label if you want to mail the envelope.
Next up was a quick flap so the envelope can be opened easily. The tab die from the set was used & then just the bottom part was glued on so the paper slides easily under the flap & holds it closed.
Tip 2: How to add an acetate window.
The die set comes with an oval shape that I used to create a fun dimensional window. 1st up was to cut the oval on the front address side. Next I hand cut a piece of acetate (shown in the next pic). The only glue I know that will hold acetate well is Supertape. I used 1/8".
Hot Tip: use the die to cut out the oval which will create an edge. Don't use a marker to draw unless you can wipe it off. It will show from the inside of the envelope.
Stamping on the Acetate.
To create some texture & interest I stamped on the acetate. If you use Archival Ink & let it dry it will work on this slick surface. Handle with care after so the ink doesn't rub off. Hot Tip: To do this I created a mask using a piece of paper, cutting the oval & taping it over my envelope so the ink would not get on the paper. You could also emboss with powder and embossing ink just heat very carefully so the acetate does not warp.
Here is my finished envelope. It is super interactive which is so appealing & eclectic. A lot of Tim Holtz ephemera was used on this one, layered around the window.
This is the back side with the flap. The butterfly holds the flap down. I love using shaped images for this. You can see all the extra jazzing up. Washi tape, fabric with a rub on, brads & a ticket. You can see I added another flower top on the flap.
Hot Tip: When adhering objects that hang over simply trim them & adhere to the other part of the envelope. In this case the flower head will be glued to the inside paper so the flower doesn't get damaged when using the envelope.
Here is another shot showing the clock that was glued front & back for yet another layer that is revealed when the flap is open. There is a corresponding clock glued on the other side that shows through the window when the envelope is empty. My goal is there are different visuals as you pull out the journal cards. Head over to my Instagram or Facebook for more inspiration. I am currently participating in Index Card a Day or ICAD and posting those plus making more little videos so I hope you check it out. Have a great day!!
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